I’m looking for a nice shoe to replace my current Asics Gel -Keyano 27s. I basically wear these shoes for everything from long walks to yard work. They served me well, but it’s time for a new pair as these are worn out.
Any recommendations? I was looking at allbirds, but not sure I can make the jump.
Thanks!
I speak with authority on this, and I think you should get shoes that light up when you walk.
Even better if they can make dinosaur noises when you press a button
I prefer pump-ups.
For everyday shoes and even casual jogging I like the Saucony Cohesion.
These look nice. 👍👍
I love Saucony. I got the Guide 16s recently to replace my last Cohesions, they already feel like they’re broken in.
If you like the Asics Gel-Keyanos 27, you could always get newer versions of the shoe - so that would be the 28 or 29; they should be cheaper/discounted since the Asics Gel-Keyanos 30 are just around the corner. From what I’ve seen (and experienced with the Gel-Nimbus), Asics is modernizing their shoe designs this year so you could make a judgement call as to whether the new 30 are for you or if you want to stock up on the older pairs.
If you’re partial towards the Asics fit (I am), I also liked the Asics GT-2000. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS are also a popular stability shoe, but I found it too heavy for myself insofar as a daily running shoe.
Yeah, the 29 is on sale. I’ll check the other options you suggested here. Thanks.
Off the beaten path option, I really like Lems. Your calves will need adjustment time, mind you
If you’re into zero-drop and replacing the soles of shoes to get more than one use out of them, desert boots like these are a good choice. Yes, they’re not zero drop out of the box, but they’re pretty close, and they can be resoled flat after the first set of treads wear out.
Lems Primals are awesome. I also really like my Vivobarefoot shoes, but Lems pricing is a lot more palatable. Especially when first experimenting with minimal footwear.
These look pretty comfortable
Ohhh my
Black on black Adidas Ultraboost 22s. They are incredibly comfortable, and look decent enough to wear with anything short of formal attire. They are similar in style and price to your Asics too.
Also considering getting another pair of shoes to cycle through. Wearing the same shoes daily can create humidity and mold which is not good for your feet’s health.
Giving them 24hrs to dry before you use them again is best. I’ve been using the Nike Pegasus that i bought for like $70 at an outlet store near me and I really like them.
Good tip. Thanks.
recently bought allbirds and I love them so much, I’m considering buying a second pair in a different color. I have the tree runners
I’ve gone through a few pairs of the Adidas Lite Racer shoes, different versions. Can’t beat slip-on sneakers.
I like that this one offers an all black option. Very nice, thanks. 👍
My feet are wide which really limit my options, but I just got a pair of Hoka Arahi 6. Also a fan of New Balance 1006 and Altra Lone Peak.
I have wider-than-average feet as well, and the biggest issue I experience is heel-slip. Is that something you just get used to, or are you able to find shoes that don’t have it?
Lems have wide high-volume toe boxes with relatively narrow heels. Could be worth a look.
If you are getting heel slip, get something from Altra. I like the Lone Peaks for hiking and trail running and disc golf, and wear the Torin knit to keep my feet cool for everyday stuff and around the office.
Altras use a “foot shape” - wide toe box and narrow heel. I always thought I had wide feet and like you would have a ton of heel slip and get blisters on my Achilles because of it. Switched to Altras and can go 15-20 mile days hiking with a pack without blisters.
They are also zero drop, meaning the heel is on the same level as the toe, so switch to them slowly. If you go from a “normal” shoe with a heel to zero drop and immediately start running miles and miles all at once, you can stretch out your Achilles and calf muscles and injure yourself, so take it easy and just wear them around the office or house and on short walks for a week or two before stepping up to anything strenuous.
What’s heel-slip?
I’m throwing 350-400 foot drives with golf discs on one planted heel and not having issues with slipping with the mentioned shoes, or Moabs, Salomons, or Oboz (more great daily walkers!).
Salomons in particular are particularly narrow, so if your narrow feet fit in those narrow shoes, then you will definitely not have heel slip.
Heel slip is when you have a wide fore foot and narrow or normal sized heel, so you buy a wide shoe and the heel is then too wide so it feels like either your foot is about to slip out the back, or it slips side-to-side, or you crank down the laces so tight to keep your feet in you end up causing problems on the top of your foot.
Better to get a “foot shaped” shoe like Altra and let your toes splay out while using a normal shaped heel. Your feet will thank you.
Interesting. The regular Salomons pinch me in the front and back so I definitely agree about particularly narrow. My complaint with Salomon wides is that the toe box isn’t that wide but even worse it’s not long enough. I kept a pair anyway until I was able to replace them with a pair of my own choosing.
The Altras definitely have the best overall last for me, but I’m not sure I’d say my toes have enough room to splay. What I don’t like is their support level for use on court or on trails, as I end up with high-ankle strain. I’m a hiker and a cyclist, but not a runner, so for me the platform isn’t stable enough but that’s a wrong-for-me problem not a bad-shoe problem. They fit my foot so well I play flat courses on hot days with them anyway, but my new Hokas may displace them.
I can generally ignore my heel’s fit, focusing on length and toe box. I’m wearing Oboz for work right now and I do have some wiggle room in the heel, but it’s never bothered me.
Based on this discussion as a whole, I’d recommend wide New Balance and Hokas.
For when i am not at home (farm), or when i go running (i really should do that regularely again), i prefer barefoot shoes nowadays. Those who take it seriously and have a wide toebox such as
Wildlingalso come with the benefit (for me) that they fit my wide feet, since i otherwise tend to give up and have to buy oversized shoes, which in turn also makes them die faster.I just got a pair of Vibram Furoshiki that I’m loving so far. I haven’t tried running in them yet, but plan to in the near future.
interesting, i didn’t go with vibram because i assumed the climate would be bad for “everyday” use. also i am not too impressed with the build quality of my v-runs. i actually had to get me socks for them because of eg. rubbing off skin on the back and the sole / glue of the sole hurting the toes. i think v-track were my first… they have been good enough to run without socks.
FYI, I tried a short run yesterday in those Furoshiki. I don’t recommend for running. My foot was sliding inside all over the place. I felt very unstable. I’ll be using them as slippers/walking shoes at most.
oh, doesn’t sound so good, thanks for the warning!
I wear cheap PFG slipons. They fit loose and breathe well. They are not great for long walks or yardwork.
For long walks i wear cheap Asics running shoes.
For yard work i wear rubber boots.I started wearing a pair of croc literides. I cannot explain how universally comfortable and useful they are.
They’re great in the summer because they’re aerated through, they’re great in the winter because they’re waterproof and can be hosed down and dry in no time.
They’re like walking on clouds, and I don’t think I’m ever going to go back to regular shoes for day-to-day use.
I like the price of these in the shoe form, not sure about the sandal option.
Birkenstocks = 🐐
During hot weather I wear Keens Clearwater CNX most of the time. They’ve been my go-to for the last ~7 years. They’re “water sandals” but I wear them for hiking and sometimes for running when it’s too hot for socks.
When it’s not too hot for socks I do like my pair of Allbirds. It looks like I’ve had my current pair for about 2.5 years. They’re still in good shape despite being my daily footwear during most of the year.
