What are the best motion control running shoes?
I am on a mission to determine which company has the best motion control running shoes. So far I have tried the Saucony Grid Stabil and Brooks Beast.
The Saucony Grid Stabil is a nice shoe, lightweight w/great cushioning but not as stable as some shoes with a more stable instep. I ran the Portland Marathon in this shoe so I know it is functional.
The Brooks Beast is also a very solid shoe. An excellent name for the shoe because that’s exactly what it is – a Beast. The more I run however, and after losing 8-9 pounds of dead weight, the more I find that the beast gives me a “clydesdale” gait when I run. I want something lighter, more nimble, with the best cushioning I can get.
So I’m going to try the Asics Gel Evolution II. Asics are almost too comfortable. Until recently, flat-footed guys like me haven’t been in their business plan. Check back for a review of the Evolution in the weeks to come.
2 Comments »
Valerie Melton on 12 Sep 2008 at 2:35 pm #
I have been running in Nike Air Equalon 2. A great stability shoe. I love it. You have to love cushioning, though. It has more room in the toe box and is lightweight.
Valerie Melton on 12 Sep 2008 at 2:36 pm #
Sorry, I am an idiot. Thought you were looking for a stability shoe. I read too quickly. Blush