Running shoes---Nike Shox or Air Pegasus?

[Goose]

Time to retire the ol' running shoes and looking for a good replacement... Tried on both yesterday, and they feel vastly different for me--Pegasus seems to have more bounce under the ball of my feet....Shox obviously more bounce on the heel..

Probably mental for me, but the Shox just SEEM heavier, clunkier and less comfortable--though they are really outselling the Pegasus from what the Champs guy told me...

Maybe just a personal thing, but just wondering if anyone out there has any real preference or swears by one or the other...?!!? :shrug:

Thanks in advance...

 

[vinnie]

I like reeboks but I don't run that far anymore from the computer to the bathroom and back :shrug:

 

[dawgball]

Time to retire the ol' running shoes and looking for a good replacement... Tried on both yesterday, and they feel vastly different for me--Pegasus seems to have more bounce under the ball of my feet....Shox obviously more bounce on the heel..

Probably mental for me, but the Shox just SEEM heavier, clunkier and less comfortable--though they are really outselling the Pegasus from what the Champs guy told me...

Maybe just a personal thing, but just wondering if anyone out there has any real preference or swears by one or the other...?!!? :shrug:

Thanks in advance...

Ever tried Asics? I think Asics and New Balance put out a better running shoe than Nike.

BUT I have not bought a pair of Nikes in quite some time, so this could be an outdated opinion.

Have you ever paid the extra money to be custom measured with your running pattern? Probably worth the extra money one time.

 

[hogman14]

Been running for quite a while, and New Balance have been #1 in my book. I did run w/the Shox before, and had no problem w/that, felt they were better suited for a sprinter, or a speed runner compared to just distance like myself.

Agree w/dawgball, you should have someone watch you run...there are a lot of places that do it, and you'd be well served to look into that. Everyone's different....at least thats what I'm told... ha ha

good luck.

 

[The Boys]

I run 4 days a week and would only wear Brooks.

reviews:

http://outside1.away.com/outside/ge...xes/run.html?gclid=COqa24LhzpICFQJdswodGQ1oGg

 

[spartan]

I used to jog, run with nike but switched to new balance.
It feels more comfortable and takes the shock better.
New balance were made for running and it works for me.

 

[vinnie]

I run 4 days a week and would only wear Brooks.

Do you have a running friend ? :SIB

 

[The Boys]

Do you have a running friend ? :SIB

Of course, who do you think I am...........oh mommy.:00hour

 

[vinnie]

Of course, who do you think I am...........oh mommy.:00hour

Did I miss her pictures ? :SIB

 

[Morris]

I wore Nikes when I ran. Used to run 6 miles a day and 15 on Sundays. Now my knees and ankles are so beat up I regret ever starting. Think about it you may end up the same way when you're older.

 

[spartan]

I wore Nikes when I ran. Used to run 6 miles a day and 15 on Sundays. Now my knees and ankles are so beat up I regret ever starting. Think about it you may end up the same way when you're older.

Morris running those 15 miles on sunday did you in.
Doing at least 3 to 5 miles at a time is good enough.
Also don't forget weight training means less running :tongue :00hour

 

[Morris]

Morris running those 15 miles on sunday did you in.
Doing at least 3 to 5 miles at a time is good enough.
Also don't forget weight training means less running :tongue :00hour

I know and I'm paying for it now. Got hurt while running and tried to run thru it..That didn't help either.

 

[bohawk]

Goose-Man: Agree with dawgball about Asics& New
Balance.Ran for twenty years.10k`s and whole
Marathon.Should pick a shoe depending whether
you strike the ground on the inside or outside of
your foot.GL

 

[SixFive]

whatever you pick, keep up with your mileage and retire them after a few hundred miles or maybe even sooner.

 

[The Boys]

Did I miss her pictures ? :SIB

I'll get right on it.....:00hour

 

[vanbasten]

goose,

i'm in the business. a lot of good recommendations here. to answer your specific question. i would not recommend the nike shox for daily wear let alone running. gimmick shoe that hasn't lived up to expectiations. air pegasus are a good solid running shoe.

hopefully you went to a running specific shoe store, or at least a place with several options, and someone who knows what they're talking about.

brooks, asics, new balance - three of the best in the running business, nike adidas, i feel are a step behind (no pun intended), but what works for one person, may not for another - depending on your build, the amount of miles you're putting in, your stride and strike as well.

ultimately, buy what "feels " the best to you.

also like 65 said, make sure to replace them every 250-300 miles, this is also weight and wear specific. i see so many people running in shoes that the midsole cushioning has compressed, it's amazing they don't have more problems.

hope this helps.

 

[Goose]

Thanks for the input all....certainly more info than I had anticipated...

I ususally buy Nikes--probably more because I am a marketer's dream than anything else. Never really tried New Balance or Asics, but may have to give them a look. I did try some Saucony a while back, and seemed to recall those being pretty solid...

For what it's worth, I am fairly bow-legged--too many years of playnig soccer back in the day--so when my feet strike the ground, much more of an impact on the outsides of my feet, as opposed to the inside. Not quite sure what that means in terms of buying a shoe--Van Basten or others--if you have any advice, I'm all :bigear:

Thanks again in advance!

 

[BUCSnotYUCKS]

Did I miss her pictures ? :SIB

LOL Vinnie at his best

 

[vanbasten]

For what it's worth, I am fairly bow-legged--too many years of playnig soccer back in the day--so when my feet strike the ground, much more of an impact on the outsides of my feet, as opposed to the inside. Not quite sure what that means in terms of buying a shoe--Van Basten or others--if you have any advice, I'm all :bigear:

Thanks again in advance!

Goose,

what you describe is underpronation or supination. aside from running on the outside of your foot, you probably have a high arch (tend to go together). your air pegasus are recommended for people with supination, that may be your best bet.
if you're open to other options, i would highly recommend going to a running specialty store and ask them. i would venture to say they'll have numerous options for you to try, that are specific to the way you run.

good luck.