If you used to wear Avia shoes and switched . . .

Annie S. · 12-01-13, 06:35 PM

I've worn Avia studio or crosstrainers since forever, and I'm finding they just don't work for me anymore (not to mention they only have one style of studio shoe available . . . grrr). The Avias used to be the perfect combination of a great fit and great cushioning and stability. Either they've changed, or my feet have. So -- if you used to be a diehard Avia person and made the switch to something else, what are you wearing now? I'm looking for shoes suitable for high-impact aerobics as well as step, low-impact, and strength training. The high-impact is the most important factor for me in a shoe. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and links, too!

paideiamom · 12-01-13, 06:48 PM

I have this New Balance shoe. ETA: I see it takes you to the whole page. Scroll down until you see the 665 shoe.

It is classified as a walking shoe. I bought these at an Academy Sports while I was on vacation because I left my workout shoes at home. I bought the cheapest half-way decent (oxymoron much) shoes they had, about $35. They are significantly more on the NB site.

Anyway, I

them so much. They are light. They have a smoother bottom that works well doing step. They have a nice cushion but not so much of a cushion that it feels like I have stuffed my foot in there.

And I am one of those people who try on shoes for an hour, find the "perfect" pair, and the when I get them home it is like I grew another toe. These, I didn't have a minute of that issue.

killoffsonny · 12-01-13, 08:45 PM

Twenty years ago Avia's were all I ever bought. I don't really have a favorite brand now but for some reason I seem to gravitate to skechers. I buy other brands too but more skechers than any other brand.

Annie S. · 12-01-13, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the tip, Paidiamom. I'll check those out.

I bought these shoes a few weeks ago for walking and general use. They're running shoes, but they are the most comfortable shoes EVER. I get lots of compliments on them, too. http://www.shoes.com/en-US/Product/8...+Knockout.aspx

summer breeze · 12-02-13, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Annie S.

Thanks for the tip, Paidiamom. I'll check those out.

I bought these shoes a few weeks ago for walking and general use. They're running shoes, but they are the most comfortable shoes EVER. I get lots of compliments on them, too. http://www.shoes.com/en-US/Product/8...+Knockout.aspx

OMG! Love!! I love those shoes! My sil was sweet enough to buy me a pair of Asics running shoes when she was visiting earlier last month so I don't need a new pair but those are definitely on my radar. I really like skechers too.

suzy · 12-02-13, 12:07 PM

Years ago all I could wear was Avia. I started having problems with them and someone on here suggested Ryka. They are perfect for me.

PrairieGem · 12-02-13, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by paideiamom

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And I am one of those people who try on shoes for an hour, find the "perfect" pair, and the when I get them home it is like I grew another toe.

Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!! I am THE SAME WAY. What's up with that?! I've found I get good results if I wear shoes that hurt my feet *when* I go shoe shopping. If the shoe feels better than the one I'm wearing, I'll buy it.

Pat58 · 12-02-13, 06:38 AM

The same thing happened to me - Avia just got cruddy, which is a tragedy for us who used to love them. Now I gravitate toward Nike or Asics, if I can find them.

For walking, I've just discovered Skechers GoWalk2 - just love them! I keep them under my desk at work and slip them on for my lunch walks. They are very comfortable, cushioned and they seem to make my leg muscles work harder. Glad I opened this thread - now I have a reason to look forward to going back to work after my Thanksgiving vacation.

Juice · 12-06-13, 09:52 PM

I hope someone from Avia, Adidas and all the other shoe companies reads this post! I completely agree with the comments about the decline in Avia shoe quality. Everything seems to be minimalistic now, which doesn't work for me when I am doing high-impact and plyometric work. I really used to love Avias...sigh. Adidas seems to have gone this same route and now that they have discontinued the instructor discount program, I won't be buying any more of their products either.

I am now wearing mainly Asics and plan to check out New Balance and Ryka, since they continue to offer instructor discounts (which Nike also discontinued).

Thanks for this post. I was feeling like I was the only one out there with this concern.

Juice · 12-06-13, 10:06 PM

I hope someone from Avia, Adidas and all the other shoe companies pays attention to this thread!

I too have been disappointed by the flimsiness of the recent Avia (and Adidas) offerings. It seems everything is minimalist now, but minimalist does not do the job for me when I am doing high impact and plyometric work. It is sad because Avia used to be my favorite shoe and IMHO once set the standard for high-quality fitness shoes.

I have been wearing Asics lately and will try New Balance and Ryka again, since they continue to offer instructor discounts, which were eliminated by Nike and now Adidas. No more Avia or Adidas. Might as well support the companies that support me

Thanks for this post. I was feeling like the only one who felt this way.

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12-01-13, 06:35 PM
Annie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gladstone, Missouri	If you used to wear Avia shoes and switched . . . I've worn Avia studio or crosstrainers since forever, and I'm finding they just don't work for me anymore (not to mention they only have one style of studio shoe available . . . grrr). The Avias used to be the perfect combination of a great fit and great cushioning and stability. Either they've changed, or my feet have. So -- if you used to be a diehard Avia person and made the switch to something else, what are you wearing now? I'm looking for shoes suitable for high-impact aerobics as well as step, low-impact, and strength training. The high-impact is the most important factor for me in a shoe. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, and links, too!

12-01-13, 06:48 PM
paideiamom VF Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta-ish	I have this New Balance shoe. ETA: I see it takes you to the whole page. Scroll down until you see the 665 shoe. It is classified as a walking shoe. I bought these at an Academy Sports while I was on vacation because I left my workout shoes at home. I bought the cheapest half-way decent (oxymoron much) shoes they had, about $35. They are significantly more on the NB site. Anyway, I them so much. They are light. They have a smoother bottom that works well doing step. They have a nice cushion but not so much of a cushion that it feels like I have stuffed my foot in there. And I am one of those people who try on shoes for an hour, find the "perfect" pair, and the when I get them home it is like I grew another toe. These, I didn't have a minute of that issue. __________________ If you need a hug today, consider yourself hugged. "Moderation is remembered only after the deed is done." Mirabelle Watkinson, fabulous writer in residence. "I am patient with stupidity but not those who are proud of it." Edith Sitwell Words matter. I thought I had seen it all. Then I tried on my bathing suit. (Unknown sage at craft show)

12-01-13, 08:45 PM
killoffsonny Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston	Twenty years ago Avia's were all I ever bought. I don't really have a favorite brand now but for some reason I seem to gravitate to skechers. I buy other brands too but more skechers than any other brand. __________________ Becky

12-01-13, 09:22 PM
Annie S. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gladstone, Missouri	Thanks for the tip, Paidiamom. I'll check those out. I bought these shoes a few weeks ago for walking and general use. They're running shoes, but they are the most comfortable shoes EVER. I get lots of compliments on them, too. http://www.shoes.com/en-US/Product/8...+Knockout.aspx

12-02-13, 12:07 PM
suzy VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX	Years ago all I could wear was Avia. I started having problems with them and someone on here suggested Ryka. They are perfect for me.

12-02-13, 06:38 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	The same thing happened to me - Avia just got cruddy, which is a tragedy for us who used to love them. Now I gravitate toward Nike or Asics, if I can find them. For walking, I've just discovered Skechers GoWalk2 - just love them! I keep them under my desk at work and slip them on for my lunch walks. They are very comfortable, cushioned and they seem to make my leg muscles work harder. Glad I opened this thread - now I have a reason to look forward to going back to work after my Thanksgiving vacation.

12-06-13, 09:52 PM
Juice Join Date: Nov 2002	I hope someone from Avia, Adidas and all the other shoe companies reads this post! I completely agree with the comments about the decline in Avia shoe quality. Everything seems to be minimalistic now, which doesn't work for me when I am doing high-impact and plyometric work. I really used to love Avias...sigh. Adidas seems to have gone this same route and now that they have discontinued the instructor discount program, I won't be buying any more of their products either. I am now wearing mainly Asics and plan to check out New Balance and Ryka, since they continue to offer instructor discounts (which Nike also discontinued). Thanks for this post. I was feeling like I was the only one out there with this concern.

12-06-13, 10:06 PM
Juice Join Date: Nov 2002	I hope someone from Avia, Adidas and all the other shoe companies pays attention to this thread! I too have been disappointed by the flimsiness of the recent Avia (and Adidas) offerings. It seems everything is minimalist now, but minimalist does not do the job for me when I am doing high impact and plyometric work. It is sad because Avia used to be my favorite shoe and IMHO once set the standard for high-quality fitness shoes. I have been wearing Asics lately and will try New Balance and Ryka again, since they continue to offer instructor discounts, which were eliminated by Nike and now Adidas. No more Avia or Adidas. Might as well support the companies that support me Thanks for this post. I was feeling like the only one who felt this way.