Fresh Foam X More v3

More v3 and v4 has been my go-to easy-run shoe for the last few years. Have yet to try the v5 though.

More v3 and v4 has been my go-to easy-run shoe for the last few years. Have yet to try the v5 though.

More v3, 1080v12, 1080v13 and love them all. Just bought another 1080v13 for $69.99.

Yes I run in the SC trainer too. I suppose the V1 is still my favorite (1h 55m half marathon times in those) the V2 seemed to be faster on my feet and a bit firmer. The V3’s I feel like I’m working a bit harder than the V1’s but my legs are fine after a two hour run in them. No soreness at all. However I seem to be locked into a 5m 30s/6m 00s km pace in them. I think what I like is the fact NB realised that they are high and soft so by putting in the carbon plate it’s more about stability than speed and it works well (for me). The new sonicblast I find interesting because it’s a similar philosophy. No one seems to want them so may keep an eye out in the next lot of sales. lol. The biggest issue with New Balance is almost all their shoes are soft in the foam design. It does feel like you have work a little harder in them than other brands. Hoka may be the softest I’ve tried (I think), followed by NB, maybe then ASICS, Adidas are probably the least comfortable for me (the few I’ve tried, I know they vary, the prime x strung is quite soft). As for shoes not agreeing with me. Tried the Superblast V1 and I just couldn’t get on with them. Felt like bricks and my legs were beaten up after every run. The other surprise was the latest Novablast. I love them. Bouncy, light, great energy return, but I get toe joint pain in my right foot after every run in them. I was so upset. Could be that they are too tight in the toe box and I need to go a few sizes up but a real shame. I’m 5ft 7", 12st 10lbs.

Tried some New Balance More. The newest version. The amount is cushioning is almost scary. Might even be too much. Afraid to loose the feel of running with so much cushioning. Is that something that makes sense? I'll check out the Hola models!

I started with cheap shoes too and my feet hated me for it, so I get you 😅. For your budget, you can find some solid pairs that will last and save your knees. ASICS Gel series or New Balance Fresh Foam are great if you’ve got wide feet. Brooks Ghost is another comfy daily runner with decent ankle support. Try to test them in-store if you can, since fit makes a big difference. Honestly, it’s worth spending a little more if the shoes keep you injury-free.

lol I weigh in around 190 and think the Rebel 4 is an amazing shoe. I’ve worn them for every purpose. Great shoe. I’ll buy them again for this summer as a matter of fact. They have a fantastic blend of a firmer forefoot/toebox and softer heel. The parent comment may be about the Rebel 3 which is not the same and not as good as the 4 imo. I recommended them to two other guys that I train and they’ve given me glowing praise of them. They’re both 200 pound men. A woman in my running group took third in her age group in a major marathon in them. I have the NB Fresh Foam More and don’t like them to run in. They’re too soft and I feel like they actually hurt my feet.

New Balance. Fresh foam, to be specific. I've had mine for 4 years now and they're looking a little rough but I will wear them until its last shred. They are now my walking shoes and I feel like I'm walking on clouds and can walk all day in them vs other sneakers that I've gotten since (Vionics, which are okay imo and On Clouds, they suck). When my NBs no longer had the training mileage left, I ended running a marathon in Saucony Triumphs, which are just as comfortable. I've been keeping them away so that I don't ruin them outside of running but maybe it's time to take them out once and for all.