What are the best running shoes?

Question

For long distances, marathons, training???

please share!!

Answer 1

spikes

Answer 2

Asics. I was turned on to asics 3 years ago and have not bought a different brand since. Though the new ones can get pretty pricy, but it's worth it. I just paid $140 for mine. I think they start at $39 for older ones. Asics are light weight but very shock absorbent. Great running sneaker.

Answer 3

Asics by far! i wear the kayano, structered support as i over pronate, excellent and well worth it.

Answer 4

I always get New Balance. Nike isn't the best for long distance. A friend of mine who runs marathons said he liked Saucony the best.

Answer 5

shoes that are comfortable and ones that aren't completely covered in leather but instead that cloth-like material

go see the link below for an example(you don't have to buy those cuz those are really expensive but usually you can find some for less than 20 dollars.

http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/~hawken...

Answer 6

i actually run a mile every day when i can pull myself too, and my shoes are nike shox or however you spell it. they have the ipod nano feature so i can run and listen to songs at the same time. plus, they're extremely comfortable and flexible.

Answer 7

There is no real answer.  You just have to try a few kind and decide which ones u like.

Answer 8

Go to Sweatshop, they will look at you running gait and then recommend 5 or 6 shoes. dont go in thinking Asics or new balance. Just go for the ones that you think are best out of the 5 or 6. dont buy nikes unless they are the bowerman range. e.g. not nikes with big air bubbles that are great for muggings. When you test the shoes they will let you run in the street so do that. Sweatshop are the best for Running.

Answer 9

nike

you can never go wrong with them

Answer 10

There are lots of shoes out there. The brands that I have had luck with are brands like Asics, Saucony(pronounced Sock-uh-knee) and Mizuno. But there are so many more than these that provide great shoes.

That said there are some things that you may need to know about shoes. There are actually three different kinds of running shoes for different kinds of feet. The types are called motion-control, structure, and neutral. Three types are neccessary because not every ones foot is the same and not every ones foot behaves the way the body was designed to when running.

Your foot does this thing called pronate, which is the natural inward roll of the foot. It does this as a biomechanical cushioning system. Your arch kind of flattens out, and it absorbs some shock. Problem is, if it happens that your foot rolls inward too much, it hurts. It hurts arches, shins, knees, hips, and even lower backs. If you don't pronate at all, all that impact goes straight into your body. Ouch!

So here's the skinny, why I had to say all that(a mouthfull I know)

Motion-Control: Your feet are flat, and I mean flat. You feel your foot roll inward. You need MAXIMUM support. You need Motion-Control. The foot bed is going to be flat like your foot. There isn't going to be anything pushing up on your arch, trust me, thats a good thing. On the medial side(thats the inside side) there is a bunch of dark gray foam and plastic. That is keeping your foot from rolling. My picks:

Brooks Beast, Mizuno Wave Renegade. Runners-up: Asics Evolution, Brooks Addiction, Mizuno Wave Alchemy.

Structure: Your foot is pretty close to what it should be. Your arch isn't fallen, but its not high(well it could be) so you roll in just a bit. Maybe too much? This shoe is going to be contoured inside. The foot bed is going to push up on your arch, just a little. Its okay for you. There is some gray foam on the medial side but the plastic is gone. Your feet will cheer, Yay! My picks: Asics 2100 series(we are at 2130 currently) Mizuno Wave Inspire. Runners up: Asics Kayano, Saucony Hurricane, Nike Structure Triax, Adidas Adistar Control.

Neutral: Your arches are sky high? You can stick a penny straight up under them(okay maybe not, but maybe). Your rigid arch doesn't let your foot turn in at all. There is no biomechanical cushioning. But your foot doesn't turn in so your body doesn't hurt... Just get some extra cusion for your foot. My picks: Asics Nimbus, Mizuno Wave Rider. Runners up: Nike Vomero, Saucony Triumph, Asics Cumulus, Brooks Defiance, Adidas Adistar Cushion.

As far as distance goes my picks should help, you may also look at a shoe like the Asics DS-Trainer, Nike Zoom Elite, Mizuno Wave Elixer. These are very light weight training shoes for marathoners. They have some support but not very much. But they are all LIGHT.

Hope that helps

Answer 11

Hi when i used to do half marathons back in the early 90's but unfortunately had to give up running ! i used to have 2 pairs of hi- tech silver shadow trainers 1 pair i used to use for training & the other pair i used to use when actual running in the marathons they are so comfortable & i never had any problems with blisters & so forth ! i dont know if you can still purchase these particular trainers or not ? but if these can be purchased they are def worth looking at a pair ! but as someone else has suggested nike are def worth getting i used to have a pair of nike shox just for casual wear & i couldnt believe just how comfortable they wer  ! hope this bit of info has been informative for you .

Answer 12

Saucony for sure.   Cushioned and large toe box.  Get some Saucony Cohesion at Academy or Sports Authority for about $40.

Answer 13

The best shoes would be whatever kind you feel comfortable in. Obviously sneakers that are specifically reccommended for running have an advantage but for you to know what's best you have to decide that yourself depending on how they feel for you. My advice is don't get cross trainers cause they are not specifically for running. And Nike is a great brand for running but again it's all up to you. Good luck!

Answer 14

bare feet or in socks =]

Answer 15

Personally I love Asics. Best shoes for comfort, style, and price. Well worth it over Nike or Adidas.

Answer 16

What i strongly recommend is that you go to your nearby running store that specializes in only running- like FLEET FEET, which is probably the best place you can ever go! The people there are really knowledgeable about everything running! They will personally match you to your perfect shoe,  according to your foot-type, like whether or not you have high, medium, or low arches, and whether or not you overpronate, etc. They will watch you run and such and see what you need to correct anything wrong. They can also tell you if you need any special insoles. This takes away any worry if you have the right shoe. The right shoe is the most important thing a runner can have, ever! If you are just starting running, it is better to start off on the right track. Since there are hundreds of different shoes from Brooks, Mizuno, Asics, go to Fleet Fleet store! Trust me, they fitted me for my pair and have run with them ever since- I have Brooks Gylcerin 6-best shoe ever by the way- and they also fitted me for my super light track shoes. Go to www.fleetfeet.com to check out local stores. Best of luck in your running by the way!!