Saucony - Ride 19

Honestly a running store is the way to go. Especially if they can measure your feet and how you walk. I am biased to Asics right now, I also have wide feet. I have a pair of Asics Gel Nimbus for my long runs. High cushion shoe. I also have a pair of Saucony Ride 19s I use for speed work. Medium cushion shoe. I love both of them.

Certainly, don't go from a stability shoe (Guide 18), to a plated shoe! I mean, you said you tried an Endo Elite 2, which is one of the most unstable and fastest shoe on the market right now... Those shoes are desinged for athletes running sub-2:30hrs marathons, not for slow folks trying to crawl to a 5hrs one... Don't try random shoes just because some folk tells you they're fast. Get a reliable daily trainer that feels comfortable, and move on from there. You already have the Guide, so maybe get a Ride 19? Hurricane could be a good option too, or Triumph... Anything in the Endorphin line (including the Speed 5 that someone was suggesting) will be potentially problematic and too unstable at those paces, especially coming from the Guide. Figure out if you really need stability, then figure out a shoe that will keep you alive and on your feet for 5 hours.

Why did I never think of checking Amazon?? Ugh, I've been overpaying for my Saucony Rides for years. I guess it's good to support local businesses, though.

I'm on my fourth pair of Saucony Rides. This year I went back to an older model because I liked it better.

everybody seems to be raving about the evo sl, kinda tempted to grab a pair and work it into a rotation. i've been fond of saucony the last few years - ride is a good work horse, endorphin speed is a good everyday/speed work hybrid.

I can vouch for the Ride, very reliable shoe (although I’ll always wish they brought the triumph line back to 8mm)

Been buying rides since my ride 4 or 5. Never had any issues, you cant go wrong with that model. Just bought the speed 4, since everyone was raving about it but honestly, i prefer my rides.

Last ones i got where ride 14, 16 & 17. 17 upper seems looser to me than previous versions and also wider in the front. But im sure it’s just a feeling. Never had issues during running where i felt i had to thighten the laces or loosen them up a bit. As for your bunion, the Ride also comes in a wide version, do maybe check those out if needed

Any running shoe worth having will start at $100 at least unless it’s a past model on sale (which may be 80 or 90 if it’s a good deal). I’d suggest a Saucony Ride or Brooks Ghost to start, both are pretty traditional shoes that a lot of people tend yo do well with. You can definitely find past models on sale. Goong to a running store to get recs is a good idea but I think it’s overkill as a new runner. I do recommend going somewhere with a good return policy (ie REI or Fleet Feet).

Saucony Rides have been very good for me. 215lbs here. And they'll last a while.

6'1, 215 lbs currently. Saucony Rides have been good, and they last a long time.

My gait is about the same as yours. I’ve reliably run in New Balance 880s or 1080s for a couple years now. I do about 1,000 miles per year. I have Hoka Cliftons which I truly bought for the hype, but I don’t enjoy running in them so they’ve become walking/casual shoes. Before my New Balance years, I ran in Saucony Ride and Triump. Also good shoes! Most $100+ shoes these days from known brands are really solid and will serve you well for 300-500 miles.

Saucony all the way.  I cannot imagine under any circumstances giving up my Endorphin Speeds!  Rides are my go to daily trainer, Hurricane easy/recovery shoe.  There’s something about the fit that feels made for me.