nike shox

[destrekor]

are they are great as everyone seems to make them out to be? I have some Asics right now, and they were great (plus I have gome dr. scholl's gel running soles), however now my feet and calfs go numb/hurt during and after a lengthy run.. likely indicating its time to change out shoes. I got them during Fall Quarter, so thats likely true. Had them for awhile I'd say.

now that its time to buy new shoes... what should I get? Should I get Nike Shox? Are they worth the price tag on them? I really need comfort for my feet and legs with all the running I do because of PT, just not sure what I should go with.

 

[effowe]

I got a pair for 150 and they felt great for a good few months. The problem was is that they fell apart in less than a year. With the price they charge for those shoes they should last much longer, so I went back to my standard Adidas crosstrainers. They are about 70-80 dollars, and last me over a year.

 

[LtPage1]

I had some of the first running ones, and they were cool- but to be honest, they didn't feel any "springier" than the Asics I have now. And like the above poster notes, the top part started to fray within just a few months.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: effowe
I got a pair for 150 and they felt great for a good few months. The problem was is that they fell apart in less than a year. With the price they charge for those shoes they should last much longer, so I went back to my standard Adidas crosstrainers. They are about 70-80 dollars, and last me over a year.

how often do you run? They suggest changing shoes every 6 months for active runners, and we run at least a mile or two every monday, wednesday, and friday, so I figure no shoe is really going to last any longer than 6 months.

and another question, for both of the posters above this post:
do you use the running shoes for anything other than running, like say... walking? I only wear running shoes when I go to PT in the morning, so if that is a help to lifespan or not I dunno. I have different shoes (and sandals) for everyday wear, with my running shoes only being on for when I run and/or workout.

 

[bigrash]

I like the Nike 360s but damn they're expensive!

 

[wheresmybacon]

I bought a pair a couple years ago and they're easily the worst Nike running shoe I've ever paid for. The sole started tearing off after a couple months. I returned them and got another identical pair but again the sole came off in the exact same place.

Eventually a chunk of the heel (one of the rear shox) came off and I just threw them away.

I usually like Nike running shoes but I won't be buying anymore of the Shox line. ~ $150 for shoes that fall apart in a couple months? No thanks.

 

[swtethan]

I have employee discount so.... $50 pair of shox = great

 

[effowe]

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: effowe
I got a pair for 150 and they felt great for a good few months. The problem was is that they fell apart in less than a year. With the price they charge for those shoes they should last much longer, so I went back to my standard Adidas crosstrainers. They are about 70-80 dollars, and last me over a year.

how often do you run? They suggest changing shoes every 6 months for active runners, and we run at least a mile or two every monday, wednesday, and friday, so I figure no shoe is really going to last any longer than 6 months.

I don't run, but living in the city I do a lot of walking. That's why I always buy the crosstrainer shoes as they can take the beating I give them. Stick with a cheaper shoe if you are going to be replacing them that often, the shox just aren't worth it.

 

[S Freud]

Like everyone else has said, they fall apart quickly. I have a pair of shox that I use in the gym, I like them for cross training and such. I also own a pair for normal wear, they started falling apart a few months after I got them, from just normal wear.

I won't buy another pair.

 

[JDub02]

I have a pair of shox and a pair of Asics gels. The shox are definately "cushier", but I run in the Asics because they breath so much better. My feet get hot in the Nike's. The Nike's became my everyday shoes and have held up pretty well. They're about a year old ... they sole is starting to peel a little on the outside and some of the plastic "trim" has come off, but overall, they've held up well.

 

[amicold]

If you're looking for a pair of Nike's for running, get the Impax Interines. They're super light, comfy, and durable, as well as cheap.

 

[swtethan]

I think the most comfortable shoes from Nike were my Nike presto's. Actually they were the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned.

 

[vi edit]

If you have a narrower foot, and are a neutral to supinating runner, look at the Nike Air Max Moto.

One of the best cusioning "technical" running shoes Nike makes.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
If you have a narrower foot, and are a neutral to supinating runner, look at the Nike Air Max Moto.

One of the best cusioning "technical" running shoes Nike makes.

eh?

 

[vi edit]

When there are three basic foot/running style forms-

(over)pronators - these are people with flat feet (no arches) and their feet tend to roll "in" when they run. This type of runner requires motion contron/stability shoes.

Neutral runners have a normal arch height, have very little later motion in their foot and can wear shoes aimed at neutral runners.

Supinators have high arches and tend to roll to the outside of their feet when running. This style of running requires a very flexible shoe to allow the foot to flex as needed.

If you try to put a high arched runner in a shoe made for a flat footed person, you are going to have an injured runner. If you put a flat footed person in a shoe made for a high arched person, you are going to have an injured runner.

Neutral people can get away with a little more abuse.

If you don't know what type of shoe you should wear, get fitted at a technical running store.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
When there are three basic foot/running style forms-

(over)pronators - these are people with flat feet (no arches) and their feet tend to roll "in" when they run. This type of runner requires motion contron/stability shoes.

Neutral runners have a normal arch height, have very little later motion in their foot and can wear shoes aimed at neutral runners.

Supinators have high arches and tend to roll to the outside of their feet when running. This style of running requires a very flexible shoe to allow the foot to flex as needed.

If you try to put a high arched runner in a shoe made for a flat footed person, you are going to have an injured runner. If you put a flat footed person in a shoe made for a high arched person, you are going to have an injured runner.

Neutral people can get away with a little more abuse.

If you don't know what type of shoe you should wear, get fitted at a technical running store.

i can tell you how my feet hit when I run

during any time of shorter run, I can stick to mostly the balls of my feet (front), and roll forward. During a hard run and when I am getting smoked during said run, I tend to land on almost all of my foot, but still roll forward I believe. I have an arch, and it appears to a normal arch.

 

[tfcmasta97]

I had BB4's and shox status... both basketball shoes.

I loved them both, they were very comfortable, but as it has been said, they fall apart if you wear them every day all the time after 1-2 years.
If I can find them for a decent price, I'll buy another pair