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I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that a runner’s search for the perfect running shoes can sometimes feel like a neverending quest. Too often, just as you find your ideal shoe, the manufacturer decides to tweak the design for the following year’s model and then it no longer has the same feel, leaving you to start your search again. Sound familiar?
I’ve been down this path a couple of times. Thankfully, my latest quest seems to be on track.
Running Shoes – My Current Favorites
Back in January, after coming off a year of injuries, it felt like the right time to return to my favorite local running store for a fitting. It had been ages since I’d gone through the process, but it was well worth the time. The end result was a brand new pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19.
These shoes provide solid support and are nicely cushioned, though, at 9.6 oz, I do find them to be a tad heavy. I always like to have a couple of pairs of shoes in rotation, so when I came across a crazy sale on the GTS 18s in February, I picked up a pair.
Now yes, the support mechanism of the 18s varies from the 19s, but I find both pairs to be comfortable, and have had no issues rotating between the two.
Sharing my favorite running shoes on this week's Tuesday Topics! #runchat #ASICS #BrooksRunning Click To TweetThen along came ASICS
As I started training for the Run to Remember half in the Spring, I wanted to find a lighter, more responsive shoe for speedwork. Enter the ASICS Gel-DS Trainer 24. And, oh my gosh, it was love at first run! I ran 5 miles in them right out of the box and, of late, I have to say I find myself reaching for this pair more and more.
There are so many elements I love about this shoe:
- a roomy toe box with a narrow enough heel so you don’t feel like you’re sliding around
- lightweight, knit upper which fits like a glove
- designed for overpronators, they feel supportive without “over guiding” or too much weight
- fun, fresh design (seriously the photos do not do the colors justice!)
I never expected to love these shoes as much as I do – especially on my long runs! I’m now debating whether this will be my marathon shoe or whether to go with the Adrenalines.
Do you run in more than one model of shoe? What’s your current favorite?
I am linking up with Kim and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics.
That’s so good to hear about the ASICS! I’ve been running in Brooks and I’ve been loving them. But I also like Mizunos. Geez. So.Many.Options!
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Often I have to change brand because they change the shape of the shoes (the same model can become larger or narrower one year later).
My current favorite brand is Brooks.
I have always 2 different pair of shoes to alternate every other workouts.
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I do hate it when the company tweaks the current model for the following year and obviously it isn’t the same. Sometimes it is better but sometimes it isn’t. I started wearing the Launch 2s and love them. But then the 3s come out and those were a bit different and I didn’t care for them that much.
Zenaida Arroyo recently posted…Tuesday Topics: My favorite running shoes
I wore Asics Kayano’s for 10 years and then switched to Brooks. Too many shoes too little time!
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There is never enough time! LOL!
My current favorite is my pair of Nike Air Pegasus. Since I tried these shoes about 7 or 8 years ago, I can’t run in anything else. I love these light, responsive shoes.
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“I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to say that a runner’s search for the perfect running shoes can sometimes feel like a never-ending quest” –> This is SO true! I feel like it took me several months to finally find something that worked for me.
You know I rock the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18s, especially for my long runs. I think I still have 2 more pairs in boxes, but once I go through those, I’ll probably move on to the 19s.
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I haven’t tried Asics in like forever, although you make it sound really appealing!
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