[3chilipeppers]

<p>Well, I've been MIA for WAY too long!  I missed Secret Santa and everything!  UGH!  Things have just been hectic.  I can't even keep up on FB anymore!  I did get a new phone (finally a smartphone since we got a $25 plan with Virgin Mobile!!) right before Christmas, so that has helped.  I also got an iMac from Santa!  Woo Hoo!  No more super slow old laptop (it was BAD)!</p>
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<p>I'm doing well.  I'm just training for a Half Marathon on Jan. 30, and it's going well except for some IT band issues now and then.  I know it's probably because I need new running shoes.  Here's my dilemma, though.  I've been running in Asics 2100 series for a couple years now.  I had the 2130s, then I bought the 2150s, and they gave me blisters on the inside of my heel.  So, I grabbed a pair of 2140s before they sold out.  I can now run in the 2150s some, but not for more than 6 miles before I feel that pinch on my heel.  I need new shoes, and the 2160s are now out.  I'm going to try them, but if they kept the stiff midsole of the 2150s, they won't work for me.</p>
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<p>My question is what shoe might work well for me if I liked the 2140s?  I am kind of between a neutral and stability shoe.  I've run in Nike Air Pegasus, Asics Nimbus, and the Asics 2100 series since I started running 4 years ago.  I have not ever been injured, so those shoes have all worked fine for me.  I did get some pinching on the inside of my heel when running in the Nimbus, which is why I switched to the 2130s (advice given to me by my running shoe store).  I like a wide toe box, but I have very narrow ankles (that is usually remedied by some creative lacing, though).  Other than that, I'm not too picky.  I thought I'd try some Brooks or Mizunos, but I thought I'd ask for recommendations.  Also, does anyone know if Asics fixed the problem in the 2160s?  Anyone tried them yet?  A lot of people had the blister problem, but I haven 't found many reviews of the 2160s at all.  I'm going Thursday to try shoes, so I'll let you know.</p>
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<p>Kelli</p>

 

[mrscoby78]

<p>hi!</p>
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<p>I wear Mizuno Wave Creation (10 I think?)  They are very very cushiony, but very stiff.  The stiff took some getting used to, but I love the cushion, so its fine.  Hope that helps a little!</p>

 

[cak73]

<p>I ran in the Asics 2100 series for a few years before I got tired of my toes going numb (even tho I sized up and didn't tie the laces too tight).  I ran in the Saucony Pro Grid Guide (light stability) until this fall...they changed something in version 3 that just ended up not agreeing with my alignment and started to really bother my left foot, just below the ankle.  So, now I'm running in the Saucony Pro Grid Ride which is more neutral with still a bit of stability.  During my last trip to the running store, I also tried out some Brooks...Adrenaline I think?</p>

 

[zojmn151]

<p>What about the Asics Cumulus or Asics 1100 series?  I couldn't run in the 2100 series but found that the 1100 series worked better.  Right now I run in the Cumulus and like them as well.  good luck!</p>

 

[3chilipeppers]

<p>I'm pretty sure the Cumulus are neutral shoes.  Aren't all the cloud shoes neutral?  I wore the Nimbus for a while.  I don't know much about the 1100 series.  </p>
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<p>I was planning to try the Mizuno Wave and the Saucony ProGrid as well as the Brooks Adrenaline.  I'll be interested to see what they say I need as far as neutral vs. stability.  I don't have flat feet, but my arches aren't high either.  I'm in the middle, so I think I can go either way.  Looking at my shoes, they are not worn on the inside.  It seems every time I go to the running store, they switch me.    I usually order online, but now I need to try them plus I have a gift card.  </p>
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<p>Thanks for the input.  This helps.  I'll let you know after I go tomorrow what I end up with (if anything).</p>

 

[zojmn151]

<p>Yep, the cumulus are a more neutral shoe, but I don't have a problem with them - love them in fact.  I also used the saucony pro guide...what ever fits you well and feels good running...that's what matters.</p>

 

[3chilipeppers]

<p>Well, they took a look at my feet and my stride again, and I really think this guy really knew what he was talking about.  He looked at my bone structure and the way my foot rolls both walking and running.  He put me back in a neutral shoe.  So, I ended up with the Nimbus.  I'm happy with them.  Oh, he also increased my size by 1/2 size.  He said they usually recommend getting one whole size bigger than measured for long distance runners.  Shorter distance can go with just 1/2 size bigger.  I think my feet have gotten a tad bigger since running.  I did increase a 1/2 size after having kids.  The bigger size may also fix some problems I was having.  I still don't like the 2150s.  I didn't even try the 2160s since they are a stability shoe.  I tried two different Asics and a Mizuno.  I like the wider toe box, and he agreed looking at my feet.  I have narrow ankles, but my feet are a bit broader in the toe area.  The Mizunos were SUPER light, but I didn't feel they had enough cushion for me.  They would have been fine for short distance, but not longer distances.</p>
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<p>So, I think I'm back to the Nimbus for good now.  That's what I was originally wearing about 3 years ago, though I started in the Nike Air Pegasus (also a neutral shoe).  I'm just glad I had a gift card because the Nimbus are quite a bit more than the 2100 series.  I'll pay it, though!</p>