WagDatto

You should get the updated 2170. The 2150, even if you buy it "new," is like 2.5 years old... and it's broken down, even if you haven't worn them. The 2170 is lighter, softer and cooler anyway. The Brooks Adrenaline 12 is essentailly the same thing as the Asics 2170, EXCEPT that Brooks fit different than Asics. Maybe that's why Asics seem to work and you "hate Brooks!"\

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omgRWDgoodness!

I think I hate these more than flip-flops. They look like something a retard/cancer patient would wear.


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Also can't believe people are recommending those 5 Finger shoes...let alone wear them for that matter. I'd have to kick my own ass if I wore shit like that.

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lucky7

Do you over or underpronate when you walk/run? Gotta start with the basics.

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hahaha this made my day! i like addias broski

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raz0rbladez909

You are obviously more worried about the aesthetics of the shoe versus the actual functionality aspect. They honestly aren't bad shoes at all, ever since I've switched over to minimalistic shoes I've been injury free(what works for me may not be the same for you or others) but it takes time to switch over to minimalist footwear to prevent injury to yourself. Believe it or not the concept makes sense, you're allowing your muscles to do exactly what they were designed for when you have a proper stride and not depending on cushion to absorb impact. Your calves are your natural shock absorber as well as your feet. Remember running around barefoot as a kid? Remember it not hurting when you ran around all the time like that? Try doing that now and I can almost positively say it will make you very sore your first times getting back into it. That's because your muscles that used to absorb all that impact are now relying on the foam cushion of traditional shoes to absorb that impact. This is still a widely debated topic in the running world, and I'm no more qualified then the next guy, just saying based on my research and personal experience.

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BarrigaS14

Yeah, not spending 100+ again on running shoes when shoes that are around 50-60 have done me well over the last few years. Maybe when the price drops because they are getting rid of stock I will but until then, the cheaper Asics I have been buying are going to be good for me.

And I will never go back to Brooks, they just did not impress me at all. I literally was pissed on how much they hurt and how much I spent on them.

I also have a pair of these. Loved them, except for one thing. When running and if you go through some rocks, the rocks will go right up through the ridges in the shoes and jam the bottom of your foot. Great for flat running, but for trails, no way. They also wore out really fast. I use them now for treadmill stuff.

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fliprayzin240sx

I agree...thats why I tell folks that before they commit to the idea of running vibrams, that they read up on it and take in on how they have to change their running style. You'll fucking kill yourself running in vibrams the same way you run with regular shoes (heel strikes). I used to be a heavy heel strike runner. Switched to vibrams, started running on them the same distance I usually run off the bat. First 2 weeks, I had to constantly think of the way I was running, to makes sure I'm landing with the front of my feet. My shop used to run this hilly paved trail in Japan, first thing I noticed was how much easier it was to run up hill. Down hill sucked since I had to lean down to land with the front of my foot. I'm still a heavy runner but atleast my lower back doesnt hurt anymore and whatever pain I get while running, complete goes away the moment I was done. With regular shoes, my lower back could be throbbing all day long.

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BondJamesBond

Holy shit I cant believe I made this thread. What the fuck. Anyway 3 years ago I decided on buying some Nike Free Runs but they got stolen out of my truck. 2 years ago I bought a 1989 RX7 (My second FC) but I still want a Z31, it is seriously my dream car. Thanks for all the shoe input.

Terry84

nice suggestion guys. He asked for running shoes, not construction worker shoes or long hill ladies shoes.