The best shoes for heavy runners and larger builds!
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0:00 Intro
1:01 Daily shoes (neutral)
2:51 Daily shoes (stability/supportive)
4:41 Easy/recovery/max comfort shoes
7:29 Plated speed/race day shoes
About this video: Today we reviewing the best shoes for heavier runners. We’ve got daily running shoes, plated racing shoes, extra cushioned shoes and stability running shoes plus we go through the things to consider for each type of shoe and tips for making your shoes last a bit longer too.
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28 Comments
My favorite shoe for recovery especially if I'm not running is a skate shoe. They've always been some of the most comfortable style of shoe I've ever worn outside of my cowboy boots. But don't try to go on a run in either of those XD
Where do you live? It is beautiful there.
Great review Ben! Ive been following your channel and it's impressive. I have an important question for you. There are a ton of shoes out there bragging so many different things and I'm totally confused. Reading some reviews I bought Orthofeet and I'm disappointed which I'm going to return within 10 days. I am a 330 lbs guy who has wide feet & normal arch. I want to change that by starting walking everyday for 10K steps at least along with diet. Orthofeet gave me pain in the feet & metatarsals and pressure pain in the knee joint after barely walking 1 km. Im not saying Orthofeet is bad but it just didn't work for me. Im looking for EXTRA WIDE Walking/ Running Shoes with great cushioning and supportive to my feet and joints being able to absorb the shock of my weight. Which is the best shoes that you'd want to recommend to me?
is the superblast a better option than the novablast 4 for a heavier runner ? I tested both and can have the NB4 for 100 EUR but enjoyed more the feeling (bounce and light weight) from the superblast and i don't know if I can justify the price difference with the Superblast
I’m 100kg and looking at the New Balance Rebel 3 and the Puma Velocity Nitro 3. Which would you recommend? I want something to munch miles for Ironman training.
What's a good show to move fast and stuff is vans
I just started using the Clifton 9s for a couple weeks now and love them. I am not a heavy runner, only about 65kg but they are like running on clouds for me. It also helps me since recovering from my sciatica problems.
I’m 102kgs/225lbs, wide flat feet, mid foot striker, 10:30–11:25 /mile pace. I prefer NB Rebel v4 (2E) for daily, NB SC Trainer v2 (2E) for recovery runs, and NB FC Elite V4 (2E) for any race.
Adios Pro 3 from Adidas should've been on this list
What’s a heavy runner?
Thanks for the effort you put into doing this review, but how can a light weight person do a review on shoes for heavy runners. I know you USED to be heavy but the shoes you ran in then are not the same shoes today. They may feel good to someone lightweight with good running form but how do they feel to a 120 kg runner? Thanks for the review and keep up the good work.
As someone who’s 6’8”, and 290lbs, running hasn’t been my strong suit, seems my shoes were a big problem (no pun intended).
The ASICS Gel Kayano 31 are awesome for me! Even though I don’t NEED the stability, the cushion takes so much pressure of my joints. My pace improved a whole minute after wearing these the first time!
Heavy runners should look at firm shoes, not super soft max cushioned ones that will bottom out and slow them down. SL2 or even Adios 8 or Boston 12, maybe.
Currently have the Adrenaline GTS 23's from brooks, quite enjoying them. Used to have Gel Kayano 30's but those were wearing out so I decided to try something new, mainly to feel a difference and for a better design. Quite enjoying them, was hesitant to switch but glad I gave it a go!
Unfortunately i am tall as well as heavy and I cannot find shoes in my number easily (49-50).
Saucony always has my number thankfully, so picked up triumph 21 for daily runs (speed 3 for intervals).
They seem great aftet some break in, thanks!
Any nike or adidas trash for running. The best running brands are hoka and mizuno
great vid, any opinions on NIKE invincible 3?
Hi there!! i have a Hoa Carbon X2 and X3….good shoes, my next will be another Hoka, Mach or Clifton. Greetings from Brasilia – Brazil.
Should you go up on size when buying running shoes ?
If you want a true ultra light runner Hykes Ultra Sport
Hi guys what should I buy as a beginner wide feet
surprised not to see the Invincible 3s on here. im nearly 18 stones and sweatlr by then.
I really like your videos. Super helpful and informative. Helped me a lot in understanding the shoes that would be best suited for my needs.
Brooks running shoes have 10mm drop while Hoka’s have 4-5mm drop. For heavier runners, which would be a better option, in terms of heel drop? Will a 10mm drop put excessive pressure on the knees? I have tried both and loved running in 10mm drop, however, felt a lot of pain in my knees, so changed it to 5mm. Curious to know what others think about it?
What do we define as a heavy runner lol? 90kg? Less/more?
Why is there no ON shoes?
As a heavy runner Hoka Bondi 7 is my go to.
I’m 100kg and my Vaporflys lasted 380km before the foam tore 🥹