whats a good running shoe?

I run in nikes they are fine but i find that they sometimes cut the skin in my toes but after a while they seem to cut less... the expensive tuned air versions areextremely cumfortable but extremely expensive cant afford a new pair ever 4 months or sohehe .. adidas give me major blisters (or used to... i hear they have rectified this prob) Never had experience with anything else!

Anyway if anyone has any good reccomendations for comfortable shoes then please lemme know

thanks

Brand doesn't matter as much as the model and that is pretty much a personal thing. Generally the more expensive shoes will be better, but you can usually get them at a decent price if you just get last year's model or color or go to an outlet store. There are Nike, Addidas, and Reebok outlets all over the country.

-jeff

Fahad ,,, i do not know if you know but as far as the cutting ,,, your shoes sound a little short ,,, i wore nike AIR MAX but at 150.00 that is high ,,, i have a neutral foot strike so i get just cushion shoes ,,, right now i am looking at DMX and Asics and Nike in a cushion shoe ,,, u might also look to your socks if you keep getting blisters

Hi Fahad, I like Adidas (and have never had a blister).but have worn Nikes early on, and New Balance trail shoes.

Here's a hint. Feel around the inside of the shoe before you ever put it on your foot. If you can detect a rough seam, don't buy the shoe.(especially in the toebox, or inside heel area.)

Also be sure you are trying the shoe with your usual running socks on...NOT every day socks.

It may feel fine in the store but after several miles you will 'know' exactly where that seam was sewn!!

Happy shopping.

Hi everyone,

I've run many 5 and 10K races and this year I'm thinking about buying a lighter pair of running shoes for the races. I know these shoes ideally should have a tight fit. Is is best to wear them with socks or without socks? Or does it come down to personal preference?

Thanks,

I love new balances!

I love new balances too. They still have factory warranty, are calibrated properly, no-one has spilt some crud and failed to wipe it off completely, the LED is still clear, etc etc. Now New Balance shoes on the other hand - well which model do you like so much??

Hi, My podiatrist recommends New Balance shoes. Period! I bought a pair of 585's, ran in them for awhile to establish a wear pattern, then went back to see Doc to see if my shoes were adequate for my foot problems, I am 220 pounds, 6foot three. Then I purchaesd their modified subsequent year but same basic model 586, then 587. What are they gonna do when they run out of progressive numbers? I am looking for another shoe to run in on alternate days so not to be in the same shoe all the time and hence slightly different foot mechanics because of different shoe integrity. I haven't decided yet. A cheap source of shoes is www.nationalrunningcenter.com and www.shoefits.com also you can find closeouts sometimes at www.sierratradingpost.com and check out the ads in back pages of Runner's World magazine. As to blisters, I wear shower/ thong sandals barefoot all the time around the house and outside, except when working. The air will toughen the feet as will a repeated strong TEATLEY TEA foot bath (tannic acid, that's a backpacking trick). I swear by THORLO Runnng Crew socks as to no blisters, and if hot spots DO develop get some SPYROFLEX or SPENCO 2nd SKIN adhesive blister pads or blister dressings and leave on until they come off. Some guys use liberal vaseline between their toes, I don't. As has been stated here, watch out for heavy seams or stitching that can abrade your foot when inspecting shoes to purchase.

Kurt Middletown,NY, USA