Good to know. I've only gone on one run with the artists but I do really like them and I recorded my fastest time for a 5k on the first go so seem to be worth something. Will do a longer run or 2...

Ended up going to with the Atreyu The Artist shoes. They were in my price point, the owner of the company recommended them even with my slower pace, and I'm happy to support a smaller company so they...

That all makes a lot of sense. Thanks. I'll check out the Rincon, Mach 4, and Carbon X, seems like they'll be along the lines of a clifton, while being slightly faster. Seem like a good balance of...

I would like to try something faster for the race. Sounds like the cliftons are good everyday running shoes but are not necessarily a racing shoe. But I'm also wondering if at my pace it even makes...

Appreciate all the previous replies. The Cliftons have worked great for me.

Update. I signed up for a marathon for Thanksgiving weekend. I've put about 150 miles on the shoes, and expect to put on...

Update: went to a local running store and they did the foot scan, watched me walk, and suggested a few pairs of shoes, very helpful. Ended up with the Hoka Clifton 8

Any opinions on thick heel running shoes? It seems like it was (or is?) a trend, but I recently heard it doesn't support healthy running style as it encourages heel striking when you should be...

Thanks all, lots of good info here. I found my local running store and heading there tomorrow after work with my old shoes.

Recently got into running and decided it’s time to upgrade my Ross Dress For Less sneakers. I’m 6’3, 200lbs and do most my running on pavement. At my height and weight I’d say I value support more...