Gym trainers - Asics or similar any good?

[TroubledSoul]

I need to replace my well worn out Reebok gym trainers. Never having owned any of the Asics, Under Armour, New Balance etc. I'd be interested to know if they are any good? I normally stick with Nike, Reebok etc. and am tempted to do so again.

Adidas are a no no though as they gave me bad knees last time

Only looking to spend about £60 anyway, so not exactly looking at top of the range. Just interested in whether I'm missing out by avoiding the aforementioned brands.

[RizzoTheRat]

I'd consider Asics, New Balance, Mizuno and Salomon to be the ones to go for. Nike make some ok stuff but I've always thought Reebok to be fashion shoes rather than sports shoes.

Depends on what you're doing in the gym obviously, but if you're spending a lot of time on a treadmill it's worth visiting a proper running shop for some gait analysis to see how much support you need, if you had a pair previously that made your knees hurt it may well be that you do need something with more support.

Edited by RizzoTheRat on Tuesday 13th September 15:07

[TroubledSoul]

RizzoTheRat said:

I'd consider Asics, New Balance, Mizuno and Salomon to be the ones to go for. Nike make some ok stuff but I've always thought Reebok to be fashion shoes rather than sports shoes.

Depends on what you're doing in the gym obviously, but if you're spending a lot of time on a treadmill it's worth visiting a proper running shop for some gait analysis to see how much support you need, if you had a pair previously that made your knees hurt it may well be that you do need something with more support.

Edited by RizzoTheRat on Tuesday 13th September 15:07

Yeah definitely something to consider in future but the ones that did my knees in were actually a pair I was wearing as everyday footwear at the time. Didn't realise it was down to the trainers until I replaced them and everything miraculously cleared up.

I tend to steer clear of the treadmill now since kneegate though and do a lot of X-trainer when in the gym.

[RizzoTheRat]

Where on the knee? If it's low down on the outside then it's probably ITB related, a decent pair of trainers and making sure I stretch my ITB regularly pretty much cured my reoccurring knee issues.

[CAH706]

I always find trainers are a fairly personal choice so the best bet is to try a few pairs on and see how you go.

I am currently using Adidas boost and for me they are the best trainers I have used by some way.

[throt]

I wear Saucony Hurricane's.. Good for a wide feet. Remember, feet expand when training..

[Challo]

Unless its for a particular exercise running/sport then just try a range of trainers on and see which ones you like the look off. All makes will have some that fit and feel good, and others that feel uncomfortable.
There wont be much difference between brands, its personal preference.