Very pleased with my running shoe!

Saucony Kinvara Running Black Slime

After years of trying different types of running shoes to get back to regular exercise, and finding all manner of bio-mechanical issues along the way, I have finally found a shoe that allows running without pain in my shins and plantar fascia. I have recently tried shoes like the Kinvara 2 and two variations of Nike Free, all of which have a 4-5 mm drop from toe to heel. This allows an easing into the barefoot running style. The Kinvara 3 are my favorite!
PRO:
-extremely lightweight
-comfortable from the start
-roomier toe-box than the Kinvara 2
CON:
-I personally like the colors and design, but you may not. To each his own!
-for functionality, it is hard to find a CON

I now run pain-free 15-20 miles a week. I followed others' advice about easing into this style of running shoe: you will be more on your toes, or do more of a flat strike than the rocking heel to toe motion of traditional shoes with their higher heel to toe drop. I initially felt more of a workout for my calf and quadricep muscles but after a month, am now acclimated to the running style. The best part: no shin splints and no debilitating pain from my arches!
I am not racing and certainly would get passed by others who are more fleet-footed, but I am running in these Kinvara 3's to lose weight (20+ lbs in 5 months) and get healthier. I started in Nike Free shoes and now alternate between them and these Kinvara 3's. I find myself picking up the Kinvaras more often.
Whatever your reasons for trying these shoes, I send my best wishes for pain-free running and better health!

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4 1/2 stars for a great workout sneaker

ASICS Womens GEL Blur Cross Training US

I have FINALLY found the perfect light-weight cross-trainer with great stability. I work out at home and do a lot of "boot camp" programs involving jumping, lateral moves, and such. I tried and sent back four other pairs of cross-trainers before finding and ordering these. Love how lightweight and breathable they are so my feet stay cool, and I don't feel like I have bricks on my feet weighing me down when jumping. Yet they have fantastic stability in the sides to support and prevent rolling during my moves. Stability is critical for me in a shoe as I experienced a severe ankle sprain last year that took 6 months to recover from, and I need the support to prevent future injury. Note the TR in the name as this indicates it has more stability for cross-training. There are other Gel-Blur33 shoes that don't have this designation and don't have the same level of support and stability in the shoe as they are running shoes versus cross-trainers. I found these to be very true to size. I wear a size 8 in regular sandals and heels and ordered the same size in these trainers. I highly recommend this shoe.

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Husbands workhorse

Ensign Peak Gym Bag Black

I you have really wide feet, this is for you!

I have only found two shoes in five years that will fit, and feel good at the same time.

Originally, the NB 1123 12 6E fit me perfectly. Most know that shoe is no longer made.

The 1123 was literally falling apart when I found a superb replacement, the NB 928, 12 6E.

That has been fantastic, but only in the gray. I've used it exclusively, all winter and rugged enough for daily walks in the woods with the dogs. They are holding up very well.

I tried every other option / color and in different sizes, the only ones that fit without pain were the gray.

I order many many shoes since, looking for just one pair that will fit.

Finally, these arrived and fit great, right out of the box.

The 13 4E, fits about as nicely as the 12 6e's do.

I am THRILLED!

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Made a huge difference!

Saucony Womens Cohesion Running Silver

I you have really wide feet, this is for you!

I have only found two shoes in five years that will fit, and feel good at the same time.

Originally, the NB 1123 12 6E fit me perfectly. Most know that shoe is no longer made.

The 1123 was literally falling apart when I found a superb replacement, the NB 928, 12 6E.

That has been fantastic, but only in the gray. I've used it exclusively, all winter and rugged enough for daily walks in the woods with the dogs. They are holding up very well.

I tried every other option / color and in different sizes, the only ones that fit without pain were the gray.

I order many many shoes since, looking for just one pair that will fit.

Finally, these arrived and fit great, right out of the box.

The 13 4E, fits about as nicely as the 12 6e's do.

I am THRILLED!

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Great trail shoe!

New Balance Mens MT1210 Trail

I you have really wide feet, this is for you!

I have only found two shoes in five years that will fit, and feel good at the same time.

Originally, the NB 1123 12 6E fit me perfectly. Most know that shoe is no longer made.

The 1123 was literally falling apart when I found a superb replacement, the NB 928, 12 6E.

That has been fantastic, but only in the gray. I've used it exclusively, all winter and rugged enough for daily walks in the woods with the dogs. They are holding up very well.

I tried every other option / color and in different sizes, the only ones that fit without pain were the gray.

I order many many shoes since, looking for just one pair that will fit.

Finally, these arrived and fit great, right out of the box.

The 13 4E, fits about as nicely as the 12 6e's do.

I am THRILLED!

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Terrific

Saucony Guide Running Vizipro Citron

It's so hard for me to find a wide athletic shoe. Add pink to the mix, and it's near impossible! But I have found a gem in these shoes and I want to stockpile my closet with them before they disappear. I work out for 2 hours a day, 6 days a week in the gym. That's 12+ hours that I need a shoe to help me perform my best. I do the Stair Climber, Elliptical, Spin class, Insanity and thanks to these shoes, now RUNNING! I am beyond thrilled to have found a shoe that works for my wide feet. I have no pain running in these and I ran a 10K just a week after purchasing these. There was no need for breaking these in. You really shouldn't have to "break in" a shoe if it fits properly, but that is something that has escaped me until now. If you have a wide foot, you know what I mean about limited options on colors and styles so consider giving this shoe a try.

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Excellent Shoe - 3 Day 60 Mile Journey & Still Going Strong

New Balance W750 Athletic Running

It's so hard for me to find a wide athletic shoe. Add pink to the mix, and it's near impossible! But I have found a gem in these shoes and I want to stockpile my closet with them before they disappear. I work out for 2 hours a day, 6 days a week in the gym. That's 12+ hours that I need a shoe to help me perform my best. I do the Stair Climber, Elliptical, Spin class, Insanity and thanks to these shoes, now RUNNING! I am beyond thrilled to have found a shoe that works for my wide feet. I have no pain running in these and I ran a 10K just a week after purchasing these. There was no need for breaking these in. You really shouldn't have to "break in" a shoe if it fits properly, but that is something that has escaped me until now. If you have a wide foot, you know what I mean about limited options on colors and styles so consider giving this shoe a try.

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