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For school we have to give at least 30 people a survey on a topic of our choice. I chose to ask questions on what brand of running shoes are the most durable. I decided to post the survey to hopefully get a few peoples answers. If you'd like to fill out the survey, you can either copy and paste the survey or just answer the questions in order. Thanks for helping! Here is the survey:

1. Height:
2. Weight:
3. What gender are your running shoes made for?
4. What brand of running shoes do you use?
5. How often do you run in your running shoes?
6. Do you use your shoes only for running, if no what else do you use them for?
7. How many miles do you put on each pair of shoes?
8. Do you run on your heels, toes, or flat-footed?
9. Are you a neutral runner, or do you pronate/supinate?
10. Do you wear orthotics or another type of insert, if yes what kind?
11. How many different brands of shoes have you used, please list.
12. Does the cost of the shoe affect what brand you buy?
13. Do you alternate shoes?
14. What is the name/brand of the shoe you are currently using?
15. Is there anything you don't like about your shoes?

1. 5'4''
2. 110
3. male
4. nike
5. 1-2 times a day
6. yes
7. 400-500
8. heel
9. neutral
10. no
11. just nike
12. the cost effects what shoe I buy, but not the brand
13. no
14. hayward/nike
15. too narrow

1. 6'2"
2. 170
3. Male
4. Brooks
5. 1 time per day (6 days/week)
6. yes
7. 450
8. heel
9. pronate
10. no
11. Brooks, Asics, Nike, Saucony
12. no
13. no
14. Brooks Adrenaline
15. no

1. 6'0"
2. 183
3. Male
4. Asics
5. every other day
6. yes
7. 400-500
8. heel
9. neutral
10. no
11. Asics, Nike, Adidas
12. not usually, unless there is a great sale price
13. yes
14. Asics Cumulus 7, Cumulus 9
15. they don't need to be re-designed every year.  I prefer the Cumulus 7, but can't easily find them anymore...

1.  5' 10''
2.  144
3.  male
4.  Saucony
5.  dally
6.  only running
7.  400-500 miles
8.  flat footed
9.  neutral
10.  none
11.  Saucony, Brooks, La Sportiva
12.  somewhat
13.  yes
14.  Saucony Trigon-Ride, Saucony Tornado, Saucony Tangent, Saucony Stratos, La Sportiva Fireblades
15.  not really.  Durability on the Stratos is not very good and I really love the Tangent and Trigon-Ride

1. 5' 8""
2. 137
3. Male
4. Asics, Adidas
5. 1-2 times a day
6. Running only
7. 300-500 miles
8. Mostly flat footed, sometimes heel
9. Pronate
10. No orthotic or insert, but I do usually double up insoles.
11. Asics, Adidas, Brooks, Nike, Mizuno
12. Usually
13. Yes
14. Asics Landreth 3
15. I hear they changed things with the Landreth 4. This really bugs me when shoes companies mess up a good shoe.

jtshad- jeez, do you own stock in Saucony or something?

1. 5'10"
2. 147 lbs
3. Male
4. New Balance, Saucony, Mizuno, Nike, Brooks
5. Run daily, though certain pairs may not get used for weeks at a time
6. Running only
7. ~500
8. Heel/flat-footed
9. Slight pronate
10. No
11. New Balance, Saucony, Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Reebok (a long time ago, and I have since repented), Adidas
12. Yup, though I mainly wait for the shoes I want to go on sale, then buy them
13. Yes
14. New Balance 767, New Balance 806, Mizuno Wave Ascent, Saucony Tangent, Nike Elite, Saucony Omni, Brooks Adrenaline  
15. Not really.  Left 806 shoe feels a bit strange.  Tread on Elite wore out real fast.  And I agree with Tom and Cal that I wish shoe companies wouldn't redesign shoes every year.  I tend to stockpile when I find one I like for this reason.

1. 6'1"
2. 162 lbs
3. Male
4. Brooks, Asics
5. 1-2 x day, 7 days/week
6. Running only
7. ~ 500 miles
8. Mid-foot mostly.
9. Pronator
10. Yes, prescription orthotics.
11. Brooks, Asics.
12. Yes.
13. Yes, I rotate between 3 pairs at a time.
14. 1 pair Brooks Adrenaline, 1 pair Asics GT 2120, 1 pair Brooks Trance
15. The Trance model took too long to break in (~ 150 miles).  Others are fine.

1. 6'1"
2. 150
3. Male
4. Asics (mostly)
5. every couple days (rotate through 4-5)
6. yes
7. 450-500
8. Mid-foot
9. neutral
10. no
11. Asics, Mizuno, New Balance, Saucony
12. no
13. yes
14. Asics Stratus, Cumulus 9
15. when the company changes/discontinues them

1. 5'6"
2. 123 lbs.
3. female
4. Mizuno, Saucony, Asics
5. 5-6 days a week
6. only running until they are retired then I mow the lawn in them
7. 500-600 miles or when my joints start to hurt.
8. mid foot
9. supinate
10. no
11. brooks, nike (only once and never again), mizuno (my favorite), saucony, adidas, asics, new balance
12. no but I will never spend over 89 for a pair
13. If I have to pair at a time I do.
14. Saucony and Mizuno wave rider
15. nope these two are my favs right know.

1. 5-10
2. 145 lb
3. Male
4. Nike, Adidas currently (I think)
5. 6 days a week
6. I use my regular trainers as walking shoes as well. I wear them on every occasion when formal dress code is not required if they are not wet from running. If they are, I wear the other pair.
7. Till the holes in the soles are big enough for rocks to start getting into the shoe. This usually happens at around 3000 miles, but I've had a shoe that made it to around 5600. I remember being upset about having to change it too. I said to myself, this is a good American shoe, I just bought it less than 3 years ago, and am now having to replace it!
8.  Depends on the speed. Heel at slower speeds, mid-foot at faster speeds.
9. Pronate (I think).
10. No.
11. Not sure. Probably 10.
12. Yes. I come to the store and get the cheapest shoe that feels good.
13. Sometimes.
14. Nike and Adidas (I think)
15. I do not like running in my dress shoes. Since coming to US I have never had a running shoe I did not like.

1. 5'10"
2. 146
3. M
4. puma, nike, brooks
5. every 2-3 days
6. only for running. I feel weird wearing them for other things.
7. don't keep track. When they get too old I usually know.
8. mid-foot to toe
9. pretty neutral
10. no
11. adidas, puma, fila, asics, saucony, mizuno, nike, brooks, and diadora (by far one of my favorite shoes a few years ago).
12. yes. I look for any sale possible on last year's models that might fit me well. I usually can't spend more than $60 for one pair, and try to get as close to $100 if I'm buying two pairs.
13. yes. short runs in old shoes, longer runs in the new ones. always with a day of rest for each shoe.
14. Nike Zoom Skylon, Brooks Ghost (wear test shoe), Brooks Burn, and Puma Complete Phasis
15. when they try to make them so durable that the shoe is almost a trail shoe (and just as heavy). thicker, harder heels bother me too.

1. 5'7"
2. 135
3. male
4. currently: nike, brooks, asics, new balance, reebok, Merrell, Saucony
5. 7-10 times a week
6. I use 1 pair for wearing around
7. 500-1000 depeding on how much I like the shoe
8. flat
9. mild pronate
10. no
11. within the last few years: nike, brooks, asics, new balance, reebok, Merrell, Saucony, addidas
12. yes
13. yes
14. lots, favorite pair is Brooks grid tangent, race in Brooks T4
15. when I find a shoe I really like, it gets discontinued or updated

1. 6'1"
2. 135
3. Male
4. Nike, Saucony
5. Every day
6. Running only
7. 300-400 miles/pair
8. Heel strike
9. Overpronate
10. Nada
11. Four: Nike, Asics, Adidas, Saucony
12. No, I am lucky enough to get free shoes! :)
13. Yes
14. Nike Structure Triax 10's, Saucony Progrid Hurricane
15. No, love them both!

1. 5' 8"
2. 152
3. Male
4. Nike
5. Every 3 days, rotate 3 pair
6. Running only
7. 500 per pair
8. Flat footed
9. Mild pronate
10. No
11. Nike, Addias, New Balance
12.  yes
13. Yes
14. Nike - Air Zoom Elite
15. no

1. 5' 7"
2. 135
3. Male
4. Asics, Brooks, Nike, Saucony
5. 1-2 a Day
6. Only Running
7. 450-550
8. Heel
9. neutral
10. No
11. Asics, Brooks, Nike, Saucony, Montrail, New Balance
12. Yes
13. Yes
14. Asics Cumulus, Saucony Trigon, Brooks Burn, Nike Pegasus
15. Pegasus are clunky, Trigon's are a bit too wide (which is helpful in snow), Cumulus are sweet, Burns are awesome (I bought 3 pairs), New Balance (all) give me injuries. 

1. 5'10"
2. 165
3. Male
4. Brooks and Saucony
5. 2x/day
6. Yes, until they are worn out, then I loaf around in them.
7. Approx. 500
8. midfoot striker
9. slightly overpronate
10. inexpensive arch supports
11. Asics, Saucony, Brooks, New Balance, Nike
12. yes, to some extent - but more so the model of the shoe I buy.
13. yes
14. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 7
15. A hole gets worn in the back outside sockliner of the shoe, exposing the heel counter.

1. Height: 5' 11"
2. Weight: 178
3. What gender are your running shoes made for? Men
4. What brand of running shoes do you use? Asics, Mizuno, Brooks - currently
5. How often do you run in your running shoes? Everyday - I try to rotate
6. Do you use your shoes only for running, if no what else do you use them for? Just running
7. How many miles do you put on each pair of shoes? 350 - 400
8. Do you run on your heels, toes, or flat-footed? MidFoot
9. Are you a neutral runner, or do you pronate/supinate? Slight Pronation
10. Do you wear orthotics or another type of insert, if yes what kind?  SuperFeet
11. How many different brands of shoes have you used, please list. Asics, Mizuno, Saucony, Pearl Izumi, Brooks, Nike, NB, Rebok
12. Does the cost of the shoe affect what brand you buy? NO
13. Do you alternate shoes? Yes
14. What is the name/brand of the shoe you are currently using? Asics, Mizuno, Brooks
15. Is there anything you don't like about your shoes? No

1. 5' 7.5"
2. 128
3. Women
4. Asics
5. 1-2/day
6. only running
7. 400-600
8. mid-foot?
9. moderately overpronate
10. nope
11. Asics, Mizuno, Saucony, Nike, NB, Adidas
12. Sometimes
13. Not currently, but I like to.
14. Asics DS Trainer
15. Not enough stability, but that's not what they're made for, so not really.

1. Height: 5' 7"
2. Weight: 147
3. What gender are your running shoes made for? Men
4. What brand of running shoes do you use? Asics,
5. How often do you run in your running shoes? Everyday - I try to rotate
6. Do you use your shoes only for running, if no what else do you use them for? Just running
7. How many miles do you put on each pair of shoes? 350 - 400
8. Do you run on your heels, toes, or flat-footed? flat-footed
9. Are you a neutral runner, or do you pronate/supinate? neutral
10. Do you wear orthotics or another type of insert, if yes what kind?
11. How many different brands of shoes have you used, please list. Asics, Adidas, Nike,
12. Does the cost of the shoe affect what brand you buy? NO
13. Do you alternate shoes? Yes
14. What is the name/brand of the shoe you are currently using? Asics
15. Is there anything you don't like about your shoes? I love new shoes, but sometimes I have trouble breaking them in

Clay Simmons

1. 5'11"
2. 162
3. Men
4. Asic
5. I try to rotate
6. Just running
7. 300-400
8. Foot to toe
9. Slight pronate
10. Not when I run
11. Asic, Mizuno, Sauchony.
12. No
13. Yes
14. Asic
15. No

 
   
Re: Survey: What brand of running shoes are most durable?
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Clyde Behunin

1. 5'10.5"
2. 149
3. Men
4. anything other than Asics are a waste of $$$
5. I rotate 5-6 pair
6. Only running
7. 450-500
8. Forefoot
9. Neutral
10. Never
11. Asic, Mizuno, Sauchony, New Balance, Nike... I've tried most everything... now it's only Asics!
12. No
13. Every run
14. Asic
15. I hate when they change the shoes I love.

1. Height: 6' 0"
2. Weight: 168
3. Men
4. Asics, Saucony, Brooks - currently
5. I  rotate 4 pairs so I only run a couple times a week in each pair.
6. Just running
7. 500 - 600
8. Heels mostly
9. Slight Pronation
10. No
11. How many different brands of shoes have you used, please list. Asics, Mizuno, Saucony, Pearl Izumi, Brooks, Nike, NB, Rebok, Fila, Etonic, Turntec, Avia, Diadora, Montrail, Adidas
12. NO
13. Yes
14. What is the name/brand of the shoe you are currently using? Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Montrail
15. Not really

1.   Height 5' 10 1/2"
2.   Weight 149
3.   Men
4.   Asics, Avia, Saucony, Mizuno, and Brooks
5.   2 times a day
6.   I currently use my old Brooks Adrenaline for walking shoes, and wear them to work and around town when I'm not wearing dress shoes for work or church.
7.   It really depends on the shoe, but I like to at least put 500 miles.
8.   heels by looking at my shoes.
9.   I believe I'm neutral
10. no
11.  Asics, Brooks, Avia, Adidas, Saucony, and Mizuno
12.  No
13.  Yes
14.  Mizuno, Asics, Saucony, and Avia  (I like a variety).   
15.  The only thing I don't like is the feel when they start getting old and the bottoms get smooth.

1. 6' 6"
2. 250 lbs
3. Men
4. Saucony and brooks-currently
5. 4-5 times a week
6. I use my old shoes for work shoes, but any current ones are just for running/the gym
7. I am not really sure.  When I started running a year ago, I weighed 340 lbs or more, so I went through my first two pairs pretty fast.  My current two pairs have lasted much longer.
8. Heels (I think)
9. I think I am neutral
10. I currently have a pair of inserts in my saucony's, but I cannot remember what the brand is. 
11. Asics, rooks, and Saucony
12. no
13. yes
14. brooks beasts, and saucony hurricanes
15. I don't like how the hurricanes do not really support my arch, so I use inserts for them.

1. Height: 5'9''
2. Weight: 151 lbs
3. What gender are your running shoes made for? male
4. What brand of running shoes do you use? Asics
5. How often do you run in your running shoes? once a day
6. Do you use your shoes only for running, if no what else do you use them for? only for running until they start to wear out
7. How many miles do you put on each pair of shoes? 500-600
8. Do you run on your heels, toes, or flat-footed? flat-footed
9. Are you a neutral runner, or do you pronate/supinate? neutral
10. Do you wear orthotics or another type of insert, if yes what kind? no inserts
11. How many different brands of shoes have you used, please list. Only Asics the last five years (Saucony before that)
12. Does the cost of the shoe affect what brand you buy? no
13. Do you alternate shoes? yes, I rotate three pair
14. What is the name/brand of the shoe you are currently using? Asics Gel Cumulus 9
15. Is there anything you don't like about your shoes? No, just that it sounds like they might discontinue them

5' 7.5"
142lbs
male
Brooks/Adidas
once/twice daily
only for running
500-600
flat
moderate pronation
no orthos
Nike, Brooks, Adidas
yes, cost is an issue
yes, two pair
Adidas Super Nova Classic
no

1. Height: 6' 0"
2. Weight: 159
3. What gender are your running shoes made for? Male
4. What brand of running shoes do you use? Asics
5. How often do you run in your running shoes? 6-7 days per week.
6. Do you use your shoes only for running, if no what else do you use them for? Running only.
7. How many miles do you put on each pair of shoes? 300-400 miles
8. Do you run on your heels, toes, or flat-footed? Mid-foot.
9. Are you a neutral runner, or do you pronate/supinate? Pronator.
10. Do you wear orthotics or another type of insert, if yes what kind? PowerStep insoles
11. How many different brands of shoes have you used, please list. Asics, New Balance, Brooks, Saucony, Montrail
12. Does the cost of the shoe affect what brand you buy? No
13. Do you alternate shoes? Yes
14. What is the name/brand of the shoe you are currently using? Asics Kayano XVI
15. Is there anything you don't like about your shoes? Having to replace them.