Best Running shoes - Affordability + Quality

Holly_Wood_888

For all the runners out there... could you advise me on the best runners ?
I have a pair of trail runners I have killed, a pair of nikes that are nearing their demise and a new pair of Muzunos someone bought for me that I'm not even sure will be adequate.

I was looking at Asics but I don't want to drop $200.00 ... I do have the concern of protecting my Left Knee as I have previously injured it and had to take a break from running through the fall.

Thanks for your time !

scorpio516

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

_Waffle_

It doesn't work like this. We can't tell you what to get. You have to go try on some shoes, run around the store and then see which one feels the best. Tell your shoe specialist what you're looking for, what you've been running in and then go from there.

_Waffle_

scorpio516 wrote: »

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

Yeah. I'm still using the Kinvara 5. Those are about $65. The Kinvara 6 is $120. Nothing wrong with the 5.

ilex70

I like Asics. There are plenty available for under $200. My latest pair I got at Meijer on sale and stacked a coupon too. I think I paid around $40? Just started pondering replacing them.

litsy3

_Waffle_ wrote: »

scorpio516 wrote: »

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

Yeah. I'm still using the Kinvara 5. Those are about $65. The Kinvara 6 is $120. Nothing wrong with the 5.

Except that they tried to DESTROY MY FEET. Grr. The 2 and the 4 were great. The 5s are too spongey and too tight. I'm currently auditioning loads of other marathon shoes as I can't get the earlier models any more.

OP: the ones that fit you and are comfortable.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

scorpio516 wrote: »

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

THIS
Sometimes you can get clearouts of last year's model. Check with your running store. And if you ever find yourself with a bit more money than usual, buy 2 pairs of runners at that time and stash one in your closet.

Afura

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage wrote: »

scorpio516 wrote: »

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

THIS
Sometimes you can get clearouts of last year's model. Check with your running store. And if you ever find yourself with a bit more money than usual, buy 2 pairs of runners at that time and stash one in your closet.

I just donated a pair of shoes, and because I bought another pair I have one to sell, because my feet shrunk. *sigh* But both were bought on clearance because why do I need to pay so much for shiny new on the market.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

Afura wrote: »

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage wrote: »

scorpio516 wrote: »

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

THIS
Sometimes you can get clearouts of last year's model. Check with your running store. And if you ever find yourself with a bit more money than usual, buy 2 pairs of runners at that time and stash one in your closet.

I just donated a pair of shoes, and because I bought another pair I have one to sell, because my feet shrunk. *sigh* But both were bought on clearance because why do I need to pay so much for shiny new on the market.

Exactly. I always laugh when I'm getting fitted for new shoes and the salesperson makes a remark about the colour scheme. Do people really care what colour their running shoes are? I'm not wearing them for fashion, I could care less what colour they are.

kwtilbury

scorpio516 wrote: »

Last year's model of what fits you, on clearance.

This. It's not like shoe technology evolves so rapidly that last year's model is suddenly outdated. I have a closet full of $100+ shoes that I haven't spent more than $50 on.

Capt_Apollo

the ones that fit.

annleg83

I splurged and went to a running store and got fitted. After that I hunted sales until they finally discontinued the shoe. But thanks to getting fitted, I know I need stability and it's helped me to be able to pick out new shoes.

EddieHaskell97

Whatever feels good, fits, and is on sale.

Ribena145

I bought a pair of last years model. They still weren't cheap at over $100 - but this is Canada ($$$$). I've been away from running for a couple of years and would like to get back into it a bit, but didn't want to fork out close to $200 for the latest and greatest.

Holly_Wood_888

Thanks for your feedback everyone

antennachick

I love my brooks. Honestly going to a store that will fit you to shoes was the best choice I made! They(in my case anyway) had me run on the treadmill and see how they feel on my feet and tell me if I need a stabilized shoe or not. I also bought last years model but it was suggested to me when I said I didn't want to spend over $100

CollieFit

The right shoes for you are those that:
- are suitable to your gait (heel strike, mid or forefoot runner)
- are suitable for your foot's unique biomechanics (pronator / supinator etc)
- are suitable for the type of mileage you're running (high mileage trainers vs race shoes)
- are suitable for the type of terrain you run on (trail or fells vs road etc)

Without knowing your feet and your gait, I doubt that anyone here can meaningfully give you any recommendations.

There is no point in someone telling you here to buy a pair of Asics Nimbus, on the basis that THEY like them, if you're a heel striker with massive pronation and requirement for structure support.

NaturalNancy

I love Brooks, and Nike fly knit AirMax...

DSW has discounted shoes, or Amazon has shoes that are less expensive too.

My friend swears by Aisics, but I haven't tried them myself.

Holly_Wood_888

Sounds like I need a store that will assess my gait ! Will do

d_creasman

You need to have your gait analyzed so that you can determine if you need neutral or stability shoes. Just about any reputable running store will be able to do this for you and offer several different models. Road Runner Sport also offers a no question asked return policy within 90 days if you get them and find that they don't work.

I run in Asics GT 2000 which I absolutely love and my wife swears by Brooks.

Holly_Wood_888

Awesome!~ Will do !