New Balance - 860v10

Before this year I was running in a stability show New Balancea 860 v10. Since those have died and I don't actually need a stability shoe I've tried: * Hoka Mach 6 (keeping for now) * Adidas EvoSL (returned- too unstable) * Asics Novablast 5 (returned- too plush) * New Balance Rebel v5 (returned-less stable than the Mach 6) * Asics Magic Speed (untested as of today) * Adidas Boston 13 (testing) * Brooks Hyperion Max 3 (untested as of today) * Saucony Endorphin Speed (untested as of today) Shoe "science" has changed since the early 2000s. It looks like more shoe are leaning towards having some degree of stack if only to provide a cushion for your body's longevity. Don't discount the New Balances based on your experience from 2007, they've changed up their game too. Your best bet is to either look up "best daily trainers" on youtube to see what shoetubers are recommending, or try [runrepeat](https://runrepeat.com/catalog/running-shoes) and narrow it down to a few choices by filtering what you think you need. Then go into the store try them on and see if your body likes the geometry. Then buy and try (make sure you know exactly what the return window and policy is).

Ahh I really like those new balance 860s! Thanks for sharing, they’re both super helpful starting points for me

The 1080s are beaut but I think I do need more stability sadly! The 860s were actually one of the shortlisted shoes that the gait analysis people recommended, so I think they’ll be a great shoe for me

This is actually what I’ve ordered since making this post! They’re beautiful 😍 can’t wait for them to arrive, they’re exactly what I was looking for. It’s great to hear a good rec for them!

I debated this question a lot as wanted a supportive yet race day shoe. First marathon last year I did in the New Balance 860s, this year ended up going for the New Balance Supercomp Elite V4 and absolutely loved them. Went from 3:59 to 3:44

It's all trial and error. You have to find the best fit for you. I've been running on New Balance 860s for years. They're perfect. But you might hate them. I'd just go to a store and try on as many pairs as I could, then pick the one that feels best.

My previous half marathons were done in super cheap Asics Gel-Excite 9's. I have slightly fallen arches so my daily trainers are NB860 v13s but I find them harsh for anything above like 12 kms. I don't have problems with neutral shoes but just do my daily training in a stability shoe for foot health/form work. My Asics are at almost 500 kms so I'm thinking it might be a good time to upgrade. I don't plan on doing more than 2-3 races per year (an no immediate plans for longer distance than half marathon) so I don't absolutely need a dedicated race shoe, but I would like something that performs well for medium-long durations at a tempo pace. Superblast 2 does sound like the best shoe for me but unfortunately nowhere close by has any in stock and, as you say, I want to try them on before purchasing. If I did go with the Novablast, I would probably rotate them into my training for longer distances so I'm considering going with those and then also picking up some SB2s or Magic Speed/Meta Speed once I can find some in stock and try them on (and once my shoe budget recovers).

People can recommend shoes, but it might just be more waste of money. Shoes are not cheap. Best bet is go to a running shoe store and spend 20 minutes trying on shoes they recommend. I would do that and buy the pair there and then go online and find the previous year's model and buy that at a bigger discount. Stability with cushion would be something like Brooks Adrenaline or Glycerin or New Balance 860 or ASICS Gel-Kayano or Saucony Guide. If you are having foot pain custom insoles from a foot doctor would be the best bet. I had to do that after fracturing my foot twice.

Start with stability shoes since you have got knock knees they help control pronation. Check out ASICS Gel-Kayano, New Balance 860, or Brooks Adrenaline (all offer wide sizes and solid support). HOKA Arahi is great if you want max cushioning without losing stability. Try them on in-store late afternoon (feet swell), walk a bit and consider a firm orthotic if you need extra correction. Worth paying a bit more for fit it saves your knees and lasts longer.

If Adrenaline GTS works for you, I’d look at New Balance 860, Saucony Guide, Mizuno Wave Inspire, or Hoka Arahi as similar “daily stability” shoes that are often cheaper (especially last year’s model on sale). Also worth noting: overpronation by itself isn’t always a problem unless you’re getting pain so prioritize comfort + stable feel over “maximum correction.” I pronate a lot too… (Disclosure: I built a free shoe-compare / finder tool happy to share if you want.)

I used to run in Altra. I switched to New Balance 860's in a W fit for marathon training, and they've worn better than the Altras. I like them a lot.

Honestly you should go to a store. If you can't, new balance 860 or Saucony guides will be a solid all around comfortable shoe for many running styles and terrain and wider feet.