I have run in mizuno for 14 years, I absolutely loved the shoe wave and rider , but I found they have changed so much in the last 2 years, the last 2 pairs i bought, I felt I was running in my slippers, I just don’t feel any support from the ground contact in them. I am going to switch to another shoe now.

I do! The 27/28s are among my favorite running shoes of all time. Just about perfect. Versatile, comfortable, durable, and a pleasure to run in. I’ve done everything from daily miles, to tempo runs, to full marathons in them, and they are stellar across the board.

I will say that they have evolved a good deal from the 18s, but generally for the better

The Wave Rider really hasn’t changed much in the last 15 years aside from some updates in the upper and slight changes to the cushioning. People either love that shoe (and I mean LOVE) or it’s meh. I think Mizuno has correctly realized if that made a massive change to how the shoe rides they would have a revolt of there most hardcore fans on there hands, so they have kept the same firm,responsive and versatile feel the wave rider has always had. If you like the 18’s you will like the current model as well.

Back to back Mizuno Wave skys 3,4,5.. they are so comfy and durable, the outsole grip is superb and best in class, 1000km with each pair before retiring them, only downside is they are bit heavy and slow, so only use them for easy long runs, using Nike tempo next % for faster training runs, and alphafly for Races

Definitely loyal to NB - love my 1080s and Fuelcell RC elites, loved my Rebel V2s before they were retired…have tried ON, ASICS, Nike and kept going back to NB so now they’re all I buy.

Hoka’s Clifton series have been my favorite shoes. I’ve found that they size very narrow, so I buy wides (*only time in my life I’ve needed wides). Maybe their narrow fit contributes to blisters. Brooks are my #2, followed my ASICS.

I have tried a lot of shoes and none of them compare to my NB 880s. I’m loyal to NB now.

I like Saucony best atm, mostly because the pair I happen to have fits me very well. Only know 3 brands, so take it with a grain of salt.

Kinvaras for racing. Been running for 20 years. 19 of them in asics. Still love them. They are my everyday trainer but man do I love Kinvara 11s and 12s on race day or long runs. Only discovered saucony recently but that shoe has changed my life. No more knee pain, faster times. Some people say you need to break them in, I’ve worn every pair out of the box. Only downside is their shorter lifespan.

Add me to the Mizuno list as well. Wave Inspires for the past 14 years, and they have become my running shoe, but also my everyday shoe.

Speedland. The price scares people but they are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn and last more than twice as long as other high end shoes I’ve tried

I go back and forth between my Saucony Endorphin Speed and my Brooks Glycerin Max. I wear the Endoprhins for my faster paced runs which tend to be in the 2-4 miles range. And then I wear my Brooks when I am either going for a long run - 4+ miles - or if I am going for a longer run. The Brooks have more cushion but are heavier. The Endorphins feel like air to me. They are so light and nice.

Running store treadmill ‘assessments’ are mostly a marketing gimmick! Your best option is to choose a mid range daily trainer- every brand has one of these and they are quite similar.

Consider Brooks Ghost, Nike Pegasus, Saucony Guide, ASICS Nimbus.

If you're not sure what shoe you want or need. Get to a running store, most will be able to asses the mechanics of your running form and recommend a shoe based of the data they record.

Once you know the types of shoe you need this will norrow down options somewhat.

Then it's a case of getting a shoe for your needs, daily runs, long runs, speed runs etc. Start simple though get a good all rounder and build from there.

Well it definitely depends.

What kind of running are you doing?

20 mile road runs?

Trail runs?

Tread mill runs?

Short/fast track runs?

5Ks? Marathons?

Race day? Trainers?

😂😂

my triumph 20s. i wasn’t sure how the 10 mm drop was going to be but i honestly don’t think about it. such a fun shoe. great cushion. it’s not super speedy but as a recreational runner it works for what i need it to when it comes to work outs.

Going to guess I might be the only one with this answer but Kinvara 13 for tempo and Saucony Ride 15 for the easy slow miles.

I’m getting back into running after a long hiatus and once I prove to myself that I’m truly sticking with it, I’ll buy more exciting shoes for daily trainers!

I thoroughly enjoy the Kinvara 13! It's a super light and quiet shoe - someone else here had described it as ninja running.

Puma Velocity Nitro 2

i’ve been running in Zoom pegasus for a couple months now. no complaints. nice, light, comfortable

Do you live in the US?

Check out running warehouse.., their return policy is the best in case you don’t like the shoes. I’m a runner, have done marathons, half’s and a couple of ultras.

Finding the right shoe was a mission. Nike in my experience aren’t the best. Check out Saucony and Newton’s. Also take into account if you’re a neutral runner or if you heel strike all that stuff.

Zoom Pegasus, or maybe an asic.

Nike element react are not maid for running try

nike epic react

Ultraboost

Nike pegasus 35 turbo

To name a few

Pegasus Turbos, or Brooks. Be sure to get what is best for your gait, and level of pronation though.

Please don't use it just for race days. Recipe for injury yun hahaha. You should be using your "race day" shoe for race specific workouts. Like goal pace simulation long run workouts for example. Dapat sanay ka to run on your race day shoe.

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Someone recommended you Hokas, so I feel I should counter by recommending barefoot style shoes. I run in Xeros.

But seriously, it does depend on your personal preference.

I find by keeping my feet strong and not allowing cushion and a drop interfere with my natural pronation, I have less foot and leg pain and better balance. There are a lot of people on the barefoot shoe subs who have fixed foot and leg issues by slowly getting rid of the drop and cushions.

However, some people probably actually do better with shoes like Hokas and don't have any trouble. You have to find what works for you.

I always try and get Asics on sale, got a pair for $75

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The ones that fit your feet and running style. Go to a local running store, have your gait analyzed, try on a bunch of shoes and invest in the ones that feel the best.

Are those shoes working for you? Are you running comfortable and pain-free? Then stick with them.

If not, feel free to go shoe shopping. But for the love of the running gods - remember - NOTHING NEW ON RACE DAY!!!!

Been a Nike guy forever, but I‘m very much leaning towards Saucony right now, their models these last few years have been amazing to me.

In terms of global sales of running shoes, Adidas is #2 in the world and Brooks is #3. Following behind them are On Running #4, Hoka #5, Salomon #6, and Inov-8 at #7. Surprising (to me, at least), Decathalon's Kalenji is #8. Topo at #9 and Altra at #10. I was very surprised to learn neither Saucony or ASICS aren't in the Top 10. Nor is New Balance. If only North America were considered, all three of those brands would likely bump three of the others.

Puma

Puma

Of the ones listed, only Saucony and Asics have a competitive model in every category (plated tempo, race day, max cush neutral, plate-less all-rounder, stability). For 2023 it is a hard choice between these two.

Fourth it here- I wear ASICS and others just to switch up now and again, but Brooks are consistently the best for me.

I wear Altra Lone Peak running shoes. I like them because they were cheap, zero drop and cushioned. I had some Merrell zero drop running shoes before, but the sole was so thin the bottom of my feet would kill me.

Saucony Kinvara have been my one and only for close to a decade.

GT-2000's are by far the best shoe I've ever used. Even the Kayano can't hold a torch to them.

I always end up coming back to Asics after I try other brands.

Mine too. Brooks are great; get them online?

Currently wearing my GT-2000s while warming up!