What brand of shoes do you run in?

[da]

NB 856
I'm on my third pair.

[runjanerun]

Mizuno Wave Nirvana -- just wearing out my second pair. I love them because they have a wide toe. I like to have wiggling room in there (until my feet swell anyway).

I also have about six old pairs of Mizuno Mavericks here -- I think that is what they were - or maybe Legends? Can't remember and can't find the name on them. I have various colours -- two orange, two different shades of blue.....

I used to wear NB until I switched to Mizuno, must be about three or four years ago based on how many pairs of shoes I have kicking around here

[Nicholas]

I also have about six old pairs of Mizuno Mavericks here -- I think that is what they were - or maybe Legends? Can't remember and can't find the name on them. I have various colours -- two orange, two different shades of blue.....

The Legends are/were motion control shoes, Mavs are performance trainers. If you're in Inspires now, they're probably the Mavs.

[Nicholas]

Running in NB 856 right now, not in love with them, I'll try another Stability shoe next time (Brooks maybe next time), I have way flat feet so I need something to support my arches (or lack of arches) properly.

Anyone in the same boat that has fell in love with their Stabiltiy shoe?

I just had to move up from the Mizuno Inspires due to my ankle instability. They are nice shoes. I tried on the Nike Air Structure (soft & cushy but still stable), Brooks Adrenaline (comfy but wide base at the forefoot) and the Mizuno Alchemy. I like the feel of Mizunos and these felt just great on my flat feet and over-collapsing ankles.

I have had 4 pairs of the Structures, 1 of the Adrenaline and 1 of the Alchemy previously so I know they are all goos hsoes and work with my flat feet. If you want a performance trainer (can be used as a marathon racer) I love the Mizuno Maverick.

[Nicholas]

no Montrail on this list

rune

I guess that's one vote for Montrail!!!!

[garth]

Used Saucony Grid Omni for 3 years but went out on a limb and tried the NB 766.

They seem to be a reasonable shoe but in fact do not feel a lot different than the SGOs.

[hyajil]

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6 - the men's model. I have narrow heels but the balls of my feet and forward are wider than most. These shoes feel great and I can only describe it as getting some of the energy that I'm putting out back when my foot hits the ground.

[Robbie-T]

Running in NB 856 right now, not in love with them, I'll try another Stability shoe next time (Brooks maybe next time), I have way flat feet so I need something to support my arches (or lack of arches) properly.

Anyone in the same boat that has fell in love with their Stabiltiy shoe?

I just had to move up from the Mizuno Inspires due to my ankle instability. They are nice shoes. I tried on the Nike Air Structure (soft & cushy but still stable), Brooks Adrenaline (comfy but wide base at the forefoot) and the Mizuno Alchemy. I like the feel of Mizunos and these felt just great on my flat feet and over-collapsing ankles.

I have had 4 pairs of the Structures, 1 of the Adrenaline and 1 of the Alchemy previously so I know they are all goos hsoes and work with my flat feet. If you want a performance trainer (can be used as a marathon racer) I love the Mizuno Maverick.

Thanks for your comments Nick.

[cedwards2]

My first "real" running shoes were Mizuno Inspires. I still love the feeling of them but they give me bad blisters so I only wear them for trail runs now.

The Inspires were my last shoes (3 pairs) before the wobbly ankles forced me into Mizuno Alchemy. Carol runs in the Inspire too. I race in Mizuno Mavericks.

Ohh, we've had this discussion before, haven't we

Still in Mizuno Mavericks (4 pairs this year) for training and most longer racing. Mizuno Precision for shorter racing (like you Nick, I'm getting older and the feet aren't tolerating minimal support anymore) Adidas Response Comp flats for anything 10 Km and shorter (but that just puts me in a world of pain afterwards)

Maverick will be replaced by Elixir this year. Still haven't seen it though.

[BJH]

I wear Asics Gel Empires. This is the third kind I have had in eight years. First I had Sauconys, then Nikes for a long time then this last pair I switched to the Asics.

[RunDiva]

I used to be a New Balance girl.
Then they changed their shoes and I was introduced to Asics.

I love my gel Kayanos!

[pHiLLiPs12]

My first "real" running shoes were Asics GT-2100's, now with about 500km on them.
Seconds shoes are Mizuno Wave Nirvana's, 125km so far, used these for the waterfront half.
Next shoes wont be untill the spring depending on how much I can get out of these two over the winter

doug

[runjanerun]

I also have about six old pairs of Mizuno Mavericks here -- I think that is what they were - or maybe Legends? Can't remember and can't find the name on them. I have various colours -- two orange, two different shades of blue.....

The Legends are/were motion control shoes, Mavs are performance trainers. If you're in Inspires now, they're probably the Mavs.

Actually, I am not in Inspires now. I am wearing Wave Nirvanas.

Oh, and I wear Saucony trail shoes. I have no idea what model though - all I can say is they are light gray and light blue.

[q]

I was always a NB guy. Until August. I'm wearing Brooks now. I really do like them a lot.

[MINITEE]

Saucony for me. I have a couple of pair of Grid Omnis and a pair of nice PINK Grid Tangents... I'm amazed at the number of people who come up & comment on my beautiful pink shoes

Tracy

[ckct]

Asics Gel 1100. Two pairs to train for marathon. Love those puppies.

[Monk]

My Gel Keyano's are the best. I had a pair of NBs collapse on me..
Thousands of kms and the keyanos have never given me a blister or black toes ...

(**knocking furiously on wood)
:D:D:D

[lbgradwell]

Thousands of kms...

You need a new pair, brother! Shoes just don't last that long!!!

LG

[lbgradwell]

Didn't actually "vote", since, over the years, I have worn at least one pair of every brand listed...

I am definitely not "brand loyal" and will wear whatever seems to be the best value in a protective shoe that addresses my personal mechanical needs.

Lately, though, I have worn Brooks Beasts for a couple of years, and am now trying Saucony Grid Stabil 5s for the first time (because they were cheaper than the Brooks).

I read the reviews in Runner's World and Running Times for the highest-rated Motion Control shoe, and choose from the top models.

LG

[Nicholas]

OK....in summary.

Asics are by far the #1 shoe brand with 37%
New Balance, Mizuno & Saucony come next with 16, 14 & 12%
Nike, Brooks & Adidas come in next with 8, 6 & 4%
Montrail comes in with 1 loyal follower
Reebok comes in dead last with a big fat zero

[lbgradwell]

OK....in summary.

Asics are by far the #1 shoe brand with 37%
New Balance, Mizuno & Saucony come next with 16, 14 & 12%
Nike, Brooks & Adidas come in next with 8, 6 & 4%
Montrail comes in with 1 loyal follower
Reebok comes in dead last with a big fat zero

Disclaimer: And these results are "statistically insignificant" due to a population of 62, right Angela? (Have you covered that yet?)

[eme]

I have been wearing Saucony for about five years now, but I tried on the new Pearl Izumi stability shoe (can't remember the name off the top of my head) and it may be my next purchase. It hugs your foot and has lots of toe room. I just have to make sure it has enough support for me to run in, as I have nice wide, flat feet!

Colleen

[dmchardie]

Umm ... a recent inventory of my running shoes: Asics GT 2060, 2070, 2080, 2080, 2100.
I'd say its Asics for me.
However, I did run my first marathon in Saucony Grid Stabil and I trained on a NB shoe one winter.

[tanjo]

I am a Saucony girl. I am alternating between 3D Grid Hurricane 7s and 6s. When I bought the second pair of Saucony's I tried a couple of other brands, and just didn't feel as good in them. Love the wide toebox.