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posted on April 01, 2009 at 03:01PM Inappropriate?
In the market for new running shoes. What brand(s) do you recommend? I'm not a New Balance fan but would be open to suggestions.
replies: 8 latest post: October 11, 2009 at 11:22PM by AdamO
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posted on April 01, 2009 at 05:00PM
 
Anything but Skechers. Bought a new pair and two months later (after wearing them about a dozen times) the sole is starting to seperate. I called up Skechers customer service and was basically blown off. I'll never buy another pair of Skechers again -- customer lost for life. Nike and Adidas are my two favorites.
posted on April 13, 2009 at 06:32AM
 

I'm a big fan of New Balance. There's a fit for everyone, and it doesn't hurt that they are a local (Massachusetts) company that has most of its manufacturing done here in the States.

posted on May 11, 2009 at 03:25PM
 

For whaever reason, Adidas shoes have always fit me really well. I've never had a comfortable Nike shoe. My girlfriend is a big runner and she goes to Fleet Feet for a professional fit session.

Because they are pretty expensive, she will usually go online and get the same pair of shoes much cheaper. Now that Sears.com has an extensive shoe assortment, I've encouraged her to look there.

posted on May 11, 2009 at 04:06PM
 

always pretty much been a Nike fan. To me its all about how well a shoe breaks in.

posted on May 11, 2009 at 09:05PM
 

I wish that Sears could get Nike back.... hated they lost them when they merged with Kmart.

posted on October 04, 2009 at 09:19PM
 

New Balance is definitely the best brand. I've run in everything...and btw New Balance is made in the USA

posted on October 05, 2009 at 08:52AM
 

Actually about 1/4 of their shoes are produced in the United States. If you check it out in stores, their less expensive shoes are made in China, and their more expensive ones are made here, which makes sense. Still, you have to give them a lot of credit for being the only major shoe company to maintain a manufacturing presence in the United States.

posted on October 11, 2009 at 11:22PM
 

I like the Catepillar steel-tipped Sneakers, that Sears carries.

But, since the accident, I don't do any "running" anymore.

They're excellent light/fast shoes to wear when you're on the go and safety (ANSI 75 rated) is also a key consideration.

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