What is your favorite training shoe?

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What is your favorite training shoe?

Unread postby Sebes » Mon Nov 21, 2005 3:58 pm

I just stepped out of my comfort zone and invested in some Saucony training shoes. They're very comfortable, look okay, and are streamline enough to do pole runs. I hope it's going to be a good shoe for training.

My Top 5 Training Shoes:

1. New Balance
2. Mizuno
3. Brooks
4. Saucony
5. Adidas?

I usaully stay away from Nike

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Unread postby PVgoalie101 » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:38 pm

i have a pair of mizunos i've had since last season that are great...falling apart though :( so i guess i'll be looking for a new trainer soon.
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Unread postby SKOT » Mon Nov 21, 2005 6:39 pm

its all about the Brooks Addiction 6!!! they are so big and heavy that you feel REALLY fast when you put on spikes! that and they keep me from having shin problems for longer than most shoes do! i havent had any shin problems since july. that's a record for me.

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Unread postby mdloves2run » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:31 pm

Personally, I'm a big Asics fan. Other shoes such as Saucony, and Adidas don't fit my foot right and seem to fall apart way too soon!

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Unread postby bvpv07 » Wed Nov 23, 2005 2:30 am

New Balance for me...roll bar :) I've probably been wearing NB for 8 years or so, stemming from what worked with a growth plate problem that I was having and then just staying with what works.

hmm...maybe this should be made into a poll?

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Unread postby rainbowgirl28 » Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:19 pm

I like whatever I can get for cheap/free.

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Unread postby scubastevesgirly » Sun Nov 27, 2005 6:02 pm

I like mizuno wave creation and asics gel nimbus...expensive, but i guess it's worth it.
I wore my last mizunos for about 2 years :o ...needless to say, they were pretty beat up

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Unread postby Sebes » Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:28 pm

Professionals in the industry say to change your shoes every 400 miles...including walking. For me, I just made sure that each semester I bought a new pair. Cushioning is king in this sport: prevents shin splints and other injuries.

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Unread postby meg15078 » Tue Dec 06, 2005 9:21 am

I like Nike shox they have really good cushion and help my heels b/c my bone on my heel sticks out a ways
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Unread postby RidinHigh » Wed Dec 07, 2005 2:47 am

I have used the Nike Impax Run for the past year or so and I liked them so much I wore them till they about fell apart. Now I just recieved in the mail the new Nike Impax Run 2, It was a pretty exciting experience. Great shoe that I recommend to everyone.
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