Running Shoes

[HuntnMyselfBroke]

Looking for some suggestions on running shoes, would like to find something that I could use on trails and also have enough cushion for running on pavement.
The nikes are not doing it, feet and achilles are starting to hurt after 3 miles or so. I know everyones feet are different but just interested on what other people are using

 

[slatty]

I've been quite happy with brooks and saucony. I use the brooks ghost for pavement and a lot of trail as well. A good shoe store should set you up.

 

[11bravo]

Brooks Beast if you’re over 200lbs, but the best option would be to figure out your foot type and running style. When the craziness dies down you can get fitted by people smarter than me. They record you running on a treadmill and look at your instep. A fitting would be ideal but if you can figure out most of it on your own you can make a reasonable choice.

 

[HuntInWild88]

+1 for Brooks..

 

[brettdunn7]

I use Brooks as well. Nike. Adidas, UA are some of the worst running shoes. If you can get into a running store then they can fit and pick the right shoes for oh based on running style arch etc. it’s more important than you think to have the right shoe.


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[TxxAgg]

I like Altras. I prefer less cushioning, zero drop, and wide toe box.

 

[kickemall]

Brooks Ghosts for pavement, treadmill and Brooks Cascadias for trails work well for me after trying a bunch.

 

[Agross]

I bought some saucony running shoes not to long ago, first pair I've owned, and I love em. Light and extremely comfortable. They were on clearance and had my size so I thought I'd give em a try. Glad I did.

 

[stonewall]

brooks adrenaline 18 is my current favorite. it has a 12mm drop which is more than I want (8 is what i like), but they feel good. i used them for the bataan memorial death march last year (mix of trail and pavement) - i was looking for a shoe with cushion/comfort for the distance with a pack. i did rub some blisters in training when hitting 10+ miles, but with rungoo and eventually calluses I was fine.

 

[stonewall]

should add.. i have some hokas (lot of people love them), but i seem to get numbness in my left foot after 5 miles. that's probably unique to me, but I've just not been able to get those to work great for me

I could be wrong, but if you have achilles pain, going with less drop (like altra) might be problematic. maybe someone who actually knows can weigh in. but you might research how drop might affect you and what might be best

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I like topo athletics. Have regular and trail running varieties..the carbon fiber plates are money on the trialer runners. You can usually find a good deal on last years model...YMMV

 

[HeadHunter7x8]

Brooks cascadia 12's if you can find them are badass. Ran a lot of cross country and those were always my go to trail shoes.

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[thinhorn_AK]

I got a pair of Dynafits that I only got because I like their ski stuff so they seemed cool. I only rezlly do hill sprints though, I don't distance run.

 

[grfox92]

I would forget about big shoe brands like Nike, Adidas, New Balance ect. and focus on the running specific companies. Hoka, Brooks, the higher priced Asics, Mazuno (spelling?) to name a few.

Ive ran in Brooks and Hokas and prefer Hoka by a long shot. The brooks were great, but Hokas are on another level in my opinion.

I run on pavement in Hoka Clifton 4's. All of my joint pain I had while running has vanished.

 

[Apollo117]

Brooks cascadia 12's if you can find them are badass. Ran a lot of cross country and those were always my go to trail shoes.

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The Brooks Cascadia line of shoes are awesome. You might be hard pressed to find the 12's though. Brooks released the Cascadia 14 last summer.

 

[whereisfredbeckey]

Another + for Brooks...if they fit you. I'm going to try a pair of Inov8 next just because I'm curious.

 

[twall13]

A lot of my running pains went away after I transitioned to a forefoot strike and got away from shoes with a heel toe drop. There is a lot more to it than just swapping shoes but I always had problems in my old Nike and New Balance shoes. I like Altras, specifically the less padded ones like the Superior 4.0 for trails. I actually run more in Vivobarefoot shoes (Primus FG) than anything but it took awhile to strengthen my feet and calves to where those really work well for me. The Merrell Trail gloves and Vapor gloves work out ok for me as well but I prefer the Vivobarefoots, which sucks cause I can buy three pairs of Merrells for the price of one Vivobarefoot and the durability isn't any better for the price. Everyone's feet and running mechanics are different so best of luck figuring out what works for you but I'd look into trying more than just new shoes to fix your problems. More steps per minute, easing into a forefoot strike, etc.

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[JMDavies]

I went in to my local running shoe store and told them what i was using them for. Very helpful. I ended up with Brooks.

 

[Highhuntin]

So many options and really depends on what fits you, I like altras, not sure there is a great Combo shoe for trails and road.. lone peaks for trail and Torin for road for me

 

[Highhuntin]

Note: if going to a zero drop shoe like altra it is advised to ease yourself into them working up mileage as they can work different muscles for sure