Kathy G
Cathlete
Here are some questions for the runners. What brand/model of running shoe do you wear? Are they Stability, Nuetral, or Motion Control? Are you an over pronator, high arches, or a neutral foot? Do you tend to stick to the same brand/model or do you switch around?
So far I’ve tried New Balance, Nike, Mizuno, Avia, and Asics. I even went to a specialty running store to get fitted for shoes a couple of weeks ago. He recommended Mizuno Wave Nirvana and they felt great when I tried them on but when I run in them, they don’t have as much forefoot cushioning as I like. They’re comfortable enough but I’m having a heck of a time breaking them in (and these shoes were NOT cheap!)
The shoes I’ve like the best so far have been Mizuno Wave Inspire 2. The current generation of these shoes is the Wave Inspire 4 (and the cushioning is similar to the Nirvana). I tried a pair on and didn’t like them as much anymore (and I can’t find another pair of Inspire 2’s, they’ve been discontinued).
So today I ordered a pair of Saucony Pro Grid Guide from Road Runners Sports. The fit specialist I talked to said she had a couple of pairs of them and really likes them. They have special forefoot cushioning and good arch support (which I also need). She also recommended a pair of Saucony Grid Hurricanes (very pricey, especially since this is my first foray into Saucony). Anyone have these?
I like Avia but my experience with them is that the cushioning and arch break down in them very quickly. I’m lucky if I get a couple of months out of a pair before my PF starts acting up. Asics have too large of a foot bed for me (I feel like my toes are all over the place and get blisters from them). New Balance worked for me for years until they started changing the cushioning in they’re shoes.
Argh, as you can tell I’m frustrated, lol. Help!!!!
Kathy
So far I’ve tried New Balance, Nike, Mizuno, Avia, and Asics. I even went to a specialty running store to get fitted for shoes a couple of weeks ago. He recommended Mizuno Wave Nirvana and they felt great when I tried them on but when I run in them, they don’t have as much forefoot cushioning as I like. They’re comfortable enough but I’m having a heck of a time breaking them in (and these shoes were NOT cheap!)
The shoes I’ve like the best so far have been Mizuno Wave Inspire 2. The current generation of these shoes is the Wave Inspire 4 (and the cushioning is similar to the Nirvana). I tried a pair on and didn’t like them as much anymore (and I can’t find another pair of Inspire 2’s, they’ve been discontinued).
So today I ordered a pair of Saucony Pro Grid Guide from Road Runners Sports. The fit specialist I talked to said she had a couple of pairs of them and really likes them. They have special forefoot cushioning and good arch support (which I also need). She also recommended a pair of Saucony Grid Hurricanes (very pricey, especially since this is my first foray into Saucony). Anyone have these?
I like Avia but my experience with them is that the cushioning and arch break down in them very quickly. I’m lucky if I get a couple of months out of a pair before my PF starts acting up. Asics have too large of a foot bed for me (I feel like my toes are all over the place and get blisters from them). New Balance worked for me for years until they started changing the cushioning in they’re shoes.
Argh, as you can tell I’m frustrated, lol. Help!!!!
Kathy
). I think they have been replaced by ProGrid Omni 6's or something like that. Anyway, I have normal-high arches, but still tend to overpronate slightly because of my wide hips, so I need some stability in a shoe. The Grid Omni came in 2 versions - a moderate stability and a ultimate stability (I think). I use the moderate one - it's perfect for my feet - good arch support, nice cushioning where I need it, and the right amount of stability. But that's just ME and MY feet. And I have weird feet. 
