They changed my life.

I will look them up. Thanks!

Nothing like Nike or Adidas - all running all the time and they do it DAMN well. Never owned Brooks but run in a few pairs and they're brilliant.

really like the last Nike Free I bought. They're light, comfy and the next best thing to being barefoot.

I've tried a few that felt like blocks on my feet. That's why I love those dual shock sneaks. The less constricted my feet feel, the better I am able to keep my form. At least I think so. Sometimes I feel like I must look like I'm falling downhill the whole run. Especially on the treadmill. I envy the runners with a slight build. These long legs may help stride. But they also carry 206lbs.

I've tried about every running shoe there is and for me nothing even comes close to New Balance. If you get a chance pick up some Dr. Scholl's Active inserts for your shoes. I've had problems with shin splints and runner's knee in the past and these inserts really absorb the shock. I haven't had any problems since I started using them.

Funny, I never thought to use those. But I've only been actively running for about 3yrs now. I never had shin splints, but a buddy did and he was in agony. Thanks!

Funny you posted this today. I just ran my first 5K of the season this morning. I finished 3rd in my age group and 23rd overall. Not bad for an old geezer.

I just cant do it, regardless of how comfortable they may or may not be.

http://unicornbooty.com/blog/2011/08/10/new-balance-shoes-ceo-makes-500000-donation-to-anti-gay-super-pac/

I saw a bunch of Front Runners NYC'ers wearing NBs today at the Brooklyn Half. I wear them myself (didn't know and I can't un-buy them) and am thinking about joining FR myself. Please let them know so they can spread the word!

But hard to support that kind of money.

that's about it.

and use your toes (like you do when on grass in bare feet), I highly recommend Vibram five fingers shoes. If you run heel toe in them though, there isn't enough padding. Plus, you can where them everywhere even when you aren't running and its like being in your socks.

Been a reader for years.

I have very high arches. My feet roll out really easily and my favorite brand to help with that is Salomon. I couldn't find what I was looking for with them when I needed shoes though, so I went with Timberlands. They're actually more of a hiking shoe but they're flexible enough and conform to my feet enough that I can run in them. I added an arch insert and I am really happy with them. They're well made, they've taken a beating and still look and feel good after a year of use.

I have some Asics for street wear/indoor work outs. They're light weight, airy and super comfy. They have amazing arch support and a widish forefoot that help prevent roll out. I really like them and would wear them on the trail if they could take it.

go get your feet analyzed! You need to know what shoes work best with how you run and the anatomy of your feet. Seriously, I did it after two injuries only to find out I was running in the wrong shoe.

Everyone is different, don't rely on trends, brands or looks.

I went to Road Runner Sorts. Its a free analysis and you don't have to buy shoes there. (But in my case they are the only store that stocks shoes in my size - 6 EE)

Here is a great shoe guide too: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoes/2013-spring-shoe-guide

I've had good luck with Asics for many years. I don't over pronate but I have duck feet and I need the space in the front. I also have a narrow heel and these seem to work. I have tried a few different brands and found out the hard way that they didn't work for me, either with achy knees or hips.

I recently ordered custom orthotics and shoes from a local store. They recommended Brooks and took a look at my Asics and said the arch was wrong for my foot. They seem okay but I really feel best in my Asics. I don't understand how a shoe that lets me run without pain is wrong for my feet?

What type of running are you doing? (Sprinting, distance, trail etc) How many miles do you typically run a week?

I got along great with cheap shoes that did not fit well at all when I was only "jogging" (running at a slow to mid pace at less than or around 2 miles a couple times a week). My issues began when I started to run 25 miles a week or more (street running, with a little grass and dirt too).

How do your orthotics work with the Asics? I have an appointment tomorrow to possibly get a lift (I have one leg that is anatomically longer by more than 1/2 an inch).

My feet gave me no trouble. The humidity was awful. Otherwise I run about 3 or 4 miles a few times a week, slow to mid pace. I will run a 10K on the 4th so I'm running a longer distance of 7 to 8 miles once a week until then. I'd like to run a half marathon on Thanksgiving Day but I don't know if I'll get there.

I like to walk in the gel kahana and they have been pretty consistent over the last few years.

The orthotics are for the Brooks. I am not supposed to run in them yet. I am supposed to be slowly getting my feet used to them. I didn't go to the store to buy orthotics. I went to buy something to wear in the summer and found the most comfortable sandals I have ever put on my feet. But I was talked into the running shoes and orthotics so I am just wondering if I am going to feel some miracle the way other people describe orthotics.

I stopped falling/twisting my ankles once I started wearing the right shoes. My opinion is if your shoes were wrong for you? you'd know it. Wear what feels good to you.

Adidas Boosts...the list is almost infinite for any foot type, you just have to know your stride and what works for you.

Also Mizuno Wave Rider 15s. And, frankly, anything BUT Nike! (Trust me, I'm a very talented runner)

When I first started a little more than three years ago, I was first fitted for Adidas. Did not work -- messed up my feet. Switched to Nike and have been very, very pleased. On my third pair.