Shoe brand recs?
ryblueeyes
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What are some of you're favorite brands? I had Mizunos, which I loved, but they're pricey. My last pair were Nikes and they were junk. I'm training for a half, so I need something that will hold up.
I realize every foot is different, so I'm not asking for specific styles.
I realize every foot is different, so I'm not asking for specific styles.
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Every brand has a style of shoe that should fit your needs. I'm partial to the newer boost line from Adidas but those run $140-170 a pair. A really good running shoe will be expensive, but if you use it for only running it should last you upwards of 500+ miles. I get 500-600 miles of the Adidas Sequence Boost, and have been running in them for the last 3000 miles. I'd go to a running specific store and get fitted. Most stores will have a treadmill you can test them out on to get the proper style of shoe, then try out 4-5 different manufactures and see which one rides the best for you.0
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I like Brooks.
I was at a running specialty store in Georgetown and the guy there steered me towards them. I was skeptical but he gained some credibility (aside from that being his job) since the Brooks shoe he was pointing me at was cheaper than the shoe I wanted.
I've been wearing Brooks ever since.1 -
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I'm currently in Saucony Hurricane ISO and they are the best shoes I've been in so far -- I previously tried New Balance (hated them) and Brooks (so, so for my feet), but the Saucony are great.0
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Also, different brands are good/better at different things. It comes down to your physiology. You should probably go to a store that specialize in running, if they don't put you on a treadmill and tell you to run for them, you're not in the right place.
I'm tall and heavy, even when I'm slim and trim, I'm heavy. I also have some really wide feet. These are attributes to which Brooks shoes are really good at.0 -
I run in Saucony. Not even an expensive model. I tried some Nikes once and didn't care for them. I realized, why change if what I wear works and is cheap.0
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As you can probably already tell from the responses you are not going to find "the" shoe that everyone likes. Once you get the proper type of shoe for your feet, you will no doubt try many brands to find the one you like best. Spend time at the running store and try as many as they have available. If they try to push one brand on you, find a new store.
For the record, I have the ISO 2's as well and Brooks Glycerin. Unlike a previous poster, I prefer the Brooks. My Nikes are my 2nd favorite (although Nike is pretty much all I wore last year).
Oh, and yes, they do cost a lot. IMO, it is spending on good shoes. It is cheaper and less painful than spending time and money at the doctor for messed up feet, knees, and back.0 -
I've only ever run in Saucony. It's the only brand that has an arch that feels like it was designed for my foot specifically, and the only box that is wide enough out of the box for my giant, flat lady-feet.
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I don't really stick to a brand - I buy the shoes that feel comfortable (most important) and happen to have a sorta-affordable price (e.g. on sale because a new model arrived - I draw the line at ~100EUR).
With every brand there are shoes I tried on in the store and didn't like, and some that I did like.
I think my first pairs that that are now "retired" were Asics, Mizuno, Saucony.
My current shoes are 2 different Saucony, 1x Brooks (those three pairs mostly for road running), 1x Nike (trail), 1x Icebug (snow), 1x Asics (indoor only, for the gym).
..OMG, reading that, I have way too many running shoes!
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I'm in love with my Hoka One Ones for distance running. I started running in them in 2014 and haven't looked back! I used to run in Asics (New Balance before that) but have had a number of knee/foot injuries in the past. I feel like the extra cushioning in the Hokas saves my knees on those long runs, and, despite looking like platforms, I manage to roll my ankles way less frequently while wearing those than I used to in any other shoes.0
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I am a fan of Brooks Ghost. Loved the GHOST 6 and now have Ghost 7's. I always wait until just before June and get lats years model at a greatly reduced cost when he new model comes out.2
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I'll be the contrarian...I run in Vibram 5Fingers 90% of the time. The rest is divided between Merrill Trail Gloves and Merrill Vapor Gloves.
They work for me...may not for everyone.
I suggest finding characteristics that work for you (heel drop, width, stack height, weight, last shape, etc.) and stick with them. You may find a variety of brands will function well for you.0 -
kristinegift wrote: »I've only ever run in Saucony. It's the only brand that has an arch that feels like it was designed for my foot specifically, and the only box that is wide enough out of the box for my giant, flat lady-feet. I love 'em.
I have high archs. I love my Saucony pair.0 -
I've been running on Brooks Launch since last year. I first had Ravennas, which I loved, until I got the Launch...now, I find them too heavy.1
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I like the ones that seem geared for my feet, feel right, and I can run and run on with no issues. Generally I like Brooks, but that's just me. Everyone else has different feet than I do. I'm partial to Ghost and Glycerin.0
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ryblueeyes wrote: »What are some of you're favorite brands? I had Mizunos, which I loved, but they're pricey. My last pair were Nikes and they were junk. I'm training for a half, so I need something that will hold up.
I realize every foot is different, so I'm not asking for specific styles.
Just got an email offering half price mizuno inspire&wave riders in the £50 range from sweatshop.co.uk
I traded up from asics to brooks gylcerin for longer runs and brooks launch for racing up to 10k.0 -
I ran in Mizunos last year and felt like they didn't last as long as they should have.
I'm running in Ons currently, and they also seem to be breaking down fairly quickly... but they are still ok so I haven't retired them yet. We'll see.
I started off in New Balance and liked them, but I'm not sure how much I was running back then, so I can't really compare them in terms of durability.
I've run in Eccos in previous years and had good luck with them. Same with Inov-8s. Those 2 brands seem to be the most durable of all the shoes I've spent meaningful time with.
Obviously there are lots of factors at play here, and durability is, at least for me, pretty subjective. So take it for what it's worth.0 -
Every person is different, but I will second the comment above about Mizunos not lasting as long. While I actually do love the Mizuno Wave Riders, I don't feel I get the same mileage out of them that I have with the Brooks Ravenna in the past.0
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I've had the best luck with Brooks and Saucony, but the Brooks don't seem to hold up well for me. Saucony is pretty much always a safe bet for me. I like a shoe that's firmer with a lower drop (~4mm).0
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I live by my Ons. Used to be into Brooks...totally different running experience...and I am hooked...will never go back to another brand. My only gripe is that the design is not friendly for rocks when trail running.0
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sauconys!! super comfy, and super affordable!! they make them wider, so my fat feet are happier!0
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Asics Gel Nimbus for around 10K races; Hoka One One for marathons and half marathons;
For training: Merrell, Brooks and Nike.
I like changing my shoes for each run as they are all different and therefore different muscles in your legs and feet are trained.
And the one thing that I have learned after long distance runs: get them bigger than your normal size. Usually I get them one size bigger and now I have realised for marathons it is even better to get them 1 1/2 sizes bigger as my feet swell. Also make sure you feet have enough space width wise!!1 -
My feet are so wide that I don't have many options, but of what's available, Brooks works the best for me. I used to wear the Addiction, but with my weight loss, the folks at the running store recommended less pronation control, so I switched to the Adrenaline.0
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I'm increasingly using Inov-8
When I started running I was using Saucony Hurricane but my road preference is now the Inov-8 Road Claw 275 and for trails I prefer the Race Ultra 270 or the MudClaw.0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »I'm increasingly using Inov-8
When I started running I was using Saucony Hurricane but my road preference is now the Inov-8 Road Claw 275 and for trails I prefer the Race Ultra 270 or the MudClaw.
I've got a couple different pairs for trail running and I love them... I'm yet to try their road shoes though. Unfortunately I don't have any local shops that carry inov8 any more.0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »I'm increasingly using Inov-8
When I started running I was using Saucony Hurricane but my road preference is now the Inov-8 Road Claw 275 and for trails I prefer the Race Ultra 270 or the MudClaw.
I've got a couple different pairs for trail running and I love them... I'm yet to try their road shoes though. Unfortunately I don't have any local shops that carry inov8 any more.MeanderingMammal wrote: »I'm increasingly using Inov-8
When I started running I was using Saucony Hurricane but my road preference is now the Inov-8 Road Claw 275 and for trails I prefer the Race Ultra 270 or the MudClaw.
I've got a couple different pairs for trail running and I love them... I'm yet to try their road shoes though. Unfortunately I don't have any local shops that carry inov8 any more.
It was a bit of a risk, I'd been using Hurricane 15s and had a pair of 16s in the cupboard ready to slot into the cycle when I lifed out my oldest pair. When I slotted the 16s in I discovered that I hated them. Significantly more forefoot cushioning than the 15, and as my gait has evolved it led to me getting quite back shin pain from the new shoes.
I contemplated for a couple of weeks but I'd been using the Race Ultras and liked them, and all my trail shoes were neutral rather than motion control so I took a punt and ordered a pair of the Road Claw online at a heavily discounted price. A bit of risk as I am a pronounced overpronator in my right foot, it's very visible in race photos.
Despite being neutral and fairly low drop, 4mm cf 8mm, it's working pretty well. I've run about 100 miles in them, including my fastest HM time in training and not had any issues.
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I'm 100% Asics! I tried a pair of Brooks, and got blisters every time I wore them (I kept hoping they just needed to be broken in)0
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