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  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    i have only ever run in Nike LunarGlide 5. since they are now discontinued, I will look into Lunarglide 6. But just as important as shoes is socks. I run in R-gear from road runner sports and also have Balega and feetures.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    JenMaselli wrote: »
    I keep trying different brands but always end up in Brooks. Right now I like Ravenna, it has cushion but also stability. Like someone else noted above, I had toe problems in the Ghost. I need to check out Mizuno after seeing all the love on here. I have running friends who are raving about Altra. Has anyone tried them?
    @JenMaselli
    Check out the Long distance runner group:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/94-long-distance-runners

    In the thread titled "Feet", a few people recommended them to me.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    i have only ever run in Nike LunarGlide 5. since they are now discontinued, I will look into Lunarglide 6. But just as important as shoes is socks. I run in R-gear from road runner sports and also have Balega and feetures.

    @Prince_Eric_619‌
    http://www.amazon.com/Nike-Lunarglide-White-Running-Shoes/dp/B00AMU0DFK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1424712070&sr=8-3&keywords=nike+lunarglide
    You can still find them on Amazon
  • newtsonfeet
    newtsonfeet Posts: 2 Member
    Recently went from brooks ghost to Mizuno WaveRider 18 and have been really pleased but wouldn't hestitate getting back into Ghost 6. For the trails, I run in Brooks Cascadia 10.
  • oneloopygirl
    oneloopygirl Posts: 151 Member
    My current shoes are Asics Kayanos. I've also used the Asics Nimbus and GT-3000. I do like Mizuno as well. I've never heard of the Karhu brand. I'll have to research it.

    @oneloopygirl, what do you think of the GT-3000s? Your the only other person I've "met" who has used them. They're only available at specialty running shops (I talked to an Asics reps specifically about them). I think because I'm used to the Guide 7s and the GT-3000s, that's why I didn't like the GT-2000s

    @lishie_rebooted‌ - I honestly didn't like them as much as other shoes I've worn. They are a little heavier than the Kayanos I recently got. I think they also have more correction than I need. When I was fitted, they said I have a very slight overpronation and the 3000s are great for that, but I honestly think it was too much for me. I wore them for 3 or 4 months, but never really felt like they were what I needed. I went to the Kayano, which is a more neutral shoe and really do like it better.

  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Road shoes are Saucony Hurricane 15s, three pairs in a cycle. About to slip a pair of Hurricane 16 into the cycle to allow me to retire another pair.

    Trail shoes are Excursion GTX for winter and X0dus for summer and racing.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    My current shoes are Asics Kayanos. I've also used the Asics Nimbus and GT-3000. I do like Mizuno as well. I've never heard of the Karhu brand. I'll have to research it.

    @oneloopygirl, what do you think of the GT-3000s? Your the only other person I've "met" who has used them. They're only available at specialty running shops (I talked to an Asics reps specifically about them). I think because I'm used to the Guide 7s and the GT-3000s, that's why I didn't like the GT-2000s

    @lishie_rebooted‌ - I honestly didn't like them as much as other shoes I've worn. They are a little heavier than the Kayanos I recently got. I think they also have more correction than I need. When I was fitted, they said I have a very slight overpronation and the 3000s are great for that, but I honestly think it was too much for me. I wore them for 3 or 4 months, but never really felt like they were what I needed. I went to the Kayano, which is a more neutral shoe and really do like it better.
    @oneloopygirl, the 3000s are pretty intense in the correction department which is why you can only get them from specialty stores.
    The 2000s probably would have been enough if it's only a slight pronation (guessing since I haven't seen you run). But upon talking to the Asics guy, there's an extra length of material giving you that stability in the 3000s.
  • dawnmcneil10
    dawnmcneil10 Posts: 638 Member
    Hmm A pair of running shoes.......I have 5 so maybe I have issues.

    For regular street running I rotate 3 different pairs of New Balance - all the 580V's

    For trail running I have a pair of Adidas with a very aggressive tread which has been fantastic in the snow. The other is a pair of New Balance great for running the root bound wooded trails.

    I always know the minute I slip a pair on if they're going to work, as someone else said it's like Cinderella.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    Hmm A pair of running shoes.......I have 5 so maybe I have issues.

    For regular street running I rotate 3 different pairs of New Balance - all the 580V's

    For trail running I have a pair of Adidas with a very aggressive tread which has been fantastic in the snow. The other is a pair of New Balance great for running the root bound wooded trails.

    I always know the minute I slip a pair on if they're going to work, as someone else said it's like Cinderella.
    I've got 4 pairs in rotation and 2 more in line so no judging.
    I might go for trail shoes for next winter. I was looking at some on Runner's Warehouse last week. I'm also considering dabbling in trail running as well...
  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    Primary - Brooks Ravenna
    Wet/snow - Brooks Ghost GTX (waterproof...brilliant. Except in rain. Then the Gore-Tex backfires and when water gets in the top of the shoe, it doesn't leave.)
    Trail - Saucony Xodus

    I like the royal blue in the Saucony lines right now; thinking of taking the Guide or Ride for a spin whenever I can run again.

    I love my Guides which is funny since I was originally fit for the Guide 5s 3 years ago and returned them for the Adidas Glide 4s. One is a stabilizer and the other is neutral.

    The Rides are neutral but the Guides are the stability shoe.
    The Triumpoh ISOs are really comfy but I don't know about running in them. I tried them on for fun

    Yup, my current shoes are a mixture of moderate stability and neutral...I can't tell the difference; I just think "comfortable" and "cute colors." (Style first, power second, safety third!)
  • MommysLittleMeatball
    MommysLittleMeatball Posts: 2,064 Member
    I tried on a ton of brands when I was fitted, but ended up with Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 and love them. They are lightweight, flexible, but still have great support.
    Before I bought these I was attempting to run in Nike's (from Lunarglides to Free Runners) I was suffering from terrible shin splints and my arches would ache like no other. Not in these Mizuno's!
  • loratliff
    loratliff Posts: 283 Member
    Love my Brooks Glycerins... Now that I'm fitter and have more miles under my belt, I'm curious to get re-fitted in a month or two and see if my needs have changed though.
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    I have not heard of them before. I am a Brooks Adrenaline girl myself. I tried a few other shoes awhile back and they just didn't work. I will not make that mistake again. :)
  • JenMaselli
    JenMaselli Posts: 83 Member

    JenMaselli wrote: »
    I keep trying different brands but always end up in Brooks. Right now I like Ravenna, it has cushion but also stability. Like someone else noted above, I had toe problems in the Ghost. I need to check out Mizuno after seeing all the love on here. I have running friends who are raving about Altra. Has anyone tried them?
    @JenMaselli
    Check out the Long distance runner group:
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/94-long-distance-runners

    In the thread titled "Feet", a few people recommended them to me.

    @lishie_rebooted‌ Thanks!
  • JenMaselli
    JenMaselli Posts: 83 Member
    I tried on a ton of brands when I was fitted, but ended up with Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 and love them. They are lightweight, flexible, but still have great support.
    Before I bought these I was attempting to run in Nike's (from Lunarglides to Free Runners) I was suffering from terrible shin splints and my arches would ache like no other. Not in these Mizuno's!

    @Jackie0Marie‌ Nike Free's gave me terrible shin splints, they are basically a chronic condition for me now. Would give anything to go back and not run in those shoes. Have also been warned off of Nike by a podiatrist and Ortho doc.
  • Azexas
    Azexas Posts: 4,334 Member
    I have the Reebok Zquick dash
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    JenMaselli wrote: »
    I tried on a ton of brands when I was fitted, but ended up with Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 and love them. They are lightweight, flexible, but still have great support.
    Before I bought these I was attempting to run in Nike's (from Lunarglides to Free Runners) I was suffering from terrible shin splints and my arches would ache like no other. Not in these Mizuno's!

    @Jackie0Marie‌ Nike Free's gave me terrible shin splints, they are basically a chronic condition for me now. Would give anything to go back and not run in those shoes. Have also been warned off of Nike by a podiatrist and Ortho doc.

    @JenMaselli I was in Nike Pegasus 29s when I had my left knee and right ankle join the pain party. I'm not a huge Nike shoe fan anyway due to quality of a pair of their tennis court shoes I got in high school.
    My therapist HATED my Nikes
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    I've ran in lots of different shoes and I really don't notice that much of a difference in running shoes anymore. I actually prefer more of a minimalist shoe these days because the thick heels in running shoes mess with my stride.

    But for longer runs on pavement I like a little more cushion, though I haven't had shoes I really liked in a while. Asics and Brooks just never fit me right, they always seem to be too big in the toe box for me and seem to make my feet hurt. I think the last ones I've had that I liked were Nikes.
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