Running Gear Regrets (absolute shockers!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Are you a runner who has made some regrettable gear choices? In this video, we dive into my running gear regrets that you'll instantly recognize. From uncomfortable shoes to chafing shorts, these running gear mistakes are absolute shockers that many runners can relate to. Watch to see if you've made any of these common errors and learn how to avoid them in the future. Don't let bad gear choices hold you back from enjoying your runs to the fullest!
When you hit 50k subs you should film a video doing a parkrun in your Oakley sunglasses, Soar vest, Gymshark shorts and Nike Invincibles.
My biggest mistake is buying multiple pairs of shoes or shoes I don't need just because they're on sale. I've probably got about 8 pairs I've never worn... x2 Adiós 6 £40, Liberate Nitro £40, React Infinity v1 £63, Adiós Pro v1 £30, Adiós Pro v2 £90, Zoom Fly Flyknit £73, Vaporfly Next 2 £101... Oh and an Adidas SL20 £45
thats alot of shoes!!
Maybe you can sell some of them.
@@bardongalang32 I'll get through them eventually. I run about 60 miles a week and I'm racing more often too. So it's probably around 18 months of supply.
Some of those are bargains to be fair though so as long as you get through them, all good. I had 4 total including 2 totally spare pairs of Alphaflys for a while having picked them up for between £140-£180. All 4 have since been used up though so all good in the long run. When I needed the 5th and had to pay full price I wished I’d bought even more!
That's a good problem as a lot of people can I'll afford 1 pair. Looks like you can do a hyper shoe rotation.
Everyone was crazy about the Asics Novablast 3, so I bought them, but I don't like them.
I just got a pair last week. Feels like running in quicksand for me.
Your not alone. None of my running mates liked them either and warned me off getting them. Bullet dodged?
Running belt with the clasp. Tried to avoid the FlipBelt and finally gave in after failed attempts buying other belts. FlipBelt works like a dream!
so interesting someone above hates the flipbelt!!!
Omg me too! Sooo may running belts 😢 until I got to NAKED belt- it’s perfect 👍🤩
I love my invincible 3s for recovery runs. I’m not a marathon runner, more 10k. Day before a race or whatever, I reach for them first. They really do fit that purpose for me. I dont really wear them more than like 30mins, but I don’t feel I need them for any longer.
I also work in the optical industry and wear sunglasses a lot, maybe it was a certain Oakley model that gave you trouble. The Radar EV is really good for running I’ve found. I’m also keen to get the new Sphaera model.
glad they worked for you
A pair of Nimbus 25’s. I’m relatively new to running and haven’t bought many pairs of shoes yet. The Nimbus feel like they are taking energy from me with every stride. I have 120 km in them.
What an inventive little topic you've created here, and I've a few gripes of my own about a certain Peg 39s which I thought would be great. It was an online blind buy bec the 37s were so good - eventually never ran much in them. Turned out after a year plus of ownership, after taking the insoles off, there was a metal piece of plate exactly where the heel would impact in the insides of the shoe!
I’ve just had my first run in this years Nimbus and for me it’s feeling like a bad move.
Hopefully it’s just my heavy legs .
But I doubt it.😊
Buying running shoes on release day/month. Waiting 5-8 months (even a year) at least gives you a massive discount already.
Not for me. I’ve been looking to pick up a Nimbus 25 the last few months but any common size is long gone. Unless you have ant feet or whale feet end of line sales don’t really work.
yeah buy last years models and dont watch any review on youtube is the way forward for sure ... seriously
@@FordyRuns Hahaha! No man. I keep tabs on your videos and other “Shoe-tubers” - especially the 100mile review before I pull the trigger nowadays. Helps a lot!
I always buy last years model. I figure if people were happy with them last year I can be happy with them this year.
Runderwear elastic strip gave me an allergic rash / burn when I ran. I swapped them for the Underarmour compression shorts! 😂 Love them....
Buying Inov-8 shoes because i want to support a UK company. Terraulta G270 has literally no grip on even wet grass. Trailfly G300 ultra were heavy and even after 100 miles destroyed my feet on an ultra. Moved to Saucony never looked back.
I love my Soar Race Vest, which fits me perfectly and is the lightest top I own, and Oakley Flak 2.0 XL sunglasses, which hug my narrow face without shifting or rubbing. I guess everyone is built differently. The one item I've not returned despite its shortcomings are my Janji Trail Half Tights. Their many pockets readily accommodate hydration and fuel for two-hour runs, however, they chafe where it's nobody's business. Wearing comfortable briefs solves this problem, yet makes the tights too warm for summer, limiting their use to autumn and spring runs.
Love the Nike invincible 1 and 2 not the 3
Ultraboost 22 after seeing them on sale. Awful, awful shoes, like running in clogs.
Hilly twin skin socks…awful things, got loads of blisters. I think I bought 3 pairs in one and ended up binning two pairs unworn. Not my finest hour.
When low drop was a trend - bought some Saucony's which killed my achilles. A trionz wristband cos Paula wore one !
Fordy, if your Soar running vest doesn't fit, return it. They let you do that. Simple. No regrets.
i'm sure he probably did
Agree with the Nike Invincible. A terrible shoe IMHO. Led on to knee injuries and all sorts. My other regret was the Nike Tempo Next%. Again led to an injury due to midfoot instability.
oh boy the tempo!! what a pile of ....
buying the Under Armour Machina 3 having seen an influencer review. They are absolutely shocking
for me it was a 160 pounds mistake to buy prime x sprung. so uncomfortable, i had rubbing at the bottom of my left foot but because i spent so much money on them, i kept trying until i finally effed my left foot and injured flexor something longus.
Compression socks. Wtf did I do that for?
Ha me too. Expensive and for what.
hero move
I only wore compression socks after a run as a post-event recovery aid, or if I’m recovering from injury. I don’t see the point of running in them regularly
@sheldonjanuary4058 Getting knee high compression socks on is a workout in itself.
@@sheldonjanuary4058 I bought arm sleeves just because Kipchoge wears them. They just get soaked after half hour of running.
Plenty of shoe regrets, oakleys were a game changer for me though, them and the goodr ones are great for me. Also struggling with the Salomon soft flasks, seemingly squirts water everywhere when you grab em. Multiple pairs of shorts haven’t worked I’ve found Saysky pace shorts and nike stride shorts been the best for me just wish the saysky had some standard side pockets.
yeah with you re pockets
Saucony Peregrine trail shoes, my own fault for listening to a TH-camr (not you Fordy) telling people that pronation didn’t matter in trail shoes, WRONG!!! Ended up with post tibial tendinitis for 6 months. Lesson learned.
Oh boy
Haha great video 😂 I wanted to try soar but now I’m not sure 🤔
For me it’s the ASICS Nimbus 25. Everyone and their brother on YT raved about them so I got sucked in! Heel pain after the first run, unstable height and bounce 😢 Trying to salvage cuz of money spent- ok ish on short runs without insoles
Nike Aeroswift singlets were the same for me as Soar for you. They aren't meant for any sort of dad bod, and forget it if you are over 6ft tall.
My biggest regret was getting the Hover Air drone. Thought it'd be great to help document some of my more scenic ultras, but never had enough space in my pack for it. Also it turns out I'm not really a drone person!
Hands down worst purchase Nike Alphafly 1 oh my goodness felt like I was running in clown shoes! Just about managed a couple of miles before my calves shins ankles arches were screaming at me so loud had to stop take them off and walk home in my socks. Thank goodness for EBay! 😂
Hahaha same!!! 😂
Trail 4 GTX. So nice looking in some colours (white), so comfy (with high drop that i didn't like) and so not waterproof very soon. So you end up with nice, expensive and absolutely useless shoes. And i agree with others, buying too many and on release when they're absolutely too expensive.
Reverse comment, thank you for all the bad reviews and non-purchases of the adidas Boston 10, my favourite shoe and I picked some up for £40.
Dismissing Oakley sunglasses entirely and not a specific model is kinda unfair and slightly disingenuous considering you're sponsored by SunGod. Especially since different models/brands fit different face shapes. Sutro Lites and the new Sphaeras have worked great for me. I didn't like the Radar EVs tho.
I think I’m allowed my own opinion and I welcome yours
This years NB 860 not a runner but i walk a lot and need the stability in the ankles. Last version was perfect, but this version not so good. Its the drop in mm for me, i prefer a 10 mm drop to an 8 mm drop. NB also removed the hard part on the shoe which is perfect for stability for the ankles.
Reebok Floatride Energy 4.
Soft but thin midsole, nearly got injured my soles after 12 km run on hard surface on city streets. Shoes for short runs in parks only imo
Saucony Endorphin Speed first version - way too soft in the heel and narrow in the midfoot - I over-pronate slightly (a lot less than I did 10 years ago!) but this shoe felt so unstable I had to retire it way before I normally would.
The list is so long it could be a novel..actually there are only a few shoes that work for me..the same with brand name gear..the catchy ads showing models pretending to run are almost as useless as the gear they're wearing..same with ad copy from the manufacturers.. if they told the truth about their products we would all be elites competing for Olympic berths..😂
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26. Not only did they give me massive blood blisters, but they also cost me two toenails and left another toe with no feeling for over a month. I wanted to try the Novablast 4s, but now I'm terrified of Asics.
Holy shit
@@FordyRuns Take home lesson: always size up!
I hated the Hoka Rincon, when everyone was raving about them. So clumpy. Also the Adidas Adizero Pro (not the Adizero Adios Pro). They were so rigid. I only ran in them once!
oh boy
You must really hate Nike 😂 you sure you had the Invincibles on the right feet?
Running short with no liners are for me the way to go.
Got the Invincible 2 from Nike for £75! Bargain? No. Toe blisters every time I wore them. Gave them away.
glad im not alone
Malta here 🇲🇹 🙌
love it
Nike dri-fit Stride shorts. Just awful. The inner pants shafe my tender parts, the fit is uncomfortable and the so-called phone pocket would struggle to hold a dumb phone let alone the huhe smartphones we all have these days. Parts of the damn things started to come undone after two runs. Just awful all around.
actually i think i had a bad pair of nike shorts come to think of it
Rabbit running shorts... They are just not worth it
I’m still using the Invincibile 2, in my opinion are amazing. 1000k, the best cuschioning shoes ever.
it split opinions
I think some things you have to admit were terrible for you, not necessarily terrible in general.
For instance I did not get along with the Asics Trabuco trail shoes at all but I have a coworker that loves them. He is heavier than me and he loves running ultras. Im lighter and focus more on pace. Different people prefer different things I suppose.
My biggest regret is keeping a pair of shoes that was slightly too small, worked well until I ran a half in them. Also socks from road runner sports, they fall apart so fast and they are hard to put on.
Bought a UA long sleeve compression top, again not a dad bod friendly item, but after wearing for the first time and feeling great a bit sweaty it was time to take it off. OMFG I nearly dislocated my shoulder trying to get it over my head, it hurt for days. Now I only wear it in the depths of winter and always ensure there is someone available to help wrench it off.
Short sleeve version is fine but the long sleeve; no.
like an upper body condom
@@FordyRuns They help keep all the bumps in check too, a bit like spanx for workouts.
Ok now you know what all women go through after a long sweaty run, trying to wrench out of sports/running bras 😂😂
@@NellyMin-e6d I feel your pain, anything tight combined with hot sweatiness is challenging.
it's the long sleeve aspect that really hurts. The short sleeve ones are far easier.
Runitude phone vest. Too hot and sweaty
Asics Superblast for me. Hated them from the first run.
Don't worry they break in after 100km
Adidas Prime X2 :D hated them, maybe had huge expectations
overhyped
Infinity Run 2s
The Adidas SL version 1
It might surprise many...but i regret buying Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.They just feel soooo dead....
I have the Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 and they are the best racing shoe I have😊.
fair enough each to their own
I feel like that with the Speed 3 as well!! Maybe we got dud pairs 😂
Yes! Endorphin pro 2 forever! 😂
I bought a bumbag (fannypack 😂) thing that fits a normal water bottle. Only problem was my arse is so big that every 30 mwtres id have to push the bottle back down as my butt was pushing it out. I now wear a salmon hydration vest. Expensive but well worth the money as yoh dont even realise it"s there.
Brooks Launch that was recommended by a running shop. Dead, dull and made my feet hurt. Horrible shoe. There was a pair of early ON shoes as well that ripped my feet up after 2 runs as well.
ive heard this before re launches tbh
Adidas Sprung 2.....Takumi Sen.... Hoka Rincon 3....this cheap no name running cap.....wrong size split nike run short (too mini).....arm sleeves haven't been worn too much if at all....
I had the Runderwear Merino Socks......terrible i found as well. Barely lasted and in the bin now.
glad i wasnt alone
NB More V4…. Heavy, slow, boring. I think it killed off the max cushion sector (recovery day), supertrainers then thankfully took over.
very boring
I love that shoe so much! It just keeps on rolling.
I love the feel of Asics shoes. They fit well and always instantly feel great when I put them on… BUT… other than the Novablast (for some reason) every pair burns the hell out of my feet, in and around the ball of my foot. I see a new model come out, get excited, buy them, put them on - amazing. Run in them, and they burn my feet every time!!!! Am I alone in this?
Interesting, because that happens to me if I run longer than about 8km in the NB3.
@@TheBedwynBullet I love the feel of their midsoles, too, but they're the only brand shoe to consistently give me blisters. Either toe or bottom of heel (not both). It's weird and disappointing because they do feel great, otherwise.
Strange isn’t it. I’ve thought about getting the ASICS but changing the inner sole, but when you spend £150+ on trainers you kind of want them to work!! Might give the SuperB2 a go and see if they’re any better for me 🤞
Boston 12… I wanted to like them, but they trashed my legs
ive heard this from others
@@jasonstiwald injured me after 5 runs .
Someone called it 'the clog', and it stuck with me. Even after the awful break in period (aggravated both my knee and back on the first run, perceived effort was through the roof), I don't really like them. I've had issues with other shoes, but the Boston 12 is the only one I actually regret buying.
You gotta do strength work, squats and lunges
@@randenlewis152 Been doing them with weights for years. I do prefer deadlifts though!
i got a pair of more V4 trails, super cushy, too much cush, i hate them! thankfully i got them for $80 (cdn)
Adidas Takumi Sen 8 is easily my worst shoe purchase. Too hard. Too narrow. Uncomfortable. Binned them off after less than 50 miles
Nike Alphafly 2 - the squeakiness omg...
Saucony pro 1 - like a brick
NB SC Elite V4 - much better race shoe options out there
Adidas Pro3 (dont like the cut-out under the 5th toe)
Asics Kayano - too firm
Hoka Clifton - blisters in forefoot
Nike tempo % - arch pain
Hand held massage stick
Nathan Run Vest
FuelBelt Water Belt
Polar HR monitor
Outside of running I'm always in Under Armour 6" boxerjocks. Charged cotton version for everyday and the Performance or mesh version for hiking or motorbiking.
They never ride up, no chafing, super comfy. 6" inseam is perfect length. Functional fly too!
Biggest shoe regret have been a pair of Brooks Difyance 11 that I bought a few years ago…absolute rubbish shoe! And also ASICS Novablast 3 - I really wanted to like them, and ran over 300 km in them, but they felt slow and very unresponsive.
Probably running belts as I’ve bought a few that just end up in the drawer as they’re either uncomfortable or useless. The spebelt or something like that, just bounced up & down with my phone in it. Luckily I bought a flip belt which is great.
Cheap headphones that don’t fit in your ears or break. Also my AirPod Pro not cheap that broke, well they work but have a rattle noise when I run.
Got a pair of Sony wireless headphones now but the cable is annoying.
Hydration packs, why can’t they make them longer for taller people?
I bought a pair of the Nike Tempo Next (don’t know exact model) with the air pods which cut my heels up & split after 60 miles. Got a full refund tho.
The first Adidas Ultraboost, lasted me two months before they had worn down. Imported them from US too as couldn’t get my size in the UK.
Merino wool is famous for being warm, so Merino socks =hot.
Who the heck wears underwear under running shorts, they come with underwear.
Biggest regret on equipment is any compression tops, any sleeveless tops.
Puma Velocity (the DV8 Nitro are all amazing).
New balance propel v3... Felt great at first (£60) the slapping was annoying, after the first run they just hurt...
I really don’t like my Janji AFO middle shorts. The pocket just sucks. Because the fabric is beautifully soft, light, and airy, it’s almost impossible to get the zipper open on the move. With a vest or belt, it’s ok, but on shorter runs I try to use different shorts.
Brooks Glycerin 19, from my local running shoe store. They felt like bricks. Stiff and no cushion! Terrible purchase!
Good morning. The one running= No for me. I prefer the saucony ride 16, Asics noosa tri 14, Brooks levitate 6, Kinvara 13, nb fuelcell Rebel v3. Like to Fordy. Have a good day.
thanks you too
I haven't hated, hated anything but....Higher State coat and Magic Speed 2 shoes stand out as being not great. TBF the Higher State coat was super cheap but I ended up wetter wearing it than if I didn't from the sweat.
As a heavier runner, 200lbs, I love the invincible 3. I have multiple pairs and they feel amazing to me. No they aren't fast, and they are heavy but I love them. I love the bounce and protection they offer me. I'm one of the lucky ones that has no issues with the heel slip either.
Same experience with Runderwear, tried various running boxers but always chafe, now I just have numerous pairs of Runderwear boxers with no chafing. Also tried their socks and found them red hot. I use feetures socks and they're fine.
Regrets for me is buying shoes to. Should just stick to puma as they work for me
I find it madness people wear anything under shorts 🤷🏼♂️😂
Hoka Mach 6. All youtube was raving about them. Hated them. Sent them back. Also not too happy with Nike VF2. Fast shoe but make me land with a forefoot scuff. Ok over 5k but did a 10k and couldn’t wait to get them off!
My biggest regret with kit. Takumi Sen 8s . I’m a Uk 14 and I can’t seem to find the right size in adidas shoes. Heel slip and got me injured.
nightmare
Asics Gel Nimbus 25 (bought them very discounted luckily) Bulky, mussy, slow, dangerously slippery in wet conditions and soooooo hot!!!!! Totally unbreathable. £180 retail price??What a joke!!!......... You recommend it, by the way
Super comfortable
@@FordyRuns as long as it isn't hot or wet and you aren't going too far. They are beautiful though
I love love Nike Invincible 3, my favourite shoes at the moment and I have cheap sunglasses from Amazon for £20 and they are great. I have some split shorts as well, not a fun of them as well due the raising up.
I love my invincible 2’s, I am prone to injury and they are perfect for all my long and recovery runs. Very durable as well, still has enough bounce after 400 miles 😊
My gear regrets are any singlet from Nike, the worst cut and fit they’re terrible.
Oh man, could have done a closing 5 second video of all the bad gear you'd bought in motion running in the invincibles😂
For me, luxury sunglasses just aren’t worth it. Don’t get me wrong, gas station super cheap shades aren’t worth it either. But the “fancy high end” brands aren’t always worth that high price tag.
Have you tried GOODR? They’re solid! Never bounce around and great price! 😊
Worst buy? A toss up between the Nike Pegasus Turbo and ASICS Cumulus 21. The latter left me feet so sore, I had to abandon the run and limp home!
I am 100% with you on the under armour compression shorts, the previous version was lovely to run in, the newer model has seems down the inner thigh, not good unless you have twiglet legs
Takumi sen 8 shoes , wore them twice , injured me , never wear again .
not for everyone
Endorphin shift 2, endorphin speed 3, zoom fly 3, Clifton 8.
Mostly shoes that i havent got on with, a couple. Of which have left me injured. Annoying and expensive
The zoom fly 3 were the biggest let-down after the 1&2 🙃
Flipbelt for me. Very little actual storage space, absolute nightmare to get things in and out of on the move, and not particularly comfortable. I bought their branded hard flasks to go with it as well and those things are absolutely useless. I adjusted them every which way and there's no way to put them in there without significant pain and discomfort. Either pockets are enough or I run with a hydration vest and use those pockets for anything extra, the flipbelt just sits in my drawer and reminds me that just because there's a product, it doesn't mean it actually fills a niche.
oh interesting one thanks!
@@runnymanrunning Absolutely agree. I wore one on a long run and it seemed to get bigger while I ran. Towards the end, I had to tuck part of it in my shorts to keep it on. It's also hot. My cheaper Nathan fits better, doesn't make me hot under it and holds stuff better. I fell for the hype and totally regret the purchase.
I got the Naked running band and love it, but it's bloody expensive
Naked is the best. My search is finally over
invincible 3 is a big regret even when i got it on big discount. Hurts my ankles, not even at 100km and outsole is already peeling.
yeah same
Asics Gel Nimbus 25 that everyone said was super comfy but felt like running on bricks for me. Best pair of shoes for walking in but not running! And Shokz bone conduction don't work for me!
they are heavy!
Hydration backpack. I dropped 170$ for on and it was to heavy. You could hear the liquid swishing around. Waste of money. Now i just put a water bottle in my pocket lol
Oh boy
Urgh for me it was the a pair of expensive bright pink pure sports running socks that all the cool kids seem to love. I wore them for a half marathon & got blisters and black toes that I’m still trying to fix. 100% it’s the socks because I switched them up and wore the same trainers for a marathon and was absolutely fine. I now wear the socks for my gym sessions lol. What a waste !
Yep heard that about their kit
Just size up in the Soar vests. Best singlets on the market 🤌🏼🤌🏼
Bought shoes in the wrong size, which made my thumbs hurt...beginner's mistake..
and discount Oakley glasses, sweat still gets into the eyes and the lenses fog up easily
yep 100% agree
Endorphin speed 4, dont know what it is, maybe too swishy foam and insole, maybe plate with wings, but plantar fasciitas, peroneal tendonitis and haven't been able to run in 6 weeks!
Fair enough
Don't want to brag - but all my running kit is mega, and most of it's from Decathlon..... oh except trainers - HOKA and me don't get on and the Elevon mk1 were awful, so were the Rocket X.... I need a 10mm drop!
recently did a vid on their kit it does rock
Nike zoom fly flyknit 3. Bought them when plated shoes were new on the market. Being an overpronator those tall and narrow shoes are incredibly unstable. Running 10k in them results in pain felt for days after.
Another bad buy was Nike Terra Kiger 6. I already had one pair of Nike trail shoes and knew how slippery the outsole is when wet. A trail shoe without any traction whatsoever is outright hazardous. Buying another pair from the same brand, with outsole made of the same material is just… stupid. My mistake.
not a fan of those nike terra
Soar Marathon shorts. £130. Never had chaffing like it before. Agony for days.
oh boy
Ten years ago, second year into my return to long distance training after 25 years, I switched from running in 12mm drop shoes to 4mm drop shoes. My achilles were extremely unhappy. A couple years after that, I bought some shoes without checking the drop. Oops, 4mm. Yes, the achilles pain came back.
Haha I’m the opposite 😂 heel pain with big drop shoes. Zero drop = zero pain. Always end up returning to Altras after trying different brands
Buying the Triumph 22 right when released. They’re too long in my true size, clunky, and heavy. I so could have had the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 for the same price!
yep im not enjoying them
I think that without indicating a specific Oakley model, advising against purchasing their glasses is too much of a generalization. I have 3 pairs of their glasses and I have no problems running in any of them. Maybe you bought a lifestyle model rather than a sports model?
defo running ones but cant remember the name
Hoka march 5- they were really good...just died super early and I couldn't even use them as walking shoes after.
Yep I heard that from others