Unlike a lot of the guys who hang out at my gym, I don't worry too much what I wear. An old t-shirt and a pair of shorts works for me. I'm definitely not spending good money to try to look good to people I don't know at a time of day when most of us are only half awake anyway.
However, since I'm there to run, I do not skimp when it comes to footwear. I run between 30 and 40 miles a week and certainly want the necessary comfort and support that good shoes give.
I used to buy cheap sneakers and wear them until they look disgusting, but since I started regular exercise I've been way more careful.
A couple of years ago it was recommended to me that I wear Asics and they have become a firm favorite. A recent article in Runners World magazine named Asics Gel 1150's as the best choice for footwear for runners and I got a pair a couple of days ago.
I get new sneakers every 350 to 400 miles as they're generally worn down somewhat by then and have definitely lost a lot of their absorption.
This afternoon was my first run with the new shoes and they are excellent. I thoroughly recommend Asics Gel 1150's.
