Cloudrunner 2

Most non-race day trainers have removable sock liners. Three big questions: 1. Do you have a “high volume foot” aka a tall instep? Is your foot thick? lol.  2. Are the orthotics going to be thick, non-flexible? Cork? Thick foam? Leather? 3. Are they designed for running? If you answer yes to 1/2, you’re going to have to make more special selections for your shoes. They’ll be more difficult to fit the orthotic. I’d suggest starting with the Saucony Guide/Echelon. The Ghost Max from Brooks may also work. Weirdly, the On Cloudrunner 2, as well. These shoes are pretty deep with wide heel counters.  If these insoles are highly corrective, especially on the medial side….Do NOT get traditional stability shoes like the Adrenaline, Omni, etc. (the new Guide is no longer actually stability even according to Saucony). You don’t want to overcorrect.  If 3 is you don’t know or no, I’d highly consider using a running specific insole instead of that if you aren’t having acute pain. 

I run almost the same as you — massive pronation and feet pointed outwards owing to my high arches (hollow foot). Used to find some comfort in stability shoes (Nike Structure 25, ON Cloudrunner 2) but these aren’t really fast and I don’t get anywhere near my goals. Pulled the trigger on Evo SL’s recently and this was where I noticed how much my feet really pronate, and after running with the Evo SL’s I found that my ankles hurt post-run which I didn’t experience with my aforementioned stability shoes. I brought this up to a physical therapist friend and she recommended that I do exercises to strengthen my feet muscles first before buying shoes/insoles as these new shoes/insoles would basically be useless with my weak intrinsic muscles. The exercises included heel and toe raises, towel crunches, and forward/lateral lunges. Haven’t been able to run again for a few weeks but I have been doing these exercises twice a day. Hope this helps!

From my experience, getting a proper cushioned shoe stopped my feet from getting sore every run. I’d go for something like the On Cloudrunner 2 (balanced) or Nike Vomero 18 (softer). Comfort matters more than price.

Hi! Im a 23 year old woman who has been running consistently for around 5/6 years. Ive run a few marathons and a few ultras as well as a ton of half marathons, 5ks, 10ks, short trail races, etc. When it comes to shoes I am not picky, ive had good luck with tons of different shoes. Im just wondering if there are any brands/models that are know for lasting longer. Im a broke med student and I feel like so many of my shoes get worn out very quickly, granted I live in a very snowy wet area and run through the winter. For reference im a slow runner (my marathon PR is barely sub 4, I run like a 1:49 half, and around a 22:30 5k). I am not injury prone, the only running injury ive had was some minor IT band pain one time when I accidentally wore a pair of shoes for 800+ miles. I have very high arches but they havent caused issues and I dont usually wear stability shoes. Shoes ive worn and liked: Brooks glycerin Hoka arahi (a few years ago, i dont like the current model) Hoka mach 5/6/and X Saucony kinvara Brooks ghost Brooks cascadia (my current trail shoes) Saucony ride Saucony glide On cloud runners (these were like 6 years ago though) Hoka speedgoat Tbh ive had great luck with all of these. Ive never really had blisters except for one time on a 20 miler in a downpour and one blister during a 50 mile trail race. Im really just trying to find a pair of shoes to try that will last longer than 400 miles. I will also add that im currently training for my 4th marathon and a 50k trail race. I do also wear my trail shoes for hiking since I cant stand hiking boots. I do have narrow feet so occasionally ive had some brands that are just too wide for me. Id really appreciate any recommendations!

I purchased some on cloud cloudrunners for walking last year and start to feel weird pinched muscles in my buttocks and leg when I would walk in them. Started to think they were too soft of a platform to run/walk in. I’d move to my New Balances and the pinched feeling would immediately go away while walking running. Thus search for a new shoe…