Best Athletic Shoe

[cyfan92]

I'm in the market for new athletic shoes. I'm not a long distance runner but I occasionally will run a 5k for charity.

Primarily these are shoes will be used to: 1) go for long walks pushing a stroller 2) work out in 3) pedal the bike around the trails of suburbia

I've been buying cheap Nike's from the outlet store but I would like to invest in a better shoe. Any and all suggestions are welcome.

 

[Lexclone]

Brooks

 

[every_yard]

Brooks or Allbirds

 

[Cyched]

If you're in the metro, head over to Fitness Sports in Clive. They'll get you in the right shoe.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

My last few pairs were Brooks and I've loved them. I recently decided to try Swiss Engineering (On Cloud) and have really enjoyed them as well.

 

[Cyfan1965]

If you're in the metro, head over to Fitness Sports in Clive. They'll get you in the right shoe.

I recommend going to a running store anyway they will get you in the right shoe for you by watching you walk and looking at the soles of your current shoes to see if you pronate supinate etc- If you are a runner it is a must do.

 

[Cyfan1965]

I recommend going to a running store anyway they will get you in the right shoe for you by watching you walk and looking at the soles of your current shoes to see if you pronate supinate etc- If you are a runner it is a must do. They put me in Asics or Brooks I happened to like the Asics because of narrow foot.

 

[Cyched]

I recommend going to a running store anyway they will get you in the right shoe for you by watching you walk and looking at the soles of your current shoes to see if you pronate supinate etc- If you are a runner it is a must do.

Usually like Asics, Brooks, Nike. Last time I went a couple years ago they got me in a pair of New Balance shoes with a little more cushion. They've been excellent so far (running 5K lengths)

 

[Bigman38]

I recommend going to a running store anyway they will get you in the right shoe for you by watching you walk and looking at the soles of your current shoes to see if you pronate supinate etc- If you are a runner it is a must do.

I second this. I did it last summer and found out I've been wrong about my shoe size my entire life. The place I went did it for free and the shoes were the same price as other athletic stores. I ended up with a pair of Brooks that have been the best pair of shoes I've owned, think I'm getting close to wearing them out after 600 miles.

 

[snowcraig2.0]

 

[JM4CY]

I recommend going to a running store anyway they will get you in the right shoe for you by watching you walk and looking at the soles of your current shoes to see if you pronate supinate etc- If you are a runner it is a must do.

I can't even remember the last time I pronated, its been so long.

 

[dmclone]

I'm fat so keep that in mind. When I use to run (Was fat then too) I always had good luck with Brooks Beast and New Balance 990's. The NB 990's were also comfortable for non running activities and if you get the gray ones, you'll really be sporting the old man look.

 

[cycloner29]

I'm fat so keep that in mind. When I use to run (Was fat then too) I always had good luck with Brooks Beast and New Balance 990's. The NB 990's were also comfortable for non running activities and if you get the gray ones, you'll really be sporting the old man look.

I always thought it was the white ones with blue trim. I have the NB response 412 v3 trail running ones. Am I considered an oldman?

 

[Dopey]

Won't be for everyone, but my Xero shoes have been my favorite. I do the same type of activities you mention. Running (less than 5 miles), weight lifting, & biking.

 

[Gonzo]

Not a runner but the serious runners I know go with Brooks or ASICS.

 

[CycloneDaddy]

If you're in the metro, head over to Fitness Sports in Clive. They'll get you in the right shoe.

This is the right answer if you want it done right.

 

[KnappShack]

Saucony guy.

But really it all depends on you.

 

[dmclone]

I always thought it was the white ones with blue trim. I have the NB response 412 v3 trail running ones. Am I considered an oldman?

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Pretty much any NB shoe. No use in fighting it and about once every 10 years you'll be back in style

 

[PSYclone22]

I can't even remember the last time I pronated, its been so long.

I always had you pegged as an overpronator

 

[jdcyclone19]

I run often. I Iove my Hokas they're like running on pillows. I like them better than asics or brooks.
Fleet feet in des moines is also another great place to get fitted for running shoes.