Tennis/Athletic/Sneaker Shoe brands - What's your favorite? - Page 3

PastorMikH · 08-11-2006, 02:10 PM

Since this is a football BB, everyone should have an opinion on the topic of athletic shoes. What brand's your favorite?

I have been a lifelong Nike guy. However, the last 2-3 pairs I got really dissapointed me and I am a bit soured on them. Got tired of Reeboks 10-15 years ago and haven't bought a pair since. Had some luck with New Balance. My last 2 pairs have been And1's and I have been pretty impressed with them.

08-11-2006, 03:52 PM

I generally gravitate towards Nike because I know a 10 fits me perfectly every time. I've owned New Balance frequently and a couple pairs of reeboks lately.

**Reaper16** · 08-11-2006, 03:53 PM

As a major shoe consumer, I generally have no preference.
New Balance, Nike and Adidas are my favs. But I enjoy offerings from Puma, Asics, Converse, and the occasional Reebok or Vans.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-11-2006, 03:56 PM

Pearl Izumi. The best running shoe. I've tried them all, and this is the one.

(For me)

Psyko Tek · 08-11-2006, 04:16 PM

I bought some chuck taylors for their looks, but they have no arch support, prob'ly go back to nike crosstrainers next pair
I loved the last pair of those I had
I am on my feet 10 hours plus a day

**ExtremeChief** · 08-11-2006, 04:24 PM

I think New Balance are the best for me. I picked up a cheap pair of Champions (hey, they make athletic stuff, why not?) at payless and I've gotta tell ya... they are the most uncomfortable peices of shit I have ever owned.

I usually just get my shoes on ebay. Usually cheaper than retail, around here anyway.

PastorMikH · 08-11-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ExtremeChief

I think New Balance are the best for me. I picked up a cheap pair of Champions (hey, they make athletic stuff, why not?) at payless and I've gotta tell ya... they are the most uncomfortable peices of shit I have ever owned.

I usually just get my shoes on ebay. Usually cheaper than retail, around here anyway.

You mean a GUY actually bought something from Payless Shoes?

PastorMikH · 08-11-2006, 05:36 PM

I guess my biggest turnoff to the New Balance is that they don't have mid/hightops. My bad ankle really does better with a bit more support.

These are what I got delivered today (cost me $49 total):

Got my first pair of And1s off a clearance rack at Stage for $20 and basically just bought them as something to run around in and not worry about keeping them looking new. After wearing them a bit, I demoted the Nikes that were already starting to fall apart (in about a month's time) and made the And1's as my primary pair. I have been wearing them for 8-9 months now and they are still going strong.

Only knock on the And1's so far is that they are a bit harder to find since they aren't as popular as the other brands.

RedandGold · 08-11-2006, 05:42 PM

I've had the best luck overall with Nike even though I've had a couple of pairs of Adidas that I really liked.

Reebok is generally comfortable, but I've never had a pair that lasted very long.

Jenson71 · 08-11-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DubbleDownBKU

Couldn't agree more. Only tennis shoe I wear is the Adidas Superstar 2G. Have pairs in black, blue, and grey.

This is good. I'm going to hunt a pair of these down this weekend. Thanks.

plbrdude · 08-11-2006, 05:49 PM

pretty partial to new balance myself.
as for work boots, wolverine dura shocks. my feet have been much happier the last 4 year

Eleazar · 08-11-2006, 05:52 PM

Let me amend this by saying that I usually walk into the shoe place and have to ask "What do you have in 14", which is normally not much.

08-11-2006, 06:18 PM

FWIW, I've been wearing a lot of Merrell lately. In fact, Merrell has comprised nearly half my shoe purchases in the past 12 months:
Merrell
Nike
Reebok
Nike
Nike
Keen
Merrell
Merrell

DanT · 08-11-2006, 06:26 PM

I've been jogging in Mizuno's Wave Creation's the past few years.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-11-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DanT

I've been jogging in Midzuno's Wave Creation's the past few years.

That is a great shoe. One of the 10 best in Runner's World.

Mizuno makes a quality product.

I'm a little surprised we haven't had more Nike wearers. While they make lots of crummy shoes, they market their product like nobody else.

I'll never forget my first long run in a pair of those friggin' Shox.

08-11-2006, 06:43 PM

I love my shox. I just purchased them about a month ago because I was having some calf tightness for about a week. Wore those shoes 2 days and the calf cleared up never to return.

08-11-2006, 02:10 PM
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08-11-2006, 05:36 PM	#37
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9925087	I guess my biggest turnoff to the New Balance is that they don't have mid/hightops. My bad ankle really does better with a bit more support. These are what I got delivered today (cost me $49 total): Got my first pair of And1s off a clearance rack at Stage for $20 and basically just bought them as something to run around in and not worry about keeping them looking new. After wearing them a bit, I demoted the Nikes that were already starting to fall apart (in about a month's time) and made the And1's as my primary pair. I have been wearing them for 8-9 months now and they are still going strong. Only knock on the And1's so far is that they are a bit harder to find since they aren't as popular as the other brands. __________________
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RedandGold Born with Bad Habits Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Right Here Casino cash: $2169109	I've had the best luck overall with Nike even though I've had a couple of pairs of Adidas that I really liked. Reebok is generally comfortable, but I've never had a pair that lasted very long. __________________
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plbrdude turd herder extraordiaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: hickville,mo Casino cash: $9997165	pretty partial to new balance myself. as for work boots, wolverine dura shocks. my feet have been much happier the last 4 year
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08-11-2006, 06:18 PM	#42
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	FWIW, I've been wearing a lot of Merrell lately. In fact, Merrell has comprised nearly half my shoe purchases in the past 12 months: Merrell Nike Reebok Nike Nike Keen Merrell Merrell
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08-11-2006, 06:26 PM	#43
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08-11-2006, 06:43 PM	#45
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	I love my shox. I just purchased them about a month ago because I was having some calf tightness for about a week. Wore those shoes 2 days and the calf cleared up never to return.
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