BEST RUNNING SHOES?

[i won]

Currently have these, but they are giving me pains in my upper arches:
http://www.finishline.com/store/pro...-running-shoes/_/A-58617?productId=prod681412

any suggestions, for a obviously comfortable and lightweight shoe?  I do most of my running on a treadmill.

TY!

 

[foxdawg2000]

I've used Asics Gel Series for about 4 years and have never had a problem (3 different pairs and run mainly on treadmill).. Was put on by working at Sports Authority in college and have never gone back.. Although I've heard the new Nike Free series is comfortable and really light.. I'd say try Mizuno as well from what I remember those were highly regarded by runners..

 

[dmxfury]

If you really want to be fitted correctly and buy shoes that can be wear tested and returned, go to you local running shop. Chains can't match their expertise or policies. Worth spending a little more for a pair

 

[milbert]

These are actually really comfortable for me. I have a flat foot though. You might want to look up what kind of foot you have and what kind of runner you are. http://www.runningshoetypes.com/

Talbert

 

[BranchLifestyle]

Originally Posted by dmxfury

If you really want to be fitted correctly and buy shoes that can be wear tested and returned, go to you local running shop. Chains can't match their expertise or policies. Worth spending a little more for a pair

This. Go to a specialty store geared towards the marathon runners etc and do their test.
You basically do a series of tests to see your foot type, where you land on your foot during running, etc...and they will pick out the shoe that is suited best for you.

 

[Kimchi Papi]

Do you pronate or supinate? Also, it's recommended to get new running shoes every 300-400 miles or 5-6 months (I think).

 

[IATT]

Originally Posted by dmxfury

If you really want to be fitted correctly and buy shoes that can be wear tested and returned, go to you local running shop. Chains can't match their expertise or policies. Worth spending a little more for a pair

this..

they take you on a treadmill, watch you walk THE whole nine.. to make sure it's the right shoe for you

you have to determine your pronation, because if you buy the wrong shoe you can end up hurting yourself:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html


also your foots arch is also pretty important
  

 

[offbad]

Originally Posted by itsaboutthattime

Originally Posted by dmxfury

If you really want to be fitted correctly and buy shoes that can be wear tested and returned, go to you local running shop. Chains can't match their expertise or policies. Worth spending a little more for a pair

this..

they take you on a treadmill, watch you walk THE whole nine.. to make sure it's the right shoe for you

you have to determine your pronation, because if you buy the wrong shoe you can end up hurting yourself:
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html

also your foots arch is also pretty important

all this is how i ended up with the Brooks Beast.

 

[young halo]

Originally Posted by ShadyKay NT

Originally Posted by dmxfury

If you really want to be fitted correctly and buy shoes that can be wear tested and returned, go to you local running shop. Chains can't match their expertise or policies. Worth spending a little more for a pair

This. Go to a specialty store geared towards the marathon runners etc and do their test.
You basically do a series of tests to see your foot type, where you land on your foot during running, etc...and they will pick out the shoe that is suited best for you.

we had something like this when i worked at the athletes foot. at the time, asics gel kayano was the illest one out (that and new balance 991)
  

 

[quik1987]

I'm using Nike Lunar Eclipse right now, happy with them.

 

[wade187]

how can you find shoe stores that do all that?

 

[offbad]

Originally Posted by Wade187

how can you find shoe stores that do all that?

http://www.fleetfeetsports.com/locations

 

[Sam Darnold Heisman #8]

wearing a nike running shoe was your first mistake but im an overpronator and i use the saucony progrid hurricane

 

[night marcher01]

Had to bring this back...

Any input between Asics Gel Blur33/Lyte33 vs. Brooks PureFlow/Connection vs. Saucony Kinvara 2/3?

Any help appreciated.

 

[bjamez20]

Had to bring this back...
Any input between Asics Gel Blur33/Lyte33 vs. Brooks PureFlow/Connection vs. Saucony Kinvara 2/3?
Any help appreciated.

All great brands, try to find a place to try em on and see which you prefer. Really tough to pick our running shoes online as everyone's foot/stride is different.

I really like my vibram five fingers, but people have mixed opinions on those

 

[nycknicks105]

I've used Asics Gel Series for about 4 years and have never had a problem (3 different pairs and run mainly on treadmill).. Was put on by working at Sports Authority in college and have never gone back.. Although I've heard the new Nike Free series is comfortable and really light...

I just bought the Gel Cumulus 13 series the other day and I LOVE them. Most comfortable shoe I've ever worn.

 

[xbiker47]

Try a vomero or a pegasus

 

[marvin hagler]

I have flat feet and asics gel nimbus has been OK for my feet.

I run on the sidewalks/street and my feet start hurting about 1.5 miles into the run.

Definitely looking into a new brand when I get the money.

Mizuno and Saucony have been rated pretty well for flat footed runners.

 

[night marcher01]

I have flat feet and asics gel nimbus has been OK for my feet.
I run on the sidewalks/street and my feet start hurting about 1.5 miles into the run.
Definitely looking into a new brand when I get the money.
Mizuno and Saucony have been rated pretty well for flat footed runners.

New Balance MR993.

Thank me later bro... My brother in law in the Navy along with some of Navy Seal buddies with flat foot live by this.

 

[marvin hagler]

New Balance MR993.
Thank me later bro... My brother in law in the Navy along with some of Navy Seal buddies with flat foot live by this.

Thanks fam.



Will definitely look more into these.

And from what I see on Amazon, these are very highly rated shoes.

 

[air justinxi]

Brooks and Asics over any pair of Nike. Show me a pair of an nikes and ill show you a pair of asics and brooks that are better

 

[night marcher01]

Thanks fam.

Will definitely look more into these.
And from what I see on Amazon, these are very highly rated shoes.

It was chosen #1 best on Best Covery and other running shoe sites/forums too.

http://www.bestcovery.com/best-running-shoes-for-flat-feet

 

[air justinxi]

I have flat feet and asics gel nimbus has been OK for my feet.
I run on the sidewalks/street and my feet start hurting about 1.5 miles into the run.
Definitely looking into a new brand when I get the money.
Mizuno and Saucony have been rated pretty well for flat footed runners.

Youre actually running with the opposite shoe you should try to Asics Gel Kayano, Nimbus is built for neutral to higher arches; Kayano for flatter feet.

 

[night marcher01]

Youre actually running with the opposite shoe you should try to Asics Gel Kayano, Nimbus is built for neutral to higher arches; Kayano for flatter feet.

This.

But damn, I know the newer Kayanos are like $180+ :x But hey, as the ol' saying goes "You get what you pay for"

 

[air justinxi]

This.
But damn, I know the newer Kayanos are like $180+ :x But hey, as the ol' saying goes "You get what you pay for"

The newest Kayanos are $150 they should start all going on sale soon though.