Film Noir Buff Style Forum / Running Shoes

Oliver · 2011-08-18 17:07:23

I'm in the market for a new pair of neutral running shoes... are there any that aren't puke ugly?

I'm embarassed to go 'round the block in neon green and orange asics, but I realize style is second to good runners. I'd like to try to find something only slightly less appalling than most modern day asics, new balance, etc. Is there such a thing as performance running shoes that are somewhat subtle in design and don't look like flaming sirens?

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DAO · 2011-08-19 00:00:10

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Oliver · 2011-08-19 03:34:20

Thanks, those aren't too bad compared to others I've seen.. is there a good reason why modern-day running shoes are so damn ugly?

I'll check these out in store.

Oo Bop Sh'bam · 2011-08-19 03:42:32

I'm in a similar boat here, why do cyclists get all the good clothes?

I make do with running in plimsolls, I just stick to running on grass though, concrete destroys your back if you don't have a good pair of trainers, but like you mentioned they all seem quite fugly when you look around the shops.

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Oliver · 2011-08-19 04:23:32

I was considering the Onitsuka Tigers that Bruce Lee wore in '66 but don't think they'd really cut it as a performance runner. I've already got a bad back and need proper shoe support but I just can't bring myself to step out in futuristic neon space shoes. I don't even own a pair of plimsolls.. only Spring Courts and a vintage pair of canvas back Sperry CVOs and Keds which I hardly wear. The New Balance above aren't terrible though, even with all those ugly etchings and two-tone bottoms. I'd run in them... but would be great to find a performance shoemaker that excercises a bit of subtelty.

leilaA · 2011-08-19 15:18:38

Oliver · 2011-08-19 16:16:11

Those aren't really running shoes though; do you actually run in them?

I'm not much a fan of Incontinence pants but don't think those would give the proper support like the NB pictured above. I could be mistaken but they look more like Girls Ball games shoes to me.

DAO · 2011-08-19 19:27:29

I think NB is the best bet for a good 'balance' between classic styling (for performance footwear) and not destroying your feet.

I have found them to offer superior construction, materials and longevity to most other makes of running shoes.

The 'made in USA' range has a few more examples that I think you may like. http://www.shopnewbalance.com/category.asp?type=MNCOUS

But most of their 'retro' range is probably going to fit your bill.

Oliver · 2011-08-19 19:51:54

Thanks, I like the 373's best so far in that range... I'm going to try them on in store and see if they'd work for performance, support, etc.

qazw · 2011-08-24 21:05:11

I like New Balance shoes, thay are comfortable

Bob Loblaw · 2011-08-24 21:52:03

I have ran in Incontinence pants Girls Ball games shoes and no it isn't optimal.

wahoo! · 2011-08-25 09:55:50

Bishop of Briggs · 2011-08-25 16:13:56

Bishop of Briggs · 2011-08-25 16:14:56

wahoo! · 2011-08-27 04:08:42

marlowe · 2011-08-27 05:59:57

NB 574

Bishop of Briggs · 2011-08-28 07:28:21

4F Hepcat · 2011-08-28 07:38:10

They look cheap and nasty to me, hideous as the Bishop states.

Any grown man who wears trainers for anything other than the gym, actual training or on the beach is not going anywhere anytime soon. Maybe Paul McCartney is an exception.

The last time I wore trainers for anything other than the gym was a pair Travelfox back in 1989 or 1990.

formby · 2011-08-28 07:59:11

4F Hepcat · 2011-08-28 08:08:28

^They were 75 quid as I remember back in 1984, way too expensive for me.

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