I think im going to buy some Asics trainers this weekend

[Marcos]

Asics Kayano Gel



I dont even run, im just tired of walking to work in crap shoes, need a good reliable shoe to walk with


anyone else wear asics?

[pollaxe]

Yup! Love 'em! Though my latest pair are Mizunos as the small sports shop I bought them from (run by the family of a friend of mine) didn't have the type of Asics I was after.

[Marcos]

How do you like the Mizunos? i havent looked into those

[pollaxe]

So far, so good! They've got Goretex and various gubbins like that. Comfortable but a shade tighter than the Asics I think, but my impression of them so far is very favourable. I would've stuck with Asics but for stock issues (I like supporting my local businesses where I can.)

[Lanky123]

I've had a pair of Asics GT 2110 for just over a year for long walks (25 miles plus sometimes) and I've never got a blister or felt uncomfortable. They are quite an individual thing though so make sure you try them on first and make sure you're completely happy with them before buying.

[ShenBlade]

I have had pleasant walking experiences with merril shoes which are usually comfortable and dont make my feet hurt. The prices are usually cheaper than other brand names trainers

[grayg1]

I love Adidias A3 type trainers they are really springy and comfy, much much better than Nike Shox I think (and I have owned Nike Shox before). Good thing about the A3 is that they are actually at decent price range these days (about £50), which I think is about the same price as your Asics? Anyway only one way to find out if anything is any good... go into a shop and try them on

[Marcos]

Originally Posted by grayg1

I love Adidias A3 type trainers they are really springy and comfy, much much better than Nike Shox I think (and I have owned Nike Shox before). Good thing about the A3 is that they are actually at decent price range these days (about £50), which I think is about the same price as your Asics? Anyway only one way to find out if anything is any good... go into a shop and try them on

I used to love Adidas and Nike but i think for my next trainers i want a more dedicated/serious brand

[digit]

If your not going to be using the shoes for sport I'd recommend for comfort factor, ecco, merril, berghaus, salamon and brasher. Yes they are all predominantly walking/hiking shoe brands but they have far superior midsole and ankle support as well as uber levels of padding. They don't just come as boots now, I wear the trainer varients myself. I'd recommend if you do go down this route getting shoes with a vibram sole and gore tex xcr, you'll have a have a lot of grip, and your feet will stay dry in the heaviest rain!

[nvening]

I have the exact same ones as your thinking of getting and theyre pretty good - i found they made my feet ache a bit the first couple of long runs i went on but now there fine and my runs are about 4.5km (changing to hill sprints now )

They seem good for walking and almost put a spring in your step!

Also they are well made and come up lovely and clean in the washing machine XD

[The0wn4g3]

i have to wear custom-formed arch supporting inserts and those are the shoes the doctors recommended. I've been wearing them for 3 years and my feet feel much better!

[Marcos]

which model specifically?

[Washdogg]

yeah, they're great. i've got a pair. wear them pretty much every day!!

[Marcos]

I tried some on the other day, they felt really wide