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What Is Your Favorite Running Sneaker?

Tue, 12/04/2007 - 3:30am by FitSugar
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Most of us are pretty particular about our footwear and running sneakers are no exception. Some women are pretty particular about the brand of sneaker they wear when exercising. Whether you choose because of the style, fit, comfort, activity level, or price, nothing beats a great pairs of kicks.

Since I am going to be asking about many of your favorite things, I really want to know. . .


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  • EllaBella's picture
    EllaBella
    1

    I voted Asics because I believe they make the best sneakers, but I also started to love Nike since they came with the Nike+ stuff. Smiling

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • XSofieX's picture
    XSofieX
    2

    I've actually had the same running sneakers since first year in high school which is 3 years ago! Uhm, perhaps I need a new pair?? Anyway my answer is Adidas

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • aanyanka's picture
    aanyanka
    3

    I love my Saucony Pro Grid running shoes! I was getting major shin splints with New Balance so I went to Fleet Feet and they immediately put me in a pair of Saucony shoes. I haven't had a problem since.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Rigatoni's picture
    Rigatoni
    4

    Asics trumps all.

    The Asics Equation Women's shoe in red and white is the best looking shoe out there...not that I'm biased! Eye-wink

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • runnergeek's picture
    runnergeek
    6

    i've been running in the Nike air max moto for about 10 years now..i love them, although the shoe has undergone some modifications over that time span. i still love them. i have a pair of Asics Cumulus, which i like, but they are heavy..so racing in them is impossible. they are fine as a training shoe. recently i bought a pair of Brooks trail running shoes. i ran with them this morning in the snow and my feet hurt. i don't know if its because i don't have my orthodics in or if its just because its a new shoe for me, but i was thrilled with them..

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • wakefield's picture
    wakefield
    7

    Brooks are so comfortable and do the job. The only one for someone who suffers with a bunion.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Lovely_1's picture
    Lovely_1
    9

    I love my Pumas! But I think on Boxing Day, when I buy some new ones, I am going to talk to the sales person and try out some other ones Smiling

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • MandyJoBo's picture
    MandyJoBo
    10

    I love Nike Shox. They make the impact of running next to nothing. Good for my knees and shins!

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • clarient's picture
    clarient
    11

    I voted Nike because that's what I wear right now. But I honestly don't know... I want to try out some other kinds for my next pair because I'm not hugely happy with my running right now.

    I have Nike Air Pegasus and they just don't seem all that great... they're not bad, but they don't blow me away.

    Asics seems to have a big following... maybe I'll try them next.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • akrsouth's picture
    akrsouth
    12

    UK Gear, hard to find but both my husband and I love them. And the British Army.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • susanec's picture
    susanec
    13

    I have bunions (I have horrible dancer's feet) and I hate Brooks. Pretty much everything besides Asics and possibly Mizuno are evil on me.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Tutta's picture
    Tutta
    14

    I voted for Adidas because that's what I wear to work out in. I'm just working up to running and am looking at Asics because I've heard nothing but good things about them.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • ElectroPopTart's picture
    ElectroPopTart
    16

    Nike uses sweat shops! STILL! So, I chose New Balance even though I wear Asics, but I HATE them, so I'm shopping around for good New Balances...I had some for like SIX years and they were amazing!

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • alethia037's picture
    alethia037
    17

    I am stuck right now... I loved New Balance and then switched to Asics for something different, and they were ok. Then I got Nikes because my running guy told me that they are a lot better now than they used to be, and they are alright so far. I think I might try Mizuno or Brooks next time...

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • loonsterjr's picture
    loonsterjr
    18

    Asics! It's no coincidence they win best running shoe year after year.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • cubadog's picture
    cubadog
    19

    BTW almost every shoe company uses the same factories believe it or not. There are a few brands still made here but not many. I have been in the factories and it is amazing to see how many different companies can be in one factory.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • UrbanBohemian's picture
    UrbanBohemian
    20

    I'm an adidas person myself. Especially their Supernova Ground Control System line.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • ER1008's picture
    ER1008
    21

    I have a pair of Mizuno's that fit me like nothing else, love them. I had a gift card to Nike so I got a pair of Nike running sneakers (can't remember which ones) and I absolutely hate them.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • krEnElk's picture
    krEnElk
    22

    i have a very narrow heel but my feet are wide at the toes, and asics fit me perfectly! i love them!

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • CiaoBella's picture
    CiaoBella
    23

    Brooks, I've been buying the same running shoe for 3 years now. Have tried other brands at Fleet Feet, but my tootsies feel best in Brooks. jog

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • bp99's picture
    bp99
    25

    brooks radius. i buy the same model each time now. why take a chance with something that i do so much in? They are really comfortable, but again feet are like snowflakes! No 2 are alike.... er wait.

    51 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • babygiraffelegs's picture
    babygiraffelegs
    27

    I know Nike is evil and yet... I can't live without my Air Pegasus! They're the only shoe that doesn't screw up my knees or give me a headache. Plus, they're pretty!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • bellechic's picture
    bellechic
    28

    ASICS!! I love running 5k races and I find that these shoes support health of my legs and knees. ( or so i believe...lol)

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • dd sugar's picture
    dd sugar
    29

    Another Adidas Supernova fan. My last pair needed replacing and I was thrilled to find a pair last month, 60% off - early Christmas gift to myself!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • pinupsweetheart's picture
    pinupsweetheart
    30

    Nike, I have flat feet and Nike's fit me perfect everytime every style. I have tried Adidas and they never feel right.

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • cynthiasolc's picture
    cynthiasolc
    32

    Spira makes the best running shoes ever!!! They have springs embedded in the shoes to absorb some of the shock from your knees and joints. They are currently banned from being used in professional athltetic events because they supposedly give the runner an unfair advantage. They're working towards getting that banned removed, which I believe to be a bit unfair.

    They truly are amazing, though. I'm an outside jogger and have had no knee complaints since I've worn these. I LOVE ME SOME SPIRA SHOES!!!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • NiceDriveway's picture
    NiceDriveway
    33

    New Balance, New Balance, New Balance.

    They make a wide toe box, which is sooooo comfortable. As well, I'm a terrible over pronator--my knees and feet roll inward. It's an awful problem and it causes a lot of unnecessary knee pain. New Balance, I've found, makes the best shoe to prevent and correct for overpronation.

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ktacce's picture
    ktacce
    34

    mizuno! those things have never EVER given me problems, i'm about to get my second pair for christmas! yipee!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • fasdy's picture
    fasdy
    35

    New Balance.

    I recently went looking to upgrade to a newer pair of New Balance. The shoe section employee explicitly told me that that's the brand he always reccommends when people ask for suggestions. We totally had a fanboy/girl gush about how well they hold up, the forms and fitting and body impact. This wasn't even the first time a shoe salesman has gushed about New Balance with me, it's happened quite a few times!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • designergirl's picture
    designergirl
    36

    Nikes are the only ones narrow enough for my feet. New balance and Adidas are way too wide for my feet. My Nikes have held up forever, too.

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • georgie's picture
    georgie
    37

    I love my new pair of asics, they're white and pink and silver details and my feet pain when running and stuff hasn't been as bad!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • ilanac13's picture
    ilanac13
    39

    i've been running in Nikes for a while now - and i sometimes switch it up to asics - but either way they are good shoes!

    51 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • pinkbella51's picture
    pinkbella51
    40

    i never realized what a difference sneakers actually make until i bought my first pair of asics! they're the absolute best

    51 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • EastVillageAmy's picture
    EastVillageAmy
    41

    Asics Equation, best shoe ever for my feet. There are very few options for us suppinators (under pronators)and these really fit the bill. I also have the dancer bunions and these shoes got me thru my first marathon. Super cushiony, snug heels, amazing shoes.

    51 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • amber_castaldo's picture
    amber_castaldo
    44

    Brooks are the true running shoes! I tried Ryka but they just gave me bad shin-splints.

    50 weeks 1 day ago Report Comment
  • lilkimbo's picture
    lilkimbo
    45

    I love my New Balance, but I know some other people who have had problems with them. In the end, I voted for Nike. My Nike Shox are, by far, the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn! I love them!

    49 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment

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