New Shoe Suggestions: Affordable, Durable, Comfortable

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

11 years ago 09/29/2012 9:16pm EDT

I'm a semi-decent runner, not a hobby jogger, not an elite. I run about 65 mpw over a wide spectrum of terrain (trails, dirt, gravel, pavement, track, etc.) year-round, more for enjoyment than race prep. I have never bought expensive shoes, and do not plan to start. I just went through my 3rd pair of cheapish ($40) New Balances, and think I would like to try something new. I do not like tons of support, but am a little wary about trying out a minimal. Any suggestions on some decent, durable kicks at an honest price for a c0llege kid on a budget?

11 years ago 09/29/2012 9:42pm EDT

re: kixare4kids

11 years ago 09/30/2012 11:01am EDT

re: Yeah, OK

I know I can look online. I was wanting suggestions.

11 years ago 09/30/2012 11:40am EDT

re: kixr4kids

Brooks pureflo/pure cadence

Nike Pegasus/vomero

Adidas Tempo/Aegis/adios

Saucony Kinvara

Those are some shoes that have zero support, well cushion and durable

11 years ago 09/30/2012 11:46am EDT

re: Running Specialty Store

I wouldn't consider the Saucony Kinvara durable (or particularly cushioned). I've been running in them this summer to alleviate some achilles aggravation, and the uppers are tearing from forefoot flexing. Pretty low overall wear on the shoes. I've never, ever had that happen to any other pair of shoes in ~25 years of running.

Dan

11 years ago 09/30/2012 9:54pm EDT

re: dkap

11 years ago 09/30/2012 10:05pm EDT

re: Running Specialty Store

Running Specialty Store wrote:
Brooks pureflo/pure cadence
Nike Pegasus/vomero
Adidas Tempo/Aegis/adios
Saucony Kinvara
Those are some shoes that have zero support, well cushion and durable

The Aegis is not a zero support shoe.

11 years ago 09/30/2012 10:05pm EDT

re: Jim Lahey

And I hate to double post, but neither is the Tempo.

11 years ago 10/01/2012 11:42am EDT

re: Jim Lahey

Jim Lahey wrote:
And I hate to double post, but neither is the Tempo.

You are right there, my bad. I just got a little carried away.

I did think that the Aegis had no arch support to it though...

11 years ago 10/01/2012 1:01pm EDT

re: My bad RSS

I started running in the Skechers GoRuns last month and love them! I was buying Nike Frees (my achilles can't handle anything with a plastic heel cup), but they're too expensive outside of the Nike Outlet. My first pair of GoRuns, which I'm still using, cost $73. But then Amazon had some on sale for $43! Bought me three pair! Should be good until early 2013.

Looks like some are $40 now. Here's the Amazon link.

http://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Mens-Run-Sneaker-Blue/dp/B005X7I1DI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1349114404&sr=8-4&keywords=skechers+go+run

As for gravel, they're not the best for that. I do most of my running on pavement, and some dirt trails within the city. The few times I've used the GoRuns on the trails I've stepped on a rock right in the middle of my foot. Bruised it slightly.

Good luck finding your shoe!

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