(Part 2) Best running shoes for men according to redditors

These Merrell's are what I use.

Not the biggest load, but some load. Breakdown of the 5 technologies in the shoe

• "FlyteFoam 55% lighter...more resilient". Not really BS, but not actually leagues above the competition. All the other shoe companies compare themselves to this standard EVA foam that almost no high end shoes use. The Lunarlon foam from nike is 33% lighter, but what really matters is how light the entire midsole is. You can have the lightest density material, but that's useless if you need to make a really thick midsole. If you want lightweight, go with the Wave Universe (ok, don't but they feel like paper origami shoes)
  
  
• "AdaptTruss ...carbon reinforced..stability system beneath the arch...rigid if the arch of the foot rolls too much". Carbon, that's the marketing BS word. Otherwise, it's a standard stability system, similar to Saucony's power grid, or to Mizono's wave tech.
  
  
• "DUOMAX dual density midsole ...provides adaptive stability". This is too much hype for using two foams in the midsole.
  
  
• "X-GEL ... refinement of the cushioning system". This is nice, but not an industry breakthrough. Ascics love their gel, so this is just another gel system update.
  
  
• "MetaClutch ... newly designed exoskeleton external heel counter". "WE PUT PLASTIC AROUND THE HEEL". This just adds weight to the shoe and adds stability. Nothing fancy here. Fancy is Under armour using a thin rubber-like overlay around the heel

I have disc-golf dedicated footwear, and yes, I feel it makes a huge difference in my game. I've noticed most shoes that I find appealing are marketed as "trail-running" shoes.

Most courses I play are heavily wooded and often damp/wet in places. I have a pair of NB 1524's that are extremely comfortable and waterproof. They've held up a couple of seasons and still look great.

Playing barefoot isn't really an option for me, but when it is sunny and dry I like to wear my NB Minimus. They've held up OK after getting them last December but you can definitely tell they're not fat-boy shoes; only pair of Vibram soles that I've had show significant wear and I would doubt holding up for 3+ seasons.

There's not exactly a right answer, since everyone has a different play style/preferences. For me, I look for the following:

1. Ventilation: Make sure the shoes can breathe inside, otherwise you will get sweaty feet that will chafe/smell.
   
2. Heel size: A giant heel will possibly get in the way with crossovers, or will get stuck on brackets. Smaller = better IMO.
   
3. Bounce: Wearing shoes with no bounce can make fast patterns more difficult and more stamina-draining. You want something that rebounds nicely.
   
4. Feedback: This kind of goes hand-in-hand with bounce, as you're usually prioritizing one over the other. Running shoes are usually designed to absorb impact and have a great bounce. However, for a game that relies on precise timing, too much absorption can greatly reduce how you feel your steps.
   
5. Fit: I wear a size down for my DDR shoes. Having a slightly tighter fit keeps my feet from sliding around inside.
   
6. Sole: You want something that isn't too textured. Harsh textures will be more likely to get caught on brackets. If you get something too smooth, you'll be sliding around like mad.
   
   As for specifics, some people like Nike Free Runs, but I find them to be too squishy, and the heel to be too big.
   https://www.amazon.com/Nike-942838-001-Black-Running-Sneakers/dp/B005DNKHD4
   
   Nike Reacts are better, IMO.
   https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Flyknit-Running-Black-Pure-Platinum/dp/B07QHM9NKW/
   
   I'm currently trying a pair of Crocs here:
   https://www.amazon.com/Crocs-Mens-LiteRide-Pacer-white/dp/B074F76RHB/ref=asc_df_B074F76RHB
   
   But my previous favorite were a pair of these:
   https://www.scheels.com/p/mens-jordan-88-racer-running-shoes/7843-AV1200.html
   
   Found them at the Nike outlet for under $40. Small heel, good feedback, but ventilation sucks.

For sure this backpack has to bottle holders in the back I can access as well for sports drinks or coffee. It was my favorite pack from my ultra running days. Now it's all torn up from a fall I took skating a few weeks ago. The shoes I'm rocking are Xero shoes prio. I run in their sandals and love em so I figured these would be good for LD skating and so far they are great! I even think I saw the owner of pantheon wearing them in a video as well. They are flat and thin, but not too thin.

Link to the shoes on amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07P38T9RS/ref=twister_B07BZCDP7M?th=1

Stuffit shoe inserts. It's an old boxing thing so their gloves wouldn't stink. You could make your own by stuffing cedar woodchips into a sock. Sounds like you could use foot powder too.

If you go sockless, rub your feet with a little tea tree oil before putting your shoes on.

I really really like these by merrell. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008J2QRAS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1417105923&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX200_QL40 super light weight breathable and I don't think they look too bad.

Nike Free 5.0 - these i've had for 2+ year and I'm 220+ pounds and other than the insoles having holes from lifting and stuff like that, I just replaced the insoles and everything with them has been fine. If your boyfriend is overweight, he might want to lose weight. I've never heard of anyone in shape that destroys shoes within 2 months

Being the Basilisk-Female and Male Variations

Female Shirt

Female Pants

Female Shoes

Male Shirt

Male Pants


Male Shoes

Necklace

Fangs

Yellow Contact Lenses (Optional)

Channel your inner Basilisk with my male and female variation designs. Both the male and female versions have skin scale shirts and pants to help you appear as scaly as Salazar's serpent. The shoes for both variations are snake scaled as well, but are comfortable enough so that you can walk around in your costume. The necklace was chosen as it has a snake and the green of Salazar himself. Additionally, the fangs were chosen to represent the sharp fangs of the Basilisk and they are easy to wear. If you really want to channel the spirit of the Basilisk, opt for wearing yellow contact lenses so your eyes match the monster itself.

I also recommend wearing your hair in an S-Shaped braid like this to really hit the "S" in serpent. You may want to add a little green makeup on your face to really sell the look as well if you so desire.

Okay, here’s what I would do.

1.) First listen to or read Born to Run. You need to rest your foot. Maybe read instead of run for a bit.

2.) Watch this guy. It’s really about the tilt of the heel. Make sure you are not resting your foot with the pain in a strange position in the car for long drives or under a desk. Figure out how to lift that second toe!

3.) Change your shoes ... flattest you can get is my advice. I like these with a big toe box. While you’re shopping, check out toe spreaders or toe separators.

4.) Focus on changing how you walk ... walk like a fox ... put your pinkie toe on the ground first, then your big toe, then lower your heel toward the ground.

That should get you started! Good luck!

I swear by Salomons

I prefer barefoot style shoes, so I currently own Merrell Trail Gloves, New Balance Minumus MT10, and just ordered some VivoBarefoot Neo Trails to try out.

It's their minimalist line that I wear. MT00, MR10, MT20.

These are my favorite shoes right now, incredibly comfortable.

http://www.amazon.com/New-Balance-MR10v2-Minimus-Running/dp/B0096615AS

Ayy thanks man! They’re 993s, and I got em over a year ago so the only link I could find was amazon.

New Balance Men's MR993GL, Grey, 11 D US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001792DI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0ZFVDb28GQ3G2

I just got these MT10's. I'm really liking them so far.

Buy a generic foot powder and use it all the time.

I hate wearing socks in the summer but my feet stink up my shoes something awful. Any foot powder prevents that from happening and it doesn't even take that much.

Edit: These may also help.

The Xero Prio is a pretty normal looking sneaker.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NZZKZTP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xSV7CbPPS0F91

I drum in these. Basically barefoot without actually being bare. I use them as an everyday walking/running shoe as well.

I used Solomon speedcross 3 for the warrior dash and spartan super. They were recommended to me by a group of acquaintances that participate in a few mud runs per year.

I used them and suggested them to friends and everyone I know who has used them love them.

http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Trail-Running-Cloud/dp/B008JEWJ8K/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1418762298&sr=1-1

Where do you live. I know at my Merrell Outlet you can get Road Glove 2s for $32 right now. They aren't as good as the orignal Road Glove 2 but they do feel very nice and are still Constructed very well.

So if you have an outlet store near you I'd check there. If you tell me your size I can even tell you if any store has some so you can place a phone order.

I feel most stable when I wear Merrell Road Gloves [http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Mens-Barefoot-Glove-Running/dp/B00BLQ8CGQ].

I wore Asics running shoes before and I felt like I was going to fall over when doing squats. Now I guess I know why (didn't realize it before).

I'm still relatively new to powerlifting (just started SL5x5 last October) so I've still got a lot to learn!

I live/run in a city too. I have these and love them:
http://www.amazon.com/Merrell-Mens-Ascend-Glove-Trail-Running/dp/B00B98NFAE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425785059&sr=8-1&keywords=Merrell+ascend+glove
They have a bit more padding than some other minimal shoes (6mm, so still not a ton) and find having just a bit of padding is nice. I'm also considering getting a pair of Merrell vapor gloves (zero padding) which I've heard good things about. I'm a lot newer runner than you but I find these (Ascend) to be super comfortable up to the half-marathon distance that I've done.

From someone who travels a lot and for many different reasons (backpacking, work, luxury, leisure, hiking, etc.) I can say you have MANY options, and there are lots of good shoes.



After trying watershoes, boots, sneakers, walkers, and everything in between, I decided the shoes for me are anything from the Nike Free line.

Space and weight are big factors for me, because I like to travel as light and small as possible.

Assuming you're backpacking, and assuming that like most people you'll opt for flip-flops most of the time anyway, these are the shoes to have when you need to beef it up a bit. They collapse flat, dry fast, offer good support, can be worn without socks (HUGE PLUS), and are rugged enough to go on long hikes with, plus they grip well. Also, though not super fancy, they are stylish enough to walk around town in and not feel like an idiot.

Hey fellow toe dragger. I've found that these are very durable for a toe dragging person like myself.

I have those as well, and contrary to them being labeled as a trail shoe, they're not. The true trail shoe that was like those (Bare Access Trail) is discontinued, leaving the Trail Glove. I have a pair of Trail Glove 3's with 281 miles and almost no sign of wear. I run in rainy, sloppy, muddy conditions with the Trail Gloves and have no problems with grip even though the tread doesn't look aggressive.

Greetings. I'm thinking about replacing my running shoes. I'm male, 21, 1.90m (~6.2ft) tall, 90kg (~200lbs) weight. I'm quite on the heavy side for running (even though I'll probably cut to ~80kg while training), and I'm beginning my training for my first marathon in May. I've run previously 4 HM in the 1:50~2:00 range, and I'll be training for a 4:00 finish (So 5:38/km or 9:10/mile). I'll use Hal Higdon program and I expect to peak on... 40/50 MPW? Maybe? Still not sure.

With everything in mind, what shoes should I aim for? Anyone in my situation? I have run with a Merrell Bare Access Trail and with a Adidas supernova. I felt comfortable with both, but I felt like Merrell gave me knee pain after a few miles (which I think its normal due to my weight?), while Adidas one felt really heavy.

Also, as a side note, my feet are pretty width, so I feel pain on both sides and I would like a shoe with more width space.

Not sure if I have expressed myself properly (non-native speaker here). Thanks for your help and stay safe running!!

Mizuno Wave Rider 18's

Not sure if you're still investigating or not, but I've been a loyal Mizuno fan for over 15 years now. I've actually made a transition from vball shoes to running shoes, and just bought the Wave Rider 18 and wore them for a tournament yesterday (with Active Ankle T2 braces) and I have to say that they were amazingly comfortable. Tons of cushioning, great support, breathable, and off of Amazon, the style I wanted was only $65. Hope this can be helpful!

If you can't go barefoot try minimal training shoes like Merrell's Vapor Glove

IMO worth every cent.

My favorites are Merrell Trail Gloves. I've had both the first and second versions, and am a big fan of both. They have a "rock plate" or something like that that helps to prevent anything from going through the sole, but I live in the northeast, so I don't have as many puncture issues as people in say the southwest (damn goat head thorns!). While I certainly feel the ground a lot more, there's never been a time that I've had anything puncture my foot in those.

You should probably consider the other advice advice on this thread, but I own a pair of New Balance 993s and they are the most comfortable walking shoes I have ever owned.

This is one of those products that going cheap is going to end up costing you more.

If you pay a good amount on a quality pair, they're going to last you a lot longer, and give you what you're actually looking to get out of them. Especially if you're not going on crazy trails with them every day.

I absolutely LOVE my Salomons. You can get a pair on Amazon for about $100. Keep an eye out for some of the uglier colors - they'll dip down to $80 sometimes.

https://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Speedcross-Running-Silver-Metallic-X/dp/B008JEWJ8K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485982683&sr=8-1&keywords=salomon%2Btrail%2Brunning%2Bshoes&th=1&psc=1

Oh, I meant running in minimal shoes and wearing regular shoes when I'm not running. My bad.

My motivation: general fitness. I want to stay slim but I could really use some exercise. My legs won't get bigger from running a little, right?

I have a pair of these shoes but I haven't trained myself to run in them yet. Would it be fine to run in these and wear Converse when I'm not running? Thanks.

I wear the Mizuno Wave Universe 5's. In a size 10, they weigh 6.28oz. After reading all the threads on BPL about the new vivo ultra shoes, I decided it didn't seem like the best choice for me.