Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
The one and only way you're going to find a good shoe that matches up to what you need is to go into your local running shoe store.



This is the way to go. Don't bother going into a Footlocker, Kohls, Academy, Sports Authority, etc. Try to find a running specific store. At least for the recommendation.

I used to wear nothing but Nike back in the day. Then I had some training to do and a local running store was recommended to me. I went and figured they'd try to sell me some $200 New Balance. Instead, I was advised to buy a pair of Mizuno's (didn't even know they made shoes at the time). Even had me jog down the street to try them. I bought them for less than $70.

I've never returned to Nike as they are too slim for me. Most of my athletic shoes are New Balance now a days, but I'd definitely go back to the running store if I was to get back into training.

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