Hey runners,
I’m a beginner and I’m looking to buy my first pair of running shoes. I’ll mostly be doing easy runs, probably run/walk at first, and I’ll be running on a mix of concrete pavement and light forest trails/dirt paths.
The problem is that in my country the selection is pretty limited. I tried these three in-store and all of them felt good on my feet, but I still can’t decide, my current choice is between:
- New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail
- Under Armour Infinite Pro Trail
- Nike ReactX Pegasus Trail 5
- Asics Novablast 5
The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 felt really nice, but maybe slightly narrow. The other two also felt comfortable, but I don’t know much about their durability or how good they are for mixed pavement/trail use.
For someone new to running, with some previous knee problems, running mostly easy on pavement + light forest paths, which one would you choose and why?