Running shoes
javpet
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I'm about to buy new running shoes which one would you recommend and why? Now I'm hesitating between the the Nike Flex 2015, and the Nike flyknit Lunar 2, but I'm not solely looking for Nike shoes. Thanks for your replies!
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No-one can say for sure. Go by fit and feel. I have a £20 pair of aldi shoes and a £120 pair of Brooks. Both are great for me.
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Everyone is different. I like the Asic Gel 360. YRMV2
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The best thing I ever did was go and have a gait analysis done. What is brilliant for me (Brooks for over-pronation) might not work or be comfortable for you. I used to be in agony the day after trying to run, now I ache, but I can at least walk!2
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The best thing I ever did was go and have a gait analysis done. What is brilliant for me (Brooks for over-pronation) might not work or be comfortable for you. I used to be in agony the day after trying to run, now I ache, but I can at least walk!
This, no one can tell you what shoe is best for you. I personally can't run in Nike at all, they kill my feet. I keep buying into the marketing hype but I kick myself after the first mile for even putting them on my feet. Thank goodness, Run On has a 30 day return policy. I've ended up taking ever pair of Nikes back that I have purchased.
I personally like Brooks Ghosts, On CloudSufer and Saucony Triumph ISO. My favorites being my ONs. I rotate my shoes every run.
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Thank you for all the great helpy answers! I'll start with a analysis of my feet.0
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I love Brooks. My husband is on the national guard running team. And that's the only shoes he wears. He runs all different kinds of
races from 5k to marathons. They last. They have all different kinds of shoes. Running walking trail ect. Go to their website and there r questions u answer and it will show u the best shoe for u. Hope this helps. Oh and my daughters and I also wear them. We r a family of brooks
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It bears repeating. Go to a running store and get fitted. I was having a terrible time with calf pain because of (expensive, pretty, but incorrect) running shoes. I supinate and need a shoe that helps my gait--you can look online and in store all day long, but works for me won't necessarily work for you. Take the 20 minutes and get fitted at a running store!1
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I agree with caitlinrn83. Go to a running store and get fitted. Best thing I ever did.2
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It depends on which ones are most suitable for you and your gait. I went to a running store and got a gait test and was given Asics.2
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Best thing to do would be to use an online analyzer to help figure out your needs, or go to a running shop and let a professional help you. Two of my best pairs of running shoes (spiked Nikes for the sprints on Track, and Brooks for my long distance runs) were recommended by someone at a running shop.1
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Most runners I know, including myself, would avoid Nike, unless all you are worried about is the brand. The brand isnt important really amongst those who appear to do the best - Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, Adidas, amongst others...0
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if possible i would get fitted and if not possible i would use runner's world's shoe finder
me, i like my brooks glycerin and my saucony-anything1 -
+1 on Saucony. I think about what I don't like in my current shoe and then go to a running store. There I tell what I don't like and then let them bring out about five pair and pick one. Right now I am playing with a pair that has a slightly larger toe box.1
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Because generally they are more focussed on trying to look pretty or using gimmicks such as ultra light material which isnt really much lighter than other materials just to up the price; this rather than accommodating the practicality of running - running style, support, cushioning, etc.0 -
Definitely get fitted.
I've tried plenty of different shoes, but always seem to end up with Saucony (currently using their ISO Hurricanes). Can't get on with New Balance at all.1 -
Got my 1st pair of shoes from a running store 2 weeks ago. They are really cross trainers, but hey, I'm not a runner... yet. They measured each foot 4 different ways, evaluated my gait, brought out 3 options. I felt that all of them were too tight. Then the salesman explained that these shoes were made to be snug and move with your foot. After walking around some more I realized that the 1st pair (New Balance) fit snug and did move with my foot. I would have never picked them myself, but now they fit great and make a big difference when walking. The store was Fleet Feet (I believe it is a franchise). Very helpful and good new shoes.1
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Most runners I know, including myself, would avoid Nike, unless all you are worried about is the brand. The brand isnt important really amongst those who appear to do the best - Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, Adidas, amongst others...
An exception is the Nike Free Run Distance. If, and only if you like a zero-drop, neutral shoe with moderate cushion, it's a pretty good buy. Besides, there isn't a whole lot of selection of this type of shoe. Size an extra 1/2 size up, though. It runs shorter than most.1 -
Most runners I know, including myself, would avoid Nike, unless all you are worried about is the brand. The brand isnt important really amongst those who appear to do the best - Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, Adidas, amongst others...
An exception is the Nike Free Run Distance. If, and only if you like a zero-drop, neutral shoe with moderate cushion, it's a pretty good buy. Besides, there isn't a whole lot of selection of this type of shoe. Size an extra 1/2 size up, though. It runs shorter than most.
Also you typically depending on longer distances (13.1,26.2,Ultra) will want to go a 1/2 size up in any shoe do to the potential for slight swelling and to make sure you're not jamming your toe's into the front of the shoe when pushing off.
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Get a fitting somewhere. Whether you are a pronator or supinator plays a huge role in what shoes to get. Pronators need arch support, while supinators need lots of extra cushion (this is me). A shoe that works great for me will probably be murder on the feet of a pronator.0
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Go to a store and have them do a gait analysis and get fitted for a shoe. I am on my second pair now (Newbie Runner) It makes all the difference. I learned the hard way by buying cheaper shoes and ended up with a black toenail(Which a year later is still funny looking) at first. Now I will never buy a cheap pair of shoes. It was worth the extra money for me. I have paid around $90 for each pair. I found they clearance off last years models around February that is when I bought them.0
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Because generally they are more focussed on trying to look pretty or using gimmicks such as ultra light material which isnt really much lighter than other materials just to up the price; this rather than accommodating the practicality of running - running style, support, cushioning, etc.
Generally? The one's the OP is looking at, yes, I agree. These are cheap shoes made for big box stores. Their better models are not bad and I know many runners who run in them (including me most of the time - just finished Broad Street Run in my Nike Vomeros). FWIW, I also have Saucony and Brooks in my closet. I'm not about brand name bashing so I'll keep my opinion of one of those to myself. YMMV.0 -
Because generally they are more focussed on trying to look pretty or using gimmicks such as ultra light material which isnt really much lighter than other materials just to up the price; this rather than accommodating the practicality of running - running style, support, cushioning, etc.
Generally? The one's the OP is looking at, yes, I agree. These are cheap shoes made for big box stores. Their better models are not bad and I know many runners who run in them (including me most of the time - just finished Broad Street Run in my Nike Vomeros). FWIW, I also have Saucony and Brooks in my closet. I'm not about brand name bashing so I'll keep my opinion of one of those to myself. YMMV.
None of the runners who I run with have Nike shoes. A lot of runners I know have the same opinion as me. If you want to keep your opinions to yourself, then feel free to do so. I can bash Nike if I wish to.0 -
Deffo buy a pair that is one size bigger than your shoe size
this is from experience as I suffered from shin splints for having
no room for my foot to move when running1 -
Most runners I know, including myself, would avoid Nike, unless all you are worried about is the brand. The brand isnt important really amongst those who appear to do the best - Asics, Mizuno, Brooks, Adidas, amongst others...
An exception is the Nike Free Run Distance. If, and only if you like a zero-drop, neutral shoe with moderate cushion, it's a pretty good buy. Besides, there isn't a whole lot of selection of this type of shoe. Size an extra 1/2 size up, though. It runs shorter than most.
In case anyone reading this actually wants to try this shoe, and to clear any confusion. When I say size up an extra 1/2 size, that's on top of the normal sizing up you should do for most running shoes.0
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