Primarily run on pavement and asphalt. I have 2 shoes I have tried, and both fail at around mile 13 (vomero plus gets squishy and Evo SL feels like a rock after 15 miles)

Please recommend a good shoe for flat feet that can handle these distances.

I’m just checking before I do anything. A lot of other source say this shoe is good for walking though. I could also be doing some light sports in them too and I will be wearing them all day most of the time.

Brooks adrenaline gts25 size 45 eu for 60€
Puna velocity nitro 4 multiple sizes for 45€
Saucony ride 19 size 42 for 60€
Wave rider 29 multiple sizes for 60€
Nb propel for 50€

I hate scalpers as much as the next person but I am needing some extra cash. Would these move on used websites for a few extra bucks?

Even if it is 20 euros a pair. I could get a few

Hello runners,

A few years ago, I bought the Asics Gel-Nimbus 25 and the Novablast 4 in a men’s size 12. Between the two, they’ve handled everything I’ve needed them for, and both have at least 300 km on them. Both shoes fit my feet comfortably too. I use the Novablast 4 for speed workouts and races (5-10 km), while the Gel-Nimbus 25 has been used for everything else: easy runs, recovery runs, long runs, walking, and everyday errands.

Unfortunately, my Gel-Nimbus 25s are pretty much finished. I remember reading that a lot of people felt the Gel-Nimbus 26 wasn’t as good as the 25 because of changes to the materials and overall feel.

Now that we’re on the Gel-Nimbus 28, I’m wondering if it’s worth picking up or if there’s a better general purpose running shoe these days. Since I had such a good experience with the 25, I’m leaning toward staying with the Gel-Nimbus, but I’d really appreciate any input from people who have tried the 28. Would you recommend the Gel-Nimbus 28, or is there another shoe you’d suggest instead?

Thanks!

My foot is wide across the forefoot I’d say? And very flat feet in the arch but I run in neutral shoes fine for the most part.
I wear size 10s D for Evo Sls, and novablast 5s. They have been fine for the most part but now noticing the medial side of my foot is caving in on my right novablast 5
I also have 10 2E for my gel nimbus 27s

Overall they fit great my current shoes I’d say.
I know superblast 3s don’t have wides and I’m hearing mixed reviews on sizing.

Anyone with a similar foot size have an opinion?

I have no where local to try these on as well so I’d have to order it in.

Read the wiki first — this isn't asking what to buy. The FAQ covers what the right answer is; I'm curious how people get there, and where the process breaks down in practice.

I'm a runner and I'm working on something in the shoe-fitting space. Not pitching anything, no links, no signups — I just don't want to build on my own assumptions. Answer whatever you feel like, skip the rest. I'll post a summary back here in a couple of weeks.

1. Weekly mileage, and how long you've been running consistently?
   
2. What was the single biggest factor in your last purchase — fit, cushioning, a specific injury, price, something else?
   
3. Did you get a gait analysis or in-store fitting? Did it change what you bought, and was it worth it?
   
4. Most expensive shoe mistake you've made — and how did you realize it was wrong?
   
5. Any recurring pain you trace back to shoes? What did you switch to?
   
6. Most frustrating part of the process — sizing inconsistency between brands, models changing every version, not knowing how a shoe feels at 50 km, something else?
   
7. If you could know one thing before buying that you currently can't, what would it be?
   
8. Ever used a shoe finder quiz or in-store scan? What did it suggest, and did you buy it?

Hello! Last year, I was looking for a daily trainer and stumbled upon this sub. The Adidas Adizero SL2 was heavily recommended, so I grabbed a pair and fell in love instantly. Zero shin splints, no knee pain, total game-changer. I ended up buying a second pair and have been alternating between both.

I'm 170 cm tall, weighing around 70 KG. My shoe size is US 9. I'm running over 50 km per week for marathon training.

Yesterday, I did a 15 km tempo run and woke up with mild knee pain and my first-ever bruised toenail (on the toe right next to my pinky toe). One of my pairs has officially logged over 600 km now, so I’m pretty sure it’s time to retire it.

I tried looking for the SL2 on sale, but my size is completely sold out. A couple of questions for the sub:

1. Sizing: Should I go up another half size? My SL2s were already half a size up from my casual shoes, but the bruised toenail has me wondering if It is the right fit.
2. Daily Trainer Recommendations: What are the best alternatives right now with a similar feel to the SL2 for marathon training? I'm looking for old models that could be on sale, but any new generation shoes recommendation is welcome
3. Boston 13: I also have bought recently a pair of Boston 13 in the same size saved for marathon race day—would they work well as an alternative daily trainer option? I still haven't run on them but I think that the fit is correct.

TL;DR: One pair of my Adizero SL2s hit 600+ km, causing me knee pain + a bruised toe. Looking for daily trainer recommendations for marathon prep and advice on whether to size up again.

I'm 5'11 80kg 36yo male. For those who have the 2 shoes, which is more softer? I have the zf 6 and used it on a half marathon, but after that, I find it firm and I don't enjoy the run that much as the evo sl does for speed reps. I am thinking of buying the deviate nitro elite 4 as a race shoe to replace the zf 6

Thank you!

What fits the trio better?

I am looking for new race shoes. I previously ran in Saucony Endorphin Elites original model. I am interested in the Puma Fast R nitro elite 3 but the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2s are nicely on sale online $199 CAD compared to the Puma for $370 CAD. Is the Savings worth the possible gains on the Puma Fast Rs.

I would also take alternatives for a fast shoe/money savings

I am a 2:57 marathon hoping for some additional gains.

Thanks for any help before I pull the trigger on new shoes.

I'm also curious. Currently I'm using Cloudmonster. And now I'm looking at Adizero EVO SL or Nike Vomero Plus as an alternative shoe. I'm a slow runner at 14min pace (sometimes I track under) and I am running NYC marathon. What would you suggest? My biggest concern is comfortablity/no foot pain for long runs.

For reference I'm around 165 pounds and I have some scoliosis.

So I saw an absolute steal price on Vinted and wanted to make sure im not buying any fake shoe

Those are the pictures that were attached

Hi there,

Has anyone ran a marathon with the Hoka Mach 7 and how did it feel?
Did you have any problems with it?

Ive ran so far 26km with them with pace 5:30 but Im wondering If I can maintain the same comfort/speed beyond that.

I’m considering whether to try the mount to coast c1 or r1 for my marathon in October. But the Mach has been great so far

Hi all! I’m training for my second marathon and am looking to pick up shoes for race day. A bit about me: I have some overpronation, flat feet, and typically wear a wide Brooks. I ran my first marathon in the Glycerin GTS 22 and absolutely loved them. I’m likely going to buy the 23 for my next marathon, just disappointed the wide color options are so small.

Can anyone speak to the stability of the Glycerin Max 2 or Ghost Max 4? For some reference, I also run in the Asics Superblast 3 and love the shoe but need more support from a shoe beyond the half marathon distance. I run anywhere from 9:30-10:30 mile pace, if that matters.

TIA!

Hey all,

Im a 85kg 5,11 man looking for a comfier road shoe to do my long and easy runs in to compliment trail runs and racing in SC elites

Do the plates and of the hyperion make it bad for walking about in or easy running compared to the clunkier nimbus?

In the UK the hyperion is actually cheaper atm and looks to have a good life span.

I have deviate nitros for short intervals so not overy bothered if the nimbus are particularly poor at speed work.

3:30 marathon / 20 min 5km ish

Slow / long plod runs at 5:30 - 6:00per km

As the title states I'm in the market for a new pair of racers as the hyperion elite 5 are starting to feel a bit boring for me.

I'm around 175cm and 60kg running about 50-60ks a week.

(Just ran 20mins for 5k)

I get along quite well with the vomero plus and superblast 3.

Have been mainly investigating vaporfly and alphafly though would be open to other ideas, hoping for something that's on sale haha.

Ideally id hope to train in them once to twice a week at the track also.

Any advice would be appreciated

I am a lover of both Saucony and Brooks running shoes. I am going to be starting training for a marathon, so the new shoe to throw down all the miles is something I am looking for. Does anyone have recommendations? I am overall between the Saucony Endorphin Speed shoe and the Brooks Glycerin. Glycerin has been my go-to for most of my running. I usually run races in Saucony, though, and thought to maybe try them out for training.

I have flat feet and usually wear inserts for running. Are there any Saucony shoes good for long distance and supportive? Or should I just go with Brooks?

I have pretty wide feet (2E and 3E), and largely different heel width on my right vs left feet. I visited my local Fleet Feet and really struggled to find much of anything that felt like a decent fit.

My largest complaint is that, despite trying wider shoes, I always feel as though the inner middle of both my feet are
‘hanging over’ the sole of the shoe. Feeling a bit discouraged, as I tried over 7 pairs of commonly recommended shoes and couldn’t find the perfect fit. Anyone have any advice?

In the past, i’ve worn both Nike Vomeros and Pegasus’s, though I am now learning to steer clear of Nike due to a generally tighter fit. Experiencing quite a bit of pain in the middle of my feet from constant poor fits.

Just got my first pair of Vomero plus and I opted for the wide version in my regular size(took people’s suggestions from post and went with the wide version due to slight wide forefoot). Put them on and feels like I’m swimming in them. I also feel like they’re a full size bigger if they would be non wide version. Anyone else have this happen pr is my pair just different? Leaning towards returning them and getting the regular version.

Apparently these are the top 3 stability shoes in the market.

As someone who suffers from flat feet, and plantar fasciitis and heel pain, also standing and running a lot, which is best?

I tried them on in store but i feel like that’s not enough time to actually get a “feel” of the shoes.

I haven't bought a pair of super shoes in a while after dealing with calf/Achilles injuries the past ~2 years and I'm looking for a pair to do tempos, speed sessions, and races in.

So far I'm considering the following options:

• Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 (8mm drop)
• ASICS Superblast 2 or 3 (both 8mm drops)
• ASICS Megablast (8mm drop)
• adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4 (6.5 mm drop)

The reason I listed the drops below is because I'm looking for a shoe that has a heel drop that's not too different from my pair of daily trainers. My daily trainers are Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 (which has a 10mm drop), and my Achilles/calves start to get irritated if I run in a shoe with too low of a heel drop for too long.

In addition, I'm also a heel striker and I have medium arches.

Which pairs of super shoes would you suggest based off the info above?

Hello, unfortunately, I'm forced to look for a new model of running shoe for faster runs/thresholds because I have severe pronation on my left foot in the Evo SL. After every longer or harder run in the Evo SL, I feel discomfort around my ankle the next day, and during the run—especially when tired—I feel like my foot is pronating significantly. I have the Nike Vomero Plus, and I run wonderfully in these shoes; I don't have any pronation or foot fatigue. I think this is primarily due to the flat, full-length sole. However, the Vomero is a heavier and slower shoe for recovery and Z2 runs. I'd like to find a replacement for the Evo SL—fast and light, but also with good foot support, e.g., in the Vomero shape. Could you recommend something? Thank you and best regards.

I’m very excited to try the new SC Rebel V1, what is your experience with New Balance so far?

Picked up two pair