assistant: I can point you toward solid marathon-training shoes, but a couple of quick details will help me nail the pick: 1. **What's your current weekly mileage?** Marathon training typically runs 40–60 mi/wk; knowing where you sit helps me balance cushion vs. responsiveness. 2. **Do you prefer a firmer, snappier ride or a softer, more cushioned feel?** Marathon training often mixes easy miles with tempo work and long runs — some runners want one shoe that does it all, others like rotation. 3. **Any injury history or pronation concerns** (neutral, overpronation, supination)? Once I know those, I'll have a clear top pick for you.

assistant: For marathon training with overpronation, you need a shoe that guides your foot without feeling clunky—and cushion matters for the long miles. The challenge here is that my current data leans heavily toward neutral shoes, which isn't ideal for overpronation. That said, I can work with what I have. **The honest take:** None of these shoes are explicitly rated for overpronation (they're all neutral-geometry). For true overpronation support during marathon training, you'd typically want a modern stability shoe with guide rails or firmer medial foam. I don't have that in my current set—it's a gap in the retrieval. That said, here's what I'd do if these are your options: **New Balance 1080 v15** is your safest bet. It's a true daily trainer with high cushioning, good durability (500+ mi), and a mild rocker that naturally encourages a smoother, more efficient foot path. At 90 kg, the extra cushion and rocker geometry will help manage impact through the gait cycle. It's true-to-size and well-regarded. The 6.0 mm drop is moderate—not aggressively low, which is good for overpronators who often feel more stable with a bit of heel. **Saucony Endorphin Azura v1** is the value alternative—excellent reception, high cushion, and $150 puts it well within budget. It's lighter and more responsive than the 1080, so it'll feel snappier on tempo work mixed into your training. Less durable than the 1080, but still solid for marathon prep. **Before I recommend further:** Do you have access to a running-specialty store where they can do a gait analysis? Overpronation is real, and a neutral shoe *can* work if your arch is strong and you've trained in neutral before—but if you've been in a stability shoe, switching to neutral mid-marathon training is risky. What shoes are you currently training in?

assistant: The **ASICS Megablast v1** is a genuinely strong marathon-training shoe—but it has a real caveat for overpronation that I need to flag. **The good:** It's lightweight (221g), maximal cushioned, and reviewers praise its versatility across marathon pace. Doctors of Running notes it's "smooth across a wide pace range" and becomes "progressively more responsive" at faster efforts—perfect for the mix of easy miles and tempo work in marathon training. At 90 kg, the high stack (45/37mm) gives you solid impact protection for the long miles. **The problem:** It's neutral-geometry with a snug, locked-down forefoot. For overpronation, that tight forefoot lockdown might actually *constrain* your foot's natural pronation path rather than guide it—which can create compensatory stress elsewhere (knee, hip, Achilles). The Run Testers also noted some runners experienced little-toe rubbing on runs over an hour, which is a fit red flag for a 90 kg runner doing marathon training. **My honest take:** The Megablast is a *better* shoe on pure performance than the Endorphin Azura v1 you mentioned, but it's not the right shoe for overpronation. You'd be paying $225 for a shoe that doesn't address your biomechanics—and potentially creating problems mid-training. **Better choice for you:** Stick with the **Saucony Endorphin Azura v1** ($150). It's excellent for marathon training, already in your rotation, and neutral shoes can work fine for overpronation *if* your arch is strong and you've trained in neutral before. The question is: **Are you currently training in a stability shoe, or have you been running in neutral shoes like the Azura without issues?** That answer changes whether I'd recommend staying put or looking for a true stability option.