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Running shoe recommendations

Posted on 7/29/18 at 5:20 pm
Posted by adp
Member since Jul 2015
2735 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 5:20 pm
I run pavement, treadmill, occasionally trail if I'm not home. I currently have 5 year old New Balance. They are OK I guess. Not super cushiony. I want to invest in a new pair. I'm bias toward Asics. Actually have never own any Asics. I think I can get a good pair for under $130?
Posted by cssamerican
Member since Mar 2011
7120 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 5:36 pm to
Just bought some running shoes a couple of months ago. I didn’t care for the feel of the sole of Asics. It has a gel sole and I could feel it squish between my toes. I ended up with Brooks and I couldn’t be happier.
Posted by TDcline
American Gardens building 11th flor
Member since Aug 2015
9281 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 5:52 pm to
I got the ASICS Gel-Kayano 24s and I love them.

I’m going to try the Hoka One One running shoes next though
Posted by hogbody
Fayetteville
Member since Oct 2008
4919 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 5:59 pm to
Enjoyed my last 3 pair of Brooks

Rotate between a pair of Brooks and Saucony right now
Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29246 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 6:00 pm to
quote:

5 year old New Balance


That's 4 1/2 years too old. I have been extremely happy with Brooks the past few years.
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
9759 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 6:57 pm to
I hated Nikes but these Zoom Flys are amazing. Oh you want to spend the coin get the vapor fly 4%!
This post was edited on 7/29/18 at 6:57 pm
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
29515 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 7:45 pm to
PLEASE sticky this topic. It’s a great subject that’s had some awesome replies.

Seems to be a new thread on this every week.

Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24656 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 7:51 pm to
Got fit for a pair of Saucony's. excellent shoe. Far better than my Brooks in terms of comfort. Brooks were lighter.
Posted by East Coast Band
Member since Nov 2010
62790 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 8:29 pm to
quote:

5 year old New Balance.

Holy cow.
You should replace shoes every few hundred miles of running.
Further, you should use running shoes only for that, running.
No wearing them to the mall and going out to eat dinner in them.

Just go to your local running shoe store and get fitted with a pair. Prices are essentially fixed, so you aren't paying more for them locally than what you'd pay online.
Posted by tigers9898
tha ridge
Member since Feb 2009
1127 posts
Posted on 7/29/18 at 8:38 pm to
Go to a store that knows what they are talking about. Everyone has a specific shoe just for their running style. If you just go out an buy any shoe that someone posts it could be the wrong shoe for you and cause an injury. If you lives in New Orleans go to Louisiana running.
Posted by adp
Member since Jul 2015
2735 posts
Posted on 7/30/18 at 2:41 pm to
Got fitted at Fleet Feet in Ridgeland, MS. Incredible store if you love running. All run no lifestyle stuff. Got Gel-Cumulus 20.
Posted by Yung_Humma
Member since Oct 2013
834 posts
Posted on 7/31/18 at 8:43 am to
Bought the brooks ghost 10 and there wasn’t even a break in period. Perfectly comfortable right out of the box.
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
28897 posts
Posted on 7/31/18 at 3:37 pm to
don't go by a person's recommendation on here. i know great runners that love Hoka and Altra and i hate them both (they're great shoes, just not for me.) find out what kind of runner you are, get fitted, and try on tons of shoes. people at dicks and academy probably aren't going to know how to fit you most likely.

i'm eclectic in that i like to rotate shoes.

i have some sauconys that stay in the car with me for travel
brooks that are good for tempo runs
sauconys that are good for sprints
asics that i run trails in
NB that i do slow pavement pounding in.
NB that i do gym and runs afterwards in.

i honestly don't even have a favorite, i just like options.
Posted by convertedtiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2010
2786 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 6:42 am to
The Brooks Ghost 10 are now $20 cheaper since the 11 came out. It has been my favorite shoe to date. Like others have said, go get fitted though.
Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
3529 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 8:26 am to
Don't let brand loyalty affect your decision. They will provide a few options based on their assessment and just pick the one that feel best. I just bought some a couple of weeks ago and went into the store expecting to buy New Balance... I wound up buying Skechers of all brands. I didn't even realize that they had gotten into making performance shoes but I love them. The Gorun Forza 3 is what I wound up with but that was just what worked for me. You may be totally different.
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
28897 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 8:41 am to
quote:

The Brooks Ghost 10 are now $20 cheaper since the 11 came out. It has been my favorite shoe to date. Like others have said, go get fitted though.



i agree shoes are not one size fits all, but i've never met anybody (myself included) disappointed in Ghosts. Great shoe.


quote:

I wound up buying Skechers of all brands. I didn't even realize that they had gotten into making performance shoes but I love them. The Gorun Forza 3 is what I wound up with but that was just what worked for me. You may be totally different.


their performance and gomeb/gorun series has gotten really good reviews.
Posted by WPBTiger
Parts Unknown
Member since Nov 2011
31034 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 10:59 am to
Hoka
Posted by TigeRoots
Member since Oct 2008
8505 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 4:02 pm to
Grabbed a pair of Ghost 11’s today. Tried on a handful of others and these felt the best by far.
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
28897 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 4:12 pm to
quote:

Grabbed a pair of Ghost 11’s today. Tried on a handful of others and these felt the best by far.



one of the best feeling shoes i've ever tried on.
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80896 posts
Posted on 8/1/18 at 6:12 pm to
Someone needs to start a thread about "Running Shoes Thread" that needs to be stickied that stays on the top of this board

I'm no expert of shoes to run with beginner to marathoner so I won't do it. I think someone who visits this board often with good knowledge of running shoes for different levels of runners would be appreciated. Seems like most of the running shoe threads are redundant
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