Best Running Shoes

Raiders Army · 05-15-2010, 10:23 PM

Since high school, I've mostly run in Asics. For the most part, I've stayed away from Nike. I had one pair of New Balances and they lasted forever, but they were heavy.

On the Biggest Loser and the Ultimate Fighter, I noticed that they wear Asics. Just wondering what everyone else thought.

Greyroofoo · 05-15-2010, 10:30 PM

My supervisor at work (he's big into running) wears Asics and he turned me onto them.

Fidatelo · 05-15-2010, 10:47 PM

I've only run in 3 pairs of shoes, a pair of Reebok's, a pair of Saucony, and my current Nike. The Nike's are the best so far.

That said, most of the experienced runners I know say that it depends hugely on your foot shape, and also on the model (not just make), and even version of the model (ie if they make changes between one year and the next). I've heard people say they bought 3-4 straight pairs of the same brand/model of shoe, then the company modified them slightly and they hated them.

spleen1015 · 05-15-2010, 10:50 PM

I have bought 2 pair in my life and they were both Asics. Both times, I went to a runner's specialty store and they helped me pick the right pair.

Celeval · 05-15-2010, 11:24 PM

I've run in a number of different brands and keep coming back to Nike. That said, I echo spleen - go to a specialty store where they know what they're talking about.

samifan24 · 05-15-2010, 11:44 PM

I love New Balance. I can't wear Nike because they're cut too narrow.

Scarecrow · 05-15-2010, 11:45 PM

I'm a Mizuno man. The reason is because they have size 12 1/2, and fit my foot perfectly (which I found out when I went to a specialty running shoe store).

Currently running in Wave Rider 12's. Before that, it was the Mizuno Speed Trainer's.

digamma · 05-16-2010, 12:24 AM

I agree with what others have said about going to a specialty store. it isn't so much about the brand, as the style and features. I'm on my fourth or fifth pair in a row of Adidas Adistar Cushion 6's. They are getting harder and harder to find because Adidas has moved on in brand. It's literally been a good run.

mckerney · 05-16-2010, 12:31 AM

The pair of Nike Free that I have are the best running shoes I've ever owned.

MrBug708 · 05-16-2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digamma

I agree with what others have said about going to a specialty store. it isn't so much about the brand, as the style and features. I'm on my fourth or fifth pair in a row of Adidas Adistar Cushion 6's. They are getting harder and harder to find because Adidas has moved on in brand. It's literally been a good run.

This. Most dedicated running stores will watch to see how you run and make suggestions based on your style. It isn't about what looks nice, what brand you use, or the price that will dictate what you wear.

View Poll Results: Best Running Shoes?
Addidas	0	0%
Asics	4	26.67%
Brooks	1	6.67%
Mizuno	1	6.67%
New Balance	5	33.33%
Nike	2	13.33%
Reebok	0	0%
Saucony	1	6.67%
Under Armour	0	0%
Other/Trout	1	6.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

05-15-2010, 10:47 PM	#3
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I've only run in 3 pairs of shoes, a pair of Reebok's, a pair of Saucony, and my current Nike. The Nike's are the best so far. That said, most of the experienced runners I know say that it depends hugely on your foot shape, and also on the model (not just make), and even version of the model (ie if they make changes between one year and the next). I've heard people say they bought 3-4 straight pairs of the same brand/model of shoe, then the company modified them slightly and they hated them. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

05-15-2010, 10:50 PM	#4
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	I have bought 2 pair in my life and they were both Asics. Both times, I went to a runner's specialty store and they helped me pick the right pair. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

05-15-2010, 11:44 PM	#6
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	I love New Balance. I can't wear Nike because they're cut too narrow. __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

05-15-2010, 11:45 PM	#7
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	I'm a Mizuno man. The reason is because they have size 12 1/2, and fit my foot perfectly (which I found out when I went to a specialty running shoe store). Currently running in Wave Rider 12's. Before that, it was the Mizuno Speed Trainer's. __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it! Last edited by Scarecrow : 05-15-2010 at 11:48 PM.

05-15-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
Greyroofoo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alabama	My supervisor at work (he's big into running) wears Asics and he turned me onto them.

05-15-2010, 11:24 PM	#5
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	I've run in a number of different brands and keep coming back to Nike. That said, I echo spleen - go to a specialty store where they know what they're talking about.

05-16-2010, 12:24 AM	#8
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	I agree with what others have said about going to a specialty store. it isn't so much about the brand, as the style and features. I'm on my fourth or fifth pair in a row of Adidas Adistar Cushion 6's. They are getting harder and harder to find because Adidas has moved on in brand. It's literally been a good run.

05-16-2010, 12:31 AM	#9
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	The pair of Nike Free that I have are the best running shoes I've ever owned.

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