What are your favorite running shoes?

Licacorona
Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
edited September 30 in Fitness and Exercise
im looking into getting some k-Swiss? They look light and comfy for running. I've tried Nike but I haven't really met my match so I thought I'd look elsewhere. Suggestions? Which are your fav running shoes and why?
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  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
    bought my first "real pair" of running shoes this year. mizuno wave rider 14s. light. love.

    really wanted the "walk on a cloud" mizuno wave creation 12 but out of my price league.
  • My favorites are Saucony;s they are very durable, comfortable. They last all the miles they need.
  • polkataniec
    polkataniec Posts: 102
    Puma...very light and comfy
  • I have pumas. Just the basic running kind but they are so comfy! I love running in them :)
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    I've used Asics, Mizuno.

    I really like the Mizuno's. I've been using them in trails lately, they're not really made for that. But if you keep them on pavement or non rocky dirt they're great.
  • leighshutter
    leighshutter Posts: 9 Member
    My favorites are Brooks. Whatever you do, if you are serious about running distance, go to a real athletic shoe store and get a fitting. It makes a true difference.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Vibrams
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
    Asics, although it's a bit of a (literally) sore subject right now because I got a new pair and instead of walking around town a bit in them first, I decided to do C25K in them and now am suffering from blisters. I'm sure they'll be good once they're worn in though.
  • Rurouni_Kou
    Rurouni_Kou Posts: 180 Member
    Favorite running shoes? Vibram five fingers Bikila hands down! LOVE THEM. Would never go back to the bricks that are normal shoes now- It weirds me out that I can't feel the ground in them and they make my feet and legs hurt when I wear them.
  • tony2009
    tony2009 Posts: 201 Member
    I LOVE my Nike Free Runners personally
  • cabul3
    cabul3 Posts: 210 Member
    Reebok RunTones. they are so comfy!!
  • kstob1990
    kstob1990 Posts: 18 Member
    mizunos!! the bestttt! i run everywhere in them- if you go to a store that specializes in running shoes they will usually put you on the treadmill and see how you run and then help you pick the best shoe for your style
  • leftymac
    leftymac Posts: 169 Member
    My favorites are the ones that were recommended to me after the folks at the running store analyzed how I ran, took imprints of my feet, and found the right shoe for me. You should do it too.

    Everyone's feet are different, so is the way everyone runs. What is a great shoe for someone else, may not be a great shoe for you.

    Just because a shoe fits, doesn't mean you should wear it.
  • bf41382
    bf41382 Posts: 51
    My favorites are Brooks. Whatever you do, if you are serious about running distance, go to a real athletic shoe store and get a fitting. It makes a true difference.


    Agreed! I've been running in the Brooks "Beast" ffor about 4 years (diff pairs) . Mostly for the support the provide.
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
    Just because a shoe fits, doesn't mean you should wear it.

    I like this guy :flowerforyou:
  • WonderNoodle
    WonderNoodle Posts: 549
    double-posted somehow. sorry folks :blushing:
  • jfluchere
    jfluchere Posts: 346 Member
    nike shox
  • Licacorona
    Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
    My favorites are the ones that were recommended to me after the folks at the running store analyzed how I ran, took imprints of my feet, and found the right shoe for me. You should do it too.

    Everyone's feet are different, so is the way everyone runs. What is a great shoe for someone else, may not be a great shoe for you.

    Just because a shoe fits, doesn't mean you should wear it.

    I chuckled a bit in the end. Great advice! Thank you.
  • Licacorona
    Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
    Yes, I am serious about running. I'm definitely not pro at it but I started running I'd say 2-3 months ago and I really want to become good at it. It's a goal of mine. I've always been so bad at running and fearful of it because of the exercise induced asthma I have but I've got it under control these days and running has never felt better everywhere except me feet! They really become sore and I'm ready for a change.

    I'll look around for a store that specializes in running shoes, as suggested by a few. Thanks all!
  • scarletfever2005
    scarletfever2005 Posts: 141 Member
    Brooks beast is all I've worn for the last three years. My pediatrist suggested them because I pronate. I also use a black sole insert. #feelsgreatman
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    Newton Running. Will never go back to a thick-heeled shoe again.
  • jessicarn76
    jessicarn76 Posts: 94 Member
    I got fitted at a running store and ended up getting Mizuno's. Trained and ran a half marathon in them.
  • Licacorona
    Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
    Brooks beast is all I've worn for the last three years. My pediatrist suggested them because I pronate. I also use a black sole insert. #feelsgreatman

    I must pass this on to my sis! Thank you.
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
    I am newly converted to Brooks Trance 10. I over-protonate and this puppies made my run today, shin splints and all, feel quite lovely. I also got fitted by a running store, I suggest anyone looking to run more than a mile a day think about it too!
  • SoCalSwimmerDude
    SoCalSwimmerDude Posts: 507 Member
    no one has said New Balance yet? That's what I use. I chose them over Saucony because they come in wides... and I got some wide feet.
  • Stutz77
    Stutz77 Posts: 113
    My sister who is a trained specalits in fitting for running shoes had me come into the sports store she works at and try on few different kinds that she thought would help with a prior knee injury I had and she even made bring in my old runnig shoes to look at the wear patterns on the bottom to get better idea of how my foot impacts when I run. She knew right away from my knee injury and having high arches the top three I should try on and that I need a good stablity runner. So eneded up with Mizuno Wave Creations 11 that was about a year ago and they were awsome! I just got my second pair in April and have the Mizuno Wave Creations 12 and they are just as great as the first pair!
  • Licacorona
    Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
    I am newly converted to Brooks Trance 10. I over-protonate and this puppies made my run today, shin splints and all, feel quite lovely. I also got fitted by a running store, I suggest anyone looking to run more than a mile a day think about it too!

    I will get fitted! I'm excited about this. I had no idea about this. Thank you!
  • Humphrizzle
    Humphrizzle Posts: 60 Member
    I just bought a pair of Nike running shoes.. they're awesome
  • Licacorona
    Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
    Big thanks to everyone for being so helpful.:flowerforyou:
  • Licacorona
    Licacorona Posts: 118 Member
    My sister who is a trained specalits in fitting for running shoes had me come into the sports store she works at and try on few different kinds that she thought would help with a prior knee injury I had and she even made bring in my old runnig shoes to look at the wear patterns on the bottom to get better idea of how my foot impacts when I run. She knew right away from my knee injury and having high arches the top three I should try on and that I need a good stablity runner. So eneded up with Mizuno Wave Creations 11 that was about a year ago and they were awsome! I just got my second pair in April and have the Mizuno Wave Creations 12 and they are just as great as the first pair!

    I see Mizuno is pretty popular. I'm def going to the store to get fitted. I'm curious to try them out myself. It's the first time I hear about them but I'm a rookie ;)
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