New running shoes

[Elua1953]

I’ve been ASICS loyal for years and years but I hear such good things about HOKA. Looking for recs for concrete running. Any recs? Or another brand I should try?

[NillaMarie]

I don’t have any recs but I’d say try getting shoes from somewhere with a good return policy! Can take them on a test run and if they don’t work out, send them back 😉

[mcb414]

Go to a running shoe store and have them fit you! I have worn nike Pegasus for years amen love them!

[Lynnea1775]

My son used to work at an athletic shoe store. One of the things they were trained to do was a five point foot test... or something like that. But basically,  they had you run through a couple different movements to see how you walked, what kind of arch your foot had and so on... then they recommend a shoe that would work best for your foot type. I would highly recommend finding a shoe store that does that. My son recommended Hoka Gaviota 2 for me and I love them! 

[CC7]

Hoka’s are the best!  I too have worn ASICS and other brands before I tried Hoka’s.  I’ll never go back to another brand.  My personal favorites are the Clifton but I also like Bondi - these would be the more cushioned shoes.  The Hoka website has really good descriptions of each style which is helpful to find the best shoe for you.  Hope this helps!

[molly]

I am an Adidas Boost devotee! I've had 4 pairs (through 10+ half marathons, 4 marathons, countless miles) and they have always been great to me. But, going to your closest specialized running store is super helpful! 

[jenreedfranks]

Go to a running shoe store and have them fit you! You can usually test out on a treadmill.  HOKA's are the best for me!  I can go further and with less back pain.  Ran in Brooks for years but will never go back.  HOKAs all the way!  

[Elua1953]

Thanks everyone! Going to my local athletic shoe store tomorrow. Will report back with how it goes and what they recommend!