What is the best running shoe?

uncbball50 · Jul 13, 2010

I decided to make this topic because i have been looking for a pair of running shoes to run walk and wear out. Asics are good for running but not for theother three. I need people to post pics and info on their favorite nike running sneaker. My favorite is the air max 95 for its cushioning and durability can any help me prove that nike air max is still the best on the market??

uncbball50 · Jul 13, 2010

I decided to make this topic because i have been looking for a pair of running shoes to run walk and wear out. Asics are good for running but not for theother three. I need people to post pics and info on their favorite nike running sneaker. My favorite is the air max 95 for its cushioning and durability can any help me prove that nike air max is still the best on the market??

blahzee · Jul 13, 2010

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uncbball50 · Jul 13, 2010

also the air max 24/7

uncbball50 · Jul 13, 2010

also the air max 24/7

blahzee · Jul 13, 2010

[h3]Other Brands[/h3]

swooshdude · Jul 13, 2010

There are a TON better shoes than those to run in. BUT running shoes are user specific, not really brand specific. If it works for YOU, then thats what YOU should run in. As for finding an all purpose shoe that you can also run in, yet still have it translate into a decent casual shoe, thats all relative to your taste as well as your foot.

Personally, I like running in the nike structure triax, and the asics 2140. Those are the two that work for me, yet stay within my budget. I'm gonna try a pair of lunarglides soon though.

swooshdude · Jul 13, 2010

There are a TON better shoes than those to run in. BUT running shoes are user specific, not really brand specific. If it works for YOU, then thats what YOU should run in. As for finding an all purpose shoe that you can also run in, yet still have it translate into a decent casual shoe, thats all relative to your taste as well as your foot.

Personally, I like running in the nike structure triax, and the asics 2140. Those are the two that work for me, yet stay within my budget. I'm gonna try a pair of lunarglides soon though.

jeffgdula · Jul 13, 2010

If you like the air max 95 for its cushioning you haven't worn too many running shoes. Nobody can answer this for you. Only you know what looks good to you and only a trained professional (not Foot Locker employees) can tell you which type of shoes would be best for you to run in. I doubt the answer to that question will be a type of shoe that looks good to you.

FWIW, I love Air Max 2009s to wear casually. I run in a rotation of Nike Lunar Trainers, Nike Vomero 4s, Mizuno Wave Riders and Asics Gel-Nimbuses.

jeffgdula · Jul 13, 2010

If you like the air max 95 for its cushioning you haven't worn too many running shoes. Nobody can answer this for you. Only you know what looks good to you and only a trained professional (not Foot Locker employees) can tell you which type of shoes would be best for you to run in. I doubt the answer to that question will be a type of shoe that looks good to you.

FWIW, I love Air Max 2009s to wear casually. I run in a rotation of Nike Lunar Trainers, Nike Vomero 4s, Mizuno Wave Riders and Asics Gel-Nimbuses.

crazy ebw · Jul 13, 2010

Originally Posted by UNCbball50

have been looking for a pair of running shoes to run walk and wear out.

You shouldn't run in your casual shoes. It's horrible for the cushioning. Look into posts in the other brand forum and get some info, and get real.

Get some Brooks. Way better than Asics/Mizuno/Nike combined IMO. (That is if you want traditional shoes)

If you HAVE to have a Nike because you're still worried about branding, get Free Runs. If not, get Vibram Five Finger Bikilas and DO WORK.

crazy ebw · Jul 13, 2010

Originally Posted by UNCbball50

have been looking for a pair of running shoes to run walk and wear out.

You shouldn't run in your casual shoes. It's horrible for the cushioning. Look into posts in the other brand forum and get some info, and get real.

Get some Brooks. Way better than Asics/Mizuno/Nike combined IMO. (That is if you want traditional shoes)

If you HAVE to have a Nike because you're still worried about branding, get Free Runs. If not, get Vibram Five Finger Bikilas and DO WORK.

crazy ebw · Jul 13, 2010

Originally Posted by jeffgdula

If you like the air max 95 for its cushioning you haven't worn too many running shoes. Nobody can answer this for you. Only you know what looks good to you and only a trained professional (not Foot Locker employees) can tell you which type of shoes would be best for you to run in. I doubt the answer to that question will be a type of shoe that looks good to you.

FWIW, I love Air Max 2009s to wear casually. I run in a rotation of Nike Lunar Trainers, Nike Vomero 4s, Mizuno Wave Riders and Asics Gel-Nimbuses.

Jeff, you always bring great insight and perspective to this forum. Major props.

crazy ebw · Jul 13, 2010

Originally Posted by jeffgdula

If you like the air max 95 for its cushioning you haven't worn too many running shoes. Nobody can answer this for you. Only you know what looks good to you and only a trained professional (not Foot Locker employees) can tell you which type of shoes would be best for you to run in. I doubt the answer to that question will be a type of shoe that looks good to you.

FWIW, I love Air Max 2009s to wear casually. I run in a rotation of Nike Lunar Trainers, Nike Vomero 4s, Mizuno Wave Riders and Asics Gel-Nimbuses.

Jeff, you always bring great insight and perspective to this forum. Major props.

bryscooplaygrifhold · Jul 13, 2010

I agree with most of what has been said up above. Typically what "looks" coolest doesn't translate into what works best for running. I am far from anything but an occasional runner or jogger, but I can tell you that once I got it out of my head that I had to run in Nikes, my feet did feel quite a bit better in a "dedicated" runner. I chose the Brooks addiction because its supposedly for those with a bit wider foot, and because my guy @ athlete's foot recommended it for my foot type. Every so often I will run in the Air max 2006- which is much narrower. I have recently contemplated running short distance in lunar racer 1s and vomero 4s, but honestly I think I would rather wear them casually and run in the Brooks. The lunarglide 2 do look very nice for all around casual running and chilling, but I am not sure that the answer to your question in the end is that you probably need two separate shoes if you don't want to make sacrifices one way or the other.

bryscooplaygrifhold · Jul 13, 2010

I agree with most of what has been said up above. Typically what "looks" coolest doesn't translate into what works best for running. I am far from anything but an occasional runner or jogger, but I can tell you that once I got it out of my head that I had to run in Nikes, my feet did feel quite a bit better in a "dedicated" runner. I chose the Brooks addiction because its supposedly for those with a bit wider foot, and because my guy @ athlete's foot recommended it for my foot type. Every so often I will run in the Air max 2006- which is much narrower. I have recently contemplated running short distance in lunar racer 1s and vomero 4s, but honestly I think I would rather wear them casually and run in the Brooks. The lunarglide 2 do look very nice for all around casual running and chilling, but I am not sure that the answer to your question in the end is that you probably need two separate shoes if you don't want to make sacrifices one way or the other.

elderwatsondiggs · Jul 13, 2010

Originally Posted by Crazy EBW

Originally Posted by UNCbball50

have been looking for a pair of running shoes to run walk and wear out.

Click to expand...

You shouldn't run in your casual shoes. It's horrible for the cushioning. Look into posts in the other brand forum and get some info, and get real.

Get some Brooks. Way better than Asics/Mizuno/Nike combined IMO. (That is if you want traditional shoes)

If you HAVE to have a Nike because you're still worried about branding, get Free Runs. If not, get Vibram Five Finger Bikilas and DO WORK.

Crazy EBW provides good insight as well. Let me add a little by suggesting you go to a running shoe ONLY store that has the personnel and knowledge that can help determine the best shoe for you. They can monitor your stride and what not. Let me be the first to tell you that there are no hard and fast rules as far as the biomechanics of running, while there are general rules of thumb some people aren't so cut and dry. Take for example myself. I have almost no arch...first thing someone will suggest is a motion control shoe to control over pronation, but I've always ran in neutral and cushioned shoes which is supposed to be a no-no for flat footers. Anyway I had my stride and footstrike analyzed by more than a few running shoe professionals and they determined that since I'm a forefoot striker that I didn't need motion control shoes because my heel hardly ever touches the ground, so there is no overpronation. They had me bring in some of my old running shoes to look at the tread wear pattern and it reinforced their analysis.

Long story short/ cliffnotes. Get your stride/gait/footsrike analyzed by a professional then try their suggestions out to see what fits best for you. IMO it's the most prudent way to go about reduced injury running. Oh and I tried on the Nike Free Run + today and almost nutted on myself. They felt so natural. I have run a two mile barefoot on pavement a few times and I can say that the Free's feel as good with more protection.

elderwatsondiggs · Jul 13, 2010

Originally Posted by Crazy EBW

Originally Posted by UNCbball50

have been looking for a pair of running shoes to run walk and wear out.

Click to expand...

You shouldn't run in your casual shoes. It's horrible for the cushioning. Look into posts in the other brand forum and get some info, and get real.

Get some Brooks. Way better than Asics/Mizuno/Nike combined IMO. (That is if you want traditional shoes)

If you HAVE to have a Nike because you're still worried about branding, get Free Runs. If not, get Vibram Five Finger Bikilas and DO WORK.

Crazy EBW provides good insight as well. Let me add a little by suggesting you go to a running shoe ONLY store that has the personnel and knowledge that can help determine the best shoe for you. They can monitor your stride and what not. Let me be the first to tell you that there are no hard and fast rules as far as the biomechanics of running, while there are general rules of thumb some people aren't so cut and dry. Take for example myself. I have almost no arch...first thing someone will suggest is a motion control shoe to control over pronation, but I've always ran in neutral and cushioned shoes which is supposed to be a no-no for flat footers. Anyway I had my stride and footstrike analyzed by more than a few running shoe professionals and they determined that since I'm a forefoot striker that I didn't need motion control shoes because my heel hardly ever touches the ground, so there is no overpronation. They had me bring in some of my old running shoes to look at the tread wear pattern and it reinforced their analysis.

Long story short/ cliffnotes. Get your stride/gait/footsrike analyzed by a professional then try their suggestions out to see what fits best for you. IMO it's the most prudent way to go about reduced injury running. Oh and I tried on the Nike Free Run + today and almost nutted on myself. They felt so natural. I have run a two mile barefoot on pavement a few times and I can say that the Free's feel as good with more protection.

cwk · Jul 13, 2010

I worked for several categories in NIKE, including footwear research and development. The "best" running shoe is the one that meets your personal profile (body weight, running surface, average mileage, pronation, etc...) I really like the Pegasus - it's not an expensive "statement" shoe, but it has an excellent mix of relatively lightweight, cushioned support for a mid-level pricepoint. I have three pairs and will probably purchase a fourth soon. For other brands, the Mizuno Wave and Asics Gel series are good.

cwk · Jul 13, 2010

I worked for several categories in NIKE, including footwear research and development. The "best" running shoe is the one that meets your personal profile (body weight, running surface, average mileage, pronation, etc...) I really like the Pegasus - it's not an expensive "statement" shoe, but it has an excellent mix of relatively lightweight, cushioned support for a mid-level pricepoint. I have three pairs and will probably purchase a fourth soon. For other brands, the Mizuno Wave and Asics Gel series are good.

uncbball50 · Jul 13, 2010