Help me decide as newbie runner
Hey everyone, I’ve been researching my first proper running shoe and watching a lot of reviews from channels like Ben Parkes and Kofuzi. I’ve narrowed my choices down to:
-Brooks Glycerin Max
-New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v15
-Nike Vomero Plus
I’m just getting into running as a hobby, so I’m not planning to race or do marathons anytime soon. I’ve never really done serious running before aside from basketball. My only experience with “running shoes” was using Ultraboosts, but they gave me Achilles pain when I did incline walking on the treadmill.
My current goal is pretty simple: run/jog comfortably for around an hour, eventually do 5km runs consistently maybe some walking too in between of jogs.
I’d also like the shoe to work casually for everyday wear in case running doesn’t end up becoming a long-term hobby. Honestly, aesthetics matter to me too, and these three look really good while also getting solid reviews.
For reference, I am 5’6” and weighs around 65kg. Would love to hear your thoughts or personal experiences with any of these shoes, especially for a beginner runner.