Favorite brand of running shoes?

SemperAnticus1643
SemperAnticus1643 Posts: 703 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have a pair of Nikes, New Balance and Asics running shoes. I find that I absolutely LOVE my Asics. So much more comfort and support on my feet. What is your favorite brand of running shoe?
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  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Saucony.
    I'd love some Brooks, but they are a bit pricey for me.
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    Asics DS Trainer 18! I have tried every brand and I am an Asics girl till the day I die!
  • bobbystrongarm
    bobbystrongarm Posts: 72
    I usually end up with a pair of Nikes, but I have no brand loyalty.

    I have very high arches, of the off the shelf shoes they typically have high arch support. I always make sure to check the current offerings with my hand to feel for high arch support, then narrow it down from there by trying them on.

    It's all about the fit and support. Brand loyalty is useless.
  • funhouse77
    funhouse77 Posts: 179 Member
    Nike, all the way. always.
  • RunConquerCelebrate
    RunConquerCelebrate Posts: 956 Member
    I used to buy Asics and loved them but always had knee issues. I bought a pair of Rebook Zlig light and my knee issues went away.

    Getting ready to try the latest Zig light and see how does work out.
  • SemperAnticus1643
    SemperAnticus1643 Posts: 703 Member
    has anyone tried running in those toes shoes??
  • Babygi6003
    Babygi6003 Posts: 356 Member
    Brooks Ravenna's!
  • TammyW18
    TammyW18 Posts: 244 Member
    asics :smile:
  • thescrumisfun
    thescrumisfun Posts: 355
    Brooks Ravenna's!

    :drinker: THIS. I love these shoes so much. I don't even need my usual SuperFeet insoles with them!
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    Road: Vibram Fivefingers
    Trail: New Balance Minimus
  • aspalmer3
    aspalmer3 Posts: 28 Member
    New Balance Minimus! :love:
  • whatjesseats
    whatjesseats Posts: 228 Member
    My last 2 pairs have been Mizuno and they were quite good. This time around I decided to buy 2 different shoes at once; one is Saucony and one is Newton. They're both great!

    My boyfriend is in love with his new Brooks; he used to wear Saucony.

    Both of us went to specialty running stores to have our gait analyzed and our feet measured; then we tried out and "test drove" a handful of options suited to our feet, gait, and running habits. This is absolutely the best way to select a new pair of shoes.
  • action_figure
    action_figure Posts: 511 Member
    has anyone tried running in those toes shoes??

    I do. I love them.
  • Txracy
    Txracy Posts: 78
    Brooks are worth the money! They are the only shoes that don't give me "runner's knee", and they literally saved me from $1700 worth of physical therapy. (If you're a moderate to severe overpronator, I recommend the Adrenaline series)

    I LOVE Brooks, I love them so, so hard.
  • glin23
    glin23 Posts: 460 Member
    Merrell or New Balance with Altra coming in at a close third.
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
    I have a pair of Nikes, New Balance and Asics running shoes. I find that I absolutely LOVE my Asics. So much more comfort and support on my feet. What is your favorite brand of running shoe?

    Vibram Five Fingers. :)
  • Txracy
    Txracy Posts: 78
    My last 2 pairs have been Mizuno and they were quite good. This time around I decided to buy 2 different shoes at once; one is Saucony and one is Newton. They're both great!

    My boyfriend is in love with his new Brooks; he used to wear Saucony.

    Both of us went to specialty running stores to have our gait analyzed and our feet measured; then we tried out and "test drove" a handful of options suited to our feet, gait, and running habits. This is absolutely the best way to select a new pair of shoes.

    ^^^ THIS!
    Go to a running store and get fitted. This is the best way to determine what shoe will work best for you.
  • ze_hombre
    ze_hombre Posts: 377 Member
    Love Brooks. I am running in the Pure Cadence series ATM.
  • jenn26point2
    jenn26point2 Posts: 429 Member
    has anyone tried running in those toes shoes??

    I'll be running a half marathon in them in 10 days. :)
  • xtrasmall
    xtrasmall Posts: 66
    hmm also reebok or nike i guess but my itb has made running impossible this year so ya
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I used to buy Asics and loved them but always had knee issues. I bought a pair of Rebook Zlig light and my knee issues went away.

    Getting ready to try the latest Zig light and see how does work out.

    Same here, love my Reebok ZigLites :) Great running shoe!
  • hintzam
    hintzam Posts: 6 Member
    Asics are my favorite running shoe, I am now alternating between two pair a Saucony pair and a Nike pair as my pair of Asics are now worn out.
  • choijanro
    choijanro Posts: 754 Member
    London Park,Nike & Adidas
  • happycauseIride
    happycauseIride Posts: 536 Member
    Brooks are worth the money! They are the only shoes that don't give me "runner's knee", and they literally saved me from $1700 worth of physical therapy. (If you're a moderate to severe overpronator, I recommend the Adrenaline series)

    I LOVE Brooks, I love them so, so hard.

    ^^ I agree with this and I am a moderate overpronator. These shoes helped me heal up tendonitis in my shin. I have Brooks Trance 12. Love them.
  • Spikethered
    Spikethered Posts: 108
    I used to wear Nikes but they only lasted 500 miles , so now it's Mizuno Nexus 7s :)
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    New Balance - they fit my 2 main criteria:

    - I can get them in a 4E Width
    - I can get them for under $50
  • o2bADyer
    o2bADyer Posts: 208
    I'm in my first pair of Brooks and I :heart: them!
  • swede160
    swede160 Posts: 24 Member
    I have really wide feet, so I find that the Nike toe box is too narrow. I like Saucony or Asics 'cuz they don't crush my toes.
  • RunConquerCelebrate
    RunConquerCelebrate Posts: 956 Member
    I used to buy Asics and loved them but always had knee issues. I bought a pair of Rebook Zlig light and my knee issues went away.

    Getting ready to try the latest Zig light and see how does work out.

    Same here, love my Reebok ZigLites :) Great running shoe!

    Glad I am not the only runner not using the other favorite brands :) I was shocked of how good they turned out to be. Do you have the latest pair?
  • littlekat1
    littlekat1 Posts: 53 Member
    Mizuno Wave Creation -- expensive, but so worth it!

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