RUNNERS: Asics vs. Brooks - GO!

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  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    Saucony

    ^^This.
  • xxghost
    xxghost Posts: 4,697 Member
    I love my Asics. I wear a fun, colorful pair when I work out, a black pair for work, and I have an old pair (almost two years old now) that I wear out and about. My favorite shoes. I have no complaints.
  • LeighAnnH75
    LeighAnnH75 Posts: 34 Member
    Brooks Ghost 6!! Love them
  • Sox90716
    Sox90716 Posts: 976 Member
    Neither. New Balance Trail Minimus Zero.
  • SprinkledWithEmotion
    SprinkledWithEmotion Posts: 67 Member
    I like Saucony. But then again, everyone is different. I also had a pair of Brooks that I liked. It's all about fit though, try on every pair in the store until you find one made for you.
  • ironmonkeystyle
    ironmonkeystyle Posts: 834 Member
    both are great. Go get professionally fitted.
  • lhourin
    lhourin Posts: 144 Member
    Asics for years...now NB Minimus. LOVE them. I feel so springy and quick in them....and no knee pain like I'd been getting (after years) with the Asics.
  • JDHINAZ
    JDHINAZ Posts: 641 Member
    I always loved New Balance, then they quit working for me. Was just fitted in Brooks Pure - version 1. LOVE THEM! However, they are already unavailable, so have to go to version 2. Hope I like them as much.

    I think the minimalist drop is awesome...and I'm a heavy runner.
  • fooninie
    fooninie Posts: 291 Member
    Neither. I'm a Saucony convert. Although, the shoe usually fits the person and not the other way around. I had my foot anaylzed by Saucony at a sports convention and have been running carefree since. Saucony's claim to fame is that they ONLY do running. I think they have perfected the weight/support and materials brilliantly! I run with the kinvara (I like minimalist) and I have noticed a real change in my leg muscles (definition and strength).

    I ran for 6 years in Asics and was injuring myself because my foot was not properly analyzed (with my gait, stance, weight etc.)

    *edited for typos
  • k80mac
    k80mac Posts: 63 Member
    funny - you sound very similar to me. Today's my first day back on MFP but I liked seeing the Asics to Brooks post. I loved my Asics (and had used "whatever" kind of clearance sneakers prying to purchasing my Asics...
    When I went to get fitted for a new pair of shoes last year, we ended up going with Brooks.Adrenaline. I just felt like I got more support (but not constriction) with my Brooks. It may just vary too as one gets better at running or changes form (improves it) and you strike a little differently etc.
  • Amcolecchi
    Amcolecchi Posts: 260 Member
    Awesome topic! I have tendonitis and plantar fasciitis and Brooks are amazing for me. My husband loves his Asics and he has a clubbed foot...so they both work for anyone! And we are full runners, 5ks, 10ks half and my husband has done full marathons!
  • eganita
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    Brooks Adrenaline GTS for me! I bought my original pair for $110 at a running store but found my next pair (same shoes but different color) at Finish line for only $60! If you're patient and look around, there are even Brooks deals to be had.
  • eganita
    eganita Posts: 501 Member
    Awesome topic! I have tendonitis and plantar fasciitis and Brooks are amazing for me.

    Same here.. my plantar fasciitis issues led me to the Brooks shoes. I went to a running store and got properly fitted, and that's what they recommended for me. I haven't had any issues since (KNOCK ON WOOD!)
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    I have worn a lot of running shoes over time (Nike, Adidas, Ryka, Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Reebok).

    I was a very faithful Asics wearer until very recently. I have a pair of Kayano 18s that I am currently wearing for boot camp and Zumba classes only. When I tried to run in them, my left foot developed tendinitis across the top of my foot. It really hurts. The PT I saw said it was likely due to the way the laces were across my foot and because I needed a wider toe box.

    I got a pair of Brooks Adrenaline 13s. I am in love. LOVE. They are like wearing clouds on my feet. My foot is getting better and doesn't hurt when I run, they are comfortable, and I have had no blisters or any kind of problems at all. I am totally sold on Brooks.
  • janzia
    janzia Posts: 76 Member
    Brooks all the way! I've used a lot of different brands but I always go back to Brooks.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    They're both good...it really just depends on your foot. Brand wise I wouldn't say one is any better than the other; I wear Brooks Ghost...not because I just love Brooks...but that's what fits my foot the best and assists with under pronation.
  • Bacardibarker
    Bacardibarker Posts: 48 Member
    Love my Brooks Ghosts. Brooks all the way. :drinker:
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    Seriously everyone is different, and different gaits, running mechanics, from and style change everything. It 's about having the right shoe for you, not about what's your favorite brand. If you need help, get a gait analysis at a running store with a knowledgeable staff. Try them out, and compare them in a run.

    A BAD SHOE CAN CAUSE A MAJOR INJURY!
  • mlb929
    mlb929 Posts: 1,974 Member
    Obviously different strokes for different folks and different shoes are going to work for different people. I've run in Adidas, New
    So now I'm looking at lot at the Brooks Pure series and wondering if I might try the Pure Cadence. I'm going to be about due for shoes in April anyway. Thoughts on the Cadence for anyone who runs in them? And especially, thoughts from anyone who's moved from Asics to Brooks and why / how it's worked out, if there's anyone on these forums who has done that.

    Thanks!

    Never worn Asics, but I have had two pair of Brooks (slow learner). My last pair were the pure connect, I've also done the pure cadence. From my email exchange with the company over my dissatisfaction of the connects, they informed me that the life of these shoes is maximum 200 miles, mine fell to pieces at 200 miles, which is why I emailed the company. The soles were split in 1/2, they were causing pain, the heal was ripped off. My issue with it, I'm a light weight runner, with a fast cadence, so my shoes have never worn out before the miles, I generally get an extra 100 or so in on them. Very disappointed with the Brooks The company replaced them, but told me in the future to expect 200 miles at most. These are a fairly expensive running shoe to not last. That would mean a new pair each month for me - No thanks.
  • Nimadi486
    Nimadi486 Posts: 93 Member
    I was wearing the Ascis Nimbus for years but I switched to the Brooks Glycerin in January and LOVE them. They are wider in the toe box and I had to get orthotics so the Brooks ended up fitting me much better. I love them!
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    On the road Ascis. When I run on the trail Merrel. I love my trail running shoes. I could happily live in them.
  • Power_Man77
    Power_Man77 Posts: 207
    I'm a size 14 /Extra wide 4E/ Flat Foot

    Brooks Beast is my shoe

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