please recommend some running shoes-cushioned, zero drop, wide toe box

[Suzannewithaplan]

I'm considering the Saucony Virrata but hear they are on the narrow side?

[Pleaseputyourshoeson]

Have you tried Brooks Pure Pace?

[Suzannewithaplan]

well no, but I have run in the pure drift, I found them good on width but bit lacking in cushioning.

Are you sure it's the drift?
a quick google tells me that 'The Brooks Pure Project range comprise of the Cadence, Flow, Connect and Drift'

[MajesticWhine]

Brooks Glycerin? They are quite a chunky cushioned shoe and very comfortable.

[Pleaseputyourshoeson]

Escort - cadence.

[Pleaseputyourshoeson]

. Sorry not escort??? Bloody iPad

[northernmummeh]

I've it brooks adrenaline. Nice n padded perfect for my fat feet too

[Suzannewithaplan]

thanks:) will look into the cadence, also will bear the adrenaline and glucerin in mind, but neither are zero drop

[Suzannewithaplan]

just came across this which I'm finding quite handy for comparing shoes
www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoe-search

[MajesticWhine]

Sorry missed the zero drop bit

[Suzannewithaplan]

no problems, I'm prob' making too much fuss about a few millimeters anyway:o

[actiongirl1978]

Suzanne I am loving my on clouds, not zero drop but only 2mm I think. I found the pure too wide, I like a snug narrow fit so clouds may not be for you, but I have never worn a better shoe, I look for opportunities to wear them when I am not even running.

[Suzannewithaplan]

do you mean these Actiongirl?
www.on-running.com/en-gb/technology

they look pretty funky, and I see specially designed to absorb the impact from concrete!
Well I've not heard of them before...now I shall have to browse even more youtube shoe reviews:o

Did you get them because you had particular problems, have you had them long?

[actiongirl1978]

Those are the ones Suzanne. They still are slightly more cushioned than the Brooks Pure, but not so much that you feel like you have a heavy cushion attached to you. They are super light and fit beautifully. I use the proper laces not the elastic ones they come with, but I did do a couple of runs with the elastic and they are ok, I just like a tight shoe.

I got them because my first ever running trainers came from decathlon and needed upgrading!! I then tried Brooks Pure but they were awful, my foot slid around in them, I was gripping with my toes on downhills and I got the most awful ITB pain which I am still dealing with (and I only ran in them for 10 days!).

Swapped to the On Cloud and I am never going back to bulky trainers again, these are amazing, i want to get a few more pairs in case they change the model!

The only down side is you sometimes get stones in between the grips but it isn't a huge issue on roads.

[Suzannewithaplan]

?Thanks for the review Actiongirl, I will add them to my list of possibilities!

[fredfredgeorgejnr]

Mizuno Wave Cursoris, super cushioned zero drop, I find them really nice, I use non-cushioned when running fast, but for easy runs the cushioning on these is great.

[Flowersandvegatables]

Mizuno wave rider purple or Asics cumulus. Most local running shoe shops give good advice.

[Suzannewithaplan]

I got the brooks glycerine in the end (thanks Majestic) very pleased with them!

[GristletoeAndWhine]

Great, they're so comfy aren't they

[Suzannewithaplan]

very...vibrams are fine for short bursts on the treadmill but several miles on concrete is a different kettle of fish!