Running Shoe Question

[Narz]

Anyone tried those "running on air" Nike shoes?

God I hate to support a big corporation like Nike (I proudly own no popular name brand clothing whatsoever) but I am curious.

If you run, what type of shoes do you use?

If I do buy anything maybe I'll order thru the CFC link so at least they'll have to pay Thunderfall something.

Actually, I'll probably check eBay first.

So anyway, please share what running shoes you use.

Thanks.

 

[Fifty]

Nike running shoes, as a rule, suck. Nike makes nice race shoes but not nice training shoes.

Go with New Balance, or brooks, or saucony, or even adidas.

 

[Perfection]

Shoes are for the weak, go barefoot.

 

[Quentin]

Nike "air" shoes are nice in that they're all bouncy when you jump in them but my experience is they're not that comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.

 

[The Last Conformist]

What sort of running are you doing? Competitive? Just getting some exercise?

 

[Lotus49]

I'd recommend New Balance, for running shoes - based on my experience. With some of those Dr. Scholl's gel inserts.

 

[Hakim]

I loved my old New Balance while they lasted, now I got a pair of New Balance 856 and Adidas Response Control (I seldom use them unfortunately). What's important is that you choose shoes according to your step.

 

[Mr. Blonde]

I have experience with Nike and Asics, I do 30 km per week during running season (March-November) on average. What I can say is that the Nike trainers I had all wore out rather quickly. I got some ankle problems because the Nike shoes lost stability and my right ankle tends to tilt inside. I then switched to Asics and I am rather content with them. (Pumas and Adidas don´t fit my feet very well)
I don´t have any of the problems I had before and I got very accustomed to the shorter cushioning pathway of the gel compared to air.
My advice: go to a specialised shop with walking/ running analysis. Let yourself be advised by professionals and be ready to invest €80-140. My current shoes are in their third season and still work excellent (They cost €140, though).

 

[A'AbarachAmadan]

After trying pretty much every brand out there, I only buy New Balance now. I'm working back to my 40 mile week average (34 this week), which means I'll put more miles on my shoes than my car every week. If you can see a specialist for free, they can tell you which type to buy for your body and foot type. (i.e. more expensive isn't necessarily better; it depends upon how you run)

 

[Narz]

Shoes are for the weak, go barefoot.

That would be good on grass or soil. I hear some Native American tribe used to have couriers run 80 or 100 miles at a strech and I assume they didn't have shoes.

Still, it's good to have shoes in case I step on something pricky!

What sort of running are you doing? Competitive? Just getting some exercise?

Well, when I move I'd like to start running competitively against myself. I have a goal mile time that I'd like to beat.

 

[Narz]

Also, thanks all for the advice.

 

[Bozo Erectus]

I try not to run, its undignified.

 

[Narz]

I try not to run, its undignified.

It is more dignified to sit in front of one's computer in one's boxer shorts, developing bad eyesight and back problems?

 

[Bozo Erectus]

It is more dignified to sit in front of one's computer in one's boxer shorts, developing bad eyesight and back problems?

You know it!

 

[Hornblower]

Shoes are for the weak, go barefoot.

It is interesting that you should say that. I recently read an article that did the rounds stating that various high performance athletic units are beginning to believe that high tech shoes are causing more injuries than the old canvas jobs of the 60's. Apparently by using all the latest imaging technology the scientists have discovered that these new heavily cushioned shoes are protecting feet to the point that they do not harden your body against injury. When you eventually do sustain a foot injury the shoe will again cushion it to the point that the injury does not heal quickly and 'toughen'. The school of thought is that less cushioned shoes build up a stronger foot and thus risk of injury is less. Of course all this research is for elite athletes and not your average runner.
In the mid 80's I used to run barefoot when I was a distance runner. The tracks I ran on were grass and spongy tartan. Back then the South African runner Zola Budd ran the 800m in the 84' Olympics in bare feet and was a contender for a medal until she collided with US girl Mary Decker. Bare foot running fell out of favour after that!

 

[Narz]

You know it!

Well, in that case, I already have enough dignity, thank you!

 

[Bozo Erectus]

I only wear Herman Munster boots. In the winter, they double as snowplows.

Well, in that case, I already have enough dignity, thank you!

[Masterpiece Theater accent] Young man, one can never have enough dignity (disdainful sniff)[/Masterpiece Theater accent]

 

[Narz]

It is interesting that you should say that. I recently read an article that did the rounds stating that various high performance athletic units are beginning to believe that high tech shoes are causing more injuries than the old canvas jobs of the 60's. Apparently by using all the latest imaging technology the scientists have discovered that these new heavily cushioned shoes are protecting feet to the point that they do not harden your body against injury. When you eventually do sustain a foot injury the shoe will again cushion it to the point that the injury does not heal quickly and 'toughen'. The school of thought is that less cushioned shoes build up a stronger foot and thus risk of injury is less. Of course all this research is for elite athletes and not your average runner.
In the mid 80's I used to run barefoot when I was a distance runner. The tracks I ran on were grass and spongy tartan. Back then the South African runner Zola Budd ran the 800m in the 84' Olympics in bare feet and was a contender for a medal until she collided with US girl Mary Decker. Bare foot running fell out of favour after that!

Wow, interesting!

I just did a google, there are whole sites about this. http://www.runningbarefoot.org/ for example.

 

[Shaihulud]

I don't go for any particular brand, although my current pair of running shoes is New Balance, all my running shoes are free and all New Balance .

 

[Irish Caesar]

I have had the best experience with Asics.

Just my $.02