Best cushioned everyday trainer for cement?

Just to add, I'd recommend the Nike Turbo 2 or 1 if you can find them, very versatile shoe and for me they feel soft and nice to land on.

moanswers wrote:

So do the Nimbus light have a softer ride than the cumulus or nimbus? Thanks

Yes.

any energy boost, solar boost that you can find old models of. Boost lasts literally forever even for bigger runners and stays the same with a decent amount of protection for hard surfaces

When OP get to 2 bills, it would be a great time to switch to the Bondi. Those have real cushion. So much cushion it took me 1,200 miles just to break them in. Rode them for 3,050 miles. Probably should have gotten a new pair at 2,800 miles but really wanted to get over 3k in them.

Same weight c. 180lbs, lean.

Escalante 1,5 with 600 miles on them and feel better than when new. Reviews suggest 2,5 very similar. Great for both easy runs and faster paces. Would actually prefer something slightly firmer/ more minimal like the Solstice I used before and it seems the Escalante Racer is probably that.

(NB Outsole now worn to foam on touchdown point but hoping shoegoo maybe plus a bit of rubber will extend life.).

890 v7 I have c. 80 miles on which is pretty sweet at faster paces, but you may find too harsh as a daily trainer.

I second the triumph 17s. They are my general everyday runner. I’m a little over 170 and feel they have good cushion and a smooth ride. Do most my mileage in them (~40 miles/week).

I just got a pair of Ghost 13 and they are great. Much softer than my Asics. I can see me running in these every day.

Cement?

Hi,

The Asics Novablast I find the best on concrete surfaces. I found the saucony triumph not as versatile, upper hot and a bit heavy but certaintly plush underfoot.

Cheers

Steve

Can't go wrong with the peg 37, ample cushion, great fit, and good and durable traction.

If you like the Clifton's but don't like the price, go with the Rincon 1, the second one is out so the original Rincon is cheaper. Also, I have a shoe list you can check out that may help you make your decision!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vSuTsWIbIY9KFaAg3Ce028BPhTvtQBvLg1HXSbxZz-6Ibiah_lmzoXc99sXjzqrXY9aJOoEOuRU045x/pubhtml#

bcsbrah wrote:

Keep in mind I'm not 130 pounds like a lot of you, almost 180lbs (lean) and my goal is to get to 200lbs lean.

Currently running in adidas ultraboost but went back to my hoka cliftons which I'm liking now but they are a bit worn out.. I also had nb fuelcell propel I liked.. tried new balance 1080 but wasnt impressed, felt stiff.

Looking for something different but cheap. Don't want to pay more than $100.

I notice they have the brooks ghost 12 shoes on sale now for $85 since the 13s are out.. I hear a lot about those, would those be my best bet? I heard the saucony rides are better but too expensive.

Why would you do that?

That makes no fvcking sense.

Why? He wants to get bulkier but still run apparently and is looking for shoes. Not hard to understand.

Johnny Football's wrote:

Bear wrote:

Try the Skechers Ride 7. You should be able to find it in the $65 range. The newer Ride 8 if you want to go north of $100. Both shoes are cushy and reasonably responsive neutral shoes but not soft/squishy. That said I weigh 150 so I can’t vouch for how well they work with big guys like yourself

I'm around 180+ and can confirm both Ride 7 and 8 are dependable everyday trainers.

The Ride 7 was a really good cushioned shoe, it was comfortable and fun to run in. The Ride 8 is fine, but it's not fun to run in - its just a boring shoe and was such a disappointment after the 7.

I'm 5'8/165, so heavier than a lot of runners my height. I usually run 50-60mpw and lift weights. I really like the Pegasus 37 right now for my daily running, and it works for MP stuff as well (feels a little too clunky below 6:20 pace).