Runners...what brand shoe do you run in?

I took a lot of people's advice here and went to a running store and tried on about 5 or 6 pairs before I went with Brooks. Btw, I had NO clue that when buying running shoes,I should buy up to a size larger than what I would be wearing in a dress shoe...I was overwhelmed with trying on half sizes, whole sizes and wider widths, but in the end, was happy with my choice!

Vibram five fingers. I'll never purchase a different pair of shoes. It's helped my stride, my hips, my arch.... everything! Just start out at low miles and work your way up...

I currently run in Saucony shoes. I'm not madly in love with them, but they work and I don't have any issues. I've been through 2 pairs of Nike (felt like running on a cloud until my feet went numb & I got knee pains), 4 different pairs of Asics (1160 were good-but not enough cushion for a lot of sidewalk running-the other 3 pairs didn't work for various reasons), 2 pairs of Brooks (just never got a good fit with these). I've played cindarella enough and I'll stick with the saucony until I have a reason not to.

I'm a Nike girl and my current (road) running shoe is the Nike Pegasus. I stocked up on a ridiculous amount when they were starting to get discontinued, so I think I have 6 pairs of the same shoe (I know, a bit OCD). I'm trying out a pair of Montrail for my trail running because I found the Nike Pegasus Trail running shoe just doesn't have a thick enough sole for me on rocky terrain. Nothing worse than sharp jabs of rocks beneath your feet 7-8 miles into a run.

I have tried, with little to no success: Brooks, New Balance, Asics and Saucony.

pegasus trail shoes are half price here, I'm soooo tempted

They're good shoes, but more of a hybrid rather than a true trail running shoe. So if you plan on being on road and trail, they should be fine. I was on a trail run that was about 90% trail only, so they just weren't well suited for my needs. They are extremely comfortable though.

For the record, I have a low arch and I'm a neutral runner (don't tend to pronate at all) and I like shoes with a wider toe box. These are amazing.

To those who are taking up running and are looking for new shoes my advice is to go to a true running store. Most of them will put you in a neutral shoe and either have you run/walk or will put you on a treadmill. They will evaluate the way your feet hit and will usually offer you a few choices based off that. My ex wife tried that once. They had her try on shoes and even encouraged her to take them around the block. The Air Force has really been pushing shoe clinics at a lot of their events lately too. Also, pay attention to the age of your shoe. If you run in them too long, they can get so broken down they may be comfortable, but they can damage your feet. Being a cheapskate is why I deal with plantar fascitis [sp?] on my left foot. Oh as far as me? I used to run with New Balance 768. However, once they wore out I went to Asics. I need a stability shoe, so I am running in a 2160. Have tried the 1100 series Asics, but they don't seem to be built as sturdy. As for old models, Road Runner sports sometimes carries models that are from a few years ago but were popular. They get hold of a batch of them and put them out there for those looking for a specific shoe.

I'm currently doing my walks and short training runs in nature's shoes (bare feet) and my longer runs in Merrell Road Glove minimal shoes. I'm going to convert some of my training runs to barefoot running to work on my form.

Like all the other barefoot zealots, I highly recommend giving it a try.

I'm into variety. I have Vivo Barefoots, I use for shorter runs. I just bought Saucony Nirvana's for treadmill and mid length runs, and am wearing a Nike Pegasus to marathon train. I ran my last half in a Brook Pure Cadence (it was too much stabilization and made legs sore). I really think my Nike Free's are some of my all around favorites though and I just keep going back to them after trying others.

I'm currently doing my walks and short training runs in nature's shoes (bare feet) and my longer runs in Merrell Road Glove minimal shoes. I'm going to convert some of my training runs to barefoot running to work on my form.

Like all the other barefoot zealots, I highly recommend giving it a try.

I use Merrell Glove. Love them but wish I could go complely barefoot but where I'm from the heat goes up to 115F-120F in summer.LOL!

Brooks Adrenaline GTS and I love them.

I'm not buying another paid of shoes until my Nike's fall apart.

When they stop selling $10 shoes for $150 I'll buy more. When they start paying the little foreign child more than $1.00/hour to make the shoes, I'll buy even more.

Nike Zoom Structure+ 15. Finally took the advice of others and went to Roadrunner Sports and got analyzed and fitted.

My first pair of fitted running shoes were the Adidas Glide 4s
I got a new pair (also fitted) and got the Nike Pegasus.
Someone said they had them too and would have to replace them soon since they're so comfy, I agree!
I love the Pegasus

The Pegasus:
http://www.footlocker.com/images/products/large_w/24981410_w.jpg

The Glide:
http://www.zappos.com/images/z/1/7/0/5/5/7/1705571-5-MULTIVIEW.jpg

In those exact colors!

I tried Asics and Saucony, so much pain, returned them

Aren't Brooks supposed to be really good running shoes as well as the ones mentioned?

I just went to a running store to get fitted and ideas for the proper running shoe for me and the Brooks were the best fit for me. They offer great cushioning and they had last year's model at a discount...SCORE!!!

I've been using the 1200 series from New Balance for the last few years and I love them. I'm pretty flat footed and the support they give me is excellent. They erased the knee and ankle pains I was suffering in any of the other shoes I had been running in up to that point (but in fairness to those shoes, they weren't really made for feet like mine.)