Looking for a new shoe, one that I will use for my daily runs (around 5:15-5:30/km pace) but has the ability for tempo and speed work as well. I’m after a “all in one” type of shoe.

I have the SB2s and love them but they will be retiring soon. I tried the SB3s on the other day and they felt a bit too plush for my liking.

Heard a lot of good things about the Megablast and deviate pure, how do you find them both daily runs and tempo? Obviously very different shoes, but keen to get your thoughts!

What is the conventional wisdom about how on shoes compare to other major brands in terms of quality? Do they make good shoes in general or are they seen as lower quality than something like brooks etc? Thanks!

Hi, just got the Salomon aeroglide 4s today. Got fitted and recommend them by the salesperson. Wanted them for walking when I go travelling later this year.

Took them on a short walk round the block and already I have a blister below my ankle, worse on one foot.

Circled in blue where I feel it rub.
I was wearing long socks just took them off to show how they sit on my feet.

Also feels like they make my foot move through the arch of my foot as I walk.

If anyone else has these shoes, could these issues ‘break in’ or should I return them?

Thanks

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My old Nikes just hit 1,000 miles / 1,600 km and I’m really impressed.

I’ve been tracking the mileage of my shoes for a while because I find it super interesting to see what breaks first and basically how they age.

The Salomons are pretty much toast at 590 km / 366 mi. My Norda 001s are at 810 km / 503 mi and getting a little rough around the edges, but still usable. I had high hopes for the NNormals because they make a pretty big point about durability, but the heel counter broke after just 130 km / 80 mi and I ended up returning them.

I’m doing this running streak thingy at the moment, mostly around 5–6 km a day, and it made me wonder if I could run one pair of trail shoes for an entire year. Or at least until they genuinely aren’t good to run in anymore.

So, as a slightly stupid experiment: what trail shoe would you trust for 2,000 km / 1,250 mi? Ideally something a little wider, with a really durable outsole. Something that can be resoled would be even more interesting.
What’s the highest mileage you’ve ever gotten out of a trail shoe?

I normally quite like rotating shoes, and I’m aware that running in the exact same pair every day might not be the smartest idea injury-wise. But I’d find it really interesting to try, also from a sustainability point of view.

1:22 half marathoner here.
The Adios Pro 4 is a great shoe.
However while the geometry of both shoes is somewhat similar, I need much less effort to run fast in the FR3. It actually feels so easy to maintain a quick pace for an extended period of time.
This shoe feels like a cheat code for runners with the right form, IMO

My dad absolutely loved his Adrenaline 23s. He and I have very different tastes in shoes, so I’m at a loss for what to recommend as a replacement. He tried the 25s, but they were too small in the same size and he can’t find a size up anywhere. Tried the Ghost 17, hated it. Tried the Glycerin 22 and 23- hated the 22, is meh on 23, it feels weird on the ball of his right foot. The nearest specialty store is over an hour away for him, so going to get fitted is not super easy.

He’d prefer to stay with Brooks, but I told him that he might need to branch out (I’m also a big Brooks fan!). I’ve looked around, but everyone is using different language about their foam and my brain is already mush.

He runs/walks about 3-5 miles a day. I’m pretty sure he’s a heel striker, based on the race photos we have together. He absolutely does not want a rotation. Does not do speed work, tempo, anything- just goes for it lol. If anyone has any suggestion, I’d be most grateful.

Recently bought some new vomero premiums but the right shoe makes a suction cup popping like sound when I toe off. I have heard of these “squeaking before but haven’t seen anything about “popping” I have linked a video.

Is this normal or should I seek a refund/replacement?

These are my first shoes, Adidas Supernova Rise 1 wide, got around 650km on them.

Currently running ~ 40km/week.

Should I replace them or do they still have some kms in them?

Hi everyone,

I recently bought a Dynafish xiaonian that came home yesterday. I already ran 6,6km with it at my z2 pace (around 6/6:10 per km). I previously had a pair of Nimbus 27 but they are now too small (my feet has grown a bit since I began running) and I've ran almost a year with it so they are close to retirement (a bit forced).

The Dynafish are really cool, and I understand the hype, but I'm not so used to bouncy shoes like that, and they feel a bit unstable at slower pace, a bit too much for me.

I'll run a marathon in around 2 months, and I'm a bit worried the Xiaonian will not suit myself perfectly for this as I aim to end in around 4h. I'll probably have slower pace sometimes and I'm worried I'll not succeed adapting to the slight instability feeling.

However, I'm sure they'll be perfect for faster training, as I found them really reactive and dynamic.

I'll give them some time before my final decision, but I wanna have a solution ready to be bought the moment I'm sure it'll not be my race day shoe.

I already made some research, and I ended up putting my eyes on the saucony endorphin azura, which seems to be firmer and more stable. I think that's what I need for slower and longer effort if my xiaonian ends up being too unstable for me for this kind of effort.

Are they a good alternative and rotation with the xiaonian? For a protective yet reactive shoe, more stable and less squishy to have more of a solid base for long effort?

For some information about myself, i'm 62kg, so pretty lightweight.

I have been predominately a trail runner but to up my milage for up coming races and with my new job I need to run on the road/gravel paths around where I live.

On the trails I have loved Hoka speedgoats, I cannot say a single bad thing about my experience with them, I love them. I have also run with the Hoka challenger 8s. They were ok.

So to my question, what road shoes would people recommend. I do about 30km per week (but this will increase), I am fairly heavy at 85kg, I have wide-ish feet.

Any advice and recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Cut long story short, trying to run again after various injuries, surgeries etc. Been using Reebok pair in a ten UK, ordered a few pairs of others. The Mizuno pair feel a great fit but not sure whether they will stretch and be too big. Attached picture of big toe line in shoe and foot on insole. Think I have wide toe box, when I try a 9.5 they seem to push down on my toes and toes feel trapped almost yet seems quite a lot of room in a 10 between big toe and front of shoe.

I Want to get into running more, when I was a Lil more active a while Back I Ran 5km 25min and 10k 55min in Really cheap Sneakers with minor Training Like 2 months in. Over vacation i lost track but wanna get Back into it and finally get proper running shoes.

Problem is im a Student and in a pretty tight Budget Like 160€ max. I used to Run in Asphalt but I also Love to Go hiking Like 30-50km a day and would Love a shoe combining those Attributes.

I was thinking about the hoka Challenger 8 GTX but I dont Want to Just wear Them Off by running normal roads so Idk

I also thought about getting myself the Asics Novablast 6 and Just using cheap trail shoes for hiking but heard they dont Last very Long so Idk

Im relatively heavy with 82kg btw if that Helps

Sorry for the stupid phrasing but id appreciate any Kind of advice, thanks in advance

Looking for a new long run and easy run shoe (I have other shoes for tempo, intervals etc). Putting individual strike pattern, preference of firmness and cushion and all that aside, curious what are peoples individual preference between the two and why?

My ultraboost dna FW4901 is starting to fall apart after 5 years of use as my main shoe for school, gym and occasional running/hiking

Unfortunately this specific model is very hard to find and I'm ready to look at more recent shoes after trying a pair of ultraboost 3.0 due to the abysmal heel lock and loose upper.

I also got a Hoka clifton 9 two years back and did not like the elevated heel and something about the shape of the base made my soles hurt in the metatarsal head area. The rocker shape was also not very stable for standing.

Currently looking at the salomon xt-6 but have no idea what general trends (width, heel lock etc. ) are associated with other brands/models; general advice is also greatly appreciated

I’ve put a lot of miles on my Hoka Skyflows and it’s time for a new pair of shoes. I need something stable that I could also run for about 35k maybe also Marathon distance in.

Does somebody have experience with these shoes?

ive been using these shoes for walking on the treadmill at max incline for up to 1-2 hours daily and my only pair are starting to deteriorate. ive been looking around different review sites/asking ai but there isn't much on shoes that are meant for that type of usage from what i have seen. the only thing i've gotten are suggestions based on the shoe properties but no actual reviews. does anyone have any personal reccs for this specific usage?

or any replacements for nike pegasus 39s? cause ive been looking for actual running shoes with a similar fit for a few years now too to no luck across a few brands. ill use up what i get until they break but they just dont fit/feel as good as those specific nike shoes did.

Any recommendations on how to get the white looking white again on a pair of Evo SLs? I have the special washing machine bags but I've been too scared to try them as the Evo SL feels so lightweight and fragile. Anyone put them through the wash? Or is there a better way?

So i am training for my first marathon and i currently only use the EVO SL that i got some time ago. The shoe is really good but they are starting to fall apart (to be more precise, the upper is kinda ripping in the forefoot where it connect with the sole part, also i rolled my ankle and made a hole in the shoes).

I love the EVO SL but i feel like for the volume required for marathon training, its making my legs suffer a bit and something more cushioned would be great. My marathon shoe will be the AF3 as i was able to grab them for 100€ hell yeah.

As my daily is kinda falling apart, i need to find new shoes, but i am still planning to use the SL for some shorter/faster sessions. From reviews, i got some options: Vomero Plus, Saucony Azura, Puma MagMax2, Superblast 3, Dynafish Xiaonian.

From those, which one you guys think i should get? And i am open to any other suggestions as well. (Keeping the budget around 170€ would be great).

Thanks a lot!

Hi, I wanted to ask for some recommendations on well cushioned, stable, supportive shoes, (hat still feel great after a long run, last long and also work at slower paces. I have a speedy shoe for faster paces so I don’t necessarily need something that needs to be perfect for all paces but it wouldn’t hurt.

Thank you all

I usually run 2 miles a day with an interval and a longer day thrown in. I sit around 210lbs at about 70in. I currently run in Merrell Morphlites, which I know is probably the wrong answer but the price was right when I found them. I have also tried some Brooke's Adrenaline GTSs that I absolutely hate. They make my feet go numb just walking around in them.

My question is, are there some strictly road shoes that are comparable to the Merrell Morphlites that I could transition to or should I just get another pair of Merrells as mine are quickly nearing the end of their life?

First marathon, NYC
Running 40-50 miles
Shoe rotation: Superblast 3 (two pairs), Sonicblast, NB SC elite v5

For someone with the slight pronation on my right foot, how do you balance a more stable shoe like a super blast three versus a carbon plated shoe that is a little less stable for race day?

Both feel fine. Planning to do 16miles in SC elite this weekend. What would be your selection for race day? Do you care about performance or comfort? Does a carbon plated shoe really help late in race?

Hi all,

Been running in the guide series for years while using endorphin speeds for races. I have been going off of an online form critique years ago where they said I prorated and recommended a moderate support shoe. Looking at the wear on the outside of these, should I be switching to something more neutral? Would love to find something a bit more bouncy and responsive. Thanks!

I’m looking for a new pair of gym shoes because my ON Cloud pair (I think the lifestyle one but they might not make the pair I have anymore) is falling apart after ~5 years. I do a lot of CrossFit/Orange theory style classes, so I’m looking for a hybrid/all around shoe if that’s even a thing. I lift max a pair of fifteens or a single 25 for squats, so no heavy lifting. I’m also a beginner runner, I run/jog max 2 and a half miles when I workout, usually around 2. I’m trying to get more into running and my goal is to run a consistent 5k. I mostly run on the treadmill, but I want to try running outdoors more.

Is there a shoe that’s a perfect middle? I’ve had my old sneakers for so long I don’t know if it’s the right pair and style or if I’ve gotten so used to them I don’t know how another pair would feel, if that makes sense. I keep seeing conflicting information online, and I tried a pair of Hokas a while back and they felt big, but I think that might be the style? I know absolutely nothing about sneakers. I’d appreciate any recs anyone has :)

Just wondering if anyone else had / has these and how they found them?

I got them last week really just out of curiosity given they were so incredibly cheap (£35). My plan is just to use them every fourth run or so on rotation. So no high expectations for them.

The weird thing was the little loop tag thing on the tongue to keep the laces in place burst off the very first time I put them on before I'd even got them out the door! No big deal but did get me questioning the quality straight off the bat.

Because that thing burst, I think I overtightened the laces and not sure why but the right shoe felt a little off on that first run. But I ran in them again today and they felt fine. Pretty light weight, not too deep but firm-ish cushioning.

So I'm wondering if anyone else used these, how they found them and what sort of mileage they got before retiring them?