Running Shoe-Fi

[FooTemps]

grahhhhh...

so it's 4.9 mi from my house to campus. I decided to run it today to mark the running season. BAAAD idea, my feet and legs are hating me right now since I haven't run in the vibrams since early fall. lol, that's what happens when you try to pick right back up after a few months of being lazy.

[adion]

Originally Posted by Audio-Omega

What about Nike Air Max ? Are they good for walking and running ?

In my opinion alot of Nike's shoes are more about fashion than athletic performance. I'm not saying all of them, but I definitely get that impression from both the Shox and Air Max.

FooTemps - I have you to thank for showing us your Vibrams, the first post was enough to pique my interest, I looked into them and found out all about barefoot running, ordered a pair, and had them on my feet probably not even 60 hours later. (Vibram is 30 minutes away, they came next day). An impulse buy I actually don't regret!

Jogging along the river is one thing; I really want to try lifting with them but haven't yet worked up the courage to wear them to the gym...

[midget]

Originally Posted by Nocturnal310

depends on how much u run

i had Nike cross trainers for 3 years...wore them around the world..sailing the atlantic ocean, europe trip, mountain trips, trekking, sports: cricket (a sport less known in US), soccer, basketball, cycling...basically i wore them like they were the only shoes.

still havent thrown them because they are like souvenirs now.



then i got into Adidas...Adidas shoes have better design..they take more impact when running and look more sophisticated imo.

to be fair, nike doesnt make only bad shoes. i have a pair of haywards, the original ones that are were skylons before and have now gone back to being skylons. the haywards have upwards of 1500 miles on them, and i still have yet to throw them out, perhaps the best pair of trainers i've ever worn.

[virometal]

Originally Posted by Audio-Omega

What about Nike Air Max ? Are they good for walking and running ?

You bet, if they fit your needs and style. I've owned several Max's, with the 360II my last.

Pros
Durability - In my experience, the shoes have come close to matching their price in build quality where the upper and materials are concerned. They're tough mamas.
Cushioning - Obviously, they're a good choice if you log a-lot of hard surface miles like on concrete or pavement.
Cache - Max's tend to turn heads, so if that is important, there is a big plus

Cons
Ride - Over the last decade, the transition from head to foot has improved, but it is still no great shakes. If you're stride is free and soulful, I would stay away.
Weight - There's is bulk, so light, efficient runners should look elsewhere.
Price - Nike charges a premium for the Max. More value can be found among the Bowerman line.

One should also consider that the Nike last is narrow through the midfoot, and their neutral cushioned shoes (like the Max) lend better to a slightly above average arch.

Also, one more bit of advise about the Max. Nike usually introduces a new model in the Spring (and they just have that I have been eyeing lustfully0 and refreshes the upper in the Fall. The spring model is the more running orientated version. So my advice would be buy the spring Max in the fall, when they're discounted after the refresh.

[Audio-Omega]

Thanks. I will get Air Max then.

[Audio-Omega]

I have received a pair of Nike Air Max. They are pretty comfortable. This is my first pair of Nike.

[SactoMan101]

I regular do exercise walks that can be three miles long. As such, I've found the New Balance MR757CU to be an excellent walking shoe.

[LFC_SL]

Mizuno Wave Rider 12's

Important thing is to go to a proper running store. Get a gait analysis if you do not know how you run and how your feet falls. Every individual is different. Do not under any circumstances buy what others do

My local running store is really nice. Shop let me try out a few pairs, and test on treadmill and pavement outside

Although I might need to go back and pick up waterproof ones looking at the weather

[BLacktocomm]

Well right now I have a pair of asiscs that have about 1100 miles on them. I need to replace them I only run 40 miles a week these days though so I can wait a bit longer.

I have had nike's but they never lasted more than 500 miles which was only about 2-3 months during my college days.

For trails I love New Balance.

[woof37]

You guys should really try the Asics Kinsei-2 when you get a chance. I have a slightly wide forefoot and normally am too tight in just about everything not starting with "New Balance"...pressure on the top of my foot and toes is something I normally have to deal with. These Kinsei-2s are perfect...they're laced off-center and it totally relieves the pressure thing. I can't tell you how impressed I am with them. (DISCLAIMER: I am not a heavy runner...very light/occasional)

[nineohtoo]

Good thread guys. I'm actually trying to get into running because my brother is a fitness and health nut and I'd like to do more things with him and I want go get back into athletic shape. Problem is, I just don't want to run), I want to do all sorts of outdoor activities.

I'm really interested in using those Vibrams just in all around physical activity, especially after reading that NY times article. Now I know I should probably go to a shop out here for some tips, but I'd like to get some opinions from people here. My brother himself is into crossfit, and he says a lot of crossfit guys like a lot of these shoes that replicate barefoot movement, and one of the shoes he wanted to try out were Puma H Streets. To me they seem more like some fashion shoes, but I've yet to do much research. Anybody try these? And any recommendations on shoes for cross training I guess?

[voicemaster]

Bought my Vibram KSO black yesterday and tried it for working out at the gym right after. FYI, whenever I do my workout at home, I always barefooted, using shoe will make my arch hurt like hell. Barefooted resolve those problem away. So, when I used the Vibram KSO for the 1st time, it is not that much adaptation to do. The shoe feels natural and feels "barefoot" with the extra protection which is great.

[APWiseman]

I was interested in those five fingers. I have so much about them, how many miles does a pair last?

[FooTemps]

I'm probably going on 400 miles now and they barely have shown any sort of performance hindering wear. The microscoring on the sole has worn down so it looks like it has mini treads, but there is no less traction and it still hasn't been even so much as cut by glass or sharp rocks.

[s1rrah]

Run frequently.

At least four days a week and for three mile to five mile lengths.

Generally average about 20 miles a week.

My run time is halved between concrete and trail.

For the concrete, standard 3 to 5 mile run, I've been using some Asics 1130's for about two months and love them.

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I know it's ironic and unlikely seeming ... but these 50 dollar shoes have worked far better for me than have the much more expensive Asic Kayuna series which I've also ran in over the past two years.

I have some fairly particular cushioning vs. stability needs though ... and these have simply worked out to be the best.

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For trail running ...

I'm still using a three year old pair of Salomon GCX (with the old "Ground control system" heel work) ...

Great great shoes. Little heavy ... but stable as hell on violent, uphill/downhill trail runs

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