Thread: Looking for good/decent running sneakers, Misc.

Not a lot between the major brands imo. I prefer lighter pairs and because I'm a forefoot striker (run on the balls of my feet) I like a bigger heel. Have gotten a lot of mileage out of mizuno wave inspire 16s over the past 3 years.

The very best runner I know (ran the Boston marathon and is a pace setter in local runs) goes ultra minimalist. Light and flat.

It depends on you, try a few on and see what feels good to you.

I read a lot a out different type(I prefer heavily cushioned for my knees. Injured it from jiu jitsu) of running shoes.

Light ones, get Nike Zoom Pegasus(light and aesthetic) or Free. If you are boycotting Nike, get Asics Cumulus.

Currently I'm using Reebok Forever Floatride Energy. Best running shoe I've had in a long while. In recent years I've tried Saucony Kinvara's and Freedom ISO's and Nike Epic Reacts and I prefer these Reebok's, despite them being cheaper than any of the other more expensive shoes I've used.

But what shoe is best it really down to the individual. One person will love one shoe and another will hate it. Really depends upon your running style and personal preferences. Some like to run on the forefoot, some on the midfoot, some are heel strikers. Some prefer a cushioned shoe while others like me prefer a firmer more responsive ride. Best thing is to go to a running specialist store if you can a try on a bunch of shoes and see what you like.

do you have runner's labs near you? don't know if they have them all over the world, but in my country there's plenty. What they do is make a recording of your steps while running, play it in slow motion to see which part of your foot lands first. based on that they decide which running shoe would be best for you, preventing injuries etc.

I have the Nike Free Metcon shoes, good for everything, running, lifting, HIIT etc