What's your favorite workout/running shoes?

Some companies make really nice sneakers. Right now I'm trying their latest style and enjoy them quite a bit.

I've given other options a shot and they worked out fine too.

I bet those amount to distinct footwear options. A flatter design works better when lifting weights in the training area, though it would suck during jogs yet provides solid base for weight training moves such as squats and deadlifts. People who enjoy jogging can handle their own suggestions for running footwear.

I stopped by a specialty shop for athletic footwear. Staff checked my stride and movement patterns there, showed several fitting choices, and let me test them out on a treadmill. I picked a pair from one of the lines. Broadly speaking those two makers turn out solid shoes.

I pick separate footwear depending on the workout and go barefoot when deadlifting so don't criticize me for it.

For a while now I've grabbed trail runners during discounts from the usual spots. Adding some aftermarket footbeds turns them into what works for my runs. Those footbeds actually end up costing more than the shoes themselves.

My feet have a pronounced arch, so I require both stability and padding. Lately I've used a particular pair for jogging and found them excellent. Just recently I neglected to change out of them before heading to a game of pickleball, which I definitely won't repeat. It turns out the footwear choice hinges on the activity at hand.

die hard Asics... for years

Nike Lunarglide 5. Never forget 🙁

These are my favorite footwear ever. Being very particular I researched every option for jogging. Their training model is also something I like using. The fit follows the actual contours of feet. I'd rate them highest possible. More than six years of daily use with them.

I also have high arches so I picked up running shoes. They give solid support and now it feels like floating on air during my runs haha

I switched over not long ago and find them really enjoyable now.

At the weight room my pick is level mountain bike footwear. These give an even bottom plus a bit of stiffness that keeps my feet stable when I lift. The taller cut adds ankle stability as well. Besides that they handle their main job when I ride trails. As for jogging I skip it because I hate the activity.

I use a certain pair of supportive trainers every single day. They handle sessions on the running machine along with occasional weight work. These give solid control for overpronation. When doing squats or deadlifts I switch to my flat-soled cycling shoes that match my foot shape nicely.

I was once completely devoted to another brand's footwear however these have become my top choice because nothing else has felt as good on my feet

Going without footwear comes out on top then toe spreaders then trail style shoes and finally the stiffer models. I heard an interview with the head of a minimal shoe company that covers thoroughly the tie between our physical structure and our soles plus why that matters for motion lasting health and output. That slow movement practice feels good and improved things for me quite a bit.

I've spent the past couple of years wearing shoes with a broad front area and no heel lift, plus stretchy ties, for casual walking, dress occasions, and workouts. These fit the natural shape of feet. Nothing else feels as good on my feet, and I can slip them off or put them back on almost instantly. Big name companies and regular footwear shops don't carry this style, yet there are tons of unfamiliar labels offering them.

Appreciate the replies from everyone. It seems my shoe requirements include everyday use, activities like walking or running, and workouts. Had no idea that flat designs are superior for gym sessions.

ASICS

I feel those particular running shoes rank as the top pick when covering different lengths or whatever unless it's the supportive model from the other maker.

That particular running shoe model isn't around these days, which feels disappointing. Footwear choice really comes down to the specific activity involved. Are you focused on longer efforts or quicker bursts? Do you emphasize heavy weights or bodyweight moves? Would you rather have stability, padding, lighter weight for pace, or more bend? Those factors guide which options fit across makers. I lean toward minimal and flexible styles. The thinnest possible with zero height and maximum surface connection works for me. I want full impact felt, even if it jars everything. The spring from those bulky padded versions, which I skip and never use, can seem playful at times. For daily jumping drills inside the gym I'd find them enjoyable, yet I truly dislike them during a jog. Separate tasks call for their own footwear.

These running shoes have me hooked lately with their springy feel underfoot. My lifting pair stands out as really solid and looks like it will hold up for years.

I was talked into trying shoes from a neighborhood running store. They eased my heel pain condition. After dropping enough weight to drop a full size in footwear I moved to the updated model in the line. These feel great when standing for long stretches during work. They won't seat properly in the heel supports on my rowing setup though. The back section sits too wide for those supports on the base plate. That's why I held on to my earlier pair for rowing sessions.

They feel reliable underfoot with solid arch support.

I wear brooks glycerin 22 and 23

I mainly walked to improve my fitness level, and that approach succeeded for me. At my starting weight of 115 kilograms, even brief strolls caused intense discomfort in my feet. This prompted me to investigate various footwear options and supports thoroughly. I chose spacious outdoor shoes combined with cushioning inserts, ideal for traversing rough paths in wooded regions. These choices made a big difference initially. As I continued to shed pounds, eventually my feet no longer experienced pain irrespective of the footwear selected. At that stage the whole thing felt rather pointless. Nevertheless, the shoes are still quite comfortable and sturdy, offering good traction on uneven surfaces such as boulders, earth, gravel, or damp trails, and they should endure for quite some time.

My feet got scanned the other day and I normally lace up my standard running pair along with the personalized padding supports.

There's just one company whose shoes match how my feet are shaped, oddly enough. I also drop down half a European size from what I normally take in most other pairs. When I'm at the gym I wear a different model but strolling or jogging isn't possible in them since the bottoms sit completely level.

Curious if people have tried footwear purchased there.

I prefer cross training shoes that feel substantial with a solid thick bottom because my weight exceeds two hundred pounds and they hold up nicely for me. Light running styles start to feel like nothing on my feet within weeks and end up bothering my joints along with my spine. There are probably nicer options available but I avoid spending extra on them since replacements come around every few months anyway.

Hoka, Brooks, Altra. Much more comfortable with actual wide feet shoes.

I wonder if the person who started this thread would be fine with me shifting topics slightly, yet I'm curious if folks have any thoughts or personal encounters with lifting shoes that offer plenty of room up front along with a substantial heel lift close to two centimeters without running too expensive. I checked one option but they were being discontinued so nothing fit my larger size and the follow up version costs more than I want to spend. Another set of lifters seems promising since they come in my size and feel more reasonable. Around the gym I usually wear my cross trainers but end up buying them bigger due to how tight they feel across the toes. I've also liked my most recent pairs for spending long stretches on my feet during weekend trips to entertainment spots.

My lifting shoes fit perfectly and seem built to last forever. Still I skip them whenever a session includes lots of running. Back then I favored one running model but now I prefer the current pair since they give more space up front. Older versions of another brand feel off these days and two other brands never clicked for me.

I always went with another kind before but tried these out not long ago and enjoy them way more now.