What is the best running shoe for middle distance (5K, 10K)?

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   visionandfocusposted 12 years ago

   What is the best running shoe for middle distance (5K, 10K)?
   
   My favourite has been Aasics gel nimbus. Do you prefer Nike, New Balance, or something else?
   
   

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   Midlife Magicposted 12 years ago

   I am a Saucony fan forever! I can't explain it.  It is just right for me.

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   MayGposted 12 years ago

   I was running in Nike Zoom Elite, which were great for around 5-7 kms, but just got a pair of the Nike Zoom Vomero+7, which have the most amazing cushioning and I was able to run 12km (first time ever) without knee pain.  I have to admit though, I love Nike, so I can't compare to other brands, only to other Nike's that I've had.

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   truparad0xposted 12 years ago

   I run in my Brooks Ghost 4.  I used to run in the Saucony Jazz forever, until I got fitted at a local running store.  They looked at my stride and gave me a few shoes to try on.  Then they asked me a lot of questions about how each fit until I found the right pair.  Loving the Ghost ever since.

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   Victoria Anneposted 12 years ago

   I've tried a lot of different shoes without much luck, including Nike, Reebok, New Balance. I finally tried Asics and have been buying them ever since. I run a lot so I go through shoes quickly and I have been happy with every pair I've had. They've been the best for my arches and fit my narrow feet nicely.

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      visionandfocusposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I love Aasics too. They just fit so well and feel so light. My feet are tiny, so maybe they're the go-to brand for small/narrow feet.

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   SkincareExpert1posted 12 years ago

   Barefoot...or vibrams! But that is my personal preference. After years of shin, knee and ankle problems, I realized it was steaming from my shoes. I started barefoot running and have never looked back. No more pain. No more rolled ankles. I enjoy running more now than I ever had, and feel more connected with the Earth, it seems weird to say, but it's true.

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