Running Shoes... What do you prefer?

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  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    I use the Nike Zoom Structure Triax 14+ they are freakin awesome!

    http://nikerunning.nike.com/nikeos/p/nikeplus/en_US/commerce/nikeplus?hf=4294967065^12001&t=Nike+ Shoes#/?ll=en_US&ct=US&pid=338535&cid=102201&pgid=338537&p=PDP
  • pyroxian
    pyroxian Posts: 99
    I am looking into these myself:
    http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/22875M?green=3bcb93e3-78ca-4afd-9bb8-d3822de4fdd0

    I have and love these (in red & black), but it's important to note that they are NOT a traditional running shoe - they have virtually zero arch support, but also have a zero "drop" from heel to toe. Much like running barefoot but with a thin layer of rubber to protect you from sharp "stuff". They facilitated my shift from being a VERY hard heel-strike runner into landing on my forefoot with barely any heel contact - which totally eliminated my chronic knee, hip, and back pain from running. Unfortunately they also contributed to an achilles injury (bursitis, so nothing serious) from which I'm currently recovering. I suspect it's just that I didn't give myself a gentle enough transition into the new running style, and am confident that with my physical therapist's guidance I'll be back to running in them in no time.
    IE - they're awesome if they fit your feet, and if you are aiming to transition to a minimalist/barefoot type of shoe, but you need to be very cautious about your switch to running in them.
  • alex4t
    alex4t Posts: 1
    I am using Vibram five fingers trek shoes at the moment, not so much for running, but more for summer trekking and light hiking.

    once you get used to them they are the most comfortable shoe I have worn. might be worth a look
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    I really wanted the vibram five fingers, I will most likely get a pair of those next month or so when i go camping.
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
    I just got a new pair of shoes because my nike free pair was giving me shin splints (eff you, over-protonation!). I'm now in Brooks Trance 10. They are pretty wide, for people looking for that (although I don't need wide, but it will be nice to stretch my toes out). But I can't say how they've worked out since I got them yesterday : /
  • daddyratty
    daddyratty Posts: 305 Member
    Since you've asked, you really should get to a specialized running store and have them analyze your gait and stride to make sure the shoes you're getting match the needs of your feet and posture. Most good running stores (Fleet Feet is one if you happen to have one nearby) will do this analysis for free.
  • JasmineSelena
    JasmineSelena Posts: 8 Member
    I have a pair of Nike Free Runs. They're amaaaaazing.
  • irongirl73
    irongirl73 Posts: 98 Member
    You really need to go to a running store with a pair of old shoes so they can see how you hit the ground when you walk. They will look at your gait too and find the shoe that will work best for you! I wear Asics 3000 series.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    I really wanted the vibram five fingers, I will most likely get a pair of those next month or so when i go camping.

    So you've changed your mind about looking good then? :wink:
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    Since you've asked, you really should get to a specialized running store and have them analyze your gait and stride to make sure the shoes you're getting match the needs of your feet and posture. Most good running stores (Fleet Feet is one if you happen to have one nearby) will do this analysis for free.

    i did not ask if i should go to a running shoe store. i asked the community in what shoes they prefer to run.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    I really wanted the vibram five fingers, I will most likely get a pair of those next month or so when i go camping.

    So you've changed your mind about looking good then? :wink:


    BURN

    haha. i think they're cool looking.
  • daddyratty
    daddyratty Posts: 305 Member
    Since you've asked, you really should get to a specialized running store and have them analyze your gait and stride to make sure the shoes you're getting match the needs of your feet and posture. Most good running stores (Fleet Feet is one if you happen to have one nearby) will do this analysis for free.

    i did not ask if i should go to a running shoe store. i asked the community in what shoes they prefer to run.

    Fantastic. Good luck to you, then.
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    ended up going with a pair of nice nike running shoes. i threw away the box. i dont remember what they're called.

    Ran 1.1 miles in them today and felt great! I'm pretty happy with nikes.
  • B3h1ndgr33neyez
    B3h1ndgr33neyez Posts: 21 Member
    Love my asics <3
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    I just got a pair of Newton Running that I really like. Distanca, I think, is the model.
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