What Type Of Running shoes Do You Like?

wanderingarcher

monkeefan1974 wrote: »

OldAssDude wrote: »

I don't mean brand or model, but the type of shoes.

max/moderate/low/minimal cushioning
neutral/stability/motion control
flexible/stiff
heel toe drop

I have 32 pairs of running shoes. I used to prefer the more cushioned ones, but lately i have been leaning more toward the less cushioned, neutral, flexible shoes. Heel toe drop can be from 0 to no more than 10 mm. I guess my joints are developing and/or my form is improving, but i can run a few miles on concrete in minimalist shoes now.

When i wear my high cushioned shoes i feel like i am working harder than normal and fighting the cushioning, rather than letting my body absorb the impact naturally.

Curious what other people like or don't like.

I run barefoot. I guess I’m weird, but to me it just feels natural and it’s a lot of fun. When conditions aren’t ideal, I wear Xero huaraches which are sandals with 4mm zero drop flexible soles tied to the foot with a single diy lace. I run about 600 miles per year this way and have done so for the last 5 years. If you like minimalist shoes, you might like to check out Xero shoes, they have a lot of zero drop, flexible, no cushion shoes.

I’m a Xero shoe girl. I prefer trail running.
I’ve used Kalso Earth shoes (I mostly run on the balls of my feet), but I’ve had trouble finding good athletic shoes from Kalso lately.

GiddyupTim

Thanks, Anvil, jj
I did try a pair of Altras some time back. I did like them. But I have not tried another pair recently. Probably I should.