Unfashionable Running Shoes: Don't ignore these winners!

[@ianlowe4126]

For me Fordy the best value , most versatile , most underrated is the Puma Deviate Nitro 2. The more I run in mine the better they get. Fantastic

[@ramblingimbecile2295]

Absolutely love mine and was convinced by Fordy and a few other channels who rave on about them.

[@Robbo-71]

Agreed love mine

[@trun3149]

Just bought some this morning.

[@ianlowe4126]

@@trun3149 good choice 👍

[@conradburdekin722]

Mine are dead now 😔. Can’t find any more my size in wide

[@leebrown3645]

One shoe that I really enjoy running in is the Adidas Adistar. It's seriously niche as it is aimed at slower, heavier runners. If you don't fit in that club, then give them a miss as they're pretty heavy. If however, you are a heavier runner who is looking to get some serious mileage in, then they are brilliant. The icing on the cake is that their challenging looks mean that they can always be found on heavy discount at online retailers. So give this shoe some love folks, especially if you carry the odd extra kilo, like myself. Your feet will thank you.😉

[@Hypnogogic]

Puma velocity nitro 3 or any pumas for that matter although their popularity seems to be on the rise. Still not many running in them here in the states compared to other brands, at least where I’m at.

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah they are great shoes

[@DDC75]

Most unrated shoe for me ( and so many people disliked them ) is the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3.. for longer runs , I always used the Triumph. I struggled with the 20 and 21.. Hurt my feet and did not work for me.. Had avoided the Shift 3 but they were on sale so bought a pair. Absolutely loved them. Long runs, daily and can even pick up the pace.. Gone but not forgotten..

[@the_slow_runner]

I agree. Got about 130km on my ES3. Didn't really get them at first but I've grown to really like them. Very fun for easy days and can't hold some quicker paces too

[@muscfiorentina]

I agree 100% I’m currently on my 10th pair of the Saucony Endorphin shift. I ran in them since they 1st came out. I’m bummed out I can’t get them anymore. I thought the Puma Nitro Deviate 2 would be good but once got too 100 miles I just can’t run in them ☹️

[@Run_forklift_run]

Love the shift 3 cheap and comfortable.

[@frontierlandfrank5314]

I just bought the Kinvara pro off of your endorsement, and they’ve been marvelous! They will be my race shoe for my half at the end of the month.

[@FordyRuns]

Love this

[@karls8989]

the Kinvara Pro is great and i bought it after watching your videos last year and it just feels so amazing even picking up the pace. Grip has also been great as well.

[@FordyRuns]

Great feedback thanks

[@JoutarouKuujou1]

How's the exposed outsole holding up?

[@Run_forklift_run]

My favorite running shoe so far

[@Run_forklift_run]

​@JoutarouKuujou1 to me... it could be better. I have 220 - 275 miles on mine and it's worn on 1 side. But still comfortable so im still wearing them out. Also I'm big so that doesn't help. 6'2 270lbs

[@gorohit]

Got the Brooks Ghost Max after watching your review and got a good deal on it. Loved them! They are a little firm, and not extremely squishy. They are light weight too, and have a nice rocker sensation. Overall I loved them a lot. Bought a pair for my wife, and she loved them too though she uses them for walking. I hope Brooks doesn't mess up this model in v2. I'll buy another pair for sure!

[@FordyRuns]

Great to hear

[@xtalenx]

I would have to say Puma ForeverRun Nitro. I am a neutral runner but they work amazingly for me, a real recovery shoe, the dual foam setup makes it great for any run and just feels great.

[@TheSomvir]

100% agreed with you on ghost max. More i run in them more i love them. Super comfortable and stable and exceptionally cushioned. And the best part is that i got them in india equal to 59 dollars or 47 pounds. Thats a steal at this price.

[@FordyRuns]

Glad you like them

[@Mr80Miles]

Definitely try out the Saucony Axon 3! Brilliant shoe for the price and definitely overlooked!

[@matthewcreelman1347]

The Saucony Axon 3. The Axons are right up there with the Puma Velocity Nitro line as daily trainers that punch way above their price point.

[@Mr80Miles]

Agreed. Just got these. £53. They’re great!

[@anthonybrown9370]

I pronate and just done my first marathon in the kinvara pro’s Found them thanks to one of your videos. Thanks fordy!!

[@FordyRuns]

That is awesome!

[@jamespage9915]

I endorse this video! The Kinvara Pro was brilliant for me during my training block for Manchester and for the race itself. I'm 6ft 5 inches, and (on a good day!!), 15 & half stone and cannot recommend these enough. if you are a similar size to me. Very comfortable and stable at the same time, plus I was able to drop the pace in them for a half marathon race too (1hr 52 mins). I've already bought another pair for the York Marathon in October

[@FordyRuns]

Influencer

[@jamespage9915]

@@FordyRuns 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@frontierlandfrank5314]

I got them as well because of fordys videos. I love the shoes. I’m not as big as you, only 6’, 88 kilos but they offer great stability and comfort.

[@FenboyTim]

possibly Novablast 4, anything from Reebok too

[@allisoncharles4394]

I used to always run in Brooks Ghost, then switched to Saucony endorphins. Was excited when Ghosts max came out, but I can’t run further than 5km in my pair without blisters on my arches. Didn’t have that problem in the ghosts 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@drbikeshorts]

I have almost 800km on my ASICS Glideride 3s (my 2nd pair) and I think the best shoe to replace them with will be another pair of Glideride 3s…

[@FordyRuns]

Great shoes

[@jackspicer7395]

The north face Vectiv Enduris 3, great trail shoe, perfect for road to trail as the lugs aren’t too big, sticky outsole, nice wide toe box, tpu plate and think you can get them for about £100 now. Just got my 2nd pair but my first have done about 300km and still a lot of pop and life left in them

[@adamtherunner92]

The most underrated shoe by far, Puma ForeverRun. Best Daily’s I’ve ever had, always on sale somewhere, last forever, little bit of stability, and can just about manage a few strides in them.

[@dps3346]

Any plans to review the Nike journey run? Intrigued to know what the "comfi ride" is all about ...

[@ramblingimbecile2295]

Everybody at my running club just goes for Saucony Speed 3s. None of them have bought the Speed 4 yet due to the high price. There's only me running in Puma Deviate Nitro 2 shoes, cant get any of them to take Puma seriously

[@FordyRuns]

Puma are awesome

[@elimejia5749]

I think the puma forever run nitro is a great but underrated shoe. For the first couple months it was popular, then never got mentioned ever again. Which is sad because its my favorite stability shoe. Which I'm still using to this day from owning it since October of last year, until my Saucony ride 17 arrives to me. Even if the second version is an upper update, I'm still going to buy it.

[@kevrunsascott]

Altra vanish tempo, tried that, loved it. Second run in a “zero drop” shoe. And this was just pure fun. Soft enough for daily stuff, fast enough to pick it up. Lovely comfertable wide toe box. I really don’t get this hole “drop” thing, as we are often just talking about 1cm max, which is pretty tiny. But yeah - vanish tempo. Love it.

[@FordyRuns]

Nice

[@ssme7521]

Me also like to run in the Brooks ghost max a very good workhose that makes me a stronger runner because you're really working like the old days, now a lot of runners are using responsive shoes for all their runs but they don't improve so much because the muscles are not fully putting the work and they become a weaker runner.. so me when on raceday I put a carbon shoe it feels much easier to run fast..

[@neildixon6540]

Asics Glideride 3. Very undervalued, but hard to get hold of!

[@Jeff-yt3qp]

For me the first Novablast and Nimbus 23.

[@geoffb2900]

I don my Kinvara Pros for long training runs when I feel the need for a bit more support. Comfortable and stable. The only downside for me is their traction in downpours, although I have not yet had any issues with slipping. I'm not sure I would pay $180 for a pair, but having picked them up on Day 1 for $120 due to an apparent one-day mis-pricing event, they were a "no brainer." Love 'em!

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah not brilliant

[@marieconroy3428]

Great video. Ghost max are a brillant shoe for me might not be everyones choice but its the same with all shoes . Covers everthing you can pick up bit of pace in them as well also ave used them at parkruns pushing the pace . Also used them on easy paceded runs ,longruns,goal paced runs, ave done the lot in this shoe. Ive used them on all sufaces concrete paths,gravel,grass,inclines,hills. All year round all weathers. Took a few runs to break them in but most shoes are like that . For me a great all rounder shoe with great cushiong as well for them longer runs .

[@FordyRuns]

Great feedback tks

[@Seamus-hn7ed]

For me it’s my Floatride 5 from Reebok. Just chuck them on and off I go! In the last 2 weeks I’ve pb’d in 5km and 10km in them without really trying. Just a great shoe bought in your recommendation 👍🏻!

[@FordyRuns]

Great shoe especially if you are Michael and you run parkrun in about 17 mins in them 🤣

[@tkwasik]

From all components here my vote for : - Puma ForeverRun - Tempus .. and you can get them cheap as dirt

[@Mr80Miles]

Wanted to try the Ghost max but for well below half the price got Saucony Axon 3 instead..yet to arrive so haven’t tried them yet..

[@FordyRuns]

Cool

[@Mr80Miles]

@@FordyRuns Axon 3 are great! Can def recommend getting a pair!

[@NickBritten]

For me it’s the Hoka Mach X … quite stiff to start but once they’re worn in the Peba midsole is a joy to run on. A daily Super trainer for only’ £160 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Good shout

[@daymonclayton6388]

Anything from Mizuno 😂 My Wave Horizon 6 are an amazing stable daily trainer. And like all Mizunos they are very durable and from the upper to the outsole, they are really built to last.

[@FordyRuns]

They are built like tanks which ain’t a bad thing

[@klipschs]

Agree Kinvara pro is v good with stability that I need but something more exciting that Kayano. Haven’t tried the Tempus which people say great things about it, wonder how all these stability shoes compare.. hint for future videos

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks

[@tkwasik]

Tempus over speed 3 any day

[@TolunayOrkun]

Brooks Hyperion Max is not very fashionable but great training shoe that has multiple gears. It needs a bit of breaking period however. Also, its predecessor Hyperion Tempo is down to $65 in US (while Brooks is clearing its stock) and such a lightweight and durable shoe for speed interval workouts.

[@ramblingimbecile2295]

I've seen a few of these obscure brands like True Motion and even Scott on some of these running shoe websites but I just never really see anyone reviewing them seriously.

[@FordyRuns]

Yeah unless they are paid

[@macfin4862]

Novablast Le's still getting around cheap, dont know why theyre not all snapped up. The kinvara pros have been popping up for 180 aud here, think I'll have to try

[@FordyRuns]

Defo worth a try

[@jerrydooley7551]

You talk about the SUPERBLAST. But it is not available. Are they coming out with a new version?

[@FordyRuns]

Yes

[@emmacracknell351]

If anyone could compare the Kinvara Pro to the Endorphin Pro (my recent marathon shoe, that i found SOOOOO comfy), I'd appreciate it!

[@geoffb2900]

The Kinvara Pro is higher stack, firmer ,and heavier than the Endorphin Pro 3. I've been using the Kinvara Pro for training, and the Endorphin Pro 3 for racing. I find both to be comfortable and stable.

[@FordyRuns]

Kinvara pro if you mild pronate

[@ianstyring9602]

I like soft, bouncy foams, and the Kinvara Pro was the opposite for me. Too stiff, too firm and too heavy, even for easy runs. A shoe I would recommend (if you can get a good lock down) that is under the radar is the Diadora Gara Carbon, but at £250 I guess it will always be under the radar of most.

[@grantfraser8788]

Hers is one for you Fordy, Kinvara pro or the speed 4?

[@FordyRuns]

Speed 4 for me but kinvara if you pronate

[@grantfraser8788]

@@FordyRuns What is your thoughts on the firmness of the kanvara pro? Is it really as firm as people say? Also been said that it’s not great at slower paces but comes alive some when giving it a bit of lick.

[@Manuel-901]

Good morning. !!! Kinvara Pro for ever!!!!. Like to Fordy. Have a good day.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks, you too!

[@thomasrauer7216]

Kinvara Pro - got them last year on your recommendation for marathon training and ran my first 3:56 marathon in them. Love them and got another pair for this year. Thanks, Fordy!

[@tomrichardson5433]

A shoe that is around 10 ounces, cushioned enough for long runs, not to mushy for speed work, stable enough for occasional trail runs, and priced no higher than an old school daily trainer.

[@MultiMatze777]

Newton Gravity 12

[@FordyRuns]

Cool

[@senraf]

am i boring always sticking with Asics?

[@FordyRuns]

Yes

[@mcm4point2o]

Love me some disco's on the "ugly duckling" colorways of the endorphin lineup who cares if im a version or two late actually the OGs changed the game imo

[@FordyRuns]

Love it

[@brokenfreddy1262]

No brainer..the Saucony Axon 3..better than 90% of the bricks some call "daily trainers"..lite wt,breathability, cushioning and cheap..why would you look anywhere else..I suspect it was a mistake and they will redo it or drop it..for me it runs like the hoka mach 6 at lower cheaper price..really don't understand why Saucony can't make a decent midsole..that cheap shoe has a better midsole than any Saucony I ever owned including the speed/ pro1-2-3-4..bonkers. .

[@FordyRuns]

Interesting

[@arnoldd7073]

Agreed the axon 3 at that price is just brilliant I love it

[@matthewcreelman1347]

The Saucony Axon 3 is one of my all-time favourite shoes. I usually swap between the Axon 3s and the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 for my long and easy runs. At the same time, it does decently when I want to pick up the pace. I’ve put 400 km into my current pair over the course of the Canadian winter, and they’re showing minimal wear and tear. Plus, they’re dirt cheap, regularly on sale for under $80 CAD where I live - I have two more pairs in boxes in my closet, waiting to go.

[@Mr80Miles]

Absolutely. Just got these and they’re great! I sent the Mach 6 back as didn’t like them at all but these are way better for way cheaper!

[@brianwj5]

😁 Under Armour Velociti Elite 2 💪🏾

[@FordyRuns]

Yep kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJrHY5KPmr5sZ8ksi=yN57787laiXXASNi

[@carltucker-oh1df]

Mizuno wave rider doesn't get enough credit

[@lessmediocrety98]

Ghost max are terrible...... Too stiff. Running in them are a terrible experience. Kinvara pro is a decent shoe but there are better options (NB SC trainer v3 coming soon)

[@FordyRuns]

Ghost max 2 is great

[@Charles-kc2vt]

@@FordyRunsI really like the Max! Will be picking up the Max 2 later this year.

[@lessmediocrety98]

@@FordyRuns Probably we will see. New balance is the brand to beat this year no doubt maybe puma with june upgrades can compete

[@tkwasik]

Yea NB if you like super soft mushy experience or you weigh 50kg them it might be not overly soft lol