I started running at the age of 31 and am now almost 37. I have been running for almost six years. The average running volume every year is about 1,200 kilometers. I participate in half marathons 1 to 2 times a year. Let me talk about my Of the 5 pairs of shoes I have worn, I have basically run more than 1,000 kilometers in them. At first, I just bought a pair of Adidas shoes (not boost) just for fitness because I didn’t know much about running shoes. After running for a long time, I found that the soles of my feet were very painful. I participated in some running group activities and talked with running friends and found that running shoes are really important.
I asked people around me repeatedly, and I bought a pair of Kayano 21 on Black Friday in the United States for about 800 yuan. I ran in these shoes and I got used to them quickly. I was just a junior runner at the time. I have several problems with running. First, my vertical height above the ground is very high. Second, I have a lot of sway from side to side when running. Third, my waist and abdominal strength is not good and my running posture will deform later. Fourth, I have a very long stride when running. About 1.75 meters, the cadence is very low. . For a junior runner, Kayano's stability and resilience have given me a lot of help. Please believe me! At this time, the running distance is about 1000 kilometers
The second pair of shoes is the energy boost. The soles are very soft and the rebound is poor. I was running in the wrong posture at the time. I feel that the boost is not as easy as the Kayano, and the rebound of the Kayano is very Okay, and this rebound saves me a lot of effort. Especially when running a half marathon, Kayano is really suitable for a novice like me in the second half of the race. Later, I discovered that there was a problem with my running posture and I spent a lot of effort to correct this wrong posture. I used a Garmin stopwatch to test my left and right swing and height from the ground. My height from the ground was lowered and the swing range was reduced. I gradually found that boost is more suitable for me. As long as your posture is correct, its softness will make you feel very wrapped, and the smaller cushioning force will be good for your knees. The mileage at that time was about 2,000 kilometers.
The third pair of shoes is ASICS Venus 5. Alas, this shoe is simply a failure. It’s not that the shoe is bad, but it’s not suitable for me at all. The more expensive the running shoes, the better. Just fine. The Venus 5 sole is harder than the Kayano, and it is suitable for junior runners who are heavier and have incorrect posture. I ran about 200 kilometers and stopped using it, especially for long distances. The running distance at this time is about 2500 kilometers.
The fourth pair of running shoes is the urltra boost, which is currently my favorite. I have been running in it for about a year and have participated in half marathons. It is very comfortable. The difference between it and energy boost is that this is a full-length boost. When I run, I touch the ground with all my feet (I don’t know if this is correct). I choose a way of touching the ground where I can feel the smallest impact. Maybe This is a kind of running feeling. The energy boost is a half-palm boost. Compared with the ultra boost, the front soles have to withstand greater impact, and the soles of the feet are prone to pain. At this stage, I ran about 4,000-4,500 kilometers. I found that my stride length was much smaller than at the beginning (about 135) and my stride frequency was very fast. The actual half marathon pace was about 4 minutes and 30 minutes. Another thing is that this running shoe looks very good.
The fifth pair of running shoes is Adidas’ nmd, so this one is a hit. The sole is thinner than ultra boost, and the full-length boost looks good. It is very light (the lightest pair of running shoes). From a personal point of view, it can be worn after running even if the distance is not far. At this time, the mileage is about 5,000 kilometers.
In addition, the lifespan of normal running shoes is about 1,000 kilometers. I save money because shoes are expensive, so I basically wear them until 1,500 kilometers. The writing is not good but every sentence is my own experience.
I hope runners will point out the errors, thank you.
When running, you will feel lonely at first, but gradually you will like it and enjoy this loneliness even more. When you are sweating, it will give you a very healthy and sunny mentality.
Dedicated to friends who are ready to start running or are currently running.
I participated in the 10K mini race in the Guangxi Baise Hongcheng Half Marathon on November 25 this year. I pay attention to the running shoes worn by runners from all over the country. They are available from all brands, and ASICS and Mizuno account for the largest proportion. (I don’t own any sports shoes from these two companies. I just bought a pair of each some time ago. They didn’t fit, so I returned them. ), followed by Sanconi and Brooks to see a few pairs; A’s, N’s, a’s, a’s, and S’s famous sneakers (I don’t have a pair), N’s appear the most, other brands are not highlights, except for Duowei Li Ning, other domestic brands There are not many brands (the area I observed is too small, and such an intuitive expression does not have any comparative meaning), but it does not represent other areas, and the proportion of various brands is not high. Therefore, I believe that I have no solitary evidence. For reference value, the running shoes I chose for this competition are Gudong 21K running shoes.
1. Asics
2. Saucony
3. Brooks
4. New Balance
5. Mizuno
6. Adidas
7. Nike
In this list, Nike, Adidas Finished at the bottom. As the eldest and second eldest brother of two world-renowned sports brands with extremely high reputations around the world, why are they not favored in the field of running shoes?
The origin of the title of "Four Big Running Shoes" is also controversial. The similar terminology of the "Four Big Running Shoes" originated from the brand introduction of Saucony when it first entered China in 2002; the specific ranking of the "Four Big Running Shoes" brands began in the Chinese private BBS forum in 2005; Arthur Asics, Saucony, Brooks, New Balance, and Mizuno are all candidate brands for the "Big Four". The person who proposed the concept did not give the name of the "major".
Some people think that Nike and Adidas are not specialized in running shoes. But in fact, both Nike and Adidas started from track and field (mainly running). Although Nike and Adidas started a little later than Asics and other brands, this does not directly mean that Nike and Adidas are not professional in making running shoes. Regardless of market resources, material use, technology research and development, or the special design of individual running shoe products, Nike and Adidas are not inferior to the "Big Four Running Shoes" in most aspects.
Yes, it’s just a matter of whether I want to do it or not. Running shoes are not works of art, they are mass commodities. Making shoes also depends on market returns. All products made by Nike and Adidas are selected based on their own market positioning. Not to mention "decades of accumulation", surpassing it is a matter of minutes.
If the “four major running shoes” are compared to the top supercar manufacturers, then Nike and Adidas are Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Mercedes-Benz and BMW are fully capable and technologically capable of making supercars, but how many people will buy them? What about supercars?
The main reason for this is that their excellent protective properties have greatly benefited many ordinary runners. For example, ASICS GEL cushioning gel is highly praised among runners, and its different running shoes based on human foot shapes are also very popular.
Personally, I think the reason why many people have a soft spot for the "four major running shoes" may be because of their excellent protective performance rather than racing performance. If there are junior runners who exercise a lot, or those who are heavy, Those who run to lose fat or have poor bone quality can basically choose the "four major running shoes" without putting too much burden on their knees, and can also reduce the occurrence of sports diseases.
But professional running shoes and jogging shoes are obviously different concepts. Professional running shoes are actually racing shoes. In fact, for most professional runners, due to their mature running skills, their dependence on equipment is not that high, and they are not limited to the "four major running shoes". Therefore, lightweight racing running shoes such as Nike are more likely to be favored by professional runners.
Flyknit (flying line) technology on the upper, cushioning materials from the past Air to the current Zoom and Lunar; barefoot running shoes Nike Free, and the earlier launched Nike sports detection equipment, etc., are all considered Nike is more original in running sports.
At the same time, in terms of appearance, there is no doubt that Nike and Adidas do better than the "four major running shoes". After all, leading fashion and trends has always been the main pursuit of Nike and Adidas. If you are a junior runner who does not run that much, then good-looking running shoes from Nike and Adidas are also a good choice for daily wear in addition to running.
Nike and Adidas themselves need to have differentiated routes to compete, so there will definitely be some new products such as Air Max or Boost, and they will also introduce some sports gain effects in their publicity. In fact, it is difficult to judge sports gain and sports protection from several sets of data. It is also difficult to judge from data whether a pair of shoes is suitable for you. You still have to wear the shoes and run a few times to know. Running shoes have always been something that pays great attention to subjective feelings. For a runner, whether it is the "four major running shoes" or Nike and Adidas, the one that suits you is the king.
Brooks and Saucony are well-known in the running shoe industry and are the choices of many professional running enthusiasts. However, in terms of overall strength (including scale), they still cannot compare with Nike and Adidas. , not even comparable to ASICS.
First of all, let’s take a look at some information to look at this issue objectively and impartially:
First of all, what we see is the five best running sports rated by the authoritative American running magazine “Runner’s World”. Among the top choices, Brooks' Wraith 11 was named the Editors' Choice of the Year, and another GTS 18th generation was named the Winter Editors' Choice. The Best Renewal Award was won by New Balance 890V6, the Best Recommended Purchase Award was by Brooks Ravenna9, and the Best Appearance Award was by Saucony Liberty ISO.
From this list of winners, we can see that Brooks has a good reputation in the US market, and Saucony also has a good reputation in the US market. Interestingly, we also found our domestic brand 361 Degrees in the award content of "Runner's World". The 361 Degrees International Strata 2 generation has also entered the list of recommended purchases, ranking very high, only ranked behind Brooks. Behind the Phantom 11.
We looked at the running shoe brand rankings from the top ten ranking websites, and the results are as follows:
1Brooks
2Nike
3Ya Zeshi
4Hoka One One (I haven’t seen it either)
5Adidas
6Sauconi
7New Balance
8 Skechers
9 Newton
10 Mizuno
You can see the user satisfaction ranking we got from the runrepeat website Yes, sure enough, the Brooks Ghost 11th generation is still ranked first, but the second place is Salomon S-lab Sense 6, the third place is Skechers GOrun600, and the 4th to 6th places are all Adidas boost products. . The seventh place is the 25th generation of the latest generation of ASICS Kayano series with a history of 20 years. We see that only one product of Nike enters the top 10.
However, the list we see is an average score list. The item on the far right is how many people have given reviews. We see that other brands, Adidas and Nike are not the same. An order of magnitude.
Adidas' Ultra Boost Uncaged has 982 ratings. Nike's Flex RN 2017, the only one in the top ten, also has 731 ratings. The first-place Brooks Ghost 11th generation has only 59 ratings, and the second-place Solomon model has only 77 ratings. , they are an order of magnitude worse than Nike and Adidas. What we can conclude is that although they have good reputation and high ratings, they are still niche products, which is a big plus for Chinese consumers. For example, Brooks has not officially entered the Chinese market, while Nike and Adidas’ exclusive products Stores have already opened in fourth- and fifth-tier cities. Can this compare? Let’s talk about the second-ranked Salomon running shoe. In fact, it is a trail running shoe, or a cross-country running shoe. Of course, this list is comprehensive. This shoe is not a public road running shoe. It can be compared together. Lost bias.
Then we also referred to the British expert review website. I think the comments given by this non-American media are still very useful. After all, we don’t live in the United States, and Americans think they are the best. Domestic running shoes are not sold in China and many other countries. It is as meaningless as talking about them.
The best running shoe of all, first reviewed by this British website, is the Nike Zoom Pegasus 34. This shoe was rated as the best because whether you are an amateur or a professional, you can accept this very popular and versatile running shoe.
New Balance Zante4 is rated as the best running shoe you can buy under 100 pounds.
Adizero adios 3 is rated as the best shoe for half marathon.
The Kayano24, a long-established shoe brand, was rated as the most supportive.
Nike's Vaporfly 4 is a niche shoe. As the reviews say, it is really difficult to buy. It is not sold in ordinary places, and the price is very expensive, about 2,000 yuan. Are these shoes really made for 4-year-old runners?
Sauconi, Triumph ISO 4 is rated as a super soft cushioning shoe.
Adidas Ultra Boost was named the most stylish running shoe.
We saw the selection of the British expert website, which is based on the evaluation of the broad group of people, and the famous Brooks is not included. But there is Saucony and New Balance, and Asics, I think as a running shoe, it should be able to compete with Nike and Adidas. Other American brands cannot compete with Adidas and Nike.
The author has not lived in the United States, but I have lived in Europe. In Europe, Brooks and Saucony are actually not well-known, but Asics is super well-known. I remember there was an ASICS store on Regent Avenue in London. Not only could you try on shoes, but you could also do a trial run. There was a running room and a treadmill for you to try on new shoes. This kind of service experience is probably unique to Brooks and Something Saucony can't offer.
Generally speaking, I do not deny that Brooks and Saucony running shoes have a very good reputation, but if you say that they can surpass Nike and Adidas, I think it is impossible. In fact, these The gap between brands is not much different. Adidas' boost almost swept the market after it came out, making Nike unable to survive. In terms of brand coverage, Brooks and Saucony are definitely far behind Nike and Adidas. You don’t even have a store in China, so you can’t try them on if you want. You can only buy them through overseas shopping. How can you compare them? What's the point?
After two days of planning, I finally started writing! When I first saw this question, my thinking was confusing because it involved too much content. After sorting it out, as a fashion expert who focuses on improving personal aesthetics and temperament, I have sorted out the following content. Let’s see if it makes sense.
On the one hand, the world’s four major running shoes refer to:
“Rolls-Royce of running shoes” Saucony
“President Jogging Shoes" New Balance (New Balance)
"King of running shoes" ASICS (Asics)
"One of the four major running shoes" Brooks (Brooks);
On the other hand, the leading running shoes of Adidas and Nike:
Breeze series: Adidas Climacool
Pegasus series: Nike Pegasus
The main audiences of the four major running shoes Most of the group is professional runners or people who love running. These people have relatively high requirements for running shoes, so the four major running shoes are widely used by these two groups of people. In addition to targeting the above two groups of people, Qingfeng and Pegasus also target countless ordinary people. These people are mainly interested in wearing comfort and fashion trends. Therefore, in terms of audience, Adidas and Nike, which focus on Qingfeng and Pegasus, are wider.
Among the running shoes represented by ASICS, GEL technology can be said to be the dominant presence in the running shoe industry. Of course, other brands also have their own core technologies, providing very professional support for runners. The Boost loaded in Adidas Climacool and the Air Zoom technology loaded in Nike Pegasus first provide a comfortable foot feel for running shoes, but in terms of professional applicability, these two are really not as good as the four major running shoes.
To be honest, price is a very important reference standard. After all, running is still positioned as "the most economical type of exercise". The prices of the four major running shoes are generally relatively reasonable. You can buy very good running shoes for less than 1,000 yuan. However, Adidas and Nike are different. Shoes that cost more than 1,000 yuan often have some unique features. And this is not only reflected in running shoes, but also basketball shoes. This is especially true in terms of.
First of all, Adidas and Nike are definitely comparable to the four major brands.
Let’s first take a look at the shoes of the world’s famous marathon runners. Most of them are Nike and Adidas.
Nike’s vaporfly 4 (the second generation released in September this year) is worn by almost all major players. Adidas' major marathon commemorative models, such as Boston and Tokyo, are also available because of sponsoring some runners.
I myself am a long-distance runner. I have bought Adidas, Nike, Asics, Saucony, nb but not Brooks. My experience is:
Nike flyknit is suitable for half marathons and longer distances. Really needs better buffering.
Adidas is my favorite. I wore EB in the early years and it was very comfortable. Later, PB and UB came out. Neither of them are suitable for long-distance running. Although the PB grid-shaped bottom increases friction, it is very comfortable for long-distance running. It blisters quickly. This is what I learned from my recent horse racing experience. I bought the st version of UB, which is even weirder and unstable. It's a pity.
I bought k23/24 from ASICS, but because of the weight and too little rebound, they became walking shoes.
nb I have bought two pairs of vazee rush. This one is quite cheap. I don’t dare to go to horse racing. I use it for general training and running. It is quite satisfactory.
Finally, Saucony bought a pair of trimuph iso3, which is very fancy. To be honest, it is the most comfortable design with the best weight and rebound that I have ever worn. The only regret is that the head is round and looks very stupid. .
In summary, the four major brands are not all very powerful. When comparing flagship models, Adidas and Nike are not inferior.
I have been researching running shoes for a long time. Why are there four major brands? Because the history of the four major brands is longer than n and a. But now I can say that Nike is the strongest, why? Nike has the largest market value. Nike has the most sports shoe patents, reaching more than 8,000. The Big Four and Adidas combined may not have as many patents as Nike. Secondly, Nike also invests the most in research and development. Nike is also the leader in terms of revenue.
This shows who is better, right? In fact, there are several major factors when buying running shoes. In addition to appearance, you must consider weight, foot shape, speed, running posture, shoe weight and consumption level. Only by comprehensively considering these conditions can real shoes avoid detours, but many people rarely consider the factor of shoe weight. If you don’t know how to choose, you are right to choose Nike. It is difficult for other brands to balance these factors.
Asics, Saucony, Brooks, Mizuno
Presumably many friends would have never heard of these brands without the introduction of shoe cabinets.
Among the four major running shoes, except for Asics and New Balance, which are well-known in China, the other two brands are generally only known by friends who are more keen on running.
So are the shoes of the four major running shoe brands really better than Nike and adidas?
Obviously, this is not comprehensive!
At present, NIKE and adidas still occupy the main running shoe market.
Most of my friends will still choose running shoes from NIKE and Adidas.
You can easily find a pair of adidas ultra boost on the street, but it is difficult to find a pair of Brooks.
If the shoes of the four major brands are so good, why did you buy them? But there aren’t many people?
Because the product lines of NIKE and adidas are richer, more comprehensive, and more applicable.
NIKE and adidas have very rich product lines, ranging from daily travel to professional running shoes, with a very wide span.
Can meet various needs of people.
The vast majority of consumers are not professional athletes, so when buying running shoes, they consider more about the comfort and appearance of the shoes rather than the performance of the shoes.
Therefore, NIKE and adidas, which have better designs, higher appearance, and richer styles, are naturally more popular with consumers.
The main products of the four major brands are professional running shoes, which are highly professional and all designed to better meet the needs of athletes.
So in terms of professionalism, there is no doubt that the four major brands have more thorough research on running shoes.
After all, there are specialties in the art industry.
But it does not mean that the shoes of the four major brands are better than NIKE and adidas.
Just like NIKE’s 4 series and GEL-KAYANO series, it’s hard to tell them apart.
To put it simply, NIKE, adidas and the four major running shoe brands each have their own advantages and disadvantages. When choosing shoes, you should choose based on your own conditions rather than identifying the brand.
There are no "four major running shoes".
If you go to Baidu, there will be various "top ten private hospital rankings" and the like. There are various top ten for each industry. Where did it come from? Who voted? Who certified it?
It is nothing more than a way for businesses to brag and softly promote their brands.
You said that Asics, Saucony, Brooks, and Mizuno all make running shoes and do well. I admit that, but do you think they dare to pretend to be "big" in front of Nike and Adidas?
Some niche fans are also elite. They always think that Nike and Adidas are not as good as these brands in making professional running shoes, and think that their running shoes are more professional.
Sorry, the fact is that Nike and Adidas are just like the United States and the Soviet Union competing for hegemony. They have not only accumulated a profound foundation in the fields of basketball shoes and football shoes, but also running shoes. They are also very professional and have accumulated patented technology capabilities. Beats all other brands. If you insist that China at that time was inferior to the United States and the Soviet Union in certain aspects, then just be happy.
But we must admit that Nike and Adidas do not put all their energy into running shoes. The running shoes they produce are also based on the market, and they will sell whatever they sell best.
As we all know, the reputation of running shoes produced by Nike and Adidas is not very good, but this reputation is based on huge sales. And if you make running shoes like Asics or New Balance, when your shipments reach the level of Nike or Adidas, sorry, your reputation will also change drastically.
We look at Nike and Adidas, just like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, two car brands. Are you saying that Mercedes-Benz and BMW are not capable of making the best supercars? You see a few supercars doing well and then ask whether Mercedes-Benz and BMW can't make supercars?
Of course it can be understood this way.
However, Mercedes-Benz and BMW will not focus on supercars, because their main battlefield is not supercar customers.
The same is true for Nike and Adidas. If they are still young and can only concentrate on making breakthroughs in one area of ??running shoes, then that's okay.
The four major running shoes recognized in the world are Saucony, ASICS, NB and Brooks. Among them, Saucony and Brooks are probably not known to many people except professional runners, and I really don’t know much about them. ASICS and NB do have a certain degree of popularity in China, but they are still lower than Adidas Nike. The four major running shoes are all jogging shoes and have their own exclusive cushioning technology.
Nowadays, most people who like sports and running choose shoes not only for running, but also for comfort when walking. Adidas Nike has an absolute advantage in appearance. Adidas Nike has recently produced a lot of ultra-high-tech running shoes. Let’s take a look.
adidas 4D running shoes
Probably the most technological running shoes now. The midsole made of 4D printing technology has super cushioning and a great sense of feedback. Strong, the shoe body is designed into a breathable woven shoe body with super wrapping properties. It can be said to be a perfect pair of running shoes.
adidas ultra boost
Adidas' ub series running shoes use a boost midsole with extremely cushioning and softness, making walking and running very comfortable. On the left is the latest ub 19 running shoe. It is a more systematic running shoe designed with only 4 original parts. The ub 4.0 on the right is a traditional ub running shoe, which is very comfortable.
Nike zoom fly
Nike’s zoom fly series of running shoes use Nike’s own zoom air cushion, which is highly responsive. Moreover, the shoe design is very trendy and a very fashionable pair of shoes. The fly series is also a signature of Nike running shoes, with excellent breathability and wrapping properties.