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Favorite Running Shoe

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runningman

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I use to love New Balance shoes up till the 766 which was a great shoe. Of course then they tamper with a successful shoe and develop the 767 which was a nightmare of a shoe.
I have since changed to Mizuno Wave Nirvana which is a terrific shoe.
Any other opinions?0
 
I still maintain (as in other shoe threads) that for running/ walking shoes, you should really get properly fitted. Go to a decent B&M store where the employees are trained to watch you walk and find shoes that will truly suit your feet.

That said, I did that a few years back and was fitted w/ Asics GT-2100s (that whole series, really as they do slight updates every so often).


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I've purchased a total of 3 pairs: one that's been abused the most, one that's meant to be my backup, and the third pair I saw for an incredible steal and so am saving until my other pair is set for retirement.
 
devilot said:
I still maintain (as in other shoe threads) that for running/ walking shoes, you should really get properly fitted. Go to a decent B&M store where the employees are trained to watch you walk and find shoes that will truly suit your feet.
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That doesn't work when you wear a size 15 and no store carries your size :mad:
 
devilot said:
I still maintain (as in other shoe threads) that for running/ walking shoes, you should really get properly fitted. Go to a decent B&M store where the employees are trained to watch you walk and find shoes that will truly suit your feet.

That said, I did that a few years back and was fitted w/ Asics GT-2100s (that whole series, really as they do slight updates every so often).

I've purchased a total of 3 pairs: one that's been abused the most, one that's meant to be my backup, and the third pair I saw for an incredible steal and so am saving until my other pair is set for retirement.
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On average, do you think shoes purchased from a store like that run significantly higher? I am ok with paying the higher prices, but I am trying to budget my running stuff, and was wondering how much more it would run (in your opinion) from a store like that versus Sports Authority or someplace like that.
 
odinsride said:
That doesn't work when you wear a size 15 and no store carries your size :mad:
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If you go to a dedicated store, they should have something. :) And if not, then a proper store will order it for you and allow you to try them on-- yes, without you paying.

question fear said:
On average, do you think shoes purchased from a store like that run significantly higher? I am ok with paying the higher prices, but I am trying to budget my running stuff, and was wondering how much more it would run (in your opinion) from a store like that versus Sports Authority or someplace like that.
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The store I went to was Metrosport (yes, I realize very localized) and they didn't MARK UP the prices, they were just full MSRP. Yes, I could have (and did find) the same model shoes for cheaper elsewhere-- but to me, it is priceless to be accurately fitted and receive amazing customer service.

So I bought my first pair there, and my subsequent purchases were from other places.

Although, I'd love to go and get fitted for a completely different brand and model and whenever I get around to doing that, I'll be shopping at my local running store and buying that first pair there to support them. :)
 
Yeah, I agree. A running store should have your size, even if it is outlandish. For me, so far, it's consistently been Saucony Grid Omni in the Ultimate variety -- I've gone through gen III, IV, and V (haven't gotten Progrid 6's yet).
 
I use to run in asics and went away from them for awhile and when I came back I felt that they were to soft/mushy when I ran. But I still think they are a great shoe. The problem is even when you get fitted for the right shoe it may not be the right shoe for you and it's hard to drop 80 - 100 and be wrong. But I do agree that getting fitted is of the utmost importance for your size, running style, running surface, feet and whether you need stability etc.
 
imac/cheese said:
With my wide foot I have found that only new balance ever really seem to work.
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Same here (6E width foot). I'm currently wearing the 926, but they've just about worn out. I go through 1 pair a year. Which reminds me, I need to pick up a box of Arm & Hammer to take care of the odor in my current pair.

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devilot said:
I still maintain (as in other shoe threads) that for running/ walking shoes, you should really get properly fitted. Go to a decent B&M store where the employees are trained to watch you walk and find shoes that will truly suit your feet.
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This is very true, you need to find out what is best for you, and having someone who is trained to do that is the best way to go. I work in a shoe store and can tell you feet very a huge amount from person to person. Everyone wants to ask, what is the best running shoe out there, but it really all depends on your foot and what you want out of the shoe.

That said, I wear the Asics Kayano.
 
I'm a Cross Country runner and I just can't live without Asics shoes. I use the 2120's and ever since I got into high school CC last year any other brand of shoes causes me to get some kind of injury. I think that a nike shoe would be the worse to run in.
 
devilot said:
That said, I did that a few years back and was fitted w/ Asics GT-2100s (that whole series, really as they do slight updates every so often).
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Asics GT-2100s here too. Third pair of GTs in the last year or two.
 
It all depends on your feet. I love my Adidas rugby cleats and wont give them up until they fall to pieces on my feet. But I had a pair of Adidas running shoes that fit my feet so badly they contributed to me spraining the same ankle twice. Everyone's feet need different styles.
 
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