Worthy Running Shoes

Apex · November 28th, 2011, 05:52 PM

I have been searching for good running shoes and have been hard pressed to find them. I started out with Asics Gel Nimbus 10's. They were ok, but my heels were killing me at the end of a 2-mile run. I went to a store and they suggested I try Newton Sir Issac's. I purchased them and ran with them several times, my plantar and calves were killing me after each run. I figured I changed something up and the pain moved.

So I started researching. The more I read, the more it seemed to make sense. It seemed that my feet were just insanely weak. I ALWAYS wore shoes. I thought about when I was a kid. You almost had to pay me to wear shoes. I'd run everywhere barefoot. Since I had ZERO foot problems back then, I figured that would be a good place to start. So I started walking everywhere around the house, inside and out, barefoot. I noticed I was driving my heel into the ground a bit too much, so I focused on using either my forefoot or mid-foot. As I walked more and more, I noticed my heel hurting less and less.

I decided I needed shoes that replicated the barefoot feel. I purchased a set of Vibram Five Fingers. The shoes were excellent. I loved the feel they had and they gave excellent feedback. The drawback is they pull A LOT of attention from people, and they can smell too. I still have them and will continue to wear them.

Since I practically ripped my big toenail off about 2-weeks ago, I wanted to go running, but the VFF's were out of the question (bandage on toe). Went out again and found Merrell. I got a pair of Merrell Pathway Moc's to replace my deteriorating Asics Nimbus 11's. It is almost a minimalist shoe, but not quite. It is really comfortable and I love it. I also got a new running shoe, Merrell Sonic Glove. Even though there have been some mixed reviews on this shoe, with light socks, it is extremely comfortable. I ran the quickest 2-miles ever, no pain, only one stop for a sip of water, and just typical soreness the next day. I highly recommend trying them out.

As far as shoes go, what do you runners keep in your closet?

kyrider · November 28th, 2011, 06:38 PM

I have quite the shoe collection from trainers to running shoes. I am not a distance runner but run sprints with a light walk/jog as warm up. Just got my first pair of Reebok Flex running shoes two weeks ago. They did need a lil breaking in period of a few days and a bit narrow. That said these feel much better and my knees are thanking me. They can get bits or gravel in the grooves but they have a cross country shoe that I hear fixes that. I have Nike Shox, Asics, Adidas, and New Balance and the Flex is as of now my favorite. I would change the shoe strings and go with a larger size as well.

burningscooter · November 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM

I just recently started running again after a 2 year hiatus. I had an old pair of Nike Frees in the closet however, dont really like the amount of impact/lack of absorption and stress on my right knee.

I recently purchased a pair of the new Nike LunarGlide 3. These are some of the most comfortable/light shoes I have ever worn as well as offers great support for running. Also, when I came home with these shoes, I learned about Nike+, which this shoe apparently comes with. Still not entirely sure what it is but it looks like it syncs with your iphone/ipod and tracks your distance/speed/etc. Overall, I was very satisfied with the purchase and have put about 32 miles on them since.

Worst shoe Ive ever run in = Nike SHOX, never again.

kyrider · November 28th, 2011, 07:23 PM

I agree Nike Shox sux though they do look good.

Jono · November 28th, 2011, 09:54 PM

It would be hard to tell you what kind of show is good. People run differently and that is why there are so many different running shoes. When I first started running I wore some Nike Zooms or something like that and they sucked. They didn't absorb impacts at all so I was always sore. I eventually got some nice Asics from http://www.fleetfeetsports.com/. I don't know if they have these stores where you live but they can watch you run and determine what kind of shoe you should be wearing to run in.

Apex · November 29th, 2011, 06:48 AM

We have a Luke's Locker near by, that is where I normally go for shoes. However, I have found that their suggestions are nothing more than an opinion. What works for you may be different that what someone suggests. So I started doing my own research on the subject. I know I want a shoe that merely protects my feet, not cushions it. To me, the cushioning dulls the problems in a stride. I like instant feedback on what I am doing.

Since I have gone with "less supportive" shoes, I find my stride is MUCH shorter and more efficient. In the Asics, I was driving my heel in to the ground. I can't do that in the Merrell's. If I did, I wouldn't last a mile. I have learned how to run with a mid-foot attack once again. Yes I take shorter strides, but I also know everything has become much smoother. My knees don't ache anymore, my feet don't ache anymore either. My head doesn't bob up and down as much as well. Less up and down means less wasted energy. The up down motion takes energy away from your forward motion.

It is just nice to run with a smile again instead of dreading how I'll feel after the run. I've actually started looking forward to running. Haven't felt that way about it since I was a kid...

YORCHI · November 29th, 2011, 08:45 AM

If I'm going to run more than a mile or two I wear my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11. I bought those after getting my stride analyzed and the sales person recommended those to fit my style of walking/running and how far I ran. I then researched some barefoot shoes that weren't five fingers because I really don't like those at all and found shoes by Merrell. I bought a pair of Merrell True Gloves and got a really bad blister on my heels after my first day of wearing them and running in them. My ankles just weren't ready for a shoe with such a low heel cup and it took the skin right off. I had to tough it out for a few days and now that my skin has healed and the shoes are broken in they are super comfortable. So now I wear those for all the training I do that isn't specifically running a long distance. They're amazing for cross fit, weight lifting, circuit training, or doing short runs.

gfloyd2002 · November 30th, 2011, 10:29 AM

I also love the barefoot feel, but didn't want to attract a crowd with the Vibram Five Fingers. So I went with the Merrill Trail Glove. It is barefoot style with a normal toebox. Fits like, well, a glove. :0 They've been fantastic. Look normal(ish), and are the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. Available at REI.

burningscooter · November 30th, 2011, 12:25 PM

I forgot to mention. you guys, wearing the five fingers. dicks, all of you. HAHA

Jay72 · December 1st, 2011, 08:14 AM

I don't run, but I do work in a hospital and I am on the go all day, so I always get myself very good running shoes, this time around I bought the Nike Free Run +2, and they are just fantastic!

Apex · December 1st, 2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burningscooter

I forgot to mention. you guys, wearing the five fingers. dicks, all of you. HAHA

What's wrong with VFF's?

November 28th, 2011, 05:52 PM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Worthy Running Shoes I have been searching for good running shoes and have been hard pressed to find them. I started out with Asics Gel Nimbus 10's. They were ok, but my heels were killing me at the end of a 2-mile run. I went to a store and they suggested I try Newton Sir Issac's. I purchased them and ran with them several times, my plantar and calves were killing me after each run. I figured I changed something up and the pain moved. So I started researching. The more I read, the more it seemed to make sense. It seemed that my feet were just insanely weak. I ALWAYS wore shoes. I thought about when I was a kid. You almost had to pay me to wear shoes. I'd run everywhere barefoot. Since I had ZERO foot problems back then, I figured that would be a good place to start. So I started walking everywhere around the house, inside and out, barefoot. I noticed I was driving my heel into the ground a bit too much, so I focused on using either my forefoot or mid-foot. As I walked more and more, I noticed my heel hurting less and less. I decided I needed shoes that replicated the barefoot feel. I purchased a set of Vibram Five Fingers. The shoes were excellent. I loved the feel they had and they gave excellent feedback. The drawback is they pull A LOT of attention from people, and they can smell too. I still have them and will continue to wear them. Since I practically ripped my big toenail off about 2-weeks ago, I wanted to go running, but the VFF's were out of the question (bandage on toe). Went out again and found Merrell. I got a pair of Merrell Pathway Moc's to replace my deteriorating Asics Nimbus 11's. It is almost a minimalist shoe, but not quite. It is really comfortable and I love it. I also got a new running shoe, Merrell Sonic Glove. Even though there have been some mixed reviews on this shoe, with light socks, it is extremely comfortable. I ran the quickest 2-miles ever, no pain, only one stop for a sip of water, and just typical soreness the next day. I highly recommend trying them out. As far as shoes go, what do you runners keep in your closet? __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 29th, 2011, 06:48 AM	#6
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	We have a Luke's Locker near by, that is where I normally go for shoes. However, I have found that their suggestions are nothing more than an opinion. What works for you may be different that what someone suggests. So I started doing my own research on the subject. I know I want a shoe that merely protects my feet, not cushions it. To me, the cushioning dulls the problems in a stride. I like instant feedback on what I am doing. Since I have gone with "less supportive" shoes, I find my stride is MUCH shorter and more efficient. In the Asics, I was driving my heel in to the ground. I can't do that in the Merrell's. If I did, I wouldn't last a mile. I have learned how to run with a mid-foot attack once again. Yes I take shorter strides, but I also know everything has become much smoother. My knees don't ache anymore, my feet don't ache anymore either. My head doesn't bob up and down as much as well. Less up and down means less wasted energy. The up down motion takes energy away from your forward motion. It is just nice to run with a smile again instead of dreading how I'll feel after the run. I've actually started looking forward to running. Haven't felt that way about it since I was a kid... __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 29th, 2011, 08:45 AM	#7
YORCHI n00b Name: Jorge Location: Perris, CA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2010 Ninja 250 Posts: 581	If I'm going to run more than a mile or two I wear my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11. I bought those after getting my stride analyzed and the sales person recommended those to fit my style of walking/running and how far I ran. I then researched some barefoot shoes that weren't five fingers because I really don't like those at all and found shoes by Merrell. I bought a pair of Merrell True Gloves and got a really bad blister on my heels after my first day of wearing them and running in them. My ankles just weren't ready for a shoe with such a low heel cup and it took the skin right off. I had to tough it out for a few days and now that my skin has healed and the shoes are broken in they are super comfortable. So now I wear those for all the training I do that isn't specifically running a long distance. They're amazing for cross fit, weight lifting, circuit training, or doing short runs. __________________________________________________ Facebook YouTube #KCCO

November 30th, 2011, 10:29 AM	#8
gfloyd2002 User Title Free Since '12 Name: Floyd Location: Barbados Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250R Special Edition Green Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 13 MOTM - Feb '12	I also love the barefoot feel, but didn't want to attract a crowd with the Vibram Five Fingers. So I went with the Merrill Trail Glove. It is barefoot style with a normal toebox. Fits like, well, a glove. :0 They've been fantastic. Look normal(ish), and are the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. Available at REI. __________________________________________________ "Improvement makes straight roads, but the crooked roads without improvement, are roads of genius." — William Blake

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November 28th, 2011, 06:38 PM	#2
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I have quite the shoe collection from trainers to running shoes. I am not a distance runner but run sprints with a light walk/jog as warm up. Just got my first pair of Reebok Flex running shoes two weeks ago. They did need a lil breaking in period of a few days and a bit narrow. That said these feel much better and my knees are thanking me. They can get bits or gravel in the grooves but they have a cross country shoe that I hear fixes that. I have Nike Shox, Asics, Adidas, and New Balance and the Flex is as of now my favorite. I would change the shoe strings and go with a larger size as well.

November 28th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#3
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	I just recently started running again after a 2 year hiatus. I had an old pair of Nike Frees in the closet however, dont really like the amount of impact/lack of absorption and stress on my right knee. I recently purchased a pair of the new Nike LunarGlide 3. These are some of the most comfortable/light shoes I have ever worn as well as offers great support for running. Also, when I came home with these shoes, I learned about Nike+, which this shoe apparently comes with. Still not entirely sure what it is but it looks like it syncs with your iphone/ipod and tracks your distance/speed/etc. Overall, I was very satisfied with the purchase and have put about 32 miles on them since. Worst shoe Ive ever run in = Nike SHOX, never again.

November 28th, 2011, 07:23 PM	#4
kyrider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bobbert Location: Russell Springs, KY Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I agree Nike Shox sux though they do look good.

November 28th, 2011, 09:54 PM	#5
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	It would be hard to tell you what kind of show is good. People run differently and that is why there are so many different running shoes. When I first started running I wore some Nike Zooms or something like that and they sucked. They didn't absorb impacts at all so I was always sore. I eventually got some nice Asics from http://www.fleetfeetsports.com/. I don't know if they have these stores where you live but they can watch you run and determine what kind of shoe you should be wearing to run in.

November 30th, 2011, 12:25 PM	#9
burningscooter clutch Name: nameless Location: Maryland Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): L1 GSXR600 Posts: 543	I forgot to mention. you guys, wearing the five fingers. dicks, all of you. HAHA

December 1st, 2011, 08:14 AM	#10
Jay72 ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: St. Marys, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 169	I don't run, but I do work in a hospital and I am on the go all day, so I always get myself very good running shoes, this time around I bought the Nike Free Run +2, and they are just fantastic!