What is your favorite favorite brand of running shoes?

soccerkon26
soccerkon26 Posts: 596 Member
edited December 2 in Fitness and Exercise
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  • kendahlj
    kendahlj Posts: 243 Member
    New Balance
  • djuvinity
    djuvinity Posts: 3 Member
    I was wanting to get new shoes for my birthday this month but they ran out of my size. They will restock in the fall. Under Armour Gemini 2 recording shoes. I don't know if they are the best shoes but it is able to record they stats of your run. That's why I wanted it!
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    edited July 2016
    Personally I run largely in Inov-8 for both road and trail at the moment, I also have Saucony for both.

    Inov-8 Race Ultra trail shoes for up to HM distance
    Saucony Xodus 4 for marathon and beyond

    Inov-8 Road Claw
    Saucony Hurricane

    I'll use either for up to 26 miles, although I don't road race. The Hurricane are at end of life so I'll be adding another pair of Road Claws to the cycle.

    That said, personal preference isn't the issue, the right shoe for you is.
  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    Asics
  • alaine5377
    alaine5377 Posts: 30 Member
    Nike, I think they have the best support.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    New balance
  • CincyNeid
    CincyNeid Posts: 1,249 Member
    I've tried Mizuno, Saucony, Puma, New Balance.... And for me. The Brooks are the best.
  • hekla90
    hekla90 Posts: 595 Member
    I will only wear brooks to run in.
  • lizzieloo934
    lizzieloo934 Posts: 57 Member
    New Balance
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    CincyNeid wrote: »
    I've tried Mizuno, Saucony, Puma, New Balance.... And for me. The Brooks are the best.

    Noooooooooooo, my Brooks lasted 1 run before I took them back!
  • ragsibobs
    ragsibobs Posts: 22 Member
    I wear Asics GT 2000. I overpronate and need a shoe for stability. For trail running I've got a pair of adidas kanadia, but I don't like them, so will be looking for a new pair soon.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I'm partial to Brooks. But more important than brand is getting properly fitted...go to a running store and get analyzed and fitted for proper shoes...a good store will provide you with a few options brand wise of a properly fitted shoe and then you can decide. Brand isn't important relative to proper fit.
  • tcatcarson
    tcatcarson Posts: 227 Member
    hekla90 wrote: »
    I will only wear brooks to run in.

    Brooks for me too - specifically Glycerins
  • Chargunshow
    Chargunshow Posts: 60 Member
    I sell running shoes...and the best brand is the one that fits your foot and your needs. There is no best. It's whatever works for you. Keep in mind that all of the major companies have high end shoes and low end shoes. And there's a world of difference between those shoes...the materials that are used, the technology put into the shoes, etc. Plus, as others have mentioned being "fit"...each shoe company has a range of types of shoes from neutral to stability. Having someone *kitten* your gait can help you narrow what category of shoe you should be in. But at the end of the day, what feels best on your foot is going to be the best for you.
  • Samstan101
    Samstan101 Posts: 699 Member
    Adidas Boost upto Half marathon distance, Hoka One for marathon, Salomon for trail/ fell running. These are what I've found work best for me. Asics tend to give me blisters on the arch of my foot and I find Nike and Brooks a bit solid under foot compared to Adidas. Not tried New Balance or Saucony (yet!)
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    Inov-8
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I like New Balance and my husband likes Brooks.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I wouldn't worry too much about what other people wear, in terms of quality you can't go wrong with any of the major brands but each one fits slightly differently (heel width, shape of toe box etc etc etc) go to a store with a good variety of shoes (preferably a running shop that can help you with the proper shoe type based on your gait) and, if you have to, try on every pair of shoes until you find ones that fit you like a glove.

  • CatherineLaurel
    CatherineLaurel Posts: 197 Member
    Saucony! About time to buy more!
  • apullum
    apullum Posts: 4,838 Member
    edited July 2016
    It really depends on your feet! If you're buying running shoes, I would recommend going to your local running store and having the folks there fit you for shoes that work best for your body.
  • ald783
    ald783 Posts: 688 Member
    I wore pretty much only Nike for years but switched to Brooks recently when I felt like my last Nikes weren't that comfortable anymore, and LOVE them.
  • tbonethemighty
    tbonethemighty Posts: 100 Member
    Love my Vibrams. Absolutely love 'em.

    When there is ice/snow on the ground and Vibrams are not a good idea, I also have a pair of Brooks trail runners that I love. (Not quite as much as my Vibrams...but almost.)
  • lingo10
    lingo10 Posts: 305 Member
    Vibrams, Asics, Reebok, and Nike.
  • Emmmie37
    Emmmie37 Posts: 31 Member
    Brooks & Asics

    Depends where I'm running.
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I've tried a lot brands, but I've had the best luck with Reebok.

    I powerwalk 30+ miles a week and all of my Reebok's have held up the longest, has great support, are very comfortable and stylish/colorful, plus I'm happy with the variety (I have shoes for running, walking, walking on rugged trails, long distance hikes and shoes for indoor workouts.)
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    New Balance simply because they try to make one of their shoes in the continental U.S., or at least were trying to do so when I bought a pair of made in China New Balance shoes several years ago.
  • ROBOTFOOD
    ROBOTFOOD Posts: 5,527 Member
    Saucony kinvavra for road racing, fast tempos. Hoka Challenger ATR for trails, mtn running.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    Nike air max
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    I'm quite happy with my New Balance shoes.
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    I don't run but I buy trail running and regular running shoes by Saucony. Mainly because I have a wide foot and wear a size 12 (call me BigFoot!) and they have stylish, comfortable sneakers in my size.
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