Outdoor running shoes, besides Nike

yellowstang · 09-22-2018, 01:36 PM

So who runs outdoors (occasional treadmill) and has shoes they really like? THis is for street/sidewalk running, not on a track or grass area.
I've worn Nike RN Flyknit for years, but with the Collin Craperknick BS, I will no longer support them.
Was looking at some Adidas Boston Marathon 6, but without finding them locally to try on, I hate to order from Amazon.

Got some great Asics Gel Kayano (22 and 23) and they are pretty good, but prefer a lighter shoe. The Asics FlyteFoam aren't bad either, but just got those and only ran 2 times in them (10K and 2.5 miles today).

Any opinions on shoes? I can't wear a cheap shoe, they have to be comfy!

94mstng94 · 09-22-2018, 02:05 PM

These are my choice.

https://www.on-running.com/en-us/qui...kduckgo.com%2F

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yellowstang · 09-22-2018, 04:14 PM

Fucking A, these ON's are nice! Got 2 pair from Bear Creek Running Company. I'm ready to run again tonight, lol.
Thanks for the suggestion.

94mstng94 · 09-22-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowstang

Fucking A, these ON's are nice! Got 2 pair from Bear Creek Running Company. I'm ready to run again tonight, lol.
Thanks for the suggestion.

Nice! I have several pairs. They are by far, the longest lasting shoes I’ve purchased. Super comfortable as well.

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yellowstang · 09-22-2018, 06:12 PM

Wife got a pair too, we got the Cloud X model, so far they feel great, no running yet, but will do a 5K tomorrow.

94mstng94 · 09-22-2018, 07:55 PM

Nice. I hate running, but they are great everyday shoes for me.

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Sean88gt · 09-22-2018, 11:59 PM

According to the talking heads, you aren't Nike's demo.

Neither am I, or the dozen pairs I buy a year (for self, woman, kids), or the millions like us.

orphan Shelby · 09-23-2018, 06:34 AM

Stay away from memory foam sole shoes. Biggest waste of money. Still forget why I walked over to other side if the shop sometimes

jammeejamm · 09-24-2018, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by orphan Shelby

Stay away from memory foam sole shoes. Biggest waste of money. Still forget why I walked over to other side if the shop sometimes

bro! i laughed way too hard at this. solid!

yellowstang · 09-23-2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean88gt

According to the talking heads, you aren't Nike's demo.

Neither am I, or the dozen pairs I buy a year (for self, woman, kids), or the millions like us.

Yeah, they don't care at all. Sales jumped after it was announced, but whether it lasts only time will tell. Should organize a Crapernick and Nike clothes burning party, lol.

yellowstang · 09-23-2018, 09:49 AM

I'd definitely give these a ranking of 9 stars! Just did our Sunday run, and they really are a great shoe. Felt a little like a cleat at first, but after a little while, you get used to it. Nike is done, for me!

black2002ls · 09-24-2018, 09:27 AM

I'm not much of a runner, however, my every day shoes are Brooks. I started wearing them a few years ago, they have held up good. I just bought my second pair about a month ago.

mustang_revival · 09-24-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by black2002ls

I'm not much of a runner, however, my every day shoes are Brooks. I started wearing them a few years ago, they have held up good. I just bought my second pair about a month ago.

Brooks are great.

yellowstang · 10-03-2018, 07:41 PM

I've probably put 30 - 35 miles on these On Cloud shoes, and they are fricken great!

Chopped54 · 10-04-2018, 07:27 PM

I run on average 40-50 miles a week and have been through damn near every brand of shoe.
Favorite shoe brand is probably Newton, but can't wear them anymore after jacking up nerves in my foot.
Second would be Altra, zero drop shoe. Ran my first marathon in the Instincs.
Trained for my last marathon in Saucony, Freedom ISO.
For recovery runs I like Hoka Napali

Stephen · 10-05-2018, 04:32 PM

I like brooks shoes but they don’t hold up great.. awesome before they’re worn though!

renold5 · 12-05-2018, 02:33 AM

I love my Asics running shoes. Very comfy and not so pricey.

Sgt Beavis · 02-05-2019, 08:34 AM

Would you guys say that these ON shoes are good for treadmill work as well? Bought a tread and am trying to get back into shape through running a some lifting. I've got some Addias running shoes that fit well but they kind put a pounding on my feet.

yellowstang · 02-10-2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sgt Beavis

Would you guys say that these ON shoes are good for treadmill work as well? Bought a tread and am trying to get back into shape through running a some lifting. I've got some Addias running shoes that fit well but they kind put a pounding on my feet.

They have several types of On's, the Cloud Flyer model works great on a treadmill, or even every day use. They are a little lower profile (the "cleats" part". I'd suggest looking for a local running shop that carries them, try on several types. If you like them, see their return policy in case later you don't. On line, Cloud has a 30 day money back guarantee. I have 4 pair now, love them all! Only complaint is the super dooper long shoelaces, I swear you could cut it in half and still have enough to tie both pair, lol.

These are my last pair, from Amazon. Cloud Flows, I like them a lot, but at the toe line it is has a little stitching, just beneath the laces that I do not feel in the other models. Not enough to hate them, but a little noticeable unless I tighten them up a tad bit more. Not al models have that stitch line.

Sgt Beavis · 03-18-2019, 07:18 AM

So, over the last few weeks, I've been through four pairs of running shoes. After running a few times on the new tread, I started experiencing runners knee. So besides doing exercises to help with that, I started looking for better shoes.

I went to a running specialty store in Boulder. They shot video of me running and found that I had severe pronation on my left ankle. Also, I was wearing shoes that were a size to small. I got a new pair of Brooks adrenaline shoes to correct that and went on my way.

I ran a mile on the tread and once more I had a lot of knee pain. So back to the shoe store I went. They gladly traded in the Brooks for some Hoka shoes that provided more arch support. Again I tried running but again I had knee pain.

This time I went to a different running store. I found one that is run by a world champion marathon runner, who is also a Physical Therapist. He found a few things. One, my left leg is shorter than my right. He also thought I should go with even larger shoes than I had originally be given. So he sold me a few wedges for my heel and sent me back to the other shoe store to exchange for Brooks Beast shoes.

On Friday I go running again. Very little knee pain. I report back to the 2nd shoe store. They took another video of my running and there was no evidence of pronation. GREAT right?

So yesterday I go for a run and push myself a bit. My knee responds with a hearty FUCK YOU. So now I'm beating my head against a wall and looking to check in with my orthopedic specialist.

09-22-2018, 01:36 PM	#1
yellowstang Lifer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 21,772	Outdoor running shoes, besides Nike So who runs outdoors (occasional treadmill) and has shoes they really like? THis is for street/sidewalk running, not on a track or grass area. I've worn Nike RN Flyknit for years, but with the Collin Craperknick BS, I will no longer support them. Was looking at some Adidas Boston Marathon 6, but without finding them locally to try on, I hate to order from Amazon. Got some great Asics Gel Kayano (22 and 23) and they are pretty good, but prefer a lighter shoe. The Asics FlyteFoam aren't bad either, but just got those and only ran 2 times in them (10K and 2.5 miles today). Any opinions on shoes? I can't wear a cheap shoe, they have to be comfy!

10-04-2018, 07:27 PM	#15
Chopped54 Growed Up Wrong Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The Box Babies Come In Posts: 9,744	I run on average 40-50 miles a week and have been through damn near every brand of shoe. Favorite shoe brand is probably Newton, but can't wear them anymore after jacking up nerves in my foot. Second would be Altra, zero drop shoe. Ran my first marathon in the Instincs. Trained for my last marathon in Saucony, Freedom ISO. For recovery runs I like Hoka Napali __________________ Wealth is of the heart and mind and not of the pocket One day each of us will run out of tomorrows

10-05-2018, 04:32 PM	#16
Stephen Extremely custom title Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Spogtown Posts: 13,197	I like brooks shoes but they don’t hold up great.. awesome before they’re worn though! __________________ "PSH!!!"

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09-22-2018, 02:05 PM	#2
94mstng94 Lexus Tech Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Big Elm Posts: 1,651	These are my choice. https://www.on-running.com/en-us/qui...kduckgo.com%2F Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-22-2018, 04:14 PM	#3
yellowstang Lifer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 21,772	Fucking A, these ON's are nice! Got 2 pair from Bear Creek Running Company. I'm ready to run again tonight, lol. Thanks for the suggestion.

09-22-2018, 06:12 PM	#5
yellowstang Lifer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 21,772	Wife got a pair too, we got the Cloud X model, so far they feel great, no running yet, but will do a 5K tomorrow.

09-22-2018, 07:55 PM	#6
94mstng94 Lexus Tech Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Big Elm Posts: 1,651	Nice. I hate running, but they are great everyday shoes for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-22-2018, 11:59 PM	#7
Sean88gt Avenge Me! Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 46,574	According to the talking heads, you aren't Nike's demo. Neither am I, or the dozen pairs I buy a year (for self, woman, kids), or the millions like us.

09-23-2018, 06:34 AM	#8
orphan Shelby Lifer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Donkin'ville Posts: 1,960	Stay away from memory foam sole shoes. Biggest waste of money. Still forget why I walked over to other side if the shop sometimes

09-23-2018, 09:49 AM	#11
yellowstang Lifer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 21,772	I'd definitely give these a ranking of 9 stars! Just did our Sunday run, and they really are a great shoe. Felt a little like a cleat at first, but after a little while, you get used to it. Nike is done, for me!

10-03-2018, 07:41 PM	#14
yellowstang Lifer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 21,772	I've probably put 30 - 35 miles on these On Cloud shoes, and they are fricken great!

12-05-2018, 02:33 AM	#17
renold5 Punk Ass Newbie Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 55	I love my Asics running shoes. Very comfy and not so pricey.

02-05-2019, 08:34 AM	#18
Sgt Beavis Lifer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 15,712	Would you guys say that these ON shoes are good for treadmill work as well? Bought a tread and am trying to get back into shape through running a some lifting. I've got some Addias running shoes that fit well but they kind put a pounding on my feet.

03-18-2019, 07:18 AM	#20
Sgt Beavis Lifer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 15,712	So, over the last few weeks, I've been through four pairs of running shoes. After running a few times on the new tread, I started experiencing runners knee. So besides doing exercises to help with that, I started looking for better shoes. I went to a running specialty store in Boulder. They shot video of me running and found that I had severe pronation on my left ankle. Also, I was wearing shoes that were a size to small. I got a new pair of Brooks adrenaline shoes to correct that and went on my way. I ran a mile on the tread and once more I had a lot of knee pain. So back to the shoe store I went. They gladly traded in the Brooks for some Hoka shoes that provided more arch support. Again I tried running but again I had knee pain. This time I went to a different running store. I found one that is run by a world champion marathon runner, who is also a Physical Therapist. He found a few things. One, my left leg is shorter than my right. He also thought I should go with even larger shoes than I had originally be given. So he sold me a few wedges for my heel and sent me back to the other shoe store to exchange for Brooks Beast shoes. On Friday I go running again. Very little knee pain. I report back to the 2nd shoe store. They took another video of my running and there was no evidence of pronation. GREAT right? So yesterday I go for a run and push myself a bit. My knee responds with a hearty FUCK YOU. So now I'm beating my head against a wall and looking to check in with my orthopedic specialist.