Favorite running shoes?

meerkat70

I'm a brooks girl too. I run in Ravennas - they're a great shoe for mild overpronation.

That said, get thee to a running shop, and get properly fitted and get your gait analysed. running in the wrong shoes will cause you all sorts of trouble long term, and it's one thing that's really worth getting right from the start. It's worth paying that bit extra to get good advice, and you can always buy subsequent pairs online, once you know what you're looking for.

thekarens

Brooks...Glycerin for me.

But, like everyone else has said, go to an actual shoe store. They will watch you walk and/or run. Then they will pull out several options for you to try. They were very patient with me walking around in each pair to see how I felt about them. My partner and I went the same day and she ended up with the ASCIS so you definitely need to be fitted for your feet and gate. Best investment of my exercise life.

BobbyDaniel

I train in Saucony Cohesions and race in Saucony Kinvaras.

apetranovich

I train in Vibrams but those are definitely not meant for everyone!

michaelthorsonjr

I train in Vibrams but those are definitely not meant for everyone!

This is very true...make sure you transition slowly from a regular running shoe to minimal running wear or you will injure yourself VERY quickly.

heatherpg47

Personally Brooks Adreniline. I agree with many on here. Go get yourself fitted. It makes a world of difference.

cydonian

It's hard to recommend running shoes because everyone's gait is different -- some people need arch support, some people are flat footed, some walk curved. I have a pair of Reebox Vibetechs and I find that they are comfortable for me. At first my arch was sore but I am also very flat footed. Once they broke in, it was much easier.

ChasingSweatandTears

Thanks everyone! I went to a running store here called running wild and he measured my foot and tested my gait and observed my walk and everything. I have a neutral gate, a normal arch and no abnormal pronation, so I tried on a few and it was between the mizunos and the sauconys. I went with the mizunos simply because they felt like they had slightly more arch support and they were a little more flexible in the forefoot area. I also got some socks. And some running tights. Lol.
I'm carrying about 20- 25 extra pounds right now so I definitely wanted some shock absorption and I think these have that. I've been working out in reebok real flex and those are fine for cross training but not at all for running. I also do have a pair of vibrams and I love them for walking, but I'm not about to attempt to run in them. I just don't think that's something I aspire to do
I appreciate everyones input!

katcod1522

ASICS Gel Kayano...my new ones are my profile picture. Only running shoes I will wear...swear by them.

CarsonRuns

If you need to protect yourself from overpronation (i.e. you're tall and/or heavy) the best ones are ASICS Gel Kayano. Love them!

You don't need to be tall and heavy to over-pronate, nor do all heavy/tall people ove-pronate.

Get fitted. It's the right thing to do.

Mdin1029

Saucony are my favorites! Any others have caused my knee pain to act up.

Giraffe33991

Brooks Ghost 4 is what I'm running in now! I love Brooks!

tasmin21

I will throw in another vote for Vibrams, but also reiterate that they aren't for everyone. I do know that I have always had bad knees, and in the Vibrams, with the different barefoot stride they advocate, I have been able to actually run for the first time since high school.

redraidergirl2009

Try them on or have someone help you at the store figure out where you need the most support. I LOVE nike free runs as I need some arch support but not too much. My arches have collasped particially from terrible shoes so please get fitted with the right kind

lkarinal

Personally I've used Nikes but I always ended up with knee pain until I went to a running store and they recommended Aiscs for my flat feet. Every foot is different so you'd better go to the store and get your gait analyzed.

runmybunsoff

I love my Adidas ClimaCool Ride TR! I have two pairs, can't get enough of them. Never had any foot pain from the first day of wearing them. Super lightweight (imo), breathable, flexible, great gripping for trail/paved/machine--which is great for my feet as I have ridiculously high arches and step off from the balls of my feet rather than my heels.

LilRedRooster

I second everyone who has suggested visiting a running specialty store. If you can, maybe find one that has a treadmill, and can analyze your stride for you. And when you try and your shoes, ask to take them for a bit of a run down the block, to get a feel for them in a running context, and compare as many as you can. Definitely don't be afraid of trying several different kinds, from lots of cushioning to less, because finding the right running shoe is definitely an individual process that takes time.

I used to wear Mizuno Wave Creations, and those were pretty good shoes for longer runs (I do distance, and train for longer runs), because they had more cushioning and were definitely durable through the hundreds of miles that I put on them. I switched to Vibram FiveFingers a few months ago, and haven't looked back. I love the minimalist feeling of running with my natural stride, though minimalist running is definitely something to approach more gradually, especially if you normally wear shoes with more cushioning, or have high arches or flat feet.