what is best running shoes?

[bdoggins]

asics

 

[IIIIIIII]

Completely off-topic, but there's this thing I've been thinking about for a while:

Is there anyone, other than me, who actually feels more wear and tear from walking than from running?
I do quite a lot of both running and walking, and the funny thing is I feel more tired in my knees, feet and lower back after a long walk (say, 6-7 km) than I do from running the same distance. And I wear my running shoes for walks as well as running, so the difference is not in the footwear.

the act of running places a lot of pressure on your body, because it acts like shocks when the weight of your body hits the joints. i also prefer walking because i like to observe everyday life at a relaxed pace.

 

[BJ@LW&WW]

Love asics. Been loyal to their brand for more than 10 years now.

 

[emceeGRENDEL]

i have a couple of nike free's i alternate on occasion (treadmill and outdoor). usually go for 3-6 mile runs 5 days a week and they have held up perfectly the last couple of years.

 

[Hades86]

I saw a segment on running shoes and the dr. stated that the best shoes are the ones that are nothing at all. Basically the human foot has evolved like that for a reason. Shoes with a bunch of crap on them especially the heel stops your stride and damages you in the long run. So when you wear nothing your stride/gravity is perfect. He stated that's why most ethiopians/Africans win races because they grow up running barefoot, as do some Mexican Indians who can run hundreds of miles at a time.

So I would say the Nike free/Those ugly toe shoes/anything with basically nothing on them. Most shoe lines have a minimal shoe on the market now. When I saw the documentary Addidas had something on the market and the Nike Free wasn't out yet but they basically stole the idea. Now everyone has Nike Frees, kinda sucks for the brand that actually thought of it first.

 

[irc]

Hoka One One son run run run

 

[That209]

Run comfortably, AND be a bad ass!!!

 

[deise69]

Completely off-topic, but there's this thing I've been thinking about for a while:

Is there anyone, other than me, who actually feels more wear and tear from walking than from running?
I do quite a lot of both running and walking, and the funny thing is I feel more tired in my knees, feet and lower back after a long walk (say, 6-7 km) than I do from running the same distance. And I wear my running shoes for walks as well as running, so the difference is not in the footwear.

I usual run barefoot on the treadmill and it's a lot easier on my back and knees. As someone mentioned, you tend not to heel strike but it's murder on your calves.

 

[Bukowski82]

Real Men run in Boots.

 

[Rex Kwon Do]

I'll echo what the guy who said to go to a running store and have a pro measure you properly. They should be able to help you with what type of shoe, which includes which brand, would be a good fit for your feet. Personally, I had a pair of Brooks that were great. Sadly, these fucking companies often change the designs, so while 2013's model may have worked perfectly for you, 2014's will be different and not fit you well at all. That happened with a pair of ASICS I bought a couple of pairs of years ago. They changed 'em up so I switchd to the Brooks. Both worked great for me.

 

[dittohead84]

A couple of athletes told me that Asics have gone downhill. But yeah our feet are not all the same so its mostly opinions

 

[heavyarms21]

A couple of athletes told me that Asics have gone downhill. But yeah our feet are not all the same so its mostly opinions

Its on preference, been using Asics for close to ten years, now, my feet are an extra wide though and they make the best extra wides so I maybe biased there.

 

[HARRISON_3]

British Knights

 

[Konquest]

The serious runners that I know use Brooks, Mizuno, and Asics.

 

[prod2821]

Asics, at least for my feet, although Brooks and Mizuno seem pretty good too

 

[Snowfist]

The Nike free 5.0 are a solid choice. I'm currently using them right now, though mainly in the gym. I've done a bit of running with them and it's an excellent lightweight shoe.

Just bought them three hours ago

 

[Spoken]

my bike shop sells a lot of shoes to marathon runners and triathletes. I think the manager of that side of the store would tell you that it's totally subjective to the individual.
Personally, I run with merrel minimalist shoes. Both my wife and I have a pair and they're so comfortable. But again, I think it's pretty subjective.

 

[dawnslayer]

under armor speedforms are legit

 

[Dayman1984]

Asics and NewBalance for me.

 

[ThatBJJGuy]

vibrams or nike free (3.0)

other cushioned trainers give me shin splints and ankle pains