Shoes What happened to Asics and Brooks? - Page 2

wlorrie · 03-16-19, 12:59 PM

I like Hoka sneakers and Altra paradigm sneakers as they have a wider toe area. I like Altras better since they seem to last longer than the Hokas.
Lorrie

Vantreesta · 03-18-19, 05:18 PM

I'm a huge fan of Altras too. I used to run in Hokas but the foot shaped toe box of Altras is so much better for me.

marki64 · 04-25-19, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepla

Same here. I also switched to Saucony.

I have a pair of trail runners that are still really cushiony, after 5 years. I use them for outdoor and dog walking. I just tried on several brands of crosstrainers and bought the Saucony's. They feel great!

Rivercat · 04-26-19, 10:46 AM

The complete revamping of running shoes from year to year makes me insane. I wore Asics Gel Foundations for my long runs and Saucony Kinvaras for my short runs and loved both of them, especially the Kinvaras. When they wore out I got the newer Kinvara model and they were so stiff! I think they are at least partially responsible for my plantar fasciitis.

I'm due for new shoes and dreading the process

susan p · 04-26-19, 12:21 PM

I have worn the same size in Asics since at least 2006 and they are THE BOMB for my high arches! However, the last iteration I bought was too small.

I don't think my feet have grown in the last year. . . Those dang shoes are SHRINKING. It's the opposite of vanity sizing going on in the running shoe industry.

Betty Boop · 04-30-19, 10:26 PM

Adding Reeboks to the list. Not just me -- the reviews for various styles complain about shoes being narrower than they used to be.

Joni O · 05-01-19, 08:20 AM

I’ve worn ASICS running shoes for walking for years. The reviews are getting more and more negative about them getting smaller and narrower in the toe box. I wear a full size larger in these. I’m thinking of switching brands.

chrisaerobics · 01-08-21, 10:38 PM

I must say that it's sad that the quality of most brands of sneakers have gone down low as of late. :-( I got plantar fasciiatis as of late and I only wear certain sneakers like Avia, and New Balance, and I only got one pair of Asics that I got awhile back. Asics are lacking in styles and functionality as of late.

Joni O · 01-09-21, 07:35 AM

I've been wearing ASICS Kayano for years and, yes, they keep getting smaller. I'm now up to 8.5 and my regular shoe size is 6.5-7. Read some of the Amazon reviews and you'll see basically everyone feels the same.

BunnyHop · 01-09-21, 09:16 AM

I just got some Hoka One One sneakers with Gore Tex to wear in the rain and I like them fine, but I REALLY WISH more manufacturers would make a wide shoe option.

I just can't seem to wear whatever it is that passes for a medium in most shoes, and really get tired of returning shoes that don't live up to their reputation for fitting wide feet.

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03-16-19, 12:59 PM
wlorrie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Mass	I like Hoka sneakers and Altra paradigm sneakers as they have a wider toe area. I like Altras better since they seem to last longer than the Hokas. Lorrie

03-18-19, 05:18 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :) MN	I'm a huge fan of Altras too. I used to run in Hokas but the foot shaped toe box of Altras is so much better for me. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2021: Mindfulness Word for 2022: Consistency Word for 2023: Grounded

04-26-19, 10:46 AM
Rivercat VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Calif	The complete revamping of running shoes from year to year makes me insane. I wore Asics Gel Foundations for my long runs and Saucony Kinvaras for my short runs and loved both of them, especially the Kinvaras. When they wore out I got the newer Kinvara model and they were so stiff! I think they are at least partially responsible for my plantar fasciitis. I'm due for new shoes and dreading the process __________________ Kate ~~~Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon, Jan 2015~~~ "Work your own shovel" - John "The Penguin" Bingham

04-26-19, 12:21 PM
susan p VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kansas City	I have worn the same size in Asics since at least 2006 and they are THE BOMB for my high arches! However, the last iteration I bought was too small. I don't think my feet have grown in the last year. . . Those dang shoes are SHRINKING. It's the opposite of vanity sizing going on in the running shoe industry.

04-30-19, 10:26 PM
Betty Boop Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Arkansas	Adding Reeboks to the list. Not just me -- the reviews for various styles complain about shoes being narrower than they used to be. __________________ *Carol* "You speak of what you need, but you say nothing of what you are needed for."

05-01-19, 08:20 AM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	I’ve worn ASICS running shoes for walking for years. The reviews are getting more and more negative about them getting smaller and narrower in the toe box. I wear a full size larger in these. I’m thinking of switching brands.

01-08-21, 10:38 PM
chrisaerobics Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ	I must say that it's sad that the quality of most brands of sneakers have gone down low as of late. :-( I got plantar fasciiatis as of late and I only wear certain sneakers like Avia, and New Balance, and I only got one pair of Asics that I got awhile back. Asics are lacking in styles and functionality as of late. __________________ Chris "You can do it! Always! You know you can! I know you can!"

01-09-21, 07:35 AM
Joni O VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities, MN	I've been wearing ASICS Kayano for years and, yes, they keep getting smaller. I'm now up to 8.5 and my regular shoe size is 6.5-7. Read some of the Amazon reviews and you'll see basically everyone feels the same.

01-09-21, 09:16 AM
BunnyHop Join Date: Nov 2008	I just got some Hoka One One sneakers with Gore Tex to wear in the rain and I like them fine, but I REALLY WISH more manufacturers would make a wide shoe option. I just can't seem to wear whatever it is that passes for a medium in most shoes, and really get tired of returning shoes that don't live up to their reputation for fitting wide feet. __________________ Anna