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xGambitx

Oct 23rd, 2009, 12:59 AM

Hey as the title says, feet ache with the shoes I wear. anyone know of any comfortable shoes, nikes? Reebok? please state the shoe type aswell with pic if possible?

they must look nice!

xGambitx

Oct 23rd, 2009, 10:14 AM

any thoughts?

Havo

Oct 23rd, 2009, 10:19 AM

Asics... gel kinsei/kinetic
http://www.productwiki.com/upload/images/asics_gel_kinetic_2-400-400.jpg

If you want something better looking or like nike... you can go with air max 90's or 95's. I find they are comfy and look nice as well.

markethound80

Oct 23rd, 2009, 10:38 AM

I have a pair of airmax.. they are the best runners I have ever purchased.. very comfortable.

vincent-poon

Oct 23rd, 2009, 10:57 AM

if your feet are wide, the airmax 90 might squeeze the forefoot too tight.
New balance might be a better choice, and the asics

rjones416

Oct 23rd, 2009, 12:33 PM

air maxes are the most comfortable shoes i ever had.

dmxlite

Oct 23rd, 2009, 09:37 PM

I like my Reeboks... but depends on YOUR feet.

yesstyle

Oct 23rd, 2009, 09:51 PM

new balance classics

DLFB

Oct 23rd, 2009, 09:59 PM

My Asics Kayano 15

http://tokyomarathon.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/asics-kayano-15s.jpg

I've been a shoe connoisseur all my life and have had every shoe for every occasion. Nothing came close to this one in terms of comfort w/o insoles.

I'll never run again on Nikes.

xGambitx

Oct 24th, 2009, 02:41 AM

thanks for the input guys! keep the inputs coming!

ShadowVlican

Oct 25th, 2009, 11:17 PM

AirCarnivore

Oct 27th, 2009, 01:19 PM

I have a pair or air max 98s (original) that are EXTREMELY comfortable. I also have some retro air max 95s with the larger air units, but they are no where near as comfortable as the 98s.

My advice, air maxes are very comfortable, just don't buy the retros

Air-Kevin

Oct 27th, 2009, 01:22 PM

go for the asics nimbus series

hurric

Oct 27th, 2009, 01:39 PM

I second the Asics shoes. Bought mine at ShowCompany / Shoewarehouse and nothing comes close to their level of comfort. However not all Asics are as good.

megalison

Oct 27th, 2009, 06:11 PM

In terms of comfort New Balance hits the spot for sure.

DLFB

Oct 27th, 2009, 08:22 PM

just this particular model? or are their other models good as well? the thing about running shoes is that you have to know your foot type e.g. neutral, pronator, over pronator

go to RunningRoom and have a test. You wont regret doing the test, believe me.

Havo

Oct 28th, 2009, 12:28 AM

the thing about running shoes is that you have to know your foot type e.g. neutral, pronator, over pronator

go to RunningRoom and have a test. You wont regret doing the test, believe me.

I used to sell shoes so I would usually suggest asics or new balance. The people who are serious about running would listen and get them but the people who cared a lot of about looks wouldn't touch them. Running Room only sells serious running shoes so it may not be what the OP is looking for cuz he said he wanted something that looks fairly good. As for checking out your foot type you can usually tell just by looking at your current shoes and how the heel portion wears out.

DLFB

Oct 28th, 2009, 02:06 AM

I used to sell shoes so I would usually suggest asics or new balance. The people who are serious about running would listen and get them but the people who cared a lot of about looks wouldn't touch them. Running Room only sells serious running shoes so it may not be what the OP is looking for cuz he said he wanted something that looks fairly good. As for checking out your foot type you can usually tell just by looking at your current shoes and how the heel portion wears out.

Agree.

but believe me a normal person wouldn't know about their foot-type just by looking at it. I was dumbfounded myself when I discovered about that.

NB has good casual shoes in my opinion...and I use my Asics for casual as well ;) Probably the best $120> I bought ever.

shawn99

Oct 29th, 2009, 12:09 AM

barefoot with fivefingers (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/)

gwu

Oct 29th, 2009, 12:29 AM

barefoot with fivefingers (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/)

Are there any places to try that instores?
I'm a little hesitant to try on shoes that don't require socks.

But I am a proud owner of 2 Asics so far, and I will continue to purchase Asics from now on.
http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/category.aspx?PARENT_CATEGORY_ID=250001538

and yes, check out a Running Room, They'll suggest what shoes best fit your type of foot.

What are you using this shoe for? Do you even exercise? Or just the average walking around?

xGambitx

Oct 31st, 2009, 03:05 AM

^^ I am looking to get em for both walking (I do a lot of walking around campus) and exercising aswell. Thanks for the input guys, Ill check out the asics for sure. However the Nike air max have a thick sole which looks fugly..? Do you guys think Shox are comfy? anyone who owns them care to comment?

DLFB

Oct 31st, 2009, 12:21 PM

do you guys think shox are comfy?

no.

Havo

Oct 31st, 2009, 01:22 PM

kidflash23

Oct 31st, 2009, 06:44 PM

I have a buddy who swears by new balance shoes. You should definitely give them a try.

CHINAdeals

Nov 1st, 2009, 07:17 PM

nike zoom air cushioning without a doubt.
i have found that they vary between shoes
for instance, the foamposites and vc 4s i had felt amazing
but some other shoes i've tried on with zoom air isnt as strong as the two aforementioned ones.

ShadowVlican

Nov 1st, 2009, 10:18 PM

the thing about running shoes is that you have to know your foot type e.g. neutral, pronator, over pronator

go to RunningRoom and have a test. You wont regret doing the test, believe me.
i have no idea what you just said.... but because of that, now i know thanks to google!

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html

i'll have to go to Running Room one of these days!