Walking/ running shoes

coxwill45
coxwill45 Posts: 26 Member
edited November 21 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay y'all I replaced my walking shoes yesterday after having 450 miles on them. I'm wearing the Hoka Clifton 3's with support inserts. What brand shoes is everyone else wearing and why did you choose them?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Sketchers for me for walking.
  • Fallfrenzy
    Fallfrenzy Posts: 118 Member
    I like altra shoes for both walking and running. Nice room in the toe box and good support for me. Prior to this I was using brooks for running, since they were roomy in the toe box and good for stability, since I have flat feet.
  • dutchandkiwi
    dutchandkiwi Posts: 1,389 Member
    Meindl for walking and Mizuno for running
    In both cases I went for advice from experts - With the Meindl shoes I am on 6th pair and love wearing them though I may have so switch as my feet have shrunk
    The Mizuno are my first real running shoes and I chose them as they fitted best and after a video analysis by the running store
  • BeYouTiful94
    BeYouTiful94 Posts: 289 Member
    New Balance Fresh Foam Zante v3, because they chose me. I just recently "seriously" picked up running, and made the rookie mistake of buying running shoes online. I'm super flat footed, so I went for stability and got Asics GT 2000 4's. My knees hurt like crazy so I went to a running store and was told the shoes were the cause of my knee pain because I actually have a neutral stride and the shoes weren't allowing that. The first shoe the guy picked for me were the Zante's. Instantly loved them but still tried on just about every other shoe in the store. Kept coming back to those so ... the shoe chose me. No pain since :)
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    I alternate between Altras and Merrells. I chose them because zero drop shoes eliminated a lot of foot pain I was having in other shoes.
  • Suerhv
    Suerhv Posts: 61 Member
    New Balance because I can get a wide fitting shoe...880 and 1080s I liked Hoka Bondi 4's too but not the new ones.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    coxwill45 wrote: »
    Okay y'all I replaced my walking shoes yesterday after having 450 miles on them. I'm wearing the Hoka Clifton 3's with support inserts. What brand shoes is everyone else wearing and why did you choose them?

    I have had really good luck with Salomon X-Mission trail runners for walking. Good support, their lacing system gives me good compression on the arthritic foot, they last a long time (usually I blow out the little toes, not on these), and the soles are good for all kinds of terrain from sidewalks to gravel trails to woodland hiking.
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Asics
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    edited August 2017
    For walking, I chose New Balance Vazee Urge v1 in wide. Lower heel, more arch support, and room for my bunions, which hate raised heels.

    I hike in Adidas trail runners because the higher heels on my hiking boots kill my bunions.
  • Ryokat
    Ryokat Posts: 168 Member
    I just walk in my retired running shoes, which are Asics.
  • vespiquenn
    vespiquenn Posts: 1,455 Member
    Asics Kayano for running, retired Asics with arch inserts for walking.
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    I used to run in aisics but wanted to give Brooks a try since several people recommended them. I'm now on my 3rd pair of Brooks Ghost and love them.
  • Tsoufla
    Tsoufla Posts: 30 Member
    edited August 2017

    CoachJen71 wrote: »
    For walking, I chose New Balance Vazee Urge v1 in wide. Lower heel, more arch support, and room for my bunions, which hate raised heels.

    I hike in Adidas trail runners because the higher heels on my hiking boots kill my bunions.

    I will have to try these. I have terrible bunions too.
  • minniestar55
    minniestar55 Posts: 350 Member
    I love my Hoka shoes. I wear Hoka Bondi 5 for jogging/running & regular cardio, Gaviota for bootcamp. Most comfy & supportive shoes I've ever used.
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    edited August 2017
    I have a pair of Hoka One One's. I still use them sometimes just for walking, but they were horrible for me for running. They are extremely cushioned and very comfortable in that regard, but they are such a heavy shoe that I found they were making my legs tire out quickly on runs.
  • MichelleWithMoxie
    MichelleWithMoxie Posts: 1,817 Member
    Nike or saucony make the best running shoes I've used thus far.
  • Sp1tfire
    Sp1tfire Posts: 1,120 Member
    Saucony. I tried insoles before that in some cheaper shoes and hated it. I went to a place where they fit you and find shoes for you depending on your price range/needs. They found me these and they were affordable and comfy!!
  • Grnhouse
    Grnhouse Posts: 254 Member
    I go between new balance 512 and ryka running.
  • RedSierra
    RedSierra Posts: 253 Member
    Brooks Launch 4. I read reviews on Amazon and then tried them on in the store near my house, plus tried on lots of other shoes. They were the most comfortable for my type of foot. I love them.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    Asics Nimbus. I supinate and like the cushion.
  • victory68
    victory68 Posts: 76 Member
    Saucony!!! The are comfy and lightweight. I don't have to think about my feet when I run.
  • Bluepegasus
    Bluepegasus Posts: 333 Member
    Asics Cumulus, have worn that brand and model for ten years. Did briefly switch over to Brooks Ghost as they were cheaper, but they didn't last nearly as long. My Asics last 500 miles.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Nike Lunar Flyknit. They have padding and support in the front of the shoe instead of loading it up in the back. My heels don't touch the ground when I run so anything that is heavy in the back feels like a brick to me. I'm on my 4th pair with no intention of switching.
  • CoachJen71
    CoachJen71 Posts: 1,200 Member
    Tsoufla wrote: »
    CoachJen71 wrote: »
    For walking, I chose New Balance Vazee Urge v1 in wide. Lower heel, more arch support, and room for my bunions, which hate raised heels.

    I hike in Adidas trail runners because the higher heels on my hiking boots kill my bunions.

    I will have to try these. I have terrible bunions too.

    I bought wide, but I either needed to go wider if possible or a up a half size for a bit more room. Otherwise, I have really liked these shoes.
  • Rincewind_1965
    Rincewind_1965 Posts: 639 Member
    Saucony Zealot Iso 2 for short - middle distance (max 15 Km)
    Mizuno Wave Rider 19 for long distance
  • NoExcusesFromNowOn
    NoExcusesFromNowOn Posts: 76 Member
    Brooks!!
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,745 Member
    Asics Nimbus or Cumulus or Sauconny Echelon or Triumph for running, Brooks Cascadia for trail running or hiking, and Merrill Moab for straight hiking. When my running shoes reach about 500 miles they become my daily walking shoes. They get completely retired if I start feeling odd pains in my knees, etc. I have very wide feet, so my options are somewhat limited.
  • bizgirl26
    bizgirl26 Posts: 1,795 Member
    I love Asics. Its the only shoe I have tried that seems to last and provide the stability I need . Cumulus for stuff at the gym and classes and Nimbus for outdoor walking
  • Rincewind_1965
    Rincewind_1965 Posts: 639 Member
    Cbean08 wrote: »
    Nike Lunar Flyknit. They have padding and support in the front of the shoe instead of loading it up in the back. My heels don't touch the ground when I run so anything that is heavy in the back feels like a brick to me. I'm on my 4th pair with no intention of switching.

    Same running-style here. Will give the Lunar Epic Low Flyknit a try.
    Thanks for the tip.

  • MileHigh4Wheeler
    MileHigh4Wheeler Posts: 67 Member
    I had a nice pair of expensive WHITE sneakers (everything is so fluorescent now, sigh) and my first day with my trainer she (who is a runner) looked at how I was standing and walking and said "you need better shoes". She helped me select a nice set of Brooks that I'm super happy with.
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