Best workout/running shoes-any suggestions?

I'd say go to a legit running store (not a chain sporting goods store). They will look at the way you walk and run and they will tell you what shoes are best for your gait.

I'm an Asics DS Trainer 18 myself, but the running store helped me pick them.

The "best" running shoes depend on you and how you run. As other's have said, go to a running store and get fitted, no subsitute...

I would add a garmin to my present to me

Repeat what most ppl have allready stated go to a running store and get properly fitted. Myself I wear New Balance 860v3 then Brooks ghosts for the cooler weather.

The best shoes I have had for running, walking and use for crossfit is Brooks Adrenaline. My daughter and her boyfriend got me hooked on them. Others I run with wear Brooks and New Balance. And some have gone to a special store to be fitted for running shoes as others mentioned. I've had NB, Reebok, Nike, and a few others but have found Brooks have been the best for my arches. Good Luck to you!!

I'm just about to graduate school Oct 25th so I will finally have time in my life again! I am so exicted to start working out and getting into shape. My graduation present to myself is a new pair of great workout shoes. What brand should I go for? I really like to run if that makes a big difference but I need a pair I can lift in and do other types of cardio as well. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Here where I live, we have two running stores where they measure your feet and your stride (on the treadmill) while you run to sell you the correct shoe for your feet, and it's free. However, their shoes are usually a bit more expensive than if you go to the local sports store, such as Big 5, but they claim they have better quality shoes. I had my feet measured for the right shoe and did the treadmill test and bought a pair of the shoes they recommended.

When it came time to buy new shoes, I went to the local sports store and bought the type I wear much cheaper, as well as on sale, and I found no difference in the quality. Both the expensive and inexpensive shoes lasted about the same amount of time.

I think the important thing is to find the right shoe for you. I love my Aisics.

Can't suggest shoes, what works for me might injure you. But can suggest to go get fitted for shoes. If you really want to get back into running then hit up a respected running store and let them fit you properly. Those cute shoes with the little pink gems stones might look awesome, but cause stress fractures later.

not sure if you are in london
Nike town have someone check your feet and fit you with a suitable pair
I brought mine in 2009 and I still wear them today

Thanks for all the advice! I am not sure where in the heck there is a store around Chico CA to get my feet sized/fitted but I'll look it up!

Fleet Feet. We have one here too.

Yep OP looks to be one right in your hometown:

http://www.fleetfeetchico.com/

i am in love with nice free runs - a little pricey but worth every penny! they feel as if you aren't even wearing trainers - best shoes by far!

I agree with going to a running store for their free and professional advice....I'm not a runner (yet) but especially because I've had knee problems last time I bought workout shoes I went to a local running store. Ended up buying a pair of Mizuno shoes... best workout shoes I've ever had. They were pricey...usually $180 I got them on sale for $100 but even if I can't find a sale again I'll still pay full price. My feet and joints don't hurt, even after walking and biking miles.

I have no recommendations for running shoes, but I thought I would mention that running shoes aren't great for lifting. Generally for lifting, you want non-compressible soles, which running shoes are pretty much the opposite of. The classic recommendation for lifting shoes: Chucks. Wearing no shoes would be even better, but usually they frown upon that at the gym.

Not that you can't lift in running shoes, it's just not ideal.

I like my Asics but as someone has said get fitted properly if you're going to focus on running and go with what they recommend

Just adding my experience: I don't run, I do P90X 3 days a week for strength and walking/elliptical 3 days a week for cardio. A running store told me I didn't need to get fitted since I don't run. I ended up getting a pair of Asics, and they did okay for my first cardio workout in them, though we'll see what happens when I have to do the "legs and back" video.