We Tried To Run A Marathon In Cheap Shoes | Does Price Matter?

[@gtn]

What's the best bargain you've ever got for race day? 🤔

[@killforkylie]

Inov8 Trailfly Ulra G300 Max for £85! After 300 miles or so they are filthy but they don't have a huge amount of wear on them. It turns out the graphene stuff is not just marketing. I hope to get about 750 miles out of them. It's an interesting question - even at the RRP of £175 is it worth paying more for a shoe that lasts twice as long?

[@OWK000]

Running shoes when they were first invented in the 70's used to be more like "barefoot" style shoes are now and they somehow devolved into padded casts with high heels and actual metal shanks in the arch that seem more like a prothesis for people with clubfoot than a running shoe. (Except for maybe the high heel: bad for clubfoot) My best running shoe deal was a pair of "racing" Asics I bought at clearance for like $15 in the nineties with nice thin flexible sole that embodied the running ethic of the seventies. I liked them so much, and the next time I tried to buy shoes, I bought Asics as all they had in the store was high heels with the arch shank and ended up trying to fix them by cutting them up and finally just threw them out without ever being able to wear them. Turns out that 90's bargain pair of Asics was the last pair of honest running shoes ever made! Wore skate shoes for a couple decades. Walking, bicycling & dancing, being over running. Now they make "barefoot" style shoes. Heck, I am older now and wear my speedo water shoes walking.

[@ModernGunCraft]

@@OWK000 hope you haven’t given up looking but Altra makes my favorite pair of runners ever. I wear the lone peaks about a half size up for comfort and long walks and then my perfect fit a pair of the all weathers for longer runs. Real flexible the foam keeps my feet comfortable on long runs on the pavement. My favorite thing is the foot shape like actual foot shape not just “wide” size. Super impressed I got my first pair on the bargain shelf at rei and paid full price for my second pair without hesitation.

[@obikedog]

When I do any endurance activity I will gladly spend whatever it costs to find comfort. Sadly I don't see materials on the cheap end holding up to the distance and more importantly, they are simply never as comfortable as a quality set. That said, since I found Altra long ago I haven't purchased any other trainers. They are the first and only shoe makers to actually look at a foot before constructing a last. All the others are more about fashion (eg. pointy toe boxes, high arches, etc) than physiological support.

[@illuminatustm]

I think the 80-110 € price point is the sweet spot for average runners, it usually just means getting last year’s model on a discount

[@ekie7361]

Depends on what you mean by average runner. If we talk about 2 x 5km a week you're good with 40€ shoes. The average triathlete with 40-70km a week will need a more supporting shoe.

[@christinawarren1187]

Poshmark and other sites places like that. People buy them and don't wear them or forget to return etc. I bought brand new pegasus 39 for $18 and Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 for $20, Peregrin 12 for $25 in the last 6 months. 3 pairs of brand new shoes less than $75:)!

[@DonGivani]

Or New Nike Air Pegasus 👍🏼

[@chasingtheclouds]

Props to Heather and Mark for going through with this. The route looks absolutely stunning, so hopefully this made up for the cheap footwear.

[@davidh5429]

Them running off-road did give them less impact so it's a win-win. Doing tempo/sprinting on tarmac or concrete with these shoes is asking for shin splints I assume. Nike revolutions killed my shins.

[@DKPA41]

Thanks Heather and Mark for sacrificing yourselves for this one 😀. Beautiful run with a really nice surprise history lesson!

[@jobanski]

Holy cow! You two just ran a marathon to try out a pair of shoes! Simply amazing!

[@JesusWasHeree]

To be fair, if you look around you can usually find some really solid shoes for

[@fraac]

yeah. running channels hardly talk about the massive reductions on top quality shoes you get 8 months later, i think because companies use them to sell the new releases

[@fattysl26]

I'd say though there's a difference between previously expensive shoes that have been discounted, compared to shoes that were made at a cheaper price point.

[@leeadams2413]

Cheap shoe test is one thing but doing a trail Marathon - respect. Loved the video

[@kevjh.45]

One area not to get wrong is footwear. Fit and comfort is paramount. A shoe fit from a dedicated running store might help. And i would look into previous year models as they will be cheaper. Props two you both for going that distance.

[@danar1574]

I think the biggest takeaway from this is to get shoes that fit you well! Some might be able to get that also with cheap shoes. In my experience, midrange or last years reduced model do just fine an there´s a good selection for different foottypes & running styles.

[@gtn]

Very true! Finding the right fit can make all the difference. Have you seen our video on finding the right shoe for you? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICbn3SEerJsnqs There's some great advice on there. What shoes do you have at the moment? 👟 👀

[@danar1574]

@@gtn At the moment I´m switching between the Asics Fujitrabuco Lyte, NB GT9 and the Asics Gel Trabuco9, as I needed a bit more support, due to an injury. I also have some ONs, but I have to say, although I find them supercomfy for walking, running they´re only ok for shorter distances in my case.

[@cotejnfrs]

Some of the most amazing images on a running outing. Wow... There are a margin between $40 and $240, just like four bikes. A $16000 bike would look good on me, but won't make that much difference. Great show.

[@nizam_mr]

For those who have this low ~£40 of budget, take a look at Reebok Floatride Energy series. Theyre cheap(always on iscounts) and decently cushioned and responsive legit running shoes. Despite i have shoes of NB rebel 3 and even VFN2 tier, i also still have Reebok FR1 and 4 in my arsenal

[@Beatriz_MC]

I had the ones Heather uses and I was suffering for her the whole video, they destroyed my feet. I usually use some cheap-ish shoes similar to them because I am pretty much still a beginner and for short runs a few times a week they hold up pretty well, but those ones were awful... I don't know how you finished!!!! Great video!!

[@heatherfell_oly]

Oh I wish I’d known before haha!

[@marie-louisekarlander2366]

Wonderful epic run. Price on shoes, probably like everything else, you got what you pay for but when you reach the highest price, then you probably bye some feelings to got the most expensive shoes. Beautiful video ❤️.

[@aojha74]

I ran my first half marathon in same adidas Duramo 10 in dec 2022 , by now I have coverd 450 km in total with 2 half marathon in Duramo 10. absolutely amazing shoe at this price point . They still feel pretty fresh.

[@markthrelfall3577]

You know what, the fit was brilliant. I just found the foam rather unforgiving. Obviously they were built for the trails, so it’s unfair to criticise them too much there

[@aojha74]

@@markthrelfall3577 You run on cloud in oncloud sir 🙏 . This foam will surely feel unforgiving at that pace😄 . I have avg 6:20 min/kish pace😂 .

[@PK-qq1lz]

full commitment for GTN. Chapeau!!!

[@davidg61]

And you don’t need to go much beyond the bottom tier to get a great shoe. Puma Velocity Nitro 2 can be picked up for £45 right now and they’re great!

[@tnan123]

Epic run! Props to you both for doing it in cheap shoes.

[@markgilleran538]

Thanks Guys. Another enjoyable video with an interesting twist. Enjoy the recovery.

[@9z87z89]

I ran a marathon happily in the same model of adidas shoes last Sunday. It was mostly tarmac, for that (and for my feet) they work well.

[@alharris8861]

Brave move… I just tried running in my trainers and pretty I broke something after 10 miles. Besides that mistake though, my go-to is buying last season’s best rated shoes right before the new model releases which usually come with a 25-35% markdown (around $100).

[@michaelphillips8979]

Fair play for your diplomatic way of saying these shoes were dreadful 😂. Kudos for trying!

[@andreemurray7039]

Great video yes cheap shoes are OK but fit and what want to run are important I budget up to £80-100 do me fine maybe a lot to do with marketing as they want to sell you a new dream

[@samw156]

I think the main conclusion you can take away from this, is that fit is the most important. Don't buy your first pair online, but go to a running shop for advice.

[@MathieuFerronMusic]

Here's a thing: your body will adapt to the shoes you're wearing to run with. I usually tell people that begin to step away from super cushionned shoes which are super confortable. But if you're thinking about long term and healthy running, you need to make sure that your muscles carry you and not your shoes. Although, very nice video with a lot of nuances. Keep it up!

[@Ultimaus]

I'm actually really proud of you guys for doing this. I'm sure we kind of knew this was going to be the result but as I'm sure anyone fit enough to do a marathon is loathing would exactly be this challenge. I'm sure more people would like to attempt barefoot running a marathon or slippers than this. Film was beautifully shot. Thank you for your struggle.

[@jimihenrik11]

My father used to be a runner and always said to never cheap out on running shoes. This has less me to stay away from running for years because i didn't want to make a 200+€ investment just to try it. Recently i finally tried some mid tier shoes and am super satisfied.

[@gtn]

Great that you've found something that works for you! What were the shoes? 👀

[@saschawolff8368]

I totally agree. Those cheap trainers will probably take you anywhere. But from my own experience investing in a good pair from a dedicated shop is well worth the money. For about three times the price you should already get proper equipment with at least ten times benefit in enjoyment, duration and avoiding knee, ankle, etc. issues. Well done and keep running (in good shoes)!!!

[@gtn]

It is so important to enjoy your run! 🙌 What shoes would you recommend? 👀

[@saschawolff8368]

@@gtn After several years of indoor sports i startet running again last September and went to a running shop. After 45 minutes and 8 pairs of shoes tested i went away with 100 € Brooks Launch discounted from last season (about 25% off). I am still amazed that i did not encounter any aching ankles, knees, feet, etc. I took good advice from my dealer and to spend a little more money in my opinion will give more pleasure just because you can focus on your actual run. If those cheap shoes take you anywhere, with a good running shoe you arrive with a smile!

[@Erin-rg3dw]

Agree - cheap ones work in a pinch, but you'll pay for the savings somewhere else.

[@saltyjo7514]

Good video. Great scenery. Fit and the correct size are most important. Not a fair test of Adidas Duramo because it is not a trail shoe. In fact, i don’t think anyone serious about running would buy the Duramo because it is so firm. Even with the best shoes available, i can barely run a few km. Some guy ran the Osaka Marathon on wooden clogs and he managed to do it in less than 3.5 hrs. 20-30 years ago runners do not have any of these modern high tech shoes. They still ran marathons. Running ability is still more important than shoes.

[@martinsmith2652]

When did you both become heel strikers??? Lots of slow mo shots in this one that show it really clearly, is it the shoes or were you running downhill a lot?

[@GotDamBoi]

I just buy the previous year model. Sometimes you can find shoes that were $160 new marked down to $60-$70

[@gtn]

Great tip! Have you seen our video on how to find the right shoe for you? 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICbn3SEerJsnqs 👀

[@RobertSmith-God-man]

Well done you two! This gives hope to beginners.

[@fraac]

inov8 trailfly g270 are currently $50 in america (£65 in uk), which is £40. not the most modern midsole but a great shoe

[@andrewmcalister3462]

What a trail running route! 😍 Is this the first in a 2023 series - spectacular routes taken to extremes. What's next - Fred Whitton Challenge on a TT bike?

[@_J.F_]

Nice to see that there is indeed a difference between a pair of £30 shoes and a pair of £100-200 shoes. I think that most people who go running in £30 shoes will be doing distances of probably no more than 5-10 km, and that the cheaper shoes will be fairly okay for that distance. What I would find interesting is how the cheap compare to the expensive in terms of wear, or lifespan if you like. I personally cannot justify spending more than maximum £100 for a pair of shoes and I tend to have two pairs in that range that I replace more or less once a year. So if I spent double the money on one pair instead, would they also last a year?

[@skirtonbear1]

My Altras have lasted over a year. Ready to get another pair even though they are in the higher expense range.

[@powlinable]

That's funny I actually owe a pair of evadict trail run shoes. I bought them for a big hiking trip because I hate hiking in boots and in general I find running shoes way more comfortable then hiking shoes. I did maybe 10k a day for 4 days in the alps and it was perfect for that. No blister, no injuries, no big foot pain.. only the usual soreness from hiking:) For running though if its regularly and more then a few km I would still suggest getting a good running shoe for 80 to 120€. If the old models are on sale its usually at a reasonably price

[@stefjanssen56]

Commenting before watching, of course its possible, the training towards a marathon is way more important than the shoes

[@s.g.engineeringltds.g.engineer]

What a beautiful Run! Well done for completing it. Best bargain? I picked up a pair of Adizero Adios pro2's for £70!! No not a sport shop, TK Max!! They're not for everyone as quite unstable as most Carbon shoes are but for me, they're pretty much as good as my race day alphas.

[@saltyjo7514]

I have a mate who is an ultra trail runner. Not a road runner. He only has trail shoes but he joined a road marathon. He went into Decathlon and picked up a $40 pair of shoes and completed the full marathon in 4 hrs 30min. Quite respectable for someone who is 53 and running on a pair of $40 shoes. To be honest, you can give me the best pair of Nike vaporfly and I will not be able to do better than him.

[@halley4032]

Back in the early 80s, I used to run 20-30 MPW around the Hull streets in a pair I bought from the local Army & Navy stores at the top of the street, £3.50 !! Didn't have any problems actually, although as training shoes developed through the 80s, I started to realise how heavy these things were (as by then they were used for gardening and stuff!). Running took a back seat for decades really as I concentrated on footie, and later squash, but Lockdown got me back into running. I must say, I DO like the Altra Superior & Escalante shoes 😅 My all time favourites, though, were the Nike Air & Pegasus, and Asics Gel range 🤣🤣

[@jimlymm]

Not using the heel locks on trails feels a mistake especially if you feel your feet are moving. The decathlon kiprun xt are fantastic but look to be be discontinued.

[@aszalai86]

About those 200+ prices... just in the last 3 months, I managed to buy: Saucony Endorphin Shift2: 50EUR Saucony Endorphin Speed2: 50EUR (race day shoes RN) (there was also an Endorphin Pro2 for 70EUR which I decided that I do not need) Mizuno Wave Rider 26: 45EUR + countless possibilities to get 150+ MSRP shoes for around, or below 50EUR So you do not need a lot of money - just have an open eye for discounts, and buy when you can, not when you need it.

[@jonr6680]

Like so much in our consumer world, the actual product detail is hijacked by the entire retail machine. Different price points exist to extract the most dineros from your demographic. To do that they add some benefits. Maybe. But mostly design bling, novelty, trickery, envy, etc. For 99.9% of the market that is all that matters. For the tiny subset of consumers (e.g. viewers of this channel) who actually care about features, performance... Forums like the comments section here are the Gold, thanks to all who gave tips. And thanks for the scenic excursion, made it worth the effort. The sample shoes, at 40£ I would say are the cheapest end and so surviving a trail marathon is on the edge of foolhardy - a city marathon would be dull to watch, but equally painful, trading hard asphalt for slippery mud slopes. Unlike walking shoes, running shoes/trainers need dynamic performance to protect your feet ankles etc, so your gait and body mass matter a lot. That is the problem with advice online, everyone is different.

[@wilfdarr]

I have 2 pair: my minimalist are about $12 and my comfy recovery runners are about $25. Neither are as fast as a pair of proper running shoes, but good enough for training.

[@bowerplace]

I had bought the same duramo as you did but shortly after that I found nb 880 v11 for 50 euros... I took duramo back immediately. And in the same outlet (austria) I could have bought pegasus 37 for 48 euros... these were newer colours so they were older versions but produced recently.

[@giovanbattistafichera8439]

you can find very good shoes for little on Vinted. I'm using it as a way to try different models and so far I'm quite happy with Topo Athletic shoes. Have to try On Running next.

[@atmaramsawant517]

I'm a heavy runner so I need proper shoes & my Saucony endorphin shift 2 have been really good so far

[@sloesty]

barefoot runners: I have no such weakness!

[@chrisstrider]

Last season’s super shoe can be half price if you shop around

[@killforkylie]

Couldn't agree more! Hunting for bargains is half the fun. Find a shoe you like. Find it at a bargain price. Buy several pairs.

[@sjwood3254]

Fair play, I can imagine the regret of this idea around the half marathon mark.

[@heatherfell_oly]

Ha yup, think it came before then even!

[@chrisplatten2293]

As a not particularly fast or serious runner, I have been using cheap Karrimor Caracal trail shoes over 2 iterations of the model. The quality has dropped noticeably with the first model definitely more confortable, lighter and grippy than the second. I actually had three of the second model and within that group the first lasted longer before the tread wore out. I tend to wreck the outside of the heel on all footwear. The new model looks even cheaper, so I will need to find an alternative. The ones I had have done OK. Mostly 5K to 15Kfor 2 to 3 runs a week, but a few half marathons are in the mix. I have done the Yorkshire 3 Peaks a couple of times in them, which is just under 40K. That hurt, but then I don't think any shoes would get me through that without some discomfort. I have actually done 16K today in a pair. A parkrun 'sandwich' with just over 5K running to and from the event. I think there is a case for a cheaper 'workhorse' shoe where you have a grippy sole and adequate cushioning, but you don't have super light weight or fancy layering in the sole. Something to pound out daily run in.

[@bartb217]

I have no experience running on cheap shoes, but do have other experiences. After running 1200km with "expensive" shoes (far too long distance) and running with "new" shoes that were stored for several years, I can tell having fresh shoes makes a huge difference to stay injury free and being able to run every day. I will only buy last year/series shoes to save money and not older than that, shoes lose performance after some time, even if they are not used.

[@bartb217]

@@andreiaalvares4910 Google for 2 seconds and you will know and read (running)shoes deteriorate over time even if you don't wear them. You should avoid (very) old (unused) runningshoes. Although I do buy older stock shoes, but not older than 2 to 3 years.

[@bartb217]

​@@andreiaalvares4910 It has nothing to do with being able to afford it. The materials (mostly of the sole) get weaker and brittle over time, it is chemistry. It is a serious health/injury risk to use deteriorated runningshoes. You can clearly feel the difference. I posted several links, but this channel/KZbin does not allow that in the replies.

[@bartb217]

@@andreiaalvares4910 There is nothing wrong with buying 1 to 2 year old (running)shoes, like I mentioned before. I do that too. The materials deteriorate slower than that (like I mentioned chemistry). Maybe this channel should do research into and a video about this topic.

[@4115steve]

I'd like to see a short distance run showing; time of expensive shoe vs time of cheap shoe, that way it is accurately measured at the same distance and on the same terrain. I run a mile every weekday and I couldn't notice a difference when I switched from brooks shoes to walmart running shoes. I can't afford to replace expensive running shoes because the tread wares down fast. For me its $120 brooks vs $25 avai walmart

[@NinjaElephant]

I once ran a 5k in crocs in 20 min, seems equal to most running shoes only the carbons are a little faster, about 2 min on a half marathon.

[@rodgersgareth]

I have ran a marathon in Amazon cheap shoes , and only complaint I’d have would be durability , needed a second pair before the training cycle was up (12 weeks)

[@disertore93]

I've taken up running with cheap shoes and I didn't notice anything wrong with them at the time. But after a while, my knee cap got inflamed and I had to take a break. I don't know how much this was caused by the shoes or by my poor techniques. Anyway, when I got back to running, I decided to invest in a decent pair and I felt a world of difference. So yeah, after my experience, I definitely wouldn't be too stingy when it comes to running trainers.

[@kebabasaltkebabasalt3712]

cheap is 20 eur or 30 eur but from 40 pounds it is not cheap...atleast in some other countries :) Bought some "cheap" Nike "Running Shoes" for 45eu and it is great fro casual running but not for marathons... Great video !

[@arthusdelrio7704]

Have Y’all tried Atreyu running shoes from Austin, TX? Atreyu “The Artist” Carbon shoes for $100.00 Base model for training $85.00

[@peachxblue]

What an incredible route!!

[@winklertribe5268]

Maybe the next video you can do is best/cheapest recovery tools!

[@gtn]

We'll see what we can do 🤔

[@MarS-jf2lw]

This just proved to me that good running form is more important the the shoes you wear. Let's be honest, they are just wearing "On" because they are sponsored by them, not because they significantly change anything about their running economy.

[@lightkeeper917]

I paid $10.00 for a pair of runners once and they were the best shoes ever. Maybe, I just got lucky that day.

[@hustensaftvernichter3785]

If there is one thing you should not skimp on, that would be shoes. I went for a really low budget pair of shoes for my first marathon. Although the feel in them was terrible after the finish, I went on to do another and then my first 50k in them. one stress fracture and almost 1 1/2 years off running (due to injury) later, I decided to go for a significantly pricier pair and have run almost pain free in terms of ligaments, ankles, etc. ever since. I would say the 100 € price point is fair and a lot of the shoes in that price range will last a very long time. The pair I bought back then was alright for very short distances (up to 5k, maybe...) but everything beyond that was an abomination and I did not know how much of a difference it would eventually be after ditching those shoes.

[@ondrejmitas3325]

My experience has almost been the opposite. After a “professional” fit I paid 180€ for the only shoes in the store that were remotely wide and flat enough. They hurt, I couldn’t do a single 5k in them. 80€ decathlon shoes were a bit better; I could survive them. At the Puma outlet in Bavaria I thought, take a chance on some nice wide soft ones for 35€. They were perfect, many happy kilometers later.

[@guillaumepoirier3618]

It makes sense, everybody's different!

[@fabiocosta.teacher]

Unfortunately here in Brazil all running shoes are quite expensive. We need to choose, performance, comfort, weight, and price.

[@mariaaguiarfreitas5534]

I've got one of these Evadict, and I like it, but they are for short distances. 😉

[@youngy76]

I just purchased some Nike Vapourflys 2 I always go on the theory "buy cheap buy twice" My previous Alphaflys which I bought for £270 gave me 3 years almost of running

[@peanutbutter604]

What about Primark running shoes with memory foam inside. From experience, there is zero bounce or energy return 😆

[@boriss.861]

Pity you did not buy a number of pairs and take them to Reebok or the like and allow them to do some Physical Testing on a new shoe and on your shoes after the event to see the deterioration in the foam cushioning etc!

[@kerrynball2734]

That's about $70AU which is way more than my $15AU k-mart shoes that I did 800km 5 or 10k at a time as trainers. At that point Strava told me I needed new shoes. I thought that the whole running thing might be more than a passing fad so I got some more decent shoes, but really there's not a $175 difference. The more expensive shoes I can be more lazy owing to the cushioning. The cheap ones force you to fix your style.

[@gerardochaparro1639]

Heather's vest looks very useful! Do you know which vest is she using? Cheers!

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Good on you for giving the lower cost shoes a go. I've always been very particular about my running shoes and never went for the cheapest option. After many decades of running, I can say that in running shoes you do generally get what you pay for and yes, there are some shoes that allow one to run faster and other's not so much. Maybe next time select lowest cost well-known brand names to do a similar test. The scenery was totally stunning, by the way. It's so boring here in Australia.

[@PoetWithPace]

Boring in Australia? 😱

[@TheAnders7le]

Australia is gorgeus, this is coming from a Norwegian.

[@PoetWithPace]

@@TheAnders7le oh yes!

[@TadeuszCantwell]

On the shod versus unshod, there are in-between options like Vivobarefoot or Xero shoes that never seem to get mentioned in the comparisons.

[@clairefortier9738]

Glad to see Mark DOES know some history of his homeland *thinking of the London bike ride with James 😅

[@markthrelfall3577]

😂

[@clairefortier9738]

@@markthrelfall3577 all in ❤️ you crack me up!!

[@jonathanzappala]

I work on my feet all day, I buy the least expensive pair of new balance clearance shoes I can find. Like $35-50, I wouldn’t run in any of them. I just try to buy the shoe I like on the same joes new balance website, or with any running store gift cards I win at races. So I rarely pay full price.

[@seanfuller2152]

Lower price shoes are perfect for parkruns and starting out in running, until you start to really up the miles then buy the best price you can afford, this years must have will be sold at 3rd of the price end of year or next. Some new models are just not worth the price.

[@deanc2000]

Wait a sec. You wore BRAND NEW SHOES to run a marathon? There's you problem. Don't you think you should break them in first? You should do another video wearing very expensive shoes as a CONTROL. Great video!

[@RaceAce_69]

Looks like they are using different hydration packs. Anyone know what is the brand & exact model Matk & Heather are using? A little more interested in what Mark is using though.

[@adamsheret149]

wow great effort! Route looked amazing as well. Is there a GPX file for the route?

[@gtn]

Hey, sorry for the delay in reply, we've got this file from Komoot, check it out 👉gtn.io/11H

[@adamsheret149]

@@gtn thank you

[@gtn]

No problem 🙌

[@GGori_99]

Whatever the price of the shoe.. i personally dont like thick stack shoes.. mainly becoz it limits the ability of my foots to feel the ground.. or maybe im only used to run 5 km to 15 km..

[@MalteKremer]

Used a few pairs of the adidas duramo 9 and found them totaly fine for slow stuff up to like 10k so most of my runs :D However for longer or faster stuff i much prefere the Adidas SL20 oder Nike Pegasus 38 whitch are not that crazy expensive like some of the carbon shoes.

[@uaproman]

To be adequate, you should have run in the cheapest onclouds to show, that the cheapest onclouds not much better compared with the cheapest adidas or other brand, but cost +100$ ))) How many marathoners have you seen running in 270$ onclouds?)))

[@2dthoughts]

I usually try to find something on sale that then allows for an additional promo code discount Some PEG 39s on sale now from Nike for $65 US

[@gtn]

Great advice! What shoes do you currently use for running? 👀

[@2dthoughts]

@@gtn more of a jogger now, but big Fresh FoamX fan at the moment and switching between 1080v11, Invincible Runs and PEG 38 Shield for messy days Have some SC Trainers which feel great, but more than I need Some Nimbus 25 that are supposed to be here soon that I have high hopes for getting in the rotation, if I got my sizing correct 🤞

[@garymanders1273]

So as daily runners 5km-10km they would be fine...personally i have never spent more than £60 on running shoes...i spend 10 hours a day working in wellies so my feet are pretty tough..although i never run further than a half marathon

[@cathnz9726]

My big toe (and thumbs) poke upwards and go through shoes so quickly. Cheap shoes have better toe boxes for my pokey toe than big brands. Frustrating as the cheap ones have less support (I only run short distances so not the end of the world!).

[@westerp]

Was this the first time you ever used those pair of shoes? Even if I buy the sane pair as I do twice a year I walk them in, do increasingly larger runs since my experience is that even the same model and size can give me blisters. I have owned a pair of TR2s and think they probably are OK for the average runner running 10km or less.

[@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling]

I think it would be interesting if your bosses could sanction a trip to Chihuahua in Mexico so that you can run with the Tarahumara people. They run hundreds of kms at a time either barefoot or with sandals made from discarded tyres and bits of string.

[@heatherfell_oly]

Oh that would be incredible!

[@alexandersoltesz8103]

For me these types of posts are always a bit questionable because there are many people out there who can't even afford the models you call "cheap" and just like with refreshments, with shoes also, a person can go miracle miles barefoot and continuously produce poor workouts in the best ones on the market. I just wouldn't plant it into people's heads how they should become dependent on their shoes. After all, it's just an equipment. Personally for me, when I started running daily, I used up the totality of 2 shoes in 10 years, one of them which i think was close to the cheapest on the market, and I had no complaints whatsoever. I was perfectly happy and did good workouts. Now I spend more on them only because I had an injury and it made me more conscious of having to go as smooth on asphalt as possible. On trails I still use my retired pairs. It's not bad to be perfectionists with our equipment choices but I like to make choices where it's as low on my priority list as possible and whether they can afford pro or expensive shoes should never deter anyone to start out in any sport! :) Individual needs will come in time anyway. Like mine, haha. Or not. There are still world-class marathon runners with minimal gear.

[@gtn]

You make some very good points! It's certainly true that more money doesn't always equal better quality. In Heather's case, the main issue was that they didn't fit her correctly so it would be interesting to see how they would fair if they did fit well! We definitely wouldn't want anyone to think they can't get into running if the higher priced shoes weren't in their budget. Thank you for your comment 🙌

[@alexandersoltesz8103]

@@gtn Thanks for the answer, glad to hear we're on the same page. And of course, other than this disclaimer, I loved the video and love your videos - very informative and interesting! :)

[@Deswilkie]

Feel like I'm being trolled on this vid... Adidas mens road shoe, complains about lack off grip off road,... for a road shoe. Women's decathlon shoe that states "up to 30km"... Today we're running 42km.... Looks a great route and like a lot of the other content but someone forgot to read the manual on this one.

[@katiesmith8885]

Keep in mind, discomfort could happen in any shoe you buy if you have not broken them in yet and run a marathon!

[@RunAllTheMiles]

Well done for being able to get it done in those shoes, everywheres waaay to muddy for me to do a mile in those shoes never mind a marathon, will stick to la sportiva mutants so I don't slide off a mountain lol 😆

[@andyballantine6566]

The term hero may not be enough. I’ll say... crazy.

[@MattRunsColorado]

The answer is yes

[@ianmerrick556]

So a trail run in non trail shoes... Could have bought the soilshakers from sportsshoes for about the same price

[@corinnawoerdemann1551]

I know someone who ran a marathon in Lidl‘s original running shoes 😂

[@BeerMatt96]

Beautiful day for it!

[@gtn]

Right, although we would have liked it to be a few degrees warmer, took a while for our feet to thaw out after that one! 🥶

[@jordanmkrebs]

This does seem a bit disingenuous. I'd be more interested in seeing you use a cheap pair of shoes for your trainers that way they actually have time to be broken in. Doing a marathon you aren't ready for in any pair of brand new shoes would suck regardless of how much they cost.

[@TheUncleshady]

Bumping this comment. Im not sure even expensive shoes would have handled the trail and mud all that well. Trail shoes maybe?

[@codemonkeyalpha9057]

I guess their point was that this is the worse case scenario possible, not broke in, cheaply made, not professionally fitted, not suitable for the conditions, not designed for the distance. They were pretty grim at the end but my take away from this was that for most people these shoes would be perfectly fine under sensible circumstances. Run them in for 5K 5-6 times and your feet will probably get used to them. If you are running a marathon, then get something better, don't put all that effort in and scrimp on the basics. My average run is 10K so I get 65 runs out of a pair give or take, they cost me about £130, so £2 a run. It feels like a small price for the extra comfort and injury protection. Not many sports activities you can do that cheaply. Nothing worse than running along and thinking dark miserable thoughts every time your foot hits tarmac lol.

[@y416]

I wish these running channels made a distinction between “cheap” (low quality, low cost) and “inexpensive” (low cost). Use cheap products of any kind, you will get sub-standard results. There are plenty of inexpensive running shoes out there that will give one excellent results.

[@markthrelfall3577]

I guess that was the idea of the video. We didn’t know until we started. They were both similarly priced. Both had their pros and cons. Sadly we couldn’t use the even cheaper Amazon shoes, but I suspect they were indeed low cost, and low quality

[@Flipperwi715]

Your pain our gain. Sorry? So beautiful. Thank you. :)

[@Gainmackain1]

This makes me wanna visit England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@gtn]

Awesome - there is so much to see!

[@cltmia]

I like the topic but I did not see how this can motivate average overweight person who runs occasional 5k therefore not seeing the need to buy pricier shoes than just to show off. That same population group would hesitate running a fullarathon in trail out of the blue bc they simply know that is almost a suicidal undertaking and if they were to do buying the pricier shoes is not a priority to achieve that goal.

[@larrylem3582]

Sounds like you need to shop around for good-fitting, cheap shoes, not the first pair you come across. Just like not buying a pair of expensive shoes just because they're expensive. They need to fit. A lot of brands and models won't fit even if they are your size.