Are these shoes ok for just working out?

Consider buying something more durable in that case? If you don't need super light weight shoes something like Novablast could be good? Or maybe new balance rebel v2? Also pegasus turbo could be good if you can find them. But of course you can get the Next% and they will last for at least 300-400 miles in that kind of use for sure, and they too will take away some of the pounding.

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Consider buying something more durable in that case? If you don't need super light weight shoes something like Novablast could be good? Or maybe new balance rebel v2? Also pegasus turbo could be good if you can find them. But of course you can get the Next% and they will last for at least 300-400 miles in that kind of use for sure, and they too will take away some of the pounding.

Thank you. They don't have to be light, but definitely cushioned to absorb the impact. Right now I use New Balance cross trainers which are pretty good for what I do, but if there's something out there that offers more protection I'm interested.

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Thank you. They don't have to be light, but definitely cushioned to absorb the impact. Right now I use New Balance cross trainers which are pretty good for what I do, but if there's something out there that offers more protection I'm interested.

You need to go to a shoe store and try on different models. There are thick-soled Hoka's that provide cushion. Skechers has a thick soled version of their HyperBurst midsole. If you like New Balance, there 1080 provides a fair amount of mushy cushion.

The point is that you can get a much cheaper and more durable shoe that will provide cushion and also might fit your feet better, than one with a carbon plate in it. Consider though, that the foam in a highly cushioned shoe can eventually compress unevenly, and might lead to injuries, if you don't replace the shoe.

Another shoe to consider, but a bit expensive, is the Nike Invincible. It has a big stack of bouncy 'super-shoe' foam, without the carbon fiber plate.

Totally agree with JDC. You should go to a special shop and try different models (preferably on a treadmill that most of serious shops do have). But why looking at "super shoes"? They are rather for racing.

Because of my age (63) and injury-prone legs, I use very soft shoes for regular training. The last time I was trying Mizuno Wave Sky 3 and 4 and latest Asics Gel Nimbus (used their previous models many times in the past) but finally bought Saucony Triumph 18 and they are OK..

For racing I use Asics MetaSpeed and Pegs Turbo 2. Well, my current 5K racing pace in just about 3:50 min/km but even at that turtle speed both work well.

Good luck!