Any recommendations for training shoes?

[VTbluegrass]

Altras Lone Peaks for longer runs

Reebok Powerlift for weight /powerlift training

Xeros or Splays for general cross training

I switched to zero drop and minimal shoes due to some knee and back discomfort. I feel an improvement and it doesn't take long to soften your foot strike. If you try minimal shoes you may be surprised how hard you hit the ground. Turns out I clopped around like a Clydesdale.

 

[mnoland30]

If you're interested in getting in shape for hunting, I found that walking with a backpack was better than running. Stair stepping with a pack would be even better. Agree that walking in what you're going to hunt in makes sense. I hunt in lightweight Merril boots. I believe a pound on your foot is equivalent to 5 lbs on your back.

 

[RWE]

Like others have said, you have to find what works for you. But you know that I am sure. That said, I landed on Hokas for trail and street. After a hip replacement at 50 I no longer run or triathlon (miss it very much) but still prefer Hokas for walking and in general. I was going to try Altras and still may, good luck to you sir!

 

[skipglo]

I've been running in brooks for the longest time. Does anyone else have any other recs for shoes?

Training shoes....at my age I wear flip flops...to train my wife to follow the sound to the beach bar!!!!!! So Dawgs I guess!

 

[Buckys]

In my experience it really depends on your foot shape (narrow / wide, higher or lower arch etc).

I successfully completed the Leadville 100 in a pair of Altra's (Lone Peak's to be specific) and really love them. I have a wider foot though and that roomy tow box agrees with me.

Also, I highly recommend you check out Superfeet insoles. They make different heights by color so find what works best for you.

Happy to field any other questions you may have.

Best,
C

Agree completely and would expand that to not just foot shape but your "dynamic foot print". I need a similar wide toe box even though I have an average width foot ... because of how I "pronate" when I walk or or run.

Suggest that you find a really good speciality running shop that is very capable of assessing what you need. e.g., the store in North Texas that opened my eyes was Luke's Locker.

Luke's Gurus

lukeslocker.com

 

[ridgewalker]

I successfully completed the Leadville 100 in a pair of Altra's (Lone Peak's to be specific) and really love them. I have a wider foot though and that roomy tow box agrees with me.

Had a second home in Leadville for 16 years until 2000. Watched the Leadville 100 runners most years as they finished. Was always impressed anyone could survive!
Back then most years Nike sponsored "Terahumara" Indians from Mexico. They won most years, but oddly they refused the Nike shoes to run in. Nike forced them to put them on a few blocks before the end of the race. They wore homemade leather and tire tread sandals! Made my feet hurt just seeing what they wore!

 

[ed209clark]

Just like hunting, have the right shoe for the job, I have a different shore for the gym, Hokas, under armor or viktos, a different shoe for running on the road and a different shoe for trail running, At 57 I run 160+ miles a month(a new pair of shoes every 3 months) and have used ASICS, Nike, brooks which are my current goto for running on and off road. Whoever said it depends on the shape of your foot is correct, I like soft shoes with lots of cushion i also us orthopedic inserts to correct for pronation, if you want to run and not have issues with your knees and hips, I would suggest looking at them as well.

What no one tells you is get a 1/2 size bigger if you are going to run anything more than a 5k and never ever tighten up your laces to much because your feet swell as you run.

Buy good socks, it matters and you won't get blisters so spend 20$ a pain on the hood one like BALEGA!!! or one with 60+ % merino wool like biosox or "darn good socks" they are an important part of support and comfort, maybe as much as the shoe itself find a good combo and try not to change a lot of variables at once(like reloading lol).

Find what works and feels best to you and don't be afraid to change and donate the ones that don't work for you, at least that's what I've done in the past. Ed that's me @ OUC half marathon a couple weeks ago, I crushed my kids dreams of beating me lol

 

[edgartwib]

Im true to Keen. They dominate my closet.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

For running, whatever fits your foot best (took me getting fitted at a running store).

For trail training, I have found that i am liking Goruck.. SF dude and the guy that designed the Reebok "pump".

Lightweight, sturdy, hunted early season and they were solid in the VA woods. Probably not a mountain shoe.

 

[Rick Richard]

I don't run anymore, but like to hike as training for hunting. So, I where the same brand/type of boots as I use for hunting…Crispi.

 

[HLecea]

I've been running in brooks for the longest time. Does anyone else have any other recs for shoes?

Altra Lone Pine mid/high top worked well in the snow in Utah last October. Surprised me.

 

[HLecea]

Agree completely and would expand that to not just foot shape but your "dynamic foot print". I need a similar wide toe box even though I have an average width foot ... because of how I "pronate" when I walk or or run.

Suggest that you find a really good speciality running shop that is very capable of assessing what you need. e.g., the store in North Texas that opened my eyes was Luke's Locker.

Luke's Gurus

lukeslocker.com

I prefer Altra over Xero because Altra has a wider toe box.

 

[HLecea]

In my experience it really depends on your foot shape (narrow / wide, higher or lower arch etc).

I successfully completed the Leadville 100 in a pair of Altra's (Lone Peak's to be specific) and really love them. I have a wider foot though and that roomy tow box agrees with me.

Also, I highly recommend you check out Superfeet insoles. They make different heights by color so find what works best for you.

Happy to field any other questions you may have.

Best,
C

Agree with you on the Superfeet. Green for me.

 

[dfanonymous]

Agree with you on the Superfeet. Green for me.

Same