I own 5 pairs of shox, but only for school. I heard you can easily roll your ankle running with these, but for the price, you can get a much better running shoe IMO. I love them for looks, but not for running. Personally, I would choose my brooks over my shox for running any day.

-Eric

A local running specialty store, which is run by a college track/cc coach, pretty much refuses to sell nike shox to anybody doing more than walking, if that tells you anything. I've never tried them personally though, as they just seem too cheap and gimmicky.

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If you are heavier they might be good. They are a pretty beefy shoe. I love them for school and they are so so for running because I'm not used to them and I love light flexible shoes which they aren't. I'd start with a more normal runing shoe if I were you though. Some people love em. They do have more "rebound" its kind of a spring action kinda thing. If your looking to race in them though I would definately go with a lighter shoe, and if your running XC you should probably have something with traction. Of course I've run races on pure pavement running XC. And then they take us to regionals and states which is pure trail and grass. Yup.

Shox may have some benefits, but they are dangerous

Nike hasn't had a good running shoe line for a number of years. Some shoes fit some runners and are ok, but unfortunately for those of us that used to be diehard Nike fans, its just not there anymore.

Remember, a shoe is design for a specific foot, so make sure you're in one that works for you. If you're in MA check out Marathon Sports for help. they are usually great there, though it may cost you a little more. They'll also suggest you take them out for a run around the block before you buy them!

For the best overall shoe company, I have to give it to Asics. They have shoes for everyone and there 2000 and 1000 series are great 'I don't know anything about shoes' shoes. I've been in the DS Trainer for many years, but they narrowed the toebox on the new model and it doesn't work for me anymore. All three are great shoes in my mind (DS only for efficient runners, with few injuries and no overpronation, and only good for 300-500 miles).

Shox only give you minimal bouncyness (for lack of a better word). They are not very helpful and are just too expensive.