Running. Nike Air Max 360 or Nike Free 5.0 v2?
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I run with Nike Training in Los Angeles.  We get to test drive their running shoes.\n\nI didn't like the 360s because there was no support on the ball of the foot.\n\nI didn't like the Frees because there was no support at all.
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Really, If you have the skill, you are going to be good with any shoe. Id go with the Vapors, or if your going for under 80, I think you can pick up a pair of talarias, they are almost the same but a different material. \n\nAside from that, its usually just a matter of preference between nike and adidas. Nike and the vapor is the lightweight alternative, and Adidas has the predator. \n\nThe predator appears to be designed for spot kicking...but really for me it dosent do anything. I prefer te lightweight boot that I can hit with the inside our outside of my foot, Playing a ball with the outside of a predator is difficult, and that takes away from half of my game.
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Remember that Reebok is just CCM relabeled.   And remember that CCM bought Heaton, Koho, Jofa and likely something else.\n\nNike = Bauer = Cooper.\n\nI've worn a Jofa 690 for 5 years now... I can still see straight and no headaches.\n\nCan't go wrong with top of the line...\n\n_
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I wear New Balance. They're great for running, typically last me about four months, and are affordably priced ($40-$60). I run very frequently, so normally the shoes would probably last a bit longer.
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New Balance are the ones I reccomend from running daily in the army, but it depends on the type of support you need.  Make sure you get the correct one for your arch.
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There is no 'best' brand.\n\nAll the major brands (Nike, Adidas) have slightly different characteristics and fit differently.\n\nYour best bet is to go to a shoe shop with a really big range and assistants that know what they are talking about.  Plan to spend an afternoon trying different shoes and find one that fits well and suits your particular style of running.
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The answer depends on:\n1) what activity you need the shoes for and \n2) where in So Cal you live\n\nAssuming that you are looking for running shoes, try one of these running shoe specialty shops:\nhttp://www.runningtimes.com/rt/articles/?id=7077&c=397\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com/runnerschoice/\nhttp://www.runnersworld.com/retailers/retailers_us_al_co.html\nhttp://www.runningnetwork.com/stores/california.html\nhttp://www.fleetfeet.com/\n\nBring in a pair of your current running shoes and socks.  A good running shoe store employee will ask you questions about your running, look at the shoes, and based on this information and your gender and size, will recommend shoes.  \n\nThey will then watch you run in them (on the sidewalk, etc.) and ask you how they feel.  They are looking for how much support the shoes give you for pronation/supination (the flattening of the arch when the foot strikes the ground).  If all looks good, they will recommend them.  If not, they will go back and get a different pair and watch you run in them until they find a pair that gives you the support you need.  \n\nI've always had good experience with 'Fleet Feet'.
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The Jordan XXI is awsome I have a black pair but will burn a hole in most peoples wallets.  But I would suggest an outlet mall to shop at you can get name brands for loads cheaper, but I would stick with Nikes, Jordans, addidas, AND 1, or Reeboks.  I had a pair of dada's last season but they made a sound when ever they blew out the air to make the spinners spin.
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Nike Free\n\nA training tool engineered to match the contours of the bare foot, the Nike Free 5.0 features a one-piece seamless upper that offers great fit and breathability. The vents stretch where needed and provide support where it's needed most in this Nike running shoe. Dynamic heel pocket allows the heel a more natural environment. Sculpted Phylite™ midsole is cut into a pattern of flex grooves laterally and longitudinally, allowing the foot to be in control throughout the footstrike. BRS 1000™ rubber outsole inserts add durability. Unique deep slices and flex grooves allow greater flexibility throughout the forefoot and toes. Made for running workouts only.
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I am very fond if the Inov-8 Rocklite 385's. Exact match to my  trail running needs, VERY LIGHT and FAST\n\nElite Trail and Adventure racing shoe providing high levels of comfort and grip performance. Has a low profile midsole with sticky rubber outsole. Radical design upper provides excellent support while the patent pending fascia-band™ aids propulsion efficiency of the running cycle. Ideal for Trail Running and Adventure Racing on mixed single track.
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It's been a few years since I was heavily involved with the sport, but I used two brands. Mizzuno and Nike, both of which were very good and supportive. I'd go with Mizzuno slightly over Nike because a) they're more specialized to the sport and b) Nike's tended to run a little smaller and invariably caused some discomfort the first few times you wore them. If you were to go with Nike's, I'd recommend breaking them in practice for about a week before you wore them in a game. Good luck!
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if you want to run: ASICS. For multiple sports: New Balance, not the specialized ones but the ones with good sole.
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Different brands of skates fit differently.\n\nI'd go for fit first, brand second.  I'm skating on a pair of low-end Vapors and they're fine.\n\nAs with sticks, skates are a fairly personal thing, and every skate has its own characteristics.  I'm a fast skater, and my current Vapors pitch me forward just a little -- it's less good for when I'm playing D and doing a lot of backwards skating, but when I'm playing forward and really going all out to skate fast, that foot angle is great.\n\nAmong the Vapors there's difference in quality, too.  Mine were cheap and you can tell... the rivets rusted out fast, and the blade steel is low quality... it rusts fast and needs sharpening oftener than my old pair of skates.  I'm hoping to change the blades out this winter.  The rust I can live with.  Keeps my laces tight.   :D
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I would recommend the Adidas Samba Millenium. I have them in white and silver and they are awesome!! They come in 4 different colors(white/silver, black/white, white/black, white/orange) and they have arch and heel support which is great for soccer! I wear them a lot! and they look good with jeans, shorts, t-shirts and shorts... just about everything! And they are relatively cheap.
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It depends on your foot shape and structure. Your best bet would be to go to a good running store and ask the person who works their. I personally prefer Sacony's, although they are a little bit heavier then other shoes they offer more padding for the front half of the foot and have a wide base.
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Try the Nike CPR club. You won't be disappointed.
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Nike shoes, never had a pair in my life\n\n=0)\nGood luck