Wide foot runner. My milage is 40+ miles a week. I normally stick with new balance. I love the rebels for my daily trainer. I will say my favorite wide shoe is the Hoka Mach 6. I use those for races. I just brought the Hoka Arahi’s 8. It’s alright for the purpose I brought the shoe for.
Try asics gel-kayano 32, new balance 860, hoka arahi 8 see which one is the most comfortable for you, all three are stability shoes. I personally use the new balance 860
IMO the Kayano 32 was faster than the Arahi 8. Both were fine, but the Arahi 8 felt a bit more...more if that makes sense. Like there was more on the foot making it feel sluggish.
The Guide and the Kayano were comparable. I was able to get pretty fast in the Guide
Hey everyone,
I’m looking for a new pair of running shoes and would appreciate some input.
**Background**
6’0”, 195 lbs, Wide/flat feet, Injury history: left plantar fasciitis and right meniscus tear, Running: 3–6 miles at an easy pace about 3x per week
My injuries heavily influence what I can tolerate in daily footwear and running shoes.
**Shoes I’ve tried**
**Hoka Bondi 7 (4E) — Prior Shoe**
Width was mostly adequate, but still slightly narrow through the midfoot.
Occasionally irritated my low/flat arches.
Felt heavy, especially during tempo efforts.
**Altra Torin 7 (Wide) — Current Shoe**
Excellent midfoot width and roomy toe box. Fit my foot shape well.
Couldn’t adapt to the 0mm drop. It slowed my pace and I recently developed Achilles discomfort.
**On Cloudsurfer Next (Wide) - Recent return**
Slightly snug toe box and mid foot width, but manageable.
Lightweight and noticeably improved pace.
Firmer foam + aggressive rocker aggravated my plantar fasciitis. This caused me to return them.
**Shoes I’m Considering**
1. Nike Vomero Plus (Extra Wide)
2. Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 (Wide)
3. Hoka Gaviota 6 (4E)
I’m unsure whether I should be in a neutral or stability shoe given my flat feet and injury history.
Open to other recommendations that balance spacious width (especially mid foot), moderate drop (not 0mm drop), cushioned but not overly firm.
Appreciate any and all feedback! Thanks!
Arahi 8s are what I went with and they’re awesome! Stability and cushioning feels great! The Arahi is definitely lighter than most shoes in this similar category. Also, this shoe is more spacious than other Hoka 4E options. It can accommodate my entire foot even in the foot arch/mid foot area. That’s where I typically have most of my issues. I can’t recommend them enough!
Update: I went with the Arahi 8 in 4E and it has been the best running shoes I’ve had in the last 2-3 years! Cushioning is awesome and the stability is great! It helps manage all my injuries! Also, the mid foot is very wide and accommodating. My prior Bondi 7 and the new Gaviota 7 were too narrow in the mid foot even in the 4E sizing. The Arahi 8 is very spacious and I highly recommend them for those with wide feet!
I’ve been running for a year now. I’m getting quicker (though still a beginner really) - roughly 24 min 5K and 49 min 10K. I run around 25K a week so nothing dramatic. I’m not exactly a waif (73kg) but I wouldn’t describe myself as a heavy runner.
I’m nearly 50 so I’m fairly happy with my progress and my current speed, but being on the older side I’m a bit protective of my knees - I’ve had occasional IT band niggles after longer runs, but nothing that’s seriously stopped me.
I’m in the market for a new pair of shoes - particularly for those easy/lazy day runs (8-10K at around 6.00/km pace)
My current shoes are as follows:
Saucony ride 18s - my “do everything” shoes. Nice and quick but maybe a little boring and I find them a little hard for easy runs on concrete.
Hoka torrent 4s - my trail shoes. Nice and reliable, good ground feel, very comfortable fit. Always my go to for muddy runs and light trails.
Hoka Rocket X3s - my race day shoes. Fast, comfortable fit and exciting- but make my knees hurt if I use them more than once in a week.
Hoka Arahi 8s - bought these the first time I had a bit of knee trouble wondering if stability would help. They’re okay but they feel very flat - they’re no fun to run in.
So I’m after something comfy, cushioned but not too boring. I tried the Clifton 10s and I suspect they fall in the boring camp. They seemed fine but I didn’t feel a spark from them.
I’ve been eying up a pair of Nike Vomero Plus, but I’ve been struggling to find somewhere to try them on. I wasn’t sure about the fit of Nikes. I tried the standard vomero in store and wasn’t wowed, but I’m aware that the plus is an entirely different beast. I also tried the novablast 5 and did feel a spark - they felt light, squishy and nicely fitted - but I’ve never had asics before, most of them feel way too loose on me.
So my question(s) - do I go hunting for the vomero plus? Are they worth the effort? Is the fit similar to the standard vomero? Is the novablast 5 really the shoe I’m looking for?, or am I missing something else that would be better for this job (easy/relaxed runs, mostly on concrete).
I have heel slippage issues with various shoes (pretty much everything brooks make, the Adi zero, and the Hoka Mach X3) so I’m not prepared to buy sight unseen.
Not too worried about cost (one of the benefits of being a late career beginner!)
Thanks in advance lovely hive mind!
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