Hmmm...good question. Today I'd probably answer Hokas. I have three different pair (Clifton 10, Clifton 9GTX, Challenger 8) and I like all of them. But I could probably be persuaded by Asics as well, which I have also been quite happy with.
Here is a perfect example of why it is important to actually go to a shop and try the shoes: I've been running for a year with skyflows, and they've been great. I switched to clifton gtx for the winter and have had so much pain in my feet. They fit well, but don't support my foot properly. I've not run in 2 weeks to recover, but i took a walk in them yesterday and that alone cause the pain to start to come back. So yeah, it's definitely the shoes!
Don't get me wrong, they're great shoes, just not for me
Im 47 (m) and on over 1500miles for 2025. Decathlon 'kiprun' have changed my life... unreal quality and best price in the market.
I use Hoka GTX for winter runs but if its dry where you are, kiprun are unbeatable.
Good luck
I bought the VaporFlys 4 & disliked them. I have a wide foot so it hanged off the inside way too much. I heard the VaporFlys 3 covered that issue with a wider base. I trained in HOKA’s Clifton 9s GTX & completed my marathon in the adizero SL ATRs. So, try them out as a race shoe & decide for yourself. Good thing Nike does a 60day trial which enables you to return the shoe of they don’t meet expectations!
Consistent-Way-2018
