
ASICS
SUPERBLAST 2
Marathon workhorse, but loud and clunky at slow paces.

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ASICS Novablast 5-cushioned daily trainer really good for beginners. ASICS gel nimbus-high stack high cushion really comfortable if you don’t mind slower miles. New Balance 1080-kind of a flagship super cushioned daily trainer super duper comfortable. Nike vomero 18-great cushioned but slightly firmer daily trainer. Last but not least the Puma Magmax-My personal fave. It’s cushioned, but slightly bouncy if you wanna pick up the pace a little bit and the grip is outstanding (ran in the blizzard a few weeks ago and didn’t slip even once). I’ve personally ran in all of those. really good beginner friendly shoes in my opinion. But if you can go to a shoe store and try some shoes on. Or watch some YouTube videos. Ben Parkes, Kofuzi, Yowana, believe in the run, they make pretty good running shoe content and they have some lists for beginners.
After owning older models of Gel Nimbus and the 1080v’s, the Vomero Plus is my answer too. Incredible shoe for me
You can find asics nimbus or gel kayano for 5.5k if may malapit sayo outlet. Or new balance 1080 or more. Pede din puma magmax. Heavy side din ako, while I like to explore Chinese brands, preference ko din ung matry ko.
I have SB2 and SB3, and I'm a heavy runner \~195 lbs I'm on my second pair of SB2 with 300 km and the first one lasted 1000 km, still have it and it still feels good I retired them because of the milestone and because of the color way... I only have logged about 100 km in the SB3 and they look and feel as good as new. Sole looks good even considering that I run in a very abrasive road. My previous experience with super soft shoe was Mizuno Neo Vista, Amazing feeling but durability was very poor. Foam deformed and sole had serious flaws after less than 400 kms. Asics shoes are expensive but I've been loyal since they have a very good durability for my weight. I've own Novablast 4, kayano and Nimbus. All good.
I’m 80kg and a decent runner. Love soft shoes, asics nimbus are the best I’ve tried for training in
I'm a Glideride Max convert after several years of Nimbus ownership. Once I started seriously training for races, I found the GRM better suited for that. Haven't really rotated my Nimbuses back in since then.

ASICS
SUPERBLAST 2
Marathon workhorse, but loud and clunky at slow paces.

Nike
Vomero Plus
Ultra-comfortable for long runs, but too bulky for speed.

Saucony
Endorphin Pro 4
Stable race shoe, versatile, but narrow fit, lacks bounce.

ASICS
Megablast
Very durable and versatile, but narrow toe box, causes blisters.

Mizuno
Neo Zen
Plush and versatile, but can be too soft and unstable.

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Brooks - Glycerin GTS 22

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Puma - Velocity NITRO™ 4

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ASICS - SUPERBLAST 2

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ASICS - SUPERBLAST 2

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ASICS - SUPERBLAST 2

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Nike - Vomero Plus