Yea these are def the best shoe list for new runners!!! Originally started off getting the ghosts then got the peg 39s next, I’ve been running for 3 almost 4 years now and my daily trainers are invincible run 3s and I use streakflys, vaporflys for speed and Dragonfly’s for race day!!! Started off with a 5k pr of 27:49 in 2021 and now my pr is a 16:21 and I’m a jr
Puma velocity Nitro 2 is also one quite underrated shoe got it for about 90$ equivalent in India and it is really very comfortable. Puma is always good for new runners and these shoes also have a very good life.
My Novablast 3 just showed up at my doorstep today! About to replace my Rincon 2 with something a bit more plush - probably either clifton 9 or possibly some New Balance
Tried the Hoka Clifton 8. Right out of the box, took a few steps in them and knew I was returning them immediately. Way too narrow on the midsole/arch and toe box that was too tight on the sides
My go to is the ASICS GT-1000 10. Tonnes of cushion, but nothing too ridiculous, narrow but secure ankle, and wide toe box to allow for maximal grip! I love them and I’ve been wearing them for a year! Need to get myself a new pair!
I started with Adidas Supernova 2, it has 500 km now and it still looks like new with just only a little wear at the outsole. Adidas sole is unbeatable when it comes to durability 🥳
Avoid the Ghost if you're a new runner with a history of knee problems. That 12mm drop completely destroyed my knees. I switched to the Clifton and Mach 5 and haven't had any problems since.
I love the hoka clifton 8 and I have the Pegasus 36 and it’s a workhorse for me I got over 500 miles in and loved every minute I am a large brooks fan but I’ve never tried ghost series but I love the adrenaline and launch series
My first pair of running shoes came from a mall and they were a pair of asics walking shoes and I probably put a thousand miles on them. Now i’m paying 300+ dollars for alphaflys and spikes on my journey to 14:59. I wish it was simple like the old days.
Ghost is a domestic shoe for US market, I believe it's barely known elsewhere. Pegasus, on the contrary, is the most commercial shoe on the market. Both are okay if you want "just running shoes". Clifton slightly stands out. In all, pretty boring options.
Im a big guy ans the Ghost SUCKS for my feet. Cant wear Brooks now. NEVER tried the Hoka but the Peg-39 is trash. The Infin Run2 is better and far cheaper if u can find it.
