Running Shoes... What do you prefer?

Humphrizzle
Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm buying running shoes tomorrow. I'm most likely going to go with the Nike Free Run 5.0

nike-free-run-black-red-f5--560x377.jpg

I dont like ugly shoes and they have to be light and good for running. My New Balance suck. I hate them.

What do you prefer?
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  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    Yeah I am old so I go for comfort first, I dont even care what running shoes look like anymore. I think they look "cool"...
  • beccau_20
    beccau_20 Posts: 191 Member
    When I was running, I started with Asics and ended up with Pearl Izumis. I liked them both. I had Nikes before my Asics and got horrible shin splints.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Looks matter zero as long as they fit and let me run well without injury. Currently I have "Nike Free Run+" because they happened to work well for me. I was surprised because historically, Nikes have never fit me right.
  • kenzietea
    kenzietea Posts: 614 Member
    I'm buying running shoes tomorrow. I'm most likely going to go with the Nike Free Run 5.0

    nike-free-run-black-red-f5--560x377.jpg

    I dont like ugly shoes and they have to be light and good for running. My New Balance suck. I hate them.

    What do you prefer?

    I LOVE MY NIKE FREE'S. No doubt the best pair of shoes I have ever had.
  • brattyworm
    brattyworm Posts: 2,137 Member
    personally i go to a shoe store that sells running shoes specifically and get fitted for a good pair as they feel sooo much better on my feet. The store here is Fleet Feet, but I've seen other names thrown around on here similar to it. And they're usually pretty, my latest pair are a sky blue color.
  • fastbelly
    fastbelly Posts: 727 Member
    I preffer cushioned shoes with mild overpronator support.

    I use Asics mostly but looking to test run some Saucony soon.

    These are the ones I'm looking to get now: http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/shoefinder_detail/1,7161,s6-240-400-0-0-0-0-0-1929,00.html
  • jmatthews75
    jmatthews75 Posts: 525 Member
    Really? you care about what they look like??? they are for running, do you wear designer running shorts too? Comfort is key, what ever works for you. but if you care about looks over comfort, have fun with that.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    i'm sure asics are good for running and all, but they're ugly and they'd make me feel stupid.

    I tried on a few and i think these were my favorites...
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    i'm sure asics are good for running and all, but they're ugly and they'd make me feel stupid.

    I tried on a few and i think these were my favorites...
    Did you test them out with a run around the store?
  • brittg7
    brittg7 Posts: 146 Member
    i wear underarmor!!!

    http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens/footwear/running-and-training/pid1223786-Men-s-UA-Micro-G-174-Split-Running-Shoe/1223786-102

    much like the nike frees
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    Every person needs different things when it comes to running shoes. I recommend taking your old shoes to a running store. They'll analyze those shoes and then watch you run or walk. Then they'll show you which shoes will best support your body when running.

    I personally can't wear New Balance or Asics, do okay in Nike and best in Saucony. I wish Nike were a better choice for me because I have employee store access and it would be financially advantageous. Too bad.

    Good luck with your decision.
  • beccau_20
    beccau_20 Posts: 191 Member
    BTW, I think it's super important to have a good insole too.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    Really? you care about what they look like??? they are for running, do you wear designer running shorts too? Comfort is key, what ever works for you. but if you care about looks over comfort, have fun with that.


    Yes. if i'm going to pay 100 dollars for a pair of friggin shoes, they better do more than feel comfortable.

    These shoes do both. looks and comfort.
  • thenewkarisa
    thenewkarisa Posts: 207
    I'm buying running shoes tomorrow. I'm most likely going to go with the Nike Free Run 5.0

    nike-free-run-black-red-f5--560x377.jpg

    I dont like ugly shoes and they have to be light and good for running. My New Balance suck. I hate them.

    What do you prefer?

    I LOVE MY NIKE FREE'S. No doubt the best pair of shoes I have ever had.

    I have heard so much about these and I also need some running/fitness shoes... do they have good arch support? my feet have become flat and my feet and back are killing me.... otherwise would anybody know of anything better for fitness AND arch support?
  • thisislarry
    thisislarry Posts: 7 Member
    If you can, go to a running store, let them pamper you and your feet and tell you about the different shoes they have and what they're good for, etc. If you have 'regular' shaped feet then you can wear pretty much any shoe you like. If you have clubs like mine, you may want to make sure you get something that fits well.

    That said, I have some similar-looking Nikes that I got because they fit decently, and were red. In a week they molded to my feet, and the fit was not an issue anymore. It's been about four months and they have worn in well.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    felt good to me. everyone's feet are different. go to a store and try some on
  • ScrewyChars-7859507
    ScrewyChars-7859507 Posts: 17
    I love my pink & black.. Nike Free running shoes;) so light on the feet,, they R0Ck
  • jmatthews75
    jmatthews75 Posts: 525 Member
    Really? you care about what they look like??? they are for running, do you wear designer running shorts too? Comfort is key, what ever works for you. but if you care about looks over comfort, have fun with that.


    Yes. if i'm going to pay 100 dollars for a pair of friggin shoes, they better do more than feel comfortable.

    These shoes do both. looks and comfort.

    Are you wearing the shoes for other than running? Because that makes sense for looks wise, but if you are only wearing them to go running in, then comfort should come first. Just my opinion,
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Asics! Saucony and Mizuno are also good.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member


    Are you wearing the shoes for other than running? Because that makes sense for looks wise, but if you are only wearing them to go running in, then comfort should come first. Just my opinion,

    I tried on 10 pair of shoes today. I'm not stupid. This wasn't supposed to be a thread about how to pick out shoes. I'm just wondering what other people have chosen to run in. If there were some sort of shoe I hadn't heard of.
  • kbizzleoo
    kbizzleoo Posts: 114
    I am so scared that I'm going to want these Nike Livestrong Air Pegasus shoes. BUT I just found out when searching for them that they are an older model no longer sold by the actual Nike store ...MEANING that the store I tried them on at will probably not be ordering more and so they may sell out of my size by the time I feel like I can buy new shoes. which could make my decision making process so much easier.

    But the reason that I'm scared is because I feel like I SHOULD go with Asics because I have feet problems. but the Nike ones today really felt good....but what if I only thought they felt good in the moment because I loved them so much? Ahhh.. well I'll just have to try them on and see when the time comes before I make any decisions.

    I hate wearing ugly shoes too. makes me feel ...awkward...like I'm constantly trying to hide my feet.
  • jmore85
    jmore85 Posts: 36
    Really? you care about what they look like??? they are for running, do you wear designer running shorts too? Comfort is key, what ever works for you. but if you care about looks over comfort, have fun with that.


    Yes. if i'm going to pay 100 dollars for a pair of friggin shoes, they better do more than feel comfortable.

    These shoes do both. looks and comfort.

    You are paying 100 dollars for shoes that will reduce the damage you can do to your body when you run, that should always be your primary concern, making sure they are right for your feet, it's imperative, otherwise you have truly wasted the 100 dollars

    I wear ugly reeboks,
  • jmatthews75
    jmatthews75 Posts: 525 Member
    I am looking into these myself:
    http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22875M?green=3bcb93e3-78ca-4afd-9bb8-d3822de4fdd0
  • kbizzleoo
    kbizzleoo Posts: 114
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    You are paying 100 dollars for shoes that will reduce the damage you can do to your body when you run, that should always be your primary concern, making sure they are right for your feet, it's imperative, otherwise you have truly wasted the 100 dollars
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    But if you can have both then it's not an issue. He obviously is looking for comfort and looks....which is like...a normal thing to do.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    I am looking into these myself:
    http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22875M?green=3bcb93e3-78ca-4afd-9bb8-d3822de4fdd0


    those are nice!

    never heard of that brand... Thanks!
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    I am looking into these myself:
    http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22875M?green=3bcb93e3-78ca-4afd-9bb8-d3822de4fdd0

    I was so interested in those, but they're too narrow for my wide feet :(
  • kbizzleoo
    kbizzleoo Posts: 114
    Woops...that top part was supposed to be a quote from someone else.
  • jmatthews75
    jmatthews75 Posts: 525 Member
    yeah, having fat feet sucks. but who knows, maybe they have something out there...???
  • thenewkarisa
    thenewkarisa Posts: 207
    Geez, people... If someone wants to look good, let them do it... If I lost a bunch of weight and was excited about buying new clothes and shoes, hell yeah I'd like to find something that looked good too! LET HIM CELEBRATE IT, he only asked for good running shoes.... be a pretend doctor to your kids, not to your peers
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    Geez, people... If someone wants to look good, let them do it... If I lost a bunch of weight and was excited about buying new clothes and shoes, hell yeah I'd like to find something that looked good too! LET HIM CELEBRATE IT, he only asked for good running shoes.... be a pretend doctor to your kids, not to your peers

    wish i could "like" this commentt
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