Since the beginning of this year, I have been using the following Decathlon models, Cushion \ Comfort \ Active, as my daily trainers. They certainly cost less than the famous brands

Is ASICS the best running shoes? Right now I’m just using my Nike running shoes, it’s a cheap one, at that point of purchase cost me about RM180 only together with all the Lazada discounts. I’m considering if I should get myself a better running shoes as a long term investment?? I’m just worried about knee injury or whatnot.

I prefer Nike

The best is different for everyone

Have to try and find out the best shoes for your feet

What do you all do when your shoes wear out? My current Nike shoes still look pristine but the midsole has a long wrinkles, which according to the Internet that it’s time to change already cause the cushioning is no longer good.

Once outsole worn out aka no more rubber grip or looks bad then I will change

usually the shoe mileage in between 500~700km then have to retired it before the cushion no longer in good sharp to protect our feet

Yesterday I went to Nike and bought a new shoes already. It’s higher end than the one I have been using until now so I definitely feel the difference in quality. Haven’t tried it yet so later when I run I will know! Hopefully it is less hurtful to my knees in the long run as well!

The new Nike shoes is giving me bunion pain. This is the first time I’m experiencing this from a Nike shoes. And i actually walk with pain after my morning run. Does anyone here have bunion issues?

Bro, which model is this you bought?

did you get the proper running shoes?

Within a particular brand, e.g. Nike, some models (typically, the racers) have narrower toebox, therefore cramping the big toe to cause bunion in those susceptible.

Some brands, e.g. Altra & Hoka, exclusively cater to bunion sufferers by widening the toe box (attached image). However, these two brands are somewhat pricier than the more popular brands.



If you want to keep your existing shoes, cutting away a "window" in the suede wraparound may solve your problem (image below). Once the fabric underneath is exposed, cutting vertical slits into the fabric will provide more wiggle space, if desired.

Is that your cutout or just a sample? Right now I put the wooden thingy into my shoes to try to ‘break’ it. Hopefully it will be better.

Nike Zoom Fly 5. When I tested in the store didn’t have issues.

This post has been edited by miyakochan89: Oct 17 2022, 03:25 PM

testing in shop is just a while i guess vs wearing it for actual run which could be different story. my first pair was adidas and no issue too when i tried in store. problem surfaced after my first few runs. like biastee mentioned, wide foot plated running shoes could be more suitable if you have wide feet.

What did you do with your shoes? I’m not gonna just thrash it away and can’t possibly return. Hopefully the shoes will start to loose up a bit. And I’m going to try those bunion lacing and see if it helps. Good news is that now I can walk properly now but I can still feel the soreness at that area. Today is my rest day after two days of run. Tomorrow will go again, maybe lesser mileages.

This post has been edited by miyakochan89: Oct 17 2022, 04:58 PM

that's good. then maybe the shoes still too new for you. how many km do you usually run?
i gave my shoes to my cousin. nike fits me better and am thinking to get hoka next.

Not much la. I just started running also, previously was just walking, elliptical, kick-boxing, swimming, cycling and recently finally tested running and felt like my knees are getting better. These days manage to run about 3KM within half an hour but on treadmill.

I try to alternate my running. Cause don’t wanna to bust my knees. Had a lot of knee pain previously but thanks to MCO and Covid, have been exercising regularly for the last 2 years and now dare to run again!

They are mine. My left foot has a bunion when running and none while walking.


This is a racing model & so, presumably has a narrow last / toebox. A slight bunion doesn't hurt while walking - hence, pain-free in the store.



This is relatively low mileage. So, if the bunion is problematic at 3km, it will be excruciating at 30km!

This post has been edited by biastee: Oct 18 2022, 02:11 PM

I have changed the laces and put in some stuffing into the shoes, hopefully the fabric will loose up and i will experience less pain. I don’t wanna retort to cutting yet. Lol.

Yeah I am not planning to run marathon lo. I only do 30 minutes exercise per day, and 1 hour during weekends if possible. Lol!

Today I will try to run again and see.

This post has been edited by miyakochan89: Oct 18 2022, 02:28 PM