Lotta triathlon goons are using these:
They look like mashed potato shows, but have a shit load of cushion.
The Nike Free is probably way underrated by many runners. They go for these more obscure name brand running shoes. But it's a fantastic shoe.
I have an old pair of New Balance that I liked. They smell like you would not believe, so I don't wear those much.
Very light and allow more flexion of the foot (not sure if that is the right terminology).
Not necessarily true. running shoes need to be as light as possible.
If you get someone who knows what they're doing.
Yeah its all about finding a good one. My local one is pretty good, I even got this sweet 3D scan of my feet that measures your feet in pretty much every way possible.
I tend to go with what feels good on my feet. For me I like a shoe that's less stiff and allows for movement. I've never been evaluated for shoes. It would be interesting though. But right now I'm happy with what I have.
I've work asics, new balance, Nike, Reebok, tried them ALL while in the army and it always gave me a burning sensation in my joints for the first mile, then numb after that. Later that day I would feel like an old man and I was in my early / mid 20's.
As of two months ago I went with Under Armor, and tried to find a show that had close to a "zero drop" from heel to toe. I figured I had nothing to lose since other shoes with big cushions always hurt my feet.
My first time running I just wanted to go until I got tired, just ran around town aimlessly. After I got home, I looked and I had done 5 miles and never broke a hard sweat or had any joint pain. I expected to have only run 2.
I really recommend the Under Armor Micro G Speed Swifts
Sounds interesting. I will buy under armour in next few days. My feet hurts with my adidas marathon.
