Mizuno.
Mizuno.
Brooks has some serious issues with their quality control. Engineering seems to be done right, but then the production people destroy it.
Sesamoiditis wrote:
This thread was started 7 years ago
And it was also overdue for a bumping
old guy 68 wrote:
Don't knock Skechers until you have tried them.
I was skeptical, but needed to find a shoe to run asphalt half marathons.
I run 95% of my mileage on dirt (roads & trails) and have been running in the Free & Kinvara for the last 4 years. Mainly the Free (15 pairof the 5. or 3. and one pair of Kinvaras) They are both great on dirt, but when I run an asphalt half marathon (11 the last 4 years) my ankles, calves and feet start cramping around 11 miles.
I recently bought two pair of Skechers, the Ultras and Ride 3. Yesterday I ran a hilly 14 miles (elevation gain of 1400 ft) in the Ultras and felt great this morning. Normally my quads would be tight. I'm 68.
I ran 9 miles this morning including 8 sets of strides and felt better than I have for years.
The Ultras are a 'little' heavier and bulkier than the Ride 3, but they are still extremely flexible and responsive.
As soft as they are I was worried about the effort it might take running the steep uphills but I had no problem.
Again....don't knock Skechers if you haven't even tried them.
Over the last 39 years I've run in adidas, Nike, New Balance, Saucony, Asics (Tigers), Etonic, Mizuno, Converse, Hoka and now Skechers.
The only thing that remains to be seen is: how long will the unbelievable cushioning last and will I get my usual 400 miles out of them.
I'm giving them a try this week. Partly because I have to admit their "regular" shoes are more comfortable than any other shoes I've ever worn. And partly because of your in-progress review.
I know this thread is from 2007, but has Nike's perspective changed from back then. Back around 2007, when I was finishing with college and me being more liberal and broke, I was hating on Nike too. I thought they were just making crap shoes even though I used to wear structure triax in 2002-2003 and they were fine. But being in college and hearing about Nike's bad manufacturing practice(even though other companies were doing it as well, Nike got singled out). And anecdotally hearing how their quality is bad, but looking back, their running shoes we're always pretty good.
So I was wearing Asics and other shoe manufacturers for awhile.
Couple of years ago, and having more disposable income, I started to experience with trying out bunch of different shoes, I rediscovered how Nike's shoes are just head and shoulders better than any of the other companies. Now I run rotating Vomero, flyknit lunar, lunartempo, lunaracer and free 3.0. Im going to try out terra kiger for trail running soon.
It makes sense that Nike makes the best shoes as they have more money than all of the other running shoes companies combined and have to make shoes for all of the best athletes in the world. Let's be real that Nike signs all of the best athletes.
Nike ftw wrote:
It makes sense that Nike makes the best shoes as they have more money than all of the other running shoes companies combined ...
That's wet-your-pants hilarious, brother!!! Thanks for the laugh.
I've run in just about every brand out there, but over the years things change. From canvas shoes to Adidas kangaroo hide to Nike Tailwinds to Altras. Etonics, Brooks, Mizuno, Asics and many more.
Quit on NB in the 90s because the cushioning gave out in a couple of weeks. Adidas was always too narrow and often caused blisters. Wore Nike and Asics for the longest stretches of time, only recently switched to Altras. Not the highest quality but dammit they work for me.
Don't get locked into a single manufacturer. I buy shoes where I can return them if I hate them so I don't worry about losing my cash. If you are having an issue try something that might help. This is what drove me from Nike to Asics and now to Altra.
When you are a young fast runner you could probably wear any number of different manufacturer's shoes, but as you age and the body changes you need to change too. I have found you need at least 2 weeks in trying out a shoe to make a decision, what feels good at first blush may be a b*tch later.
And just remember the guys who are making shoes today for nike were earlier distributor of onitsuka
Newton.
HATE. THEM.
Albeit, I tend to be a heel/midfoot-strike runner.
I broke down and bought two pair of Newtons, since they were on sale, and I'd heard a lot of positive things about them. I'm returning them. They are just not for me. NOPE, NO WAY. I'll stick with my Asics Gel Kayanos or Kinseis. I cannot "Prancer-cise" run. I do not mince. I do not tip-toe run. These shoes were so uncomfortable. I altered my cadence and strike to compensate for the different shoe design... Enter new ankle and joint problems! They are roomy and wide enough, and nice and light, but they feel like someone is constantly squeezing the balls of my feet.
Plus, Newtons have a way of looking like cheapie, K-mart shoes.
But, I've heard that people either love 'em or hate 'em. I really wanted to love 'em... Sorry Newton, you're not for me. Asics, I'm coming back home!