Reddit mentions: The best athletic shoes for women

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7. ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 20 Running Shoe,Purple/White/Lavender,9 M US

    Features:
  • mesh
  • multi-colored
  • rubber-sole
  • round-toe
  • lace-up
ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 20 Running Shoe,Purple/White/Lavender,9 M US
Specs:
ColorPurple/White/Lavender
Height7 Inches
Length11 Inches
Weight0.59375 Pounds
Width4 Inches
Size9
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12. Saucony Men's Kinvara 9 Running Shoe, Grey/Black, 8 Medium US

    Features:
  • EVERUN topsole
  • Woven heel support
  • EVA+ midsole
Saucony Men's Kinvara 9 Running Shoe, Grey/Black, 8 Medium US
Specs:
ColorGrey/Black
Height4 Inches
Length13 Inches
Weight0.5625 Pounds
Width8 Inches
Size8
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13. Nike Men's Flex 2016 RN Running Shoe Black/Cool Grey/White Size 15 M US

Fashion Trend: Ankle-High Synthetic Running Shoe
Nike Men's Flex 2016 RN Running Shoe Black/Cool Grey/White Size 15 M US
Specs:
ColorBlack/White/Cool Grey
Height4 Inches
Length14 Inches
Weight0.75 Pounds
Width9 Inches
Size15
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u/8888plasma · 86 pointsr/malefashionadvice

Pants stick out the most to me.

IMO black jeans are some of the most versatile pants you can get.

I'd get a pair of those. I personally love these, but if that's too skinny/too much, I've heard great things about Levi's 511.

Next, like a lot of other people have said, a minimal white sneaker is king. For your price point, look in to Van's Sk8 Hi for a really casual/skater look, Stan Smith's in White/Blue for a more simple look (reading back over this, I realized you were in Italy - Stan Smiths are so fucking popular it's ridiculous. As are the Adidas Gazelles. Not bad options if you want to fit in, but keep in mind you'll be wearing what everyone else is wearing). Honorable mentions are the Converse Chuck Taylor II Highs and Lows. These might be hard to find on amazon.it but make sure you're getting the Converse Chuck Taylor II - they updated the sole and it's one of the most comfortable sneakers you can get. Durable and iconic as well.

You said you're in Italy, so I reckon you're not -too- worried about heavy outerwear.

Honestly, I'd skimp on the watch if I were you - it's an accessory and IMO not nearly as important as the other staples. If you do get a watch, Timex watches are fairly popular among MFA users and pretty cheap on amazon.

Polo 3 isn't actually that large. Nor is 5. Orange is a hard color to pull off though, so I'd personally avoid wearing that.

Lots of Americans dislike polos but I spent this summer in Italy and polos were super popular so just keep doing that I guess.

I will say, all of your shirts are wrinkled. Like straight up all of them. After taking your clothes out of the dryer, hang them up. Maybe buy some hangers if you don't currently own any. Hanging them up cuts the wrinkles down so much.

If the product is available in Italy, these Gildan shirts are great quality for the money. They're not amazing but you get a lot of options. There are several options there for different packages, but I'd stick to toned down options. When most people start caring about how they dress, they don't really know how to incorporate/coordinate color properly. Low-saturation is easy to coordinate. Black/blue/greys/whites/earthtones. For example, there's a deal going on for people in the U.S. right now to mix and match tops. You can see it here. I think these outfits are done really well overall, but as you can see the colors are really muted.

A large part of looking good is in the hair - your hair in the last 2 pictures looks super good. If you need product to do that, I'd use part of the $500 to get that. Keep that shit up.

Also look into cologne - Amazon is a pretty decent place to get them. I personally love Bvlgari Man Extreme and I get it through Amazon. Consider stopping by a Sephora or something and testing out colognes to find one you like - you can typically find it on Amazon for about $60 for 3 Oz.

I'd also stay away from V-necks as much as possible. Might just be me, but I really hate them.

I'd also consider no-show socks. I realize you're in Milan, so if you want to go all in on the Milan look, I'd suggest the following:

Simple, well-fitting shirts.
Black skinny jeans, pinrolled.
White sneakers - Stan Smiths and Superstars are ubiquitous in Milan.
No-show socks.

Your one suit is great. Make sure you have a dress belt that matches the shoes you wear with your suit. A suit without a belt is hard to pull off.

When shopping on amazon - be sure to avoid shit like this. Cheap, chinese made, won't look anything like the product pictures. This sums it up pretty well. Buy stuff from brands you've heard of - you've heard of them for a reason. That being said, only buy shoes from shoe companies and clothes from clothes companies. Tommy Hillfiger and Calvin Klein and the like make decent clothes but terrible, terrible shoes.

I looked through jackets on amazon.it and this was the best I could come up with - not cheap by any means, but it'll be good quality and bombers are super ubiquitous, esp in Milan. Unfortunately, it's still about $90 but jackets get expensive quickly. It would be smart to get a simple sweatshirt or hoodie. This can be layered under the bomber for a cold night. I'd stray away from a zip up hoodie, as your bomber already has the edit zipper***.

I also just remembered that Cheap Monday is super popular in Europe - This is a great option. Low vans are also good shoes to consider.

That's uhhh... all that comes to mind. It's super disorganized and I threw a lot at ya so have fun with that. Super jealous that you get to go to school in Milan. Have tons of fun dude.

u/goosiegirl · 2 pointsr/90daysgoal

I totally missed reading this thread last week! #vacationprobs

  • Jamz of the week is whatever comes on my Band Perry Pandora station. Doing a lot of repetitive stuff this week so I like to jam along in mah head.
  • What have you been dreaming about (sleep-dreaming? daydreaming? future-dreaming?) lately well it was the beach, and it's probably still the beach! And also about our house, I suppose. We had some resort credit so we bought this really pretty vase and I already know exactly where it's going to go in our yet-to-be-built house. That's probably weird, but it makes me feel all happy inside! Oh, and not really daydreaming, but wanting to get these shoes now that they are so far below list price! Beautiferous black and electric blue! http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Womens-Gel-Kayano-Running-Lavender/dp/B00GU7B4QQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1415197833&sr=1-1
  • What's a bucket list thing of yours - to go back to the UK and see the Highlands! Travelling to various awesome places pretty much takes up my bucket list. New Zealand, Montana/Wyoming/Yellowstoney area/Italy, France......pretty much everywhere!
  • Do you have any party tricks? ummmmm, sometimes my sarcasm makes people laugh? Haha, I'm usually pretty good about remembering facts about people to use to engage them in conversation.
  • Tips on how to stick to goals during the stressful holidays? - oh boy, this one is tough. Continuing to workout if I can is big for two reasons - it works off some of those calories and it reminds me how hard it is to work off those calories so it's fresh in my mind when I want more pie! And just things like others have said - stick to one plate, skip things you don't totally love - I used to find myself taking both sweet and mashed potatoes. I'm like what, I don't like mashed as much as sweet, just take sweet! It's definitely hard though.
  • Favorite holiday? I'm a bit with dino on this - holidays get a bit stressful between all the mandatory gift giving (which I am hoping to reduce this year), some family tension stuff, and being expected to attend 2094 different family gatherings. There are good things too...my favorite holiday.....I still like Christmas and Thanksgiving a lot, but just as I've gotten older, Christmas has become more stress. But I probably still like that stretch from Christmas to NYE the best. Husband and I usually go out for a nice dinner on NYE and I enjoy that a lot.
  • PICTURE OF YOU (or something) here is me standing in front of some future wine this summer. I have one photo after I got done with my Color Run, but it's terrible and no one should see it, haha.
u/ShittyDuckFace · 2 pointsr/PolishGauntlet

So I have a serious eye for color!

Some recommendations would be a slacks with cardigan approach. Better for the fall months, but some colorful slacks such as these would definitely spruce things up! I have a similar pair, I usually match with a dark gray cardigan.

For days when you don't fear a visit from Mother Nature, these pants paired with a darker top and a scarf or gold necklace would look great!

For hotter days, a nice pencil skirt would do well! It's nice because you can get bold beautiful colors, which will keep you feeling young but also give off a professional vibe.

I also recommend a character shoe because they are comfortable, low heel, and will go with everything and anything.

For tops, a simple button-down shirt or blouse such as this will do. You can also accessorize with necklaces. You can find easy stuff on ebay or Forever 21. Here's a good example.

And in case you get cold? Cardigans. You can find something beautiful, stylish, and professional that will keep you warm in harsher weather (and air conditioning).

Finally, pick whatever feels comfortable. I only linked certain stores because that's what came up. Really, it's up to you what makes you comfortable and confident. You need to really know what you want, and go get it. Your fashion style is your own and no one can change what you like and dislike. Also, you will find things in different stores you may like, you will find them for cheaper and they will make you feel more assured then anything online could.

Good luck!!!

u/zombie_hoard · 3 pointsr/NYCbike

Few things. I think that most of the people here pointed out the biggies - rules, regulations, legal necessity stuff, maps, etc. I'm still newish to the city and just got a bike a few months ago. What really really helped me was joining some cycling groups. People are typically very friendly and they know their bike stuff and can help you if you have a flat, etc.

I first joined bicycling groups on www.meetup.com. The only one I've ever rode with was Social Cycling NYC though, really great folks. I also joined the 5 Borough Bike Club (5BBC); I've only been on one ride so far but, again, great people.

There are lots of rides to participate in too. The first Friday of every month, Time's up does a Moonlight Central Park ride. Really cool, I did the last one. There is also one of these for Prospect Park and I hear that one is nice too. Time's up also does a ride called Critical Mass, but I haven't personally went, just heard about it. These are free rides. Some (all? I don't know) of the 5BBC rides are free but there is a yearly membership ($20 and if you join in October, I think, you essentially are buying the 2013 membership and have the rest of 2012 free). However, I'm not sure how much free time you'll have to gallivant around!

Joining an organization like 5BBC or Transportation Alternatives also gets you discounts at bike shops as an FYI. Each organization has a list of participating shops.

Anytime I've ridden in Brooklyn, I've really enjoyed it. There are many more bike lanes than up my way in Queens. Take advantage of that and explore! A ride to Rockaway beach is nice too.

Some gear you might be interested in that I thought was helpful:

26 in one multi tool

On frame pump


Also, I don't know what sort of pedals you have or prefer. However IF you decide to get clips or clipless pedals, some of the bike folks I've met told me a few things. (I have clipless pedals btw) If you've never had clips/clipless pedals, get a pedal that has the the cleat thing on one side and a pedal platform on the other. This way, you don't have to be clipped in if you don't want to be.
I got these.

Also, for the shoes that go with said pedal: I was told for predominantly city riding that you can wear out the cleat on the bottom of the shoe faster if you have the treadless road bike shoe. Also, if you do any walking on hard surfaces with this shoe I guess it wears out quicker. If you buy a mountain bike shoe it has a perimeter of tread that goes around the sole. Keeps the cleat more protected from grinding on the pavement. It will still grind on certain types of ground or flooring though.

Since I already have Amazon open:

This Versus this

I have Pearl Izumi shoes and I really like them.

u/mythsandlegends · 3 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

I would strongly recommend a pair of character shoes, if they'll be hidden under your dress. They're made specifically for dance competitions and broadway dancers, so they are extremely easy to dance in - and extremely comfortable. I've heard of many people using them for their weddings, and they'll provide you with better support and comfort than any other heel out there. Typically, they're available in tan and black. Capezio, Sansha, and Bloch are the three most common brands, but I've also heard good things about So Danca in terms of being comfortable (and they're a bit cheaper). I prefer Capezio to Sansha and Bloch for both comfort and appearance.

All three of these are available on Amazon and eBay for $30-50. If you're willing to splurge, LaDuca shoes are the Cadillacs of character shoes. Their price point is typically ~$250, but they are absolutely worth every penny.

You'll be able to find Bloch and Capezio at your local dance supply store. The employees there have fit thousands of these shoes and will know exactly what to look for to maximize comfort. They're used to fitting shoes for dancers who spend hours and hours in dance shoes on a weekly basis - so they know the importance of the perfect fit.

Congrats on your wedding! Wishing you all the best for your big day.

u/RedPlanit · 2 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

These are the Teva's I have. Nothing fancy but I liked that they didn't have a toe ring (what gave my sister blisters) and that they had added cushioning around the heel.

As for Doc Martens, I would love to branch to different styles, but I always get their boots. I've gotten their smooth, patent leather, and nappa. I have shiny brownish bronze ones, shiny black ones, and regular black ones for normal use, and for fun I have collectors ones. My favorite come from this page I wanted the Bosch or William Blake ones but they sold out so I ended up with the Di Antonio's and I love them! I get a lot of compliments and they are a sure statement piece.

My sister also collects and wears Doc Marten's every day and normally wears white, red, or black. We recently got my neice into Docs as well and she likes the glittery ones, sequin ones, and anything with fun or rainbow colors.

Currently I'm hoping to get some pastel peach colored ones for fall. The best part about docs is that the more beat up they get, the cooler they look and the more comfortable they are.

u/ClipIn · 4 pointsr/pelotoncycle

Pearl Izumi is a good brand, but the Quest line are a mountain bike shoe, right? We have Pearl's road shoe on our recommended list in the Shoes and Pedals section of wiki/FAQ. Overwhelmingly Shimano's road and tri shoes seem to be pretty popular w/ both men and women, albeit there's a ton of good brands out there. Within each good brand some have better road vs mountain styles.

Shoes are a super personal decision around comfort, fit, stiffness, power transfer, and style. You can read reviews ad nausea. Personally, I wouldn't wear a mountain bike shoe for indoor or road cycling, but that's a personal decision to sacrifice marginal comfort for gains in power transfer.

If my wife asked me to choose one pair for her today, I'd prob go with the Shimano SH-TR9, which DCRainmaker's wife included in her "Gear I use" list with a pretty damn positive endorsement

>Cycling Shoes- These girls are OAF!!! But what an investment! I officially purchased these Shimano triathlon shoes on the same day I bought my original TT Bike. I believe that was 10 years ago now. Admittedly, I need new shoes. But I’ll be sticking to this same brand/style if it still exists! Maybe Santa can make a note of it!

u/cricketthehorsecat · 1 pointr/xxfitness

The Smith machine can be good for certain people in certain situations, like if there's a problem with their stabilizing muscles, or for injury recovery. And I get that it's attractive for people worried about lack of spotters, but that's what safety bars or power racks are for.

So yeah, try not to squat in those squishy, cloud-like shoes. Keep thinking of pushing through your heels, but the cue is really to help you maintain your total foot contact - you don't want to overcorrect into being on your heels so hard that you could actually lift your toes. But it's a cue because, like you, many people "want" to push more from their toes, so don't feel alone on that!

For now, just use your metcons, and maybe try some goblet squats in addition to the Smith machine. "Real lifting shoes" are hard-soled with a raised heel. They provide a solid connection to the ground, and the raised heel helps with range-of-motion. I'm a crossfitter, so I use Inov-8 Fastlifts which are lighter and more flexible than true lifting shoes like Nike Romaleos, but many people lift in chucks or vans. Your metcons are a perfectly fine shoe to start in. If you're getting more serious about it in a few months, then spend the money on lifting shoes.

Good luck with the rolling. Hopefully we can help more once you record some sets for us to see!

u/oneona · 2 pointsr/firstmarathon

Hi! So to follow up on my previous message...

Once a new version of a shoe comes out, it is often the case that you can get the previous year's model on sale. A lot of popular marathon training/racing shoes have been around for a number of years and in many cases, the changes made from one year to the next are pretty minor and not necessarily even an improvement for some people.

This brings me to my next point, which is that everyone's feet and running styles are different (and hence why some people will really like a shoe released one year and find the next release of the same model inferior), and as such, while there certainly are some popular models out there, no one shoe suits everyone. The usual recommendation is to go to a running shop, try on loads of shoes and try running in them! All good running shops that I am aware of will let you go for a run either on a treadmill or outside of the shop. If you buy online, a number of shops seem to have pretty generous return policies (e.g. some companies will let you try the shoe out for a month!). One way or another, I strongly recommend you try on a bunch of shoes from different brands.

To get you started, as an example, here are some Saucony Men's Freedom ISO. Depending on the size and colour, they are going for as little $72.34. Search around for them on reddit and elsewhere…
this is a much loved shoe! Here is an even more popular shoe Saucony Men’s Kinvara for as low as $69.92. Depending on which generation (I’m forgetting which though, 8s maybe?), many people consider this too be one of the best marathon shoes out there. One of my personal favorites — HOKA ONE ONE MEN’S Cavu starting at $71.44........These were the first three shoe models I searched for and all 3 of them, depending on size and colour, seem to be obtainable for a significantly reduced price.

My advice would be to search around on reddit and try to get a sense of what are some popular marathon shoes. I find /r/artc especially good for this.

Happy shopping!

u/W0bbly_Sausage · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I am the most indecisive person when it comes to shoes. I find it a really awkward thing to buy, specially in-store when you have to do that little test walk that makes people always walk funnily rather than normal.

I think its really hard to have a look for someone else so I focused on what I am looking for.

I started with comfort so you have a few different style of Skechers.
1)I dont know your family situation but these strike me as dad sneakers lol
2)These are a little bit more serious. I am from the UK so terminology is somewhat different. Not sure if you would consider them sneakers
3)These are sportier and ideal if you like to run but dont want to spend way too much on running shoes
4)Nike also has these running shoes I have always liked Nike shoes and they have a variety of colours, even if size 15.
5)I think these Adidas look amazing. I love that combination of colours.
6)Last but not least, another pair of Nike ones that I liked

Let me know what you think. I think I found it easier than choosing for myself which is very odd. I guess the hard part for me is making the final decision!

Should I win, I am happy for you to surprise me.

Thank you and have a nice day

u/huskergirl-86 · 1 pointr/weddingplanning

You probably want to look into getting professional dance shoes (for latin dancing). They come pretty close to what you are looking for, but might not always be that sparkly (because sparkles wear off rather quickly when dancing).

Here are some options:

u/EmotionalRefuge · 2 pointsr/BarefootRunning

I love my vivos! I've got several pairs.

Just bought these last week and they're lovely. Very happy with my purchase. They're office friendly, casual, comfortable, and really easy to slip on/off w/o compromising my foot.

These took me through the summer and I still wear them. They're not as quick for on/off, which is why I bought the other ones. I take off my shoes all the time - office, home, driving, etc - so I like something that's quick. They're still in decent shape though. Not amazing, but not bad considering I've been wearing practically nothing but them mid summer.

Plus you can find older styles on Amazon for great discounts, especially if your foot is outside the common sizes. I'm in CA so sandals are OK for me, but you can find warmer pairs as well.

Good luck!

u/fireflygirlie · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Girlsplaywow is a jerk.

Or wait... is she?!

Congrats on your first 10k! I'm doing my first one in two weeks!

I have a few things on my list I really want... These Dr. Sholl's shoes range in price from 45 to 70, but I love love love them.. I've also had these running shoes on my WL for a while. And of course, either of the Urban Decay Naked Palettes would be great!

Also Happy Anniversary!

u/NotSuzyHomemaker · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I used this book for all my girls' birthday parties and they had some pretty fantastic parties! This book is SO MUCH FUN!

Penny Whistle Birthday Party Book

Water shoes from my fitness list since I need help not killing myself in a water class =D (me so graceful)

u/meriendaselgato · 6 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

I guess it depends on your definition of hideous, but if you're not averse to Tevas, I have these Universals in Grenadine and they're super cute (IMO) and great for getting wet. I wear my thicker/uglier black Teva Hurricanes when I go to swim in the river, and they really protect my feet from rocks, etc. For a water park though where you don't really need foot protection, the Universal style is a lot lower-profile than the Hurricane and will look really cute with a bathing suit. I especially like the ones with the white sole because they seem much more feminine than the other styles.

u/OppositeFeature · 3 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

There's two women I know in my department who commute in comfy shoes and change into nice shoes at work. I think one of them walks for a good 30-40 minutes so for her comfort is key.

Either way they both have these Sketchers. I realise they're not super trendy but I'm sure they're comfortable af, they're breathable and light. And I think Sketchers have good sales sometimes.

You could consider something like this or just any cheap pair of understated sneakers to keep your running shoes separate from your 'work' shoes.

I don't know about your work but sometimes in my business casual(ish) place I will run into someone more important in the elevator hall or coffee corner before I even sit down at my desk for the day and in that instance, I'd rather look generally presentable than have these people see me in neon sneakers. Especially if I have to chat with them or possibly join them in their office to discuss something further. But that's me!

u/bennypandemonium · 3 pointsr/powerlifting

If you're looking for lifters, I LOVE my Innov-8 fast lifts. The heels are solid. A great deal on Amazon.

I recently got a pair of the Innov-8 fast lite for general work. Love them too!


https://www.amazon.com/Inov-8-Womens-Fastlift-335-Cross-Training/dp/B00HHTHULO

u/trappedinthetardis · 1 pointr/femalefashionadvice

Might be too casual for you but these come up a little higher and hide ankle socks better than vans/keds. They are also SUPER comfy (no break ins needed, and I get blisters from almost every shoe) and machine washable.

u/SarahwithanHdammit · 1 pointr/AskWomen

I was just going to say this. Dance heels are designed to stay on your foot no matter what and provide you with excellent support. I was dancing in character shoes from when I was 10, but you can find prettier styles if you look for ballroom dancing shoes

Do NOT buy stilettos right off the bat, those are harder to balance in.

You might also consider starting with a boot that has a solid square heel

u/ExNihiloAdNihilum · 1 pointr/femalefashionadvice

Oh I'm so glad I clicked on this thread! I've been looking for a comfy and super light pair of shoes to replace my Reeboks that I can no longer find in the right size or color, these look like a good idea!!

u/TessaMoth · 1 pointr/femalefashionadvice

I got these Reebok sneakers in black after seeing them recommended in another thread on FFA. I really like them, and find them very comfortable.

u/Exiled_In_LA · 2 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

Someone linked these Skechers a day or two ago, they look super comfy - https://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Performance-Womens-Primary-Walking/dp/B0123S4KVG

u/Seranade · 1 pointr/femalefashionadvice

I don't wear heels either because they're just not suited for me/my life.

For work - Hush Puppies Chilli because I'm a pharmacist = on my feet all day. My next purchase for work are compression stockings. The hush puppies are almost dead so I'll need to get some more work shoes soon too.

Casual -

  • Skechers Go Step Lite / Reebok Skyscape Runaround 2.0 both in black/white; if these shoes broke I would replace them with the exact same shoes. I have the Skyscape in grey as well, but it gets stained easily so I would find a different pair of grey sneakers if they broke.

  • Veja Esplar Velcro in white - if these shoes broke I would find a different pair of white sneakers.

  • Black Slides (forgot brand) - I also want to get a pair of brown slides for lighter-coloured outfits.

  • Black chelsea's (forgot brand) for winter

  • On my to-buy list: nice, plain pair of pointed toe black leather flats (why are they so hard to find!?)