Asics or Saucony Running Shoes?!?!?

Question

well to start i am 14 and freshmen at High School second week of school.

Ok well i have to do the mile tomorrow and the new grading system is just horrible for me (someone who doesn't run often on daily basis) because to get an A i have to fun 7:19 or less...thats what most people get when they are training for like 2 or 3 years everyday.

and i just thought i might take up running as a sport to improve my next mile run (November). I might run outside on the sidewalk or road while it is still summer but once it gets to be cold i will run on a treadmill that my uncle owns. (i might even consider joining track and field during the spring)

but i was just wondering which running shoe should i get to start me off??

ive seen numerous people wear asics and saucony at my school that are in like cross country, track, and all that jazzy running stuff. and i did a bit of research online and looked at reviews for saucony shoes and asics and all of the reviews say the shoe is awesome!....which doesn't help me in this case because i am trying to decide which one is better...

can any of you guys help me??! please?!

which brand is better (comfort wise, fitted, review while running, injuries, etc.) any of those would help! thanks!

Answer 1

It really depend on how the fits...literally

Ascis makes a very good shoes for people with wide feet (like me) Scucony I used back in the mid 1980s while in hs, but have not used that brand since.

Nevertheless I think the best approach for buying shoes is to go to your local running shoe store and try a pair of one. Take your current running shoes with you. The salesperson should be able to look at the bottom of your shoes and determine what you need in a shoe.



If you pronate ( your foot rolls to the outside) there outside edged of your shoe will be wore down. Supernartors (roll to the inside when they run). Neutral rune's wear their shoe evenly.

Most running shore store will let you do a brief run (100m max.) in the shoes to see how it feel on your feet. These things are important to consider when buying a pair of trainers, spikes and racing flats. flats

Answer 2

Both are excellent shoes. Just make sure you get the correct type for your size and running specifics.

Check this out: http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/prod...

Answer 3

i'm a freshman too! i've tried out every running shoe in the books cause i've been running since i was 7, and by far asics are the best.  they have a mid arch support, good for low arches and high.  the ankle support is great, the heel support is great, the toe box is roomy, and plus there's some cool looking shoes under that brand.

during the summer, i ran with the boys cross country team, and about 90% of them had asics. pretty much all the girls have asics too. they're a great shoe.

saucony, on the other hand.. well, i hate these shoes.  i bought them about a year back, and started getting ankle issues with them.  the ankle support is awful, and because of these shoes i have ankle problems and almost had to end my track and lacrosse seasons early because of it. they're made for people with flat feet, or they just have the worst support ever, i'm not sure.

but seriously, do not buy sauconys. i'm a track and cross country runner, and take it from me, get asics.

however, i do know some people that have had success with sauconys.  it just depends on the way you run, like if you're an over pronater, heel striker, flat foot, or whatnot. go to a running specialty store (not just a sporting goods store) and they will watch you run and pick out a good shoe. who knows, maybe you'll be one of the few that has luck with sauconys.

a deciding factor could be the price. sauconys are really expensive. i don't know if they would be worth buying for just an individual training. i've found that my asics last a long time (200-350 miles) and my sauconys were considerably worn within 100-150 miles on them.

anyways, you sound like you know how to train, and make sure you run on the street as much as you can- treadmills kill your joints and wear out your shoes. good choice taking up running, it will do amazing things for your body and mind. good luckkkk! =]

Answer 4

Hello, I agree with Jeremy's answer here. I have been trying to find the best show for myself too.

Also try this months RUNNERS WORLD , they have a shoe special.

It will help you a lot. I read in some runners magazine and on the internet that a good shoe store will let you run around the block and also accept returns if the show is in good condition.

But make sure you go to a specialty running store.

Also one interesting point made was if you plan on running very often and like a shoe very much, buy a few pairs of the same shoe as the manufacturer might make changes to them without notice.

So you think ok after 2 years when these wear out i will get another only to find they no longer make it that way .

Also I value Courtney's input but she said "Treadmills kill you joints". Now that's really not true from what I know.

In fact treadmills are safer for joints, as running on the road is whats bad on your joints due to the impact , therefore you gotta find a good shoe in the first place, so that the impact is reduced.

Answer 5

I'm excited that you are smart enough to realize that running shoes are the place that you need to start.  So many people start running with whatever is in the closet, and never pick up running as a sport or a lifetime hobby because their shoes aren't right for them.  That leads to soreness and in the worst cases, injuries, all that can be prevented by a little effort up front.  You should feel confident with your shoes, and I have some help for you.

A lot of questions can be answered by surrounding yourself with quality people.  One of those quality people you need to help you ultimately find the answer is your local specialty running shoe store owner.

How you and your running shoe store owner will find your pair of perfect running shoes is fairly simple.  You will find what type of foot/stride you have, find what kind of shoes work with your foot/stride, try the shoes on and run with them AT the store, and decide which of the shoes that fit and are comfortable fit into your style and price range

To help your running shoe store owner out, bring an old pair of running shoes in with you. They can look at the wear pattern to have a hint at what kind of foot structure and stride you have. Then they likely will study your foot and gait to help you figure out what kind of support you need in a shoe.. You will likely then know if you are neutral, or you are a supinator or pronator.  This is valuable information to remember for the future.

To figure out what type of shoes matches your running style and foot structure, you can do the research online at each of the running shoe company websites to get the shoes that match by finding a neutral shoe, support, guidance, or control shoe.  See the Brooks running shoe website for how they break their shoes into these categories, they do a great job.  Otherwise, the shoe store owner will know what categories all the shoes on the wall will fit into, and how they will control what your foot does. This will tell them where they should look for more foam cushioning (outside, inside, forefoot, heel). This will eliminate your selection of shoes down to likely < 10.

Now comes the fun part, try the shoes on!  Run with them. Wiggle your toes. Are they comfortable. This is all about you, the shoe store owner can only tell you so much, you need to convince yourself the shoe fits well. You should be able to eliminate a bunch of shoes just by running with them a bit, as things like the width of your toes (toe box) and the width of your heel come into play.  My local store always gives 3 shoes after this step.

Then, use your style and price range help you pick your best running shoes.

Hopefully that will help out. I don't have enough time to give you everything I know, but a website that has been very helpful to me is http://www.runningshoesexpert.com. It goes through the process of finding the best running shoe by having a shoe store owner give out his secrets. Believe me, there are quite a few more to help you out.

Best of luck,

Jeremy Zerr