What are some good running shoes?

You probably already know this, but it's best to go to a running store and let them help you narrow your options based on height/weight/gait. I use Brooks Adrenalines.

^ what he said. Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance, Pearl all make good running shoes. Nike and Adidas offerings are often overpriced.

This article is a good start IMO.


Personally I'm a mild overpronator; NB 845 and Asics 1120 (both now discontinued) work well. The New Balances have been extremely durable.

i have a pair of new balance that are 4 years old that i beat the crap out of and are still good. they do support well for running .

i like alot of stuff from adidas. there is an athletic shoe store at the new District in Tustin has alot of adidas, nike, new balance, etc on sale . very good prices.
i got a pair of adidas there for 16 dollars

I'm between neutral and mild overpronator and just started using the new Brooks Switch. They are great and pretty reasonable price wise. I also use the Brooks Axiom, the Axiom2 are the current version, very light weight and great for running in the summer.

^^I've used the axiom and axiom 2 myself a few years ago, i liked them.
I've basically tried the gamut in running shoes as i go through pairs really quickly.. all different brands and types (control, support, neutral, racing shoes). At first i thought the more specialty running companies would be the best and that the real big name athletic brands would be bad. but now i've ended up running mostly in Nike's and Adidas's and i also have some Puma's i really like, and i honestly think these companies do an equal or better job than Brooks, Mizuno, etc. You just have to watch out because Nike and Adidas make so many "running" shoes that arent really suitable for really putting in some miles. In terms of price, i don't think any company is overpriced compared to others, at least not anything more significant than a $5 difference for comparable model.

I myself like to run in lightweight, neutral shoes, which i think is why i like Nike and Adidas now... i think they make better racing flats than other companies and have more options for lightweight shoes. ... lately ive been liking the Nike katana series, the adidas adistar comp's, puma prevails... i always have quite a few different pairs i rotate and i'm always trying different shoes (alot of times based on if i can get a good price on them).
I actually have very flat feet, and shoe companies tell you if you have flat feet you need motion control or support shoes and that for everyday running you need a protective trainer. So thats what i used at first, somewhat heavy stability trainers. Slowly i discovered i run more naturally and with less injury and can handle higher mileage in lightweight neutral shoes... so really, i think companies try to sell you more technology and more shoe than people really need alot of the times.

I've always wanted to try the nike free system.

a little pricey but Asics Kayanos.

-jeff

My newest pair of running shoes are the Nike Shox. I never tried them on before I bought them, I ordered them online and I am not in love with them. So far I like Mizunos the best, but there are many brands and styles I have not tried out.

i think shox is just a gimmick to sell shoes but not actually good for running in... i see plenty of people wearing them around casually but i rarely see them on runners at local road races.

I thought shox were basketball shoes? I have a pair a Nike 180's. Works well for me. I would have choose something else if it wasn't for the sale price though.

it's like buying dress shoes; you need to find a pair which are made on a last which corresponds to the shape of your foot.

I also think it's very important to go to a good running store and have them help you. That being said, I think New Balance and Brooks are some of the best - Brooks consistently make shoes that work very well with over-pronaters. Styles come and go . . .

Barefoot. I've actually contemplated learning similar technique. I think the theories are a good one. Was thinking of getting some thin track shoes and working on strengthening my feet.

If you're serious about running, go to a local Fleet Feet. They will find a pair that's just perfect for you and your funning style. I spent a few hundred bucks on high end running shoes (New Balance, Asics, Mizuno, etc.), and none of them worked for my feet. An hour spent at Fleet Feet and my problem was solved. The shoes actually felt like they were made for me--and I would have never considered this model from New Balance. If you don't have a Fleet Feet near you, find a real running shoes store; Foot Locker, Sports Authority, etc. are a joke. Most of those kids in there can't tell running shoes from ballet flats.