I have been searching for a new pair of running shoes for a while. I used to run 3-5 miles a day in a pair of Mizunos and I absolutely loved them. I stopped running last year and decided to look for some new running shoes since my old Mizunos were worn down.
I went to a high-end running shoe store and was talked in to a pair of $160.00 Brooks. It wasn't hard for the salesperson to talk me into them, due to the Brooks reputation. I am considered an over pronator because I have low arches. I also have narrow feet. I know that shoes made for low arches offer more support and sometimes require a 'break-in' period (even though there was no break-in needed for my old Mizunos). I ran a few times in the Brooks and they just don't have the comfort that I was used to in the Mizuno. I then decided to purchase a high-end pair of New Balance because my husband and daughter swear by them. They were more comfortable that the Brooks, but not as comfortable as my old Mizunos. I just wasn't feeling that light and comfortable feeling that I was used to in my old Mizunos.
So, I decided to purchase a pair of Inspire 9 Mizunos. They just came in and I immediately tried them on. What a difference these shoes make! They are so comfortable that I can tell there will be no break-in time needed. They remind me of my old Mizunos, expect much brighter and newer. I just have to 'feel' a pair of tennis shoes....I can't force them to feel good....they have to make me want to run...these shoes do it for me. I can't wait to run 'like the wind' in these shoes! I am seriously already considering buying another pair in another color!