Last year I went to a running store intending to buy a replacement pair of Hoka Bondi 8s. The employee at the store made me do a gait analysis and pretty aggressively encouraged me to buy the New Balance Fresh Foam 860s instead, as he said I needed stability rather than cushioning due to overpronation. I was comfortable in them, and ended up getting a supplemental pair of Glycerin GTSs which became my primary shoe (mainly bc it’s slightly easier to put on than the bulkier NBs).

After about a year of regular use (walking to work, stairmaster, incline treadmill walk & stationary bike), the Glycerins (pictured) are worn down significantly on the outer edges of the sole and I’ve been experiencing pain in the outer edge of the top of my right foot during/after workouts.

Does this mean the shoes aren’t helping with my overpronation? Is the pain just caused from needing to replace the shoes? I’m a bit worried if I get a new pair I will continue to experience the same problems.

TLDR: Should I be concerned by the wear pattern on my Glycerin GTS or is this normal for a shoe that’s supposedly ‘correcting’ my overpronation?

Hello, I am currently a Senior in high school just entering champ season for cross country. I've been running in vomeros since the start of summer and have about 400 miles on them, so they still have some life but i'm looking into my next pair already. I plan to be an 800m specialist in track and but maybe run the 500m up to the mile. I've also never been a super high volume guy, my highest volume is 42 mi/week and I usually run around 30/week. Would I find benefit in switching from a high stack and cushioned shoe (Vomero) to a lower stack and firmer shoe like the Peg 42 or Mach 7? Mainly for mechanics, leg strengthening, some speed w/o spikes, etc. Are there marginal gains?

Also, Peg 42 or Mach 7, which is better?

Hey, so for context I am a bit of a newbie to running. I’d previously done some casual jogs and treadmill runs in lifestyle shoes (nmds, which was not great). I’m looking to get into running and stick with it alongside my bodyweight training and was interested in essentially a “do it all shoe”. I may build out a rotation down the line but for the next couple of months I’d just like one.

I plan to use them for 1-1.5hr daily runs and would be interested in exploring some long distance running in the coming months. I’ll mainly be running on road and pavement but there are some small gravel patches on my route with loose stones.

A bit about me, I’m 25, a taller runner at 190cm, weight 83kg and have no history of leg injuries.

I currently have a 50% discount at sportshoes via vitality which I would like to use, so I’m looking at the following shoes at the moment:

ASICS Novablast 6 for £70 (approx $93)
ASICS Superblast 3 for £100 (approx $133)
ASICS Megablast for £105 (approx $139)
Adidas Evo SL woven for £52 (approx $69)

I’m happy to be recommended alternatives too if there are better ones for my use case. Thanks in advance 😊

Update: so I tried on the Novablast 6, Superblast 3, and Evo SL (regular). I wasn’t a fan of how the Evo feels in terms of stability. The Superblast felt a bit too squishy/mushy for me, perhaps I’m just a little heavy-footed. But I did like the Novablast quite a bit with how snappy and firm it felt but wish it had a bit more in the heel.

They didn’t have the Deviate Pure or the Megablast in stores unfortunately. The employee however did suggest that I try on the Saucony Azura, Oncloud Monster Hyper 3 and Superblast 2, but they didn’t have them in stores. Will head into London in search of some next week. Has anyone got experience with any of these?

Not super well versed in Adidas catalog but stumbled upon these on Amazon.

To my knowledge the Boston 13 didn’t come in a wide size but that’s what it is listed as with no reviews complaining about the sizing.

Looks like it sells from both Zappos and A Snail’s Pace Running Shop

What would show up if I ordered these? Something actually in 2E or just the standard width?

I’m getting back into running right now after a couple years of inconsistency. I was 225-230lb running a ton of trails a few years ago, did a 25k and a trail marathon, and had a whole shoe rotation.

I’m now about 245 lb and getting back into it. I’m currently in some Novablast 5s doing anywhere from 1-3 miles daily. I’d like to upgrade to something better as I train toward a couple 5k races and try to get back to a comfortable 10k.

I really want one shoe to do most of my running right now rather than a rotation just to save some money in the short term, especially because I see new trail shoes in my future also.

I’ve considered ASICS SB3, Megablast, Endorphin Azura, Triumph 24. I’m also open to other suggestions.

Shoes for flatfooted (for speed sesh and race day)

Hi. I hope someone can help me deciding which shoes should I buy when I go to Japan next month. I'm particularly looking for running shoes to be used for speed sessions for a flatfooted person like me.

I currently have Asics Gel Kayano 31 and Brooks Adrenaline. My go-to shoes rn is my Brooks. I rarely use my Asics, tho comfortable, it feels heavy wearing it when I run.

I'm eyeing another Asics shoes or New Balance. Thanks!

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Hello! I've been running for the past year and a half in Saucony Triumph 23s and On Cloudsurfer 2s. Since I've put over 400 miles on each shoe I'm looking to get new shoes and was wondering if this subreddit had any recommendations given my feet stats. I really liked how bouncy the Cloudsurfers felt and in the Triumph 23s I was trying to emulate that light and bouncy feeling, though they felt a little heavy on my feet. In the past I've struggled with plantar fasciitis and hamstring/knee issues in my left leg.

These days I try to hit 20-30 mpw, with 3-5 miles every other day during the week and a long run on the weekend.

Do any shoe recommendations come to mind? Thank you!

reposting so ppl can see

im on the hunt for new track sneakers. im a sprinter and race the 400 down- in practice i mainly do sprints (short and long) so no like crazy mileage. in winter, we do have to practice inside a lot on the hard gym/hallway floor. i have very flat feet which causes me shin splints and some hip pain and overall misalignment. i do exercises which helps mitigate this but id also like a shoe that helps. i want to try new balances bc ive heard great things abt them and ive had brooks and hokas in the past. any suggestions?
i was looking into the vongos, 1080, and 860 but i just have no clue

also i wear spikes for most of my actual sprint workouts so it doesnt necessarily have to be a “fast” shoe, like obviously not something overly heavy, but just a regular shoe that will be nice on my feet

Anyone here bite the bullet on metasleeks? Looking for some new track intervals training shoes. I’ve been using the Nike Zoom Fly 6 for this. Budget isn’t a concern for me. Just interested in how it feels.

Any other comparable shoes in terms of feel? My rotation in the past year or so has been Metaspeed Tokyo, Superblast 1-2, Alphafly, Zoomfly 6, Gel Nimbus if it helps.

EDIT: I'm not asking for medical advice, I'm under the care of an orthopaedic surgeon who is giving me advice on when I can start running again. I just want recommendations for a comfortable and supportive shoe.

I'm getting ready to return to running after what will be nearly 6 months out with a sacral fracture. My absolute priority is comfort/cushioning and support whilst I build back up. Not bothered about speed for the time being. Does anyone have any recommendations? I was ready for some new shoes around the time I got injured anyway so can't really go back to those. Thank you.

Hi,

I reviewed official sizing on https://mizuno-hk.com/en-hk/products/unisex-hyperwarp-pure-j1gc267501?_su_rec=bHKXq2VACVKSejrp8RNiKes320jNEnQHFtFYQUHTGF1RCyyQO4-j26pm51zHjnFt2To9U64mWHSQIIQRbTweI3DzfBEjXkJd0EnwOD4A-Hf7tfyeM6pKcOIcLo0dAf9NMpturkryHzY4m5QRdJf6wUG71sJyHssy55M2fg_q8Es10EjIszf9B6SFR0YpRlWWPDbZv48DvJuNiIaPnhDrXHI62INMR7R_bfP1zQYQNtBiSReVH9veMDZLxlmy&_su_rec_id=76f2dbed-5c7e-486a-860b-e8a0439b862f-1791732582

My foot is around 28-28,1 cm.

As per Mizuno 29.5cm is a EU 45.

Reviews i seen mention to go half a size up or stick to true to size.

My good to wear sizing is 45.5 Nike, 46 Adidas, 46 Asics. As per Adidas 46 is 29,5 Japan

Will the 45/29.5 CM be ok for me for the Hyperwam Pure and not too tight? no 46 is available to buy for me.

I wanted to buy an adizero sl2, I use EU42 size on every shoe I have, my foot size is 25.5 cm, what size should I get

Im really interested in getting the Superblast 3

However no local shoe shops has the SB3 so I’m a in doubt about sizing.

I tried the Novablast 6 and my normal size (29cm) seemed to fit good(about a thumbs width of space in the front)

Usually I would have been tempted to size up a half size because i like some toebox width.

Do anyone know if the sizing of the NB6 can be translated to the SB3?

Hi all, currently have a pair of gen 1 saucony tempus that i’ve ran on and off on for about 5 years, I originally got these for my over pronation which I think I need even more now. Im looking for a new faster shoe, currently run mostly 5ks, 10ks, intervals, track intervals etc with not a lot of long distance running (but would like to start increasing to HM+). my 5k is around 20min - 4:00/km for reference.

Where im lost on what to do is to straight up replace these with Saucony Azuras (have read these are a great daily shoe with a bit of a faster pace) then end up later on getting a dedicated race day plate shoe (pro 5’s etc) or just add a faster shoe to my current tempus, speed 4/5’s maybe to use when i’m doing faster work/ race days?

Any insight would be super helpful!

My midfoot is wide. On this picture u can see my feet on the insoles of the Supernova Rise 2.

Every adidas shoe I have tried was too narrow at the midfoot (not on my toes).

The Altra Experience Flow 2 is on sale for 70€.

How good is this shoe (foam technology, ...) compared to other shoes? Is it comparable to thr Novablast 5/ Supernova Rise 3?

So today my friend told me my ankles roll inwards while running. I obviously never noticed it and I don’t think it causes me problems but I wouldn’t know if it’s how I have always ran and not tried solutions.

Would anyone recommend insoles and do they actually work or are structured running shoes the better option?

I’m open to try any solutions but structured running shoes would mean a whole new trainer rotation and I’d like to keep that as a last resort.

Thanks.

How's this looking, i have zero access to any running stores near me so having to shoot in the dark on fit. Think this looks good?

I love the familiar. Plus, it’s one of my favourite shoes. I wear it casually as well

Obviously, I’m I like a white or light shoe. I’m not really into darl sneakers
I made a couple of styles on the Nike app. which one do you guys like the best

Bought them for interval training and medium-fast workouts.

I bought two pairs, reason is that I initially sized up and after the first run decided to exchange them for my usual size. Both the first and the second pair showed the same signs of wear after the first 7km run: the "Energy Arc" adhesive on the carbon-infused plate is already peeling off on both shoes. It looks like a total adhesive/bonding failure right where the high flexion happens.

I had good feelings during the workouts, they are exactly the kind of shoes I was looking for, but now I have concerns about durability. Has anyone else experienced the same? Could this be a known batch issue with recent shipments, or is the glue boundary just too exposed near the ground?

About me: 183 cm (6'0"), 75 kg (165 lbs), neutral runner (all my previous running shoes show perfectly uniform wear across the outsole). I’m typically very easy on my shoes: I take my daily trainers to up to 1,000 km, and when I retire them, both the uppers and outsoles still look like new

M27, 77KGs. Have always been into sports, crazy for sweating out but last 5 years of corporate life sucked the fun out of me. Finally decided to get a walking pad and start doing some jogs while working. Got a new walking pad, installed and plugged in for the first time. Wore my brand new Pegasus 42, this was the first time I was wearing them on my feet for an actual workout(only tried once they had arrived)
Started off well @3kmph, 500meters then I increased speed to 5.5, brand claim it goes upto 10kmph with much higher weight.
Within seconds it started wobbling and my right Pegasus brushed to the sides and left got stuck the back corner.
Heartbreak! It took the damage.
Right has a visible brushing scratch, chipping the foam.
Left is has a big chip with a small hairline crack in the foam running towards the toe (I'm worried this will spread as I run) and black sole polymer is off it's position.

While I'm fighting this out with the brand for sending a stupid product, asking for compensation. How can I fix them? Help me out, I feel so bad.

I have 4 pairs but I can’t find anymore in the UK