Hello, actually I'm looking for new shoes. It must be a Victor. Preselection: - S80 - SHA920 After the 8500, 8600, SHA850 and SHA920 I'm pretty sure that I want a Victor again. I know that the P9000 and P9100 don't fit well. I have slightly wide feet, but never had big issues. The SH8500 and 8600 were a bit to roomy for my liking in the toe box. Out of my previous shoes, the 920 was the best IMO in terms of support and cushion and the 850 was the best in terms of breathing, so the SHA920 or the SHA820 again is the logical consequence. But the S80 is a bit cheaper and comes in more variations, so I would like to get the purple P.I.M.P version. I need a stable shoe with great cushion. I don't want a lightweight shoe, if that means that I get less stability and cushion. Maybe somebody can compare S80 with one of the mentioned shoes. Support and cushion are the most important things. Anything else is bonus. Thanks.
S80 = for v-shaped toe (narrow shoe box) http://www.victorsport.com/tech_detail_1277.html SH-A920 = for u-shaped toes (wide shoe box) http://www.victorsport.com/tech_detail_1292.html Other than that i can't give you much feedback as I hasn't tried the A920 long enough or had the S80 since that shoe seemed too narrow for me.
Paul swears the S80 is the most comfortable and cushioning Victor shoe he's tried... although not sure he's tried the 920 before.
Yeah, with my wide feet, I'm also more tempted by the U shaped last of the 920 than the V shaped last of the S80.
They have a really nice "sock" lining over the forefoot which makes them as comfortable as my runners. The very hard wearing rubbery drag area will please those that wear through that part of the shoe easily. The S80 tempted me but the V toe area was a worry. I'm glad I went for the 920.
Is the victor sizing tend to be a bit small similar to the yonex? Would you have to go a size up too?
Why not the 8500? Hahaha. The entire Korea team isn't letting it go so there must be something they know we don't. Lol. /conspiracy theory
