Training/running shoes?

[Natalie]

I've had the same pair of Nikes for about 8 years now and think it's high time for some new shoes. What do you guys wear while running or training?

[spezzy]

new balance minimuses, vibrams, or nothing.

i prefer nothing.

[bigm141414]

VFF KSOs for both lifting and running. Takes a little getting used to but they work well for me.

[Knightwatch]

NB Minimus crosstrainers for light running and basic lifting and conditioning.

Rogue Do-Win weightlifting shoes for dedicated squat or deadlift or oly-based lifting.

Still have a pair of beat up Chucks that I'll occasionally pull out for all of the above.

[afflictionreckoning]

I love my New Balance shoes for running. I have an all-terrain pair which work whether I'm running on pavement, on trail or on the beach. I have a pair of Nikes for crosstraining, but I don't like them all that much and I'll probably try a different brand when they're due to be replaced.

[Zima]

Asics for running. The last pair lasted me through 2 5k's, a half marathon, and many hikes across New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Now on my second pair.

For lifting...same. They're the only athletic shoes I own.

[Timmy M]

i want to get into vibrams but i wanna try em on first and i've not found anywhere that sells them in shop yet, now however (well before i injured my hip deadlifting) i use the nike free run 2's they've got a thinned and less sloped sole than previous ones so i use them for running and my older ones for general day to day wear (which confuses my dad because i only got em a year ago) but they're still ok for running and make me that little bit faster

[FiendFyre]

I have Asics as well, I got fitted professionally where they watch you run in different shoes to see how your gait changes and it helped so much with my knee pain. I get a new pair every year since I run quite a bit and use them in the weight room.

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I've got Brookes, bought in accordance with how I run (complete with slow-mo footage and all that), at a specialist running store.

[Kristen]

I run in New Balance 101s. They're thin and super light, but they have the hard "Rockstop" soles so I can still run trails without worrying about injuries from rocks or sharp things. Perfect compromise for a minimalist shoe that still offers a little protection. They're low cut around the ankle, but lace up securely so they won't pull off in mud. The upper is super thin mesh so they breathe well. They may not be so great on trails when the weather gets cooler, but they're awesome for summer. Consequently they're also the least smelly shoes I've ever owned, even after wearing them to work for several 8 hour shifts on my feet. Also, they're inexpensive--I got mine on sale for $30. Retail is only around $50.

Highly recommended.

ETA: They're also ideal for weight training or cross training since the sole is thin and doesn't compress. There's a very slight heel (less than 1cm), so they're not completely flat.

[MarcTheEngineer]

I wear Nike Speed 90 cleats for running... well more specifically sprinting... more specifically... for sprinting while chasing a flying plastic.

I only like running for fun

[CultFit]

Do you have any set training goals? How do you want your footwear to play a part in that? If you can check out (as mentioned above) a specialty running store it would be worth your time to go through a gait analysis at the minimum. Look at price points...a $100 pair of Brooks in my opinion are much better than a similarly priced set of Nikes.

[Natalie]

@CultFit - I do a lot of different things at the gym (running, weight training, boxing) so I need a pretty versatile shoe. I was thinking about Vibrams or something similar (like NB minimus) but I feel like there are so many options.