need some shoe advice.

curlsintherack

ok i am a big guy 6'3 and about 230lbs. have been running in an old adidas trail shoe for the last 3 months i made myself a deal that if i ran through winter i would buy a new shoe well my shoes are getting beaten up and i need a new pair early.

Because of the snow i am running mostly on the road now so i will probably buy a road running shoe. I am running 3-5 miles 3-4 times a week but plan o increasing miles when winter ends I want to run a half marathon in May.

A friend recommended spira shoes but most of what i read is either company propaganda or people saying they are great for a few miles then fall apart. My friend has the available cash to replace shoes 4-5 times a year where i need to think about 1-2 pair a year or three if i put on a lot of miles.

I would ideally like to be in the $70-$100 range. I don't care about look i just purely want good function.

eldamiano

This is like asking what haircut is best. It all depends on your running style and shape of foot. A good running shop should be able to analyse this and recommend appropriately.

seltzermint555

I agree with the running shop advice, 100%. I do not run but have heard nothing but positive things about running-specific stores in my area, if you live in a small town it would be worth visiting a larger city for this. Sure they may have some shoes above your budget but they should have some in your range or at least give you an excellent idea of what would be best for you.

curlsintherack

yeah you are right but my closest running specific shop is 130 miles away. my nearest sporting goods store that sells shoes is 35 miles just wanted to get some suggestions on what may have worked for someone else i know that i need to be measured and all that stuff just wanna hear what has worked for some people.

ajdavidge

Most of my friends who are fairly serious runners tend to go for mid-range price shoes after an article came out in one of the running journals saying that really expensive ones are not really any better. My friends (and I) tend to favour Saucony and Asics.

ajdavidge

Just to add to that, if you are based in the UK - www.milletsports.co.uk has a great sale on and they also give good guidelines for choosing shoes: http://www.milletsports.co.uk/guide/running/

fallenoaks50

The only running shoe I've tried that doesn't hurt my feet are New Balance. So that's what I stick with. Similarly, if Adidas fits your feet well, maybe stick with that and just switch from trail running to road running.

davert123

I'm an ASIC person. Into 3000's now. What is your gait though ? 3000's are almost motion control and they stop my foot rolling in. Do you know what your foot does ? If not this is the most vital thing to work out when you are buying shoes.

I like the 3000 series now. I've ran on and off with 2000's for about 15 years and wasn't sure at first because they are lightweight compared with 2000s but I really like them now and they offer similar levels of support and cushioning in the lightweight body.

mrslcoop

If you're not able to get to a running store due to distance of said store you can do a quick analysis on yourself similar to what they would do at the store. Google how to read the bottoms of your current running shoes (where all of the wear is showing on the bottom, left/right/heel/toe) and get recommendation based on your current wear patterns. There are tons of websites out there that can help.

ETA: Since you wanted opinions on what people wear, personally for me I love Nike Lunarglides (a lot of runners HATE Nike, but they are the best running shoe I’ve ever owned). They're a bit above your price range ($110), but not too much. I personally need stability and these are far and away my personal favorites.

queenbea77

I like Asics and Brooks. I have to wear orthotics in my shoes so I need a wide width. I've had great success with both of these brands. I'm long since past the day of the cheap sneakers. Nothing worse that sore feet.

shelltherunner

That is a long way to go for running shoes. Look on the runners world.com site. They have some articles about how to tell if you are an over/under pronator, gait, ect. They also write articles about which shoes are best for which type of runner. Another idea is to make an appointment with a podiatrist to have your feet checked out. They can give insight into pronation and gait. My running store has one out on Wednesdays for free consults. It has really helped with a foot problem I have.

I have tried Brooks, Asics, and Saucany and have found the Saucany Glide works best for my feet.

ThickMcRunFast

Everyone here will have a different opinion. What works for me (Brooks) may be terrible for you, which is why its best to go get fitted. Even if its a long drive, its worth it. Running in the wrong shoes can mess you up big time.

jen_zz

I like Asics and Brooks. I have to wear orthotics in my shoes so I need a wide width. I've had great success with both of these brands. I'm long since past the day of the cheap sneakers. Nothing worse that sore feet.

My left foot has normal arch, whereas my right foot has a bunion and a flatter arch. I heard Asics, Brooks and Saucony have great shoes for bunions and over pronation. Any model recommendations anyone? A wider toe box shoe that helps with my pronation would be perfect (and not too heavy).

dixiech1ck

I run in Brooks and also just purchased a pair of Nike Pegasus (which I need to get inserts for because they do hurt my feet). Best bet is if you can get to that store 130 mile away, find out what type of shoe works best for your feet (are you a pronator? are you a mid-foot striker?) they can let you try on shoes in your specific foot type. Then you can use sites like www.runningwarehouse.com or www.roadrunnersports.com (or even Amazon) to find the shoes for a bigger discount. Though, I like to patronize local mom and pop running shops to help out in my community. Good luck!

dixiech1ck

I like Asics and Brooks. I have to wear orthotics in my shoes so I need a wide width. I've had great success with both of these brands. I'm long since past the day of the cheap sneakers. Nothing worse that sore feet.

My left foot has normal arch, whereas my right foot has a bunion and a flatter arch. I heard Asics, Brooks and Saucony have great shoes for bunions and over pronation. Any model recommendations anyone? A wider toe box shoe that helps with my pronation would be perfect (and not too heavy).

Wider toe box - you might want to check out Altra's or Skechers. Both have a wide toe box and Altra's are zero drop. I've also heard the Hookah shoe line is also famous for a wide toe box.

eldamiano

yeah you are right but my closest running specific shop is 130 miles away. my nearest sporting goods store that sells shoes is 35 miles just wanted to get some suggestions on what may have worked for someone else i know that i need to be measured and all that stuff just wanna hear what has worked for some people.

To recommend without this however is just taking a stab in the dark. When I went to my local running shop they showed me the,way I ran in my new trainers in comparison to a person with 'badly' suited trainers.

Ok well check foot shapes on a running website and decide for yourself whether your foot is neutral, arched or whatever else.

The new Asics trainers for example may last a long time and look pretty, but if they work against you technically then you would be better off getting something else.

jen_zz

Thanks for the advice! I just bought a pair of Brooks Ravenna 5. Felt awesome, cna't wait to run in them!