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Finally, a post worth responding to.
Good to know about the NB shoes. The guy at the running store I shop at was really pushing this brand. Says for 2012 its a top selling brand that knocked Asics out of the top spot for a certain model of shoe.
I've tried virtually every major brand, but never NB. Each time after being disappointed, I go back to Nike. They just feel plain better.
While my Nikes are being replaced, I'm currently rocking a set of Asics 2160's which is apparently a massively successful shoe in the US that is critically acclaimed, and now replaced by the 2170. The NB version which competes with this Asics model is apparently the new top dog.
The gel sole is nice and everything, but I still miss my Nikes for ultimate comfort and better support.
For everyone else, until you go to a running store, and get properly fitted shoes for your type (not the garbage you buy at Walmart and Foot Locker) and yes they cost $150+...... you'll never understand.
I understand all about running shoes. When I ran (before my knees decided cycling was better) the Nikes I used (can't remember the model now - yellow swoosh on blue) were always ranked 1 or 2 against the comparable Asics, and they were made in Nike's Beaverton, OR plant (now long gone). BUT, as long as they sponsor sociopathic, sub-human nozzles like Woods and Armstrong, they will never see another penny from me Dump Sheryl Crow 2 the day after she tells you she has breast cancer? Really? You're a pig......and Elin should have used a driver.
And those people get regularly duped. Companies like that would rather spend a healthy chunk of money to market their crap product to the masses, rather than actually make a decent product.
I'm in the New Balance camp. I've owned a few pairs and they've all been of stellar quality.
stormcat
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You forgot to add Michael Vick to this list. Nike lost me when they signed that dog torturing and mutilating POS on as a spokesman.
I've moved on to Adidas.
EDIT: If anyone is interested in reading about what that POS did to 30+ innocent dogs, there's a book about it: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Lost-Dogs-Michael-Redemption/dp/1592405509 That said, Nike can rot in hell.
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Poser
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these happen to be the best thing i ever put on my feet, really soft...will be buying another when it's time is up!!!
Air Max 2011...bought it 2 months ago.
too bad you will miss out.
Nike is awesome!!!
Good prices at Si Vous Play...yo.
these happen to be the best thing i ever put on my feet, really soft...will be buying another when it's time is up!!!
Air Max 2011...bought it 2 months ago.
too bad you will miss out.
Nike is awesome!!!
Good prices at Si Vous Play...yo.
Thats an awesome looking shoe. +1 for Sil Vous Play... great store.
stormcat
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these happen to be the best thing i ever put on my feet, really soft...will be buying another when it's time is up!!!
Air Max 2011...bought it 2 months ago.
too bad you will miss out.
Nike is awesome!!!
Good prices at Si Vous Play...yo.
And support a monster like Michael Vick? I have a good sense of morals and ethics. Shoes are just inanimate objects. Lives are not. But enjoy your shoes!
toshison
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New Balance from a purely functional standpoint make great shoes although in the past I have found some of their shoe designs kind of boring looking. They've gotten a bit better on that front but still could use some improvement.
I got plenty of sneakers in my closet and I've kind of gone the minimalist route rather than stick with big chunky trainers. My go-to's at the moment are Vibram Fivefinger Spyridons and New Balance Minimus 3090's. The 3090's are incredibly light and flexible that they make most runners feel like bricks. I was concerned at first about durability but they are holding up nice.
Recently picked up a pair of Nike Free TR2's at the Nike outlet for $40 and they are pretty good for the money I paid. The Nike Free Run+ 2 & 3's are also super comfortable too.
I use to be somewhat loyal to adidas for a long time but I have found that over the last several years, Nike quality in shoes and especially clothing & fit has gotten so much better compared to adidas. Still buy adidas but much less. Nike has also done a bit better I think with responding to the sneaker junkie culture with so many limited run shoes its crazy.. Adidas still have cool stuff but Nike's edging them IMO.
I got plenty of sneakers in my closet and I've kind of gone the minimalist route rather than stick with big chunky trainers. My go-to's at the moment are Vibram Fivefinger Spyridons and New Balance Minimus 3090's. The 3090's are incredibly light and flexible that they make most runners feel like bricks. I was concerned at first about durability but they are holding up nice.
Recently picked up a pair of Nike Free TR2's at the Nike outlet for $40 and they are pretty good for the money I paid. The Nike Free Run+ 2 & 3's are also super comfortable too.
I use to be somewhat loyal to adidas for a long time but I have found that over the last several years, Nike quality in shoes and especially clothing & fit has gotten so much better compared to adidas. Still buy adidas but much less. Nike has also done a bit better I think with responding to the sneaker junkie culture with so many limited run shoes its crazy.. Adidas still have cool stuff but Nike's edging them IMO.
+1 for Sil Vous Play!!!
Did you guys know that studies have shown a positive relationship between shoe price and injury frequency + magnitude? The more expensive the shoe, the more likely you are to get injured from it. I also recall Sunny S saying he got planter fasciitis at some point, so maybe it's the shoes that you're wearing.
The reasoning behind it is that the more expensive shoes do all this cushioning, over-compensating, etc. when you run instead of letting your body adapt and get stronger to the impact. FWIW, I used to be a decent cross country runner and I had to stop because I had flat feet, shin splints, and excruciating lower back pain from running. I had to quit but started again this year...I bought Nike Lunarlons for running and threw my back out for 3 weeks when I decided to try running again (for anyone in the running thread, it was that time when I ran the 5k in 22 minutes without training lol).
I've since switched to Vibrams and I finish in the top 10% of any race that I enter without training. I no longer have lower back pain, my flat feet now have a bit of an arch, and I've forgotten what shin splints feel like.
YMMV, but I stand by shoes with minimal cushioning (I run races in $30 nike tiempo soccer shoes while my Nike Lunarlons and New Balances collect dust). It did wonders for me, so it could be something to try. Having said that, running will always be a high impact sport so I can see why people get all this cushioning and technology...but our legs and back are our natural suspension system - it seems like we need to let our bodies do their jobs and fine-tune itself by putting it under stress.
edit: also +1 to toshison except I hate the direction that the shoe game's gone. I used to be a shoe head and I've stopped buying nike (other than their indestructible soccer shoes). I remember when goodfoot used to be a well-kept secret.
People paid good money for these lmao:
The reasoning behind it is that the more expensive shoes do all this cushioning, over-compensating, etc. when you run instead of letting your body adapt and get stronger to the impact. FWIW, I used to be a decent cross country runner and I had to stop because I had flat feet, shin splints, and excruciating lower back pain from running. I had to quit but started again this year...I bought Nike Lunarlons for running and threw my back out for 3 weeks when I decided to try running again (for anyone in the running thread, it was that time when I ran the 5k in 22 minutes without training lol).
I've since switched to Vibrams and I finish in the top 10% of any race that I enter without training. I no longer have lower back pain, my flat feet now have a bit of an arch, and I've forgotten what shin splints feel like.
YMMV, but I stand by shoes with minimal cushioning (I run races in $30 nike tiempo soccer shoes while my Nike Lunarlons and New Balances collect dust). It did wonders for me, so it could be something to try. Having said that, running will always be a high impact sport so I can see why people get all this cushioning and technology...but our legs and back are our natural suspension system - it seems like we need to let our bodies do their jobs and fine-tune itself by putting it under stress.
edit: also +1 to toshison except I hate the direction that the shoe game's gone. I used to be a shoe head and I've stopped buying nike (other than their indestructible soccer shoes). I remember when goodfoot used to be a well-kept secret.
People paid good money for these lmao:
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Aside from discussing quality of Nike and their rep - just buy your shoes at reputable store with good customer service.
I buy all my hiking/running/water shoes/etc at either MEC or Sporting Life. I don't abuse them but usually at least one pair would start having problems after 6-8 months of wearing. I just bring them back (no need for receipt - your info is in their computer) and get full refund or store credit/exchange. Sporting Life is the best - on couple of occasions they gave me full refund well after 12 months. I am grateful for their service and not to have to deal with manufacture. So I will always buy from them and recommend to my friends and family.
I buy all my hiking/running/water shoes/etc at either MEC or Sporting Life. I don't abuse them but usually at least one pair would start having problems after 6-8 months of wearing. I just bring them back (no need for receipt - your info is in their computer) and get full refund or store credit/exchange. Sporting Life is the best - on couple of occasions they gave me full refund well after 12 months. I am grateful for their service and not to have to deal with manufacture. So I will always buy from them and recommend to my friends and family.
toshison
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I actually agree. I take my off hat to the people at Nike from a business standpoint because they've been successful but I do find some of the ways they go about releasing limited run shoes really annoying..I try not to buy as a collector anymore, just buying kix to wear them like you're suppose to.
One of the benefits I have found since switching to flat/minimal shoes is that you have much better balance and are less likely to roll your ankle. Hiking on trails, I use to mildly roll my ankles over and over thanks to the uneven ground and the rigid elevated soles of typical hiking shoes. Not anymore though with my spyridons. A lot of modern trainers have a huge heel to toe drop like Nike Shox and Air Max. I think these kind of shoes rob you of flexibility and strength in your lower legs and feet. On that note, MEC have VFF KSO's on sale for $60 if anybody is interested.
Good price for VFF! I just returned my komodo's - sole started to come off after 6 months of use and got different model instead. May be will buy a second pair. "Expensive limited edition with all bells and whistles" vs simple shoes - read Born to run, quite a number of pages talks about Nike and what they do, was a real eye opener for me.
dr scholls at walmart 39.99, made out of the same material in the same 3rd world countries as nike and other 200$ dollar pair of shoes. Thats a track day for free right there people!
So true. At the end of the day, I can't blame them for doing what brings in more profit. It just sucks that it came at the price of sneaker culture. The exact same thing is happening to denim right now. : /
& people, take heed from this guy's heads up! I got my vibram's for about $100 taxes in...so $60 is a wicked deal if you're looking to get started on minimalist "shoes".
FriendlyFoe
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I cried when nike bought bauer. Shed a few more tears when rbk bought ccm
