what's on your feet?

I wear Saucony's to run in. I like them because they have a very stabilizing heel which is good for my ankles (I invert).

What don't I like about them~ well, they could come in a cuter design (yep, girlie, I know)

I don't know. I'm told I sometimes wear cute shoes. But I haven't seen my feet in years. That's why I'm on this site...

I wear Asics.

I prefer them to other makes because they are very light and the fit my feet comfortably.

I've had a pair of Saucony too and they were good but I think I'm an Asics girl at heart.

By the way, you can get fitted properly in some stores where you walk/run on a treadmill and they use that to advise you of what trainer would be best for you

I love my nike free runs! They're one of those barefoot running shoes so they don't have a lot of cushion but they are super comfy and light (I don't recommend them if you are doing a marathon or long distance running though b/c your knees will hurt).

I don't run, so I'm probably the last person to ask :laugh:

I have a pair of Ecco Receptors which mum bought me many years ago when I started going to the gym. They are very comfortable and gave me a lot of support when I did treadmill walking.

Nowadays, I actually mostly wear my £5 ($8) trainers from Tesco when I'm out on the bike. They are actually amazingly comfortable and the lining hasn't disintigrated like it used to when I wore more expensive tainers as a teen/early 20s. :bigsmile:

I use Vibram Five Fingers while I'm at the gym, doing yoga, walking, or playing softball. I don't run, so I couldn't say for sure whether they'd be good for that. I like that they're lightweight and almost as good as being barefoot, and there hasn't been anything about them yet that I don't care for. I like that they're machine washable, too - I've ruined shoes before because they got so dirty I broke down and washed them, only to find that things had shifted around inside!

Nice!
I just realized i never said what kind I'm currently wearing.
I have New Balance (I think 717). I got them when i was a sophmore in college so they are at least 7 or 8 years old. So i'm really excited to go to the running sotre today to see what they recommend for me.
I really like the NB's becasue they were really comfy and had great support. They are really worn in, torn up and dirty now though so it's definitely time for new ones.

Just as an FYI, not all shoes from a given brand fit the same... i.e. not all asics fit the same, not all NB fit the same, etc. My previous running shoes were asics and I really liked them (first shoe I ever ran in that gave me exactly zero knee/leg problems). I bought this year's version of them and had problems from day one. They are now the kicking around shoes I mentioned above.

So while it's great you have shoes you love, be open to what the fitter suggests, even if it's not a NB.

i use either New Balance, Asic or Brooks, all stability. I have low arches and tend to roll my foot outward and I also have wide feet. These 3 brands are the only ones I know that come in wide and also have good reviews from Runners World Magazine.

I have a bit of a shoe fetish, at least in regards to fitness shoes. Keep in mind I am a neutral runner and you need to be fitted properly by someone who understands running, pronation, gate, etc. I would also suggest that once you find a pair of running shoes they be dedicated to that purpose. Running shoes have a limited life span of around 150-400 miles depending on shoe, weight, gate, etc. I don't wear my shoes for any purpose other than to run in and once they have exceeded their useful life as running shoes they are retired to everyday shoes or workout shoes.

Short Runs: Saucony Kinvara - Pro's: Lightweight, breathable, wide/stable sole, drains well on rainy runs. Cons: Wear quickly (around 150-200 miles they start to break down), very little cushion.

Long Runs: Asics Nimbus - Pro's: Good support and comfortable when I get over 10 miles and my running gate starts to get sloppy causing to much heel striking. The extra cushion in the heel is nice to have. Cons: Heavy, hot and will get soggy on rainy runs or during races when I am pouring water over my head.

Dry/Packed Trail Runs Lorg and short: Saucony Kinvara - Pro's: Same as above with the addition of the flexible sole providing instant feedback on uneven or unstable terrain. Soft sticky soles provide good traction over and around obsticles. Cons: Have not found any yet.

Wet or Winter Trail Runs: Inov-8 Roclite 295 - Pro's: Lightweight, flexible sole, shed water, agressive sole, toe protection. Cons: Non really, can be a little warm in the summer maybe.

I had Saucony for years.
Just got a pair of Nike Flex Trainers...they're adorable and SO comfortable, best running shoes I've ever had.