Running Shoes — recommendations

Well, after rereading all the recommendations, I headed to the closest true running shoe store, about an hour away. Their “gait analysis” consisted of having me walk about 15 feet after which I was declared to have a slight over pronation. Makes sense given I developed mild pes planus as a Marine.

I tried on various Asics, New Balance, Hokas, Altras, and Brooks. With each pair they let me go out in the parking lot and test them out. The Hokas had way too much height and drop, and not enough flexibility in the front of the sole for push off. I could see them being great shoes for the gym. The Altras had too wide a toe box and too wide a shoe overall. The New Balance were just ok. I ended up settling on the Brooks Adrenaline GTS. More support than I had in the Nike Frees, but still some flexibility in the sole and feel for the pavement. And they’re the right width front to back.

Appreciate all the advice, gave me a great starting point when I started picking out shoes to try on!

 

Hell yeah! Now the most important part, go out and run!

 

First light tomorrow morning, can’t wait

 

FYI, Brooks Running's website has free shipping both ways if you create an account.

 

Thanks! I checked out the website and that shoe is available at the Dick’s 10 mins from me. Which is fine, the customer service at the store I went to was fantastic, and they offered a military discount. I bet Dick’s doesn’t have half the shoes I tried on there.