What Running Shoes do you wear?

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  • xxghost
    xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
    Asics runs my life they're light and comfortable I switched from nikes

    Same here.
  • kganc001
    kganc001 Posts: 317
    Asics are my shoe of choice :)
  • krislyn84
    krislyn84 Posts: 337 Member
    Mizuno Wave Inspire. I switched from Asics. My feet are tiny and narrow and Mizuno is the only brand I have found that fit correctly.
  • zornig
    zornig Posts: 336 Member
    I have a pair of Brooks Ghost 3 and a pair of Brooks Ghost 4. I can't run any kind of real distance in the 4s, but they're great on the treadmill and for HIIT. I like the 3s for 5-10K.
  • jenniferfiedler
    jenniferfiedler Posts: 86 Member
    Asics Gel-Kinsei 4, I love them!
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    I am getting into that dangerous territory where I have more shoes than my wife! Anyway, in order of preference: Saucony Virrata (2 pair), Altra Samson, Mizuno Cursoris, Altra Torin and Asic Nimbus Gel. For me, the last two are not wearable for running and I am souring on the Mizuno's. The asics aren't bad for knocking around in, but I can't run in them. Looking to try some innov8's and maybe a Merrell or New Balance minimal shoe.

    Been running in NB Minimus for while and found them ok. I just bought a pair of Merrell Vapor Glove and really like them. They are similar to ballet slippers. LOL
  • RunFarLiveHappy
    RunFarLiveHappy Posts: 805 Member
    Fitted by a running shoe store into a pair of Brooks Adrenaline 13's, had almost constant knee pain after the first couple of months on anything longer than a couple of miles. Did TONS of research on minimalist running and bought some Nike Free's and I am IN LOVE!!! (See profile pic.) They are the lightest most flexible running shoe on the market and no more knee pain. Minimalist shoes do require easing into them but they are amazing. Wish I hadn't suffered through so many runs in my Brooks.

    Side note: it cracks me up to hear people say they'll never run in a particular brand ever again after one shoe. I would absolutely give Brooks another shot if they made a shoe that suited my needs. Things I like best about my Nike Free's: lightweight, flexible, roomy toe box, small number of eyelets that lace up lower vs. almost on my ankle like many "traditional" running shoes do, did I mention pain free running?! ????????

    ETA: the Saucony's (glides or rides) were a close runner up for me.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I am currently loving my New Balance Minimus!
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Mizuno (and boy can you see me coming in them!).

    They are very colorful and I have been tempted to try them. I read many good reviews on them.
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    Adidas Supernova Glide 4. The 5 is out now, but I bought 6 pairs of the 4s, so I won't have to worry about that for another year.
  • zornig
    zornig Posts: 336 Member
    Adidas Supernova Glide 4. The 5 is out now, but I bought 6 pairs of the 4s, so I won't have to worry about that for another year.

    Holy crap! That's expensive running habit! I thought my cycling addiction was bad...
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    I was convinced Asics are the Bentley of all running shoes. With that said, I purchased some Asics Nimbus about a month ago and they are NOT my favorite shoes. I will go back to Nike Shox.
  • KeithAngilly
    KeithAngilly Posts: 575 Member
    I am getting into that dangerous territory where I have more shoes than my wife! Anyway, in order of preference: Saucony Virrata (2 pair), Altra Samson, Mizuno Cursoris, Altra Torin and Asic Nimbus Gel. For me, the last two are not wearable for running and I am souring on the Mizuno's. The asics aren't bad for knocking around in, but I can't run in them. Looking to try some innov8's and maybe a Merrell or New Balance minimal shoe.

    Been running in NB Minimus for while and found them ok. I just bought a pair of Merrell Vapor Glove and really like them. They are similar to ballet slippers. LOL

    Funny you mention the vapor glove...I have a pair in my amazon cart, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Guess I should give it a shot!
  • _dinorah
    _dinorah Posts: 11
    Just bought a pair of Nike free TR fit 3 breathe

    Absolutely love the color lol. I haven't ran yet but I've been wearing them on hiking trails
    And so far they feel great
  • KristiRTT
    KristiRTT Posts: 346 Member
    Brooks Ravena 3! I absolutely love them!! I switched from a pair of sauconys that were giving me blisters and I am so happy fleet feet suggested these!!
  • dcarr67
    dcarr67 Posts: 1,403
    Rebook Reflex and some old Saucany. Reflex feel great but not much support.
  • ka97
    ka97 Posts: 1,984 Member
    Saucony Ride. I've tried a couple of other shoes, but keep coming back to the ride. Have two pairs of ride 3, two pairs of ride 5, and a pair of ride 6 in my closet!
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    My history of running shoes:

    Brooks "The Beast" - got them at my heaviest. Good starter shoes
    New Balance N450's (or something like that)
    A pair of Ascics of which I cannot remember the model
    Saucony ProGrid Mirage
    Brooks Pure Flow (two pairs)
    New Balance Road Minimus (which have actually become my weekend, I'm wearing shorts and don't want to find any socks shoes)
    And, the latest pairs:
    Saucony Virata
    Merrell Mix Master 2 Trail Running

    I've definitely trended minimalist without going gorilla-feet. Light weight, but still some cushion. The Virata and the Mix Masters are both good for short run sprints (light weight) and good for long runs.
  • RobynLB83
    RobynLB83 Posts: 626 Member
    New Balance. Always New Balance. The minimus is actually the most maxed out running shoe I've worn in years. I used to buy the tennis shoes marked "lifestyle" (non-running shoes), with the thinnest sole I could find and wear them until my toes popped out the top. My boyfriend bought me minimus for Christmas, and I love these for trails and roads, just enough cushion to heal strike or mid strike if you want, and they keep you from getting a nasty bruised foot if you come down on a rock on the trail.
  • moxiept
    moxiept Posts: 200 Member
    Asics!!!
  • mjh4cwh1
    mjh4cwh1 Posts: 21 Member
    I wear mizuno. I have problems with over pronating and they are great. I was fitted professionally at Fleet Feet.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    I am getting into that dangerous territory where I have more shoes than my wife! Anyway, in order of preference: Saucony Virrata (2 pair), Altra Samson, Mizuno Cursoris, Altra Torin and Asic Nimbus Gel. For me, the last two are not wearable for running and I am souring on the Mizuno's. The asics aren't bad for knocking around in, but I can't run in them. Looking to try some innov8's and maybe a Merrell or New Balance minimal shoe.

    Been running in NB Minimus for while and found them ok. I just bought a pair of Merrell Vapor Glove and really like them. They are similar to ballet slippers. LOL

    Funny you mention the vapor glove...I have a pair in my amazon cart, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Guess I should give it a shot!

    They run large. I generally wear a size 12 and was told to buy 11's, heck I had to return them and get 10 1/2 !

    I believe you may find them cheaper at Running Warehouse -http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-MVAPGL3.html

    $63.88 and free 2 day delivery.
  • mojohowitz
    mojohowitz Posts: 900 Member
    Asics Gel Nimbus Size 15
    Mizuno Wave creation Size 15
    Aetrex Lynco L400 Insoles

    I have flirted with the Brooks Glyrcerin but I always seem to come back to Asics.
  • LolaTootsie
    LolaTootsie Posts: 12 Member
    I had Saucony Hurricanes for years, but switched to Brooks Trance fairly recently. I have high arches and pronate inward so sometimes it's tricky to find a shoe with the right support.
  • marmalade2000
    marmalade2000 Posts: 4
    Newton Distance for shorter runs/races (10km) and Newton Gravity for Half to Full Marathon distances.
  • lavonnelrausch
    lavonnelrausch Posts: 8 Member
    Asics girl here. Love em tried a few other brands but always go back to my Asics
  • 808haoleboy
    808haoleboy Posts: 23 Member
    I got short, wide feet with high arches. New Balance Minimus has been my faithful shoe for the last few years. Love em to death. Won't ever go back to a "regular" running shoe again. No pains from running anymore!

    NBs seem to be pretty accepting of people with wide feet. My brother wears them also for the same reason.
  • JRSchumaker
    JRSchumaker Posts: 93 Member
    The first shoes I ran in were Saucony and I LOVE THEM STILL, but they're worn out. I had a pair of Brooks that I hated, and I'm currently in a pair of Brooks Glycerin that I adore, aside from the fact that they're ugly as sin.

    For more info: I'm an under pronator with wide toes and a narrow ankle.
  • SpinCyn
    SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
    New Balance
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,659 Member
    The first shoes I ran in were Saucony and I LOVE THEM STILL, but they're worn out. I had a pair of Brooks that I hated, and I'm currently in a pair of Brooks Glycerin that I adore, aside from the fact that they're ugly as sin.

    For more info: I'm an under pronator with wide toes and a narrow ankle.

    After each training session (or race) I write in my diary at home, the time, distance ran and other info off my HRM, then at the bottom I write which pair of Saucony I ran in (I have three pair to rotate them lol) and have a running total of the mileage.

    My blue ones are on 770km (480 miles approx) - once they reach 800km I will chuck them and replace them as the shoes break down and are not as supportive.

    I will miss my blue ones though, they have a special place in my heart, they were the pair that got me out onto the road :cry:

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