I bought the fresh foam 680s on clearance and absolutely love them! I’m just a few miles away from 300 and I want another pair! I like feeling the ground as well and don’t really care for all the cushion in some of my other running shoes
When i first started running i ran barefoot on a treadmill sl when i startes running outside or going to the gym i needed shoes where i felt more of the ground lol
Right! I had the ASICS Kayano 27, but when I tried 30 - the latest model - it felt too soft and bulky; I could not feel the ground at all. It’s hard to find good stability shoes
After breaking my foot 2x in the same spot, I did the same thing and did the foot analysis. Ended up leaving the store in tears because I had no pain in the problem foot. Best decision ever!!
Bought hokas online. Thought the same thing when I tried them on. Couldn’t return them in time and they sat in my closet for 2 months. Decided to wear them out one day just out of the guilt of not returning them in time. that turned into a 15 hour day on my feet where I was comfortable the entire time. I understand the hype now and reach for hokas over brooks, asics, new balance, Nikes. Trying them on at the store does not give you the experience of truly wearing hokas. You absolutely have to break them in and they will form to your foot in a way that brings indescribable comfort. I think far too many people have become used to having their toes jammed together and don’t understand what a shoe should feel like on the foot. Hokas for all.
I had the opposite experience - gave me huge knee, hip and ankle issues after a single day of wear. Physio says it's not uncommon with the Hokkas. And they felt good in store 😭
I had the opposite experience :( I wish I loved my hokas, since my mom who has really high arches loves hers. I've been wearing them as work shoes for a couple months, standing for around 7 hours at a time, and they stay uncomfortable. I had to get gel inserts to make them wearable.
@@humbleopionist4366 I got knee pain the first time I wore them so I switched back to my old shoes and was fine. Then tried the hokas again and got knee pain again. I tried to push through and wear them again but I had to stop mid run the next time because my knee was hurting so bad. Switched to Brooks and haven’t had a single issue
I walk my dogs daily for 5 miles, it's really not that bad! I suggest starting small, walk around your neighborhood, then start jogging, you don't need to run for very long at all :)
A good pair of shoes should last 300mi without problem, although I've had shoes break down after much less (~100 miles) - I'm looking at you new balance 880s.
Running a race with new shoes is pretty risky 😬 I don’t think it’s the arch support from hoka that bothered your feet (they’re known for making pretty neutral shoes) as much as it could have been that they were gussetted. That means they have elastic bands around the middle of your feel that help a bit with arch support but other things also. However, it makes them feel tight, almost like they’re pinching your feet. I learned about it and started cutting my gussets on my hoka, but now I don’t run in hoka anymore.
I don’t know why everyone is body shaming her, it’s gross. Anyway, as a distance track and cross country runner, I wore brooks and honestly they begin to flatten out really easily. Take that as you will, this can obviously lead to injuries, etc, and I wouldn’t recommend them if you’re doing high, high mileage. Hokas offer a lot more cushioning and it takes some time to get used to, but they eventually get super comfortable. Nike as well. If you’re a distance runner, go for more cushioning. If you’re thinking of only doing sprints, flatter shoes will work.
I bought some Brooks as a walking shoe and they were comfy, but the seams started to come undone within a year. And, I wouldn’t even say I used them “hard”. A few times a week. Medium pace.
Those new balances destroyed my feet. The worst plantar fasciitis pain just on a two mile run. Switch to ASICS nimbus and just ran 10 miles. No pain. At all.
@@hessunator no problem. Since Covid, I increased my weekly mileage from 30 miles to over 80 miles, haven't been healthier while saving thousands of dollars every year. It's really your running form that matters.
Have you tried Altras? The ground feel is great and they really let your feet splay out naturally. They aren’t the prettiest, but they feel very natural and your feet will thank you!
Yes my mom went from ASICS to brooks. My dad laughed at her for paying much more, but she was like, I didn’t realize it wasn’t supposed to hurt, and now it doesn’t. I think I’ve converted her.
I am also a medium arch girly but three years ago I started wearing zero-drop shoes and it changed my whole life. No more shin splints or sore arches or that thing where the ball of your foot burns for no reason when ur just standing for a long time. zero-drop basically just means flat, but most zero-drop shoes also come with wide toe boxes that allow your toes to splay all the way while you run. This corrected my balance issues too
@@hivanessaa So far all the shoes by Lems have been my favorite. I like 0-drop, but I don't always like "barefoot" (ie, I like some distance between my foot and the ground), so I really love that they have a chart with the "ground feel" level of each of their shoes. I've owned 4 pairs 😅. The Primal Zen is my gym shoe, the Boulder Summit is my work boot, the Trailhead is my hiking shoe. I also have a pair of Primal 3s, but the soles on those are too thin for me. A lot of people also like Altra shoes, but they are very expensive and not great for people with wide feet. Personally I think they are a little over-engineered, but I like my Escalante 3s for days when it's too hot to wear my boots at work.
I switched to Altras and it literally shaved a minute off of my, admittedly not very fast, pace. It caused me to shift my gait to a forefront strike and that got rid of my peroneal tendinitis. And I LOVE their trail runners. I haven’t looked back. Zero drop 4 lyfe!
It looks like even though you have medium arches, you do pronate when you walk which is the flexing/falling inwards of the ankle and arches. This may be why the Hoka Clifton or Bondi were uncomfortable as the arch piece is suited for medium to high arches with little to no pronation axis. While the Brooks Ghost and New Balance have a more similar shape and lower arch style like the Nikes you have. Every brand is different and it’s super important to find what works for you! 500-600 miles is the max that most running shoes are good for otherwise they may start hurting your knees, feet, or back.
I'm from a family of runners and my mom has been a big time runner all her life. She switched to hokas a few years back snd wound up with a really horrible hip injury. All the cushion is not necessarily good for you and can wind up redistributing weight in an unnatural way. Just a warning.
So I have really low arches (not flat footed, just low arches) and I do more hiking and walking, so I really like Altra's trail shoes because they're 0 plane with wide toe boxes and flexible soles. If you like being able to feel the ground, they're fantastic because they allow your foot to move like not wearing shoes at all but protect your foot from sharp rocks and such.
I really love the lack of cushion even though I need some arch support and love my sauconys… highly recommend if you want a balance of ground feel and support.
I discovered my favorite running shoes and every year brooks puts the previous year releases on sale, I run to buy them. Once you find ur holy grail, there is no need to experiment lmaooo
@@MrKJMac92 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23. I've been wearing these for basically everything and they're still going strong, which is amazing because I am not the best at taking care of shoes.
@@zoorox1996 thanks for replying. I've been seriously thinking about getting the adrenaline GTS because I also have flat feet. Glad to hear they're great
I noticed a lot of influencers are raving about the Hoka trainers, it’s nice to hear someone being honest about them and their experience of trying them. Just goes to show how important it is to try things for yourself instead of spending hundreds on something an influencer raves about. Thank you for your honesty. ❤
Really interesting. I need a lot of arch support 'cause I don't have ANY arch :-(... feet totally flat all my life since childhood already. I always buy Adidas ST (ST means stability) and they solved ALL my foot problems for years now...but Adidas doesn't produce them anymore 😢 I have to buy the last once that I find on the online market, but they're quite expensive now. I gotta find an alternative! But no idea..
Also it's actually not bad to not have a lot of support from your shoe. That way your knees adapt to the exercise and you are less likely to get injured if you trip. Your muscles do the support and not the shoes!
I bought a pair of Hokas for walking, I’m a nurse but didn’t use them as work shoes. They didn’t even last 6 months and they weren’t a daily shoe. I am pretty loyal to New Balance now as I’ve found they last me at least a year!
I'm with you! I actually had someone put me in hookahs before I even knew that they were like the status shoe. My podiatrist was not happy! He called over to the shoe store that's supposed to know better than that! Mostly because they're too soft and they actually hurt my knees.
I have high arches and I’ve started hating shoes with too much arch support. I’ve noticed when I’m walking around barefoot my foot hurts less. Still haven’t found a pair of running shoes I absolutely love yet, earlier this year I stopped going on the treadmill bc my feet were in such horrible pain.
Agreed! The moment I tried on hokas I immediately was like this is way too much support. And everyone always looks at me like I’m crazy when I say that.
Had that feeling with one specific series of Hoka too. Tried another series and they’re the most comfortable shoes I ever owned. Took me a while to finde the right one too.
300 miles in the same pair of shoes also might explain the shin splints. Everyone is different but my shin splints get bad when I’m wearing worn out shoes.
Yes! I’ve pushed my shoes upwards of 400 miles. You’ll know when it’s time for a new pair. I had the same issue with Hokas even though they are so popular for most runners.
I went from hoka to xero shoes. I have 9 pairs now. Road Running, trail running, hiking, Pickleball , packable travel shoes. And It’s the only shoe my daughter will wear for high school track beside her spikes. Stability is key.
In Australia we have a poorly named running shoe store called Athlete's Foot. They do foot analysis and have done so for years, it's not that special of a thing here as these places are so common and have affordable common shoe brands as well as expensive brands
Love this.! I've always stuck to my reliable Brooks (gts 9 launch), but I felt like I needed to try different shoes too since I don't love all Brooks for my running. Ended up with some New Balances 880s that I absolutely adore.! Upping my mileage a lot recently and I needed shoes with a touch more cushion/support, but not a crazy amount like Hokas. Anyways, fun running.!
"which explains the shin splints" girl, running this much is what explains the shin splints 😂 runners always acting like its some kind of mystery, as if orthopedic doctors haven't been screaming for decades about how excessive running is detrimental for your health.
I felt the same way about hokas I hated them at first kept using sauconys kiavaras, started getting pain went back to hokas my feet feel amazing, no pain
Thank you! Not a Hoka hater, but it’s almost like a cult to new runners. You gotta test shoes and not assume you need such height. Watch your pronation. Pronating isn’t always bad. Arch support and toes box.. gotta test. For me, a simple shoe with a neutral offset proved to be the best. Atreyu running shoes for road and treadmill . For trail running, ASICS trail sneaker
The basic Hokas are probably not best for you BUT they specifically have a stabilization sneaker and those are amazing. I favor one side a bit and use to get horrible shin splints / ALL gone with the Hokas!
Knowing what your feet need in terms of stability/motion control and cushion is critical for your best athletic performance. It sucks that often the sneakers we prefer aesthetically are not the best ones for our feet. I did this analysis a number of years ago when I was running more. Recently I was dealing with some funky back pain ... Five minutes back in my sneakers and no pain....
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Which new balances are these?
fresh foam 880 v14!
I bought the fresh foam 680s on clearance and absolutely love them! I’m just a few miles away from 300 and I want another pair! I like feeling the ground as well and don’t really care for all the cushion in some of my other running shoes
@@Joycehasa how u liking em?
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@Undercoverbat95 bro your second name is hess
Everyone hates on new balance but they make great shoes
i love my new balances!!
Love new balance
Love them but I haven't had a pair that didn't fall apart pretty rapidly.
Agreed! I love mine!!!
nobody hates on them? they are very popular where i’m at
As a track runner I’ve never even noticed what has been on my feet as long as they were sneakers I was good lol
LOL I like shopping + I tend to run long distances so I like to think it matters hahaha
When i first started running i ran barefoot on a treadmill sl when i startes running outside or going to the gym i needed shoes where i felt more of the ground lol
the right shoe will shave some time off your PRs
Amazing you didn't get injured! :D@@lmt6672
I’m a distance girly as well but I couldn’t care less what kind of shoes I have lol
“Im just a girl who loves complimentary experiences and personalized results” speaks for my entire life. No truer words have ever been said 😭
Being able to feel the ground means that you will have more strength in your feet muscles and better response throughout your whole body.
Yes. Zero shoes!
@@jennprescott2757ok! Let’s run a 10k barefoot, you coming? :D
Right! I had the ASICS Kayano 27, but when I tried 30 - the latest model - it felt too soft and bulky; I could not feel the ground at all. It’s hard to find good stability shoes
The current trend is high stack max cushion. Every big brand has a low stack firmer trainer...they just don't advertise them that good
You realize there is a reason they make them like that
After breaking my foot 2x in the same spot, I did the same thing and did the foot analysis. Ended up leaving the store in tears because I had no pain in the problem foot. Best decision ever!!
Bought hokas online. Thought the same thing when I tried them on. Couldn’t return them in time and they sat in my closet for 2 months. Decided to wear them out one day just out of the guilt of not returning them in time. that turned into a 15 hour day on my feet where I was comfortable the entire time. I understand the hype now and reach for hokas over brooks, asics, new balance, Nikes. Trying them on at the store does not give you the experience of truly wearing hokas. You absolutely have to break them in and they will form to your foot in a way that brings indescribable comfort. I think far too many people have become used to having their toes jammed together and don’t understand what a shoe should feel like on the foot. Hokas for all.
I had the opposite experience - gave me huge knee, hip and ankle issues after a single day of wear. Physio says it's not uncommon with the Hokkas. And they felt good in store 😭
I had the opposite experience :( I wish I loved my hokas, since my mom who has really high arches loves hers. I've been wearing them as work shoes for a couple months, standing for around 7 hours at a time, and they stay uncomfortable. I had to get gel inserts to make them wearable.
@@zoezkay I think that’s more of your running form issue, how can you even possibly get that many issues from just running a single day in them?
@@zoezkayyou don't get that many issues from a days walking in shoes.. wtf were you doing 😂😂
@@humbleopionist4366 I got knee pain the first time I wore them so I switched back to my old shoes and was fine. Then tried the hokas again and got knee pain again. I tried to push through and wear them again but I had to stop mid run the next time because my knee was hurting so bad. Switched to Brooks and haven’t had a single issue
When i worked at road runners, i only ever suggested hokas to nurses LOL
I heard this from my road runner guy!
Yeah I work in Healthcare and I got recommended HOKAs as what nurses/Healthcare workers like and they've served me well!
I’m a 45-80 mile per week runner and I pretty much only wear Hoka.
My daughter works in surgery ,brooks , hokas & crocs. Is what anyone besides newbies wear..
As a nurse , wore and returned within 48 hours. Worst stiff shoe ever 😂
300 miles is a lot ngl I’m too lazy
That’s less than a mile if you go runninh everyday or 2 miles every other day 😉
You can do it :))
@@Pepa14pig even less if it takes 3years.
I walk 6ish miles a day, so thats not even 2 months for me lol
I walk my dogs daily for 5 miles, it's really not that bad! I suggest starting small, walk around your neighborhood, then start jogging, you don't need to run for very long at all :)
A good pair of shoes should last 300mi without problem, although I've had shoes break down after much less (~100 miles) - I'm looking at you new balance 880s.
Running an event with new shoes and trying a gel for the first time is a recipe for disaster lol
Running a race with new shoes is pretty risky 😬
I don’t think it’s the arch support from hoka that bothered your feet (they’re known for making pretty neutral shoes) as much as it could have been that they were gussetted. That means they have elastic bands around the middle of your feel that help a bit with arch support but other things also. However, it makes them feel tight, almost like they’re pinching your feet. I learned about it and started cutting my gussets on my hoka, but now I don’t run in hoka anymore.
Haha no one runs a race in new shoes. Then you are a moron 😅
I don’t know why everyone is body shaming her, it’s gross. Anyway, as a distance track and cross country runner, I wore brooks and honestly they begin to flatten out really easily. Take that as you will, this can obviously lead to injuries, etc, and I wouldn’t recommend them if you’re doing high, high mileage. Hokas offer a lot more cushioning and it takes some time to get used to, but they eventually get super comfortable. Nike as well. If you’re a distance runner, go for more cushioning. If you’re thinking of only doing sprints, flatter shoes will work.
I bought some Brooks as a walking shoe and they were comfy, but the seams started to come undone within a year. And, I wouldn’t even say I used them “hard”. A few times a week. Medium pace.
Womp womp
Those new balances destroyed my feet. The worst plantar fasciitis pain just on a two mile run. Switch to ASICS nimbus and just ran 10 miles. No pain. At all.
Asics are boss
i love how she didn’t like the hokas bc they were too comfy and too cushioned 😭😭
Hokas have changed my life! I have super high arches, and every shoe ends up fucking over my feet. I didn't know I could walk/run without pain.
they still don't have enough arch support for me! I'll forever have to use orthotics :(
I only buy shoes from decathlon, $30 and below.
I also hate my feet.
@@hessunator expensive does not equal good and cheap does not equal bad
@@hessunator no problem. Since Covid, I increased my weekly mileage from 30 miles to over 80 miles, haven't been healthier while saving thousands of dollars every year. It's really your running form that matters.
Have you tried Altras? The ground feel is great and they really let your feet splay out naturally. They aren’t the prettiest, but they feel very natural and your feet will thank you!
Not a runner (more of a walker) but just got some new balance fresh foams and they have been life changing! Taken away foot pain I didn’t know I had!
Yes my mom went from ASICS to brooks. My dad laughed at her for paying much more, but she was like, I didn’t realize it wasn’t supposed to hurt, and now it doesn’t. I think I’ve converted her.
if you have a neutral foot, insoles are the best addition to any shoe- yeah, they are $50 but they can make $50 shoes better than $200 shoes
I am also a medium arch girly but three years ago I started wearing zero-drop shoes and it changed my whole life. No more shin splints or sore arches or that thing where the ball of your foot burns for no reason when ur just standing for a long time.
zero-drop basically just means flat, but most zero-drop shoes also come with wide toe boxes that allow your toes to splay all the way while you run. This corrected my balance issues too
what shoes did you like? and not like?
@@hivanessaa So far all the shoes by Lems have been my favorite. I like 0-drop, but I don't always like "barefoot" (ie, I like some distance between my foot and the ground), so I really love that they have a chart with the "ground feel" level of each of their shoes. I've owned 4 pairs 😅. The Primal Zen is my gym shoe, the Boulder Summit is my work boot, the Trailhead is my hiking shoe. I also have a pair of Primal 3s, but the soles on those are too thin for me.
A lot of people also like Altra shoes, but they are very expensive and not great for people with wide feet. Personally I think they are a little over-engineered, but I like my Escalante 3s for days when it's too hot to wear my boots at work.
I switched to Altras and it literally shaved a minute off of my, admittedly not very fast, pace. It caused me to shift my gait to a forefront strike and that got rid of my peroneal tendinitis. And I LOVE their trail runners. I haven’t looked back. Zero drop 4 lyfe!
Yes, Hoka's feel weird. I hated them as well.
Why do running shoes have like 2 inch platform soles? I would roll my ankles in those!
I have flat feet and New Balance is my go-to brand for feet support! Fantastic designs!
For me it's Asics! They don't get enough love in the running community 🥲
@shelby6 ooohhh might give em a try!!!
For my flat feet, I have yet to find anything that beats my adidas boost
I love hokas I got fitted and they match my extremely high arc and ancle problems rly well
It looks like even though you have medium arches, you do pronate when you walk which is the flexing/falling inwards of the ankle and arches. This may be why the Hoka Clifton or Bondi were uncomfortable as the arch piece is suited for medium to high arches with little to no pronation axis. While the Brooks Ghost and New Balance have a more similar shape and lower arch style like the Nikes you have. Every brand is different and it’s super important to find what works for you! 500-600 miles is the max that most running shoes are good for otherwise they may start hurting your knees, feet, or back.
Even David Goggins wears Hoka for running :)
As a cross country runner I’m always going to be team Brooks
that’s what i’m saying like why do hokas have such intense cushioning? is that just meee 😭
That’s so real
Great choice, well done girl. Enough reasons to be proud!! :))
Try Altra... wide toe box and zero drop
“You swear you cooking!” LMAO I love it. Playful.
I'm from a family of runners and my mom has been a big time runner all her life. She switched to hokas a few years back snd wound up with a really horrible hip injury. All the cushion is not necessarily good for you and can wind up redistributing weight in an unnatural way. Just a warning.
So I have really low arches (not flat footed, just low arches) and I do more hiking and walking, so I really like Altra's trail shoes because they're 0 plane with wide toe boxes and flexible soles. If you like being able to feel the ground, they're fantastic because they allow your foot to move like not wearing shoes at all but protect your foot from sharp rocks and such.
I loooveee road runner . They helped me get fitted so much better when I needed shoes for school sports
I love road runners!!!!!!!
I really love the lack of cushion even though I need some arch support and love my sauconys… highly recommend if you want a balance of ground feel and support.
I discovered my favorite running shoes and every year brooks puts the previous year releases on sale, I run to buy them. Once you find ur holy grail, there is no need to experiment lmaooo
New balances are really lose on my tiny ankles, idk why but Nike air’s are so much tighter around the ankle I went a size up.
Love that you said "saving up money" cause them shits be highhhhh
Those new balance had the same amount of cushion as the hooka
I agree on the Hokas. They hurt with the super high arches. I personally got the Brooks because I'm flat footed and walk on the inside of my feet.
Which brooks did you get?
@@MrKJMac92 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23. I've been wearing these for basically everything and they're still going strong, which is amazing because I am not the best at taking care of shoes.
@@zoorox1996 thanks for replying. I've been seriously thinking about getting the adrenaline GTS because I also have flat feet. Glad to hear they're great
Same thing for me , went in wanting hokas , left with new balances haha
This is exactly why I can’t live without my hokas. My arches reach to high heaven
Good for you! That's awesome 😎🥰
I noticed a lot of influencers are raving about the Hoka trainers, it’s nice to hear someone being honest about them and their experience of trying them. Just goes to show how important it is to try things for yourself instead of spending hundreds on something an influencer raves about. Thank you for your honesty. ❤
just got those shoes yesterday! loveeee
THE brooks are great
this should be affordable and available to everyone
it was free!!
Good Choice my stride feels "chefs kiss" in the NB
I have dyspraxia so when i walk my heels go inwards and it can get very painful so i feel like this would be very helpful
Really interesting. I need a lot of arch support 'cause I don't have ANY arch :-(... feet totally flat all my life since childhood already.
I always buy Adidas ST (ST means stability) and they solved ALL my foot problems for years now...but Adidas doesn't produce them anymore 😢
I have to buy the last once that I find on the online market, but they're quite expensive now. I gotta find an alternative! But no idea..
Having your feet analyzed was the game changer.
Also it's actually not bad to not have a lot of support from your shoe. That way your knees adapt to the exercise and you are less likely to get injured if you trip. Your muscles do the support and not the shoes!
My hips stopped cracking when I switched to Vibrams!
@@jennprescott2757 oh that's cool. I've never tried out these kind of shoes but I heard they have a lot of benefits!
Those NB are so cute !
I bought a pair of Hokas for walking, I’m a nurse but didn’t use them as work shoes. They didn’t even last 6 months and they weren’t a daily shoe. I am pretty loyal to New Balance now as I’ve found they last me at least a year!
You should try “two rivers running” they have the best shows ❤
I love the fresh foam new balances
I'm with you! I actually had someone put me in hookahs before I even knew that they were like the status shoe. My podiatrist was not happy! He called over to the shoe store that's supposed to know better than that! Mostly because they're too soft and they actually hurt my knees.
What does that mean? The “status shoe”? 🤨
I have high arches and I’ve started hating shoes with too much arch support. I’ve noticed when I’m walking around barefoot my foot hurts less. Still haven’t found a pair of running shoes I absolutely love yet, earlier this year I stopped going on the treadmill bc my feet were in such horrible pain.
Dude this is me... I thought I wanted hokas, tried some on and went with the exact new balances you got. Same color too!
The bondi are okay but the Clifton 9 are awesome for running in
I recently got a pair of Brooks as my first legit pair of running shoes! They're so comfy
Girl, you gotta try Newtons for your next runner!!
300 miles is crazy so props to you
The ones you got looked like they have heaps of padding as well. Love the wide toe box
Agreed! The moment I tried on hokas I immediately was like this is way too much support. And everyone always looks at me like I’m crazy when I say that.
Had that feeling with one specific series of Hoka too. Tried another series and they’re the most comfortable shoes I ever owned. Took me a while to finde the right one too.
New balance over hoka fr. Hokas flatten so fast
I also started running 3 years ago lost 35 lbs , I only run in nikes there cheap and i trust there legacy.
I jave tried many difrent energy gels and i thinck you shoild try high 5 gels and you should try there hydration tablets
I had exactly those new balances, in the v12 version. Great shoe, and super squishy sole!
Brooks are the best for me! I work retail and walk about 3 miles a day. My feet never hurt
i have the brooks ghost 15 and they are amazing
I just got the same ones there amazing they made a lot of my knee and ankle pain go away. Enjoy them!
300 miles in the same pair of shoes also might explain the shin splints. Everyone is different but my shin splints get bad when I’m wearing worn out shoes.
What? I run 1000km a pair. Split shins is technique, not shoe
When I was in the Army I would go to stores like these to get the shoes best for my feet. they were godsends
I love those shoes! I work in the OR, and they're the only shoe that I can wear without my feet being in terrible pain at the end of my shift
Yes! I’ve pushed my shoes upwards of 400 miles. You’ll know when it’s time for a new pair. I had the same issue with Hokas even though they are so popular for most runners.
I love road runner
I went from hoka to xero shoes. I have 9 pairs now. Road Running, trail running, hiking, Pickleball , packable travel shoes. And It’s the only shoe my daughter will wear for high school track beside her spikes. Stability is key.
In Australia we have a poorly named running shoe store called Athlete's Foot. They do foot analysis and have done so for years, it's not that special of a thing here as these places are so common and have affordable common shoe brands as well as expensive brands
We have them in America Athlete’s Foot was started in Pennsylvania.
@@Appaddict01 then I'm surprised that this is so revolutionary if you guys started it 😅
if you wanna feel the ground, I very heavily recommend the Saucony Kinvara 14. They are a minimalist shoe that fits fantastic.
Kinvara is such a great shoe. The Altra Escalante Racer is great too!
U should wear ankle socks when u run. It helps with support and stops blistering
Love this.! I've always stuck to my reliable Brooks (gts 9 launch), but I felt like I needed to try different shoes too since I don't love all Brooks for my running. Ended up with some New Balances 880s that I absolutely adore.! Upping my mileage a lot recently and I needed shoes with a touch more cushion/support, but not a crazy amount like Hokas. Anyways, fun running.!
Also medium arch girl here. New Balances always and all the way.
Love these shoes !!!!!!
"which explains the shin splints" girl, running this much is what explains the shin splints 😂 runners always acting like its some kind of mystery, as if orthopedic doctors haven't been screaming for decades about how excessive running is detrimental for your health.
I felt the same way about hokas I hated them at first kept using sauconys kiavaras, started getting pain went back to hokas my feet feel amazing, no pain
I just bought some new balances for running as well, perfect choice and fit.... and yes feel so natural ♡.
I’m a track runner and I’ve always used brooks since I was a kid, I have the ones with the ankle support though because I used to run flat footed😀
I have the brooks I love them sooooooo much
Great choice. The 880s are legit.
Thank you! Not a Hoka hater, but it’s almost like a cult to new runners. You gotta test shoes and not assume you need such height. Watch your pronation. Pronating isn’t always bad. Arch support and toes box.. gotta test. For me, a simple shoe with a neutral offset proved to be the best. Atreyu running shoes for road and treadmill . For trail running, ASICS trail sneaker
As a track girly Brookes will for ever be my fav
Those hokas are the ones I have ❤❤😂
I prefer Brooks!
Same I changed my hokas because like you I couldn’t feel the ground and there was too much cushion I went with the ASICS gt-2000
Is there anywhere else that does things like a fit finder? I am so happy you got a good shoe!
Куаныштын ойлану денгейи мыкты 👍🏻
We stan new balance
The basic Hokas are probably not best for you BUT they specifically have a stabilization sneaker and those are amazing. I favor one side a bit and use to get horrible shin splints / ALL gone with the Hokas!
Knowing what your feet need in terms of stability/motion control and cushion is critical for your best athletic performance. It sucks that often the sneakers we prefer aesthetically are not the best ones for our feet. I did this analysis a number of years ago when I was running more. Recently I was dealing with some funky back pain ... Five minutes back in my sneakers and no pain....