What is your favorite running shoe?

SillyCat1975
SillyCat1975 Posts: 328 Member
edited November 14 in Fitness and Exercise
Why is it your favorite? I know all shoes are different, just looking for maybe a general consensus.
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  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    You won't find a general consensus. That's why there are so many shoes out there. Some people swear by Asics. I can't wear them--they aren't cut right for my foot. Some people love minimalist shoes. Other people find them sources of recurring injuries that clear up as soon as they get more cushioned ones. Some people want shoes for trail running. Others run only roads. Some people think waterproof shoes are great. Others want water to be able to flow in and right back out. Sometimes you've been wearing one model for years, then the company changes the shoe ever so slightly and the new ones are terrible for you. And sometimes the shoe is still great, but this year's colors just SUCK and there is NO way you are putting that monstrosity on your foot.

    The single best pair of running shoes I have ever had were Nike Pegasus Air GTX. They are not manufactured anymore.
  • XC_Guitar17
    XC_Guitar17 Posts: 93
    I run cross country so this is an exciting topic for me.

    My high school coach used to swear by Asics. I tried them and hated them. Too bulky.

    I wore Brooks for a while, and then once I got to college, my new coach suggested I try Nike Pegasus. Now I'm hooked. Best shoes I've never worn.

    But you really just have to try different shoes until you find a brand that you, personally, like the best. As my high school coach used to say, you won't get injured from your shoes as long as you make sure to get shoes meant for running.

    So brand really just boils down to personal preference.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    I love the Nike Pegasus 31. I feel like I'm running on air compared to my New Balance.
  • XC_Guitar17
    XC_Guitar17 Posts: 93
    I think my Pegasus are 29's.
  • mecaseyrn
    mecaseyrn Posts: 76 Member
    brooks pure cadence
  • beachhouse758
    beachhouse758 Posts: 371 Member
    Brooks Adrenaline
  • tcip03
    tcip03 Posts: 15 Member
    I owe 11 pairs of sneakers. 9 pairs are nikes. 1 pair is Saucony. 1 pair is Mizuno. Nikes are my go to shoes. I started running with a friend of mine and he would *kitten* and moan about my Nikes, so to shut him up I tried some of the other brands. I've worn the Sauconys a few times, they are all right. The Mizunos have turned into an every day wear. It's all preference. I really like the Nike frees. They are nice and flexible. If the shoe is too stiff I get terrible pain in my shins. If you have a running shoe store definitely check them out, they normally offer a 30-60 day guarantee. I went to Good Feet store(I live in NY), my first pair of Mizunos were awful even after I tried breaking them in, I took them back after tw months and exchanged them for something different(I think my Sauconys have now).

    Good luck on your pursuit of finding good running shoes.
  • icecreamcakesandrunningshoes
    icecreamcakesandrunningshoes Posts: 3 Member
    I am currently using Brooks Adrenaline (they're not bad but not perfect either) and owe Mizuno (people love it but it was horrible for me as I now have what feel like permanent injuries because of it) but my favourite has got to be Nike. Somehow they feel so weightless but cushioned. And so pretty.

    I think Nike has gotten a lot of bad rep over the years because of their over-commercialisation, etc. Some runners turn their nose up against it and believe that they are 'not serious running shoes', which I personally think is ridiculous. If they fit you well, who cares what the brand is.



  • isulo_kura
    isulo_kura Posts: 818 Member
    There is no consensus everyone is different. Also I would be wary of religiously sticking with one brand or model. The designs and construction change year on year. It's finding styles of shoes that suit you. I run in a variety of shoes with various heel to toe drops which suits me. If your interested not that my choices should have an effect on anyone at present my trail shoes are Adidas, Asics and inov8 with my road shoes being Puma, Adidas, Hoka. That's what works for me at the moment but it's changeable
  • Whittedo
    Whittedo Posts: 352 Member
    Asics GT2000.
  • o2ritson71
    o2ritson71 Posts: 17 Member
    new balance minimus zero v2 i just love the feel & i loved the new balance minimus zero v1 before that
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    XC_Guitar17 wrote: »
    I run cross country so this is an exciting topic for me.

    My high school coach used to swear by Asics. I tried them and hated them. Too bulky.

    I wore Brooks for a while, and then once I got to college, my new coach suggested I try Nike Pegasus. Now I'm hooked. Best shoes I've never worn.

    But you really just have to try different shoes until you find a brand that you, personally, like the best. As my high school coach used to say, you won't get injured from your shoes as long as you make sure to get shoes meant for running.

    So brand really just boils down to personal preference.

    I would say your coach is wrong.
    Being in the wrong shoes, Adidas Glide 4 then Nike Pegasus 29, definitely contributed to my knee issues.

    I dislike Nike due to lack of quality I experienced in high school for my tennis shoes but I was pleasantly surprised at how the Pegasus stood up.

    I like Saucony but I'm favoring Karhu and Newton right now.
    I used run in Asics but im not digging the GT2000s. Brooks Adrenaline wasnot bad. Didnt like Adidas Ultra boost
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    XC_Guitar17 wrote: »
    ...you won't get injured from your shoes as long as you make sure to get shoes meant for running.

    That coach is a liability.

  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Get fitted at a running store that does a foot test - like Jack Rabbit. I pronate, so that led the recommendation. They gave me three brands/styles to try and I found I was most comfortable in a Brooks shoe.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    lisacarroll18 wrote: »
    Why is it your favorite? I know all shoes are different, just looking for maybe a general consensus.

    There is no general consensus, the best shoe is the one that's right for you; motion control, neutral, cushioned, minimalist, zero drop highly cushioned. They all have benefits and disbenefits and it depends on the individual.

    Personally for roads I run in an 8mm drop motion control shoe, for winter trail running an 8mm drop neutral and for racing (trails) a 4mm drop neutral
  • snoringcat
    snoringcat Posts: 131 Member
    Whittedo wrote: »
    Asics GT2000.


    These for me too.
  • njitaliana
    njitaliana Posts: 813 Member
    Brooks Glycerin.
  • mrsswisspea
    mrsswisspea Posts: 51 Member
    Nike Free Run 5.0

    My physiotherapist recommended it for me after a series of injuries (3 sprained ankles and a knee injury in five years). I love them! I have three pairs: one for running (I normally run 4-7 km on road or trails), one for daily wear and one for indoor training.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    XC_Guitar17 wrote: »
    ...you won't get injured from your shoes as long as you make sure to get shoes meant for running.

    That coach is a liability.

    Glad im not the only one who thinks so
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    I wear Saucony guide 7. They work great for me, but I have very limited knowledge of distance running, so for all I know, they might be junk ^_^
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    I wear Saucony guide 7.

    They're a good, mid-range motion control shoe. For someone that needs a neutral or cushioned shoe, not so good.
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    find a new coach.

    everyone and i do mean EVERYONE likes something different.

    I HATED the nikes i got. they literally made my feet BURN.

    i love the adidas i got the next day. i wear them ALL the time!

    you really NEED to go to a running store, ask if they have any new coach recommendations, and let them analyze your for a shoe.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    I wear Saucony guide 7. They work great for me, but I have very limited knowledge of distance running, so for all I know, they might be junk ^_^
    I like them, I run in those. I tried the Guide 8s and liked them too. Since the 8s are out, you can get the 7s for cheap online FYI
  • Khukhullatus
    Khukhullatus Posts: 361 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    I wear Saucony guide 7.

    They're a good, mid-range motion control shoe. For someone that needs a neutral or cushioned shoe, not so good.

    Cool. I think that is me. I used an online tool to pick them out. They weren't their number one recommendation, but Amazon had this crazy deal on them, and I figured to save a hundred bucks, a top five pick seemed close enough.
  • Xiaolongbao
    Xiaolongbao Posts: 854 Member
    I love my Merrill's. I can't even remember what the current iteration is called (I'm onto my 3rd pair and they're always changing the name/messing with the details) but they're the minimalist ones. But as everyone else says, we're all different and you really have to find what works for you.
  • lishie_rebooted
    lishie_rebooted Posts: 2,973 Member
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    FoCoAlphaNerd wrote: »
    I wear Saucony guide 7.

    They're a good, mid-range motion control shoe. For someone that needs a neutral or cushioned shoe, not so good.

    Cool. I think that is me. I used an online tool to pick them out. They weren't their number one recommendation, but Amazon had this crazy deal on them, and I figured to save a hundred bucks, a top five pick seemed close enough.

    I dont suggest picking a shoe out from online. Its best to go get fit for them.

    Other shoes in the same class as Saucony Guide 7 (this is from memory and i know ill miss some brands )
    Karhu Strong5
    Newton Kismet
    Brooks Adrenaline
    Asics GT2000

    I've run in all 5 shoes. I despised the Asics because they cause me pain and had I gone the route you did and picked a shoe online, I probably wouldve stopped running due to that pain. The Asics GT2000 are one of the most popular shoe.

    You also picked a stability shoe. You might not need a stability shoe, a neutral shoe could work just fine. Or maybe you need extra support that the Asics GT3000 offers but its only available at running stores (like Fleet Feet).

    I never suggest buying shoes online til after youve been fit at a store. You may have gotten lucky with the Guides...
  • Gianfranco_R
    Gianfranco_R Posts: 1,297 Member
    Basics first:
    http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/shoes/choosing-a-shoe-the-very-basics/481.html
  • aprilricks86
    aprilricks86 Posts: 67 Member
    love these:
    http://www.amazon.com/Saucony-Womens-Peregrine-Running-Purple/dp/B00GWJP0W6/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1427175081&sr=1-2&keywords=peregrine+4

    most comfortable shoes I've ever worn . . . period!
  • kpw818
    kpw818 Posts: 113 Member
    I've been running in Saucony Guide 7 for over a year. Tried minimalist shoes with no luck at one point, but they work for some. The guide 7's have been great for me, as I need some stability.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    edited March 2015
    My top 10:

    1. Hoka Clifftons
    2. Hoka bondi 3
    3. saucony kinvara 4
    4. brooks green silence (discontinued)
    5. brooks pure connect
    6. brooks ghost (s)
    7. brooks ravenna 4
    8. asics gel equation
    9. asics 2000
    10. asics 2160 (discontinued)

    I run in all. My foot is pretty universal. Rarely have shoe issues.
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