I’m probably a medium to large runner at 5’ 11” and 197 lbs. I still think much of what you said applies to runners in my category as well. I love the Boston 10 (the 11 is nearly the same). The SuperBlast and PXS are two great do it all shoes as well! It’s sometimes hard for me to gauge a shoe based on Meg or Robbe’s recommendations since my marathon PR is 4:20 and I’m a lot bigger than them… so your perspectives are very helpful! Great video, guys!!
Very heavy runner here at 5’11” and 265lbs. Just got the Prime X 2 Strung after i fell in love with the Prime X Strung. It’s the first shoe that made me feel like I’m actually running in a super shoe. The first version still lowkey scares me, and i find myself making a conscious effort to stabilize my feet on every landing lest i roll my ankle.
6’4”, 300 lbs here checking in. I’ve been jogging on-and-off for years. Usually stuck to Pegasus cuz they last me at least 300 miles. Thanks to BITR I added Novablas 3 to my rotation a couple of weeks back. So far I’ve had 21.8 awesome miles and gonna add 3 more in the morning. Love these videos!
Subscribed due to you fellas a while back. Fellow Big Runner Here: Start Weight: 265 Current Weight: 234 5K Time: 26 min ASICS Nimbus 25 has been my absolute favorite shoe for absorbing the blows from asphalt. Has held up over 400 miles. Most comfortable upper ever made. Interested in the Superblast but cant find any to try on and the price is scary. I rotate with Saucony Ride 15 and Altra Torin 6 to keep foot guessing or for form work.
I can’t say enough positive things about the Superblasts. They are a fantastic shoe. If you can find a retailer that has a good return policy, they are worth a try.
I ordered these because they go with the outfit I bought to wear during my marathon in February. Then of course my PX2S also match, so I’m going to have a tough decision.
I’d sign on to that, but I gotta give credit where it’s due, Alex brought that phrase into these projects, so wouldn’t want to step on his toes! I’m sure we could come up with something.
I'm 6'0 227lbs down from 248. Was running 6.5-7.5kms everyday (mostly with a pram) in only Nimbus 25 (before that Invincible 1) and even did 43kms one Saturday (took 2 days off after that and was fine) and they are awesome. Retired one pair and have 2 more. Bought Superblast and it made very little if any speed difference but have been a lot more sore, keep tightening the laces etc hoping i will get more used to the SB
We need some Big Dude Approved running apparel reviews. Both to see what amazing clothes you’ve all found, but also slightly to shame brands into a wider range of sizes. Crazy to me so many premium brands stop at XL.
5'8 185 lbs here and closing on 60 mile weeks and the OG SC Trainer is still my go to... On my third pair and have 2 more in my closet. Getting 400-500miles until i need to retire them.
Thanks very much gents! I appreciate you giving us insights into which running shoes work best for bigger guys. I’m overweight at 176cm and ~108kg (238lb?) and need shoes that can take some punishment and keep going! I’m just getting back into running after a long break. I’m running in a mixture of shoes. I’m enjoying my old Asics GT1000 and always ran in Asics back in the day. Of new runners, so far I like Saucony Ride 14s, they feel firm but in a good way! Hoka Clifton 7s. These feel so big on my feet and provide softness for a run, encouraging me to go slow. I’m not a big fan of these as the big platform softness is not what I am used to.
I took a long hiatus too for a few years after some running injury developed and then a bad non-running injury. Happy to be back and happy you’re back!
I am absolutely loving both the Superblast and the Boston 12, though they feel very different. At 235lb I find that the Bostons work really well for me, especially as they are one of the few Adidas shoes that are available in a wide fit. That being said, the Brooks Glycerin 20 in wide are the best fitting running shoes I've ever had, and I've happily run a half marathon in them, so I would say they're the best daily trainers foe me right now. Overall, there are plenty of options for us generously proportioned guys!
Would love to have bigger guy review/recommendation on clothing as shirts don’t fit over bellies very well and short/pants can have inaccessible pockets for us heavier dudes
5’11 232lbs and I have absolutely loved my NB More V3 and V4. Really eyeing the SC Trainer 2 to add to the rotation. Boston 11s I don’t run in, but they are my daily shoe to slip on and run errands in.
Does the midsole keep its bounciness and softness? I tried them and they were so ridiculously soft and my thought was that it would flatten out pretty fast
@@jansommerlund5497 the V3s have 200 miles and still going strong. I only grabbed the V4 pair because I found them locally for a stupid good deal. I had the Hoka Clifton 7 prior and got 150 before I felt they were done.
6’6”, 255 lbs here…right now I’m really loving the Skechers Ride 11, New Balance More V4 and New Balance 1080v13…all 3 really fall into that every day/daily trainer category
I loved the feel of the Ride 11, but it was too unstable for me and led to some post tib tendon soreness. For a true neutral runner, I felt it would be an awesome shoe.
I’m here for the Big Dude reviews, also very helpful for the big girls 😊 I have the Boston 10 (looking forward to the 12s) and the Clifton 9. I love the latter but it doesn’t encourage you to run faster, whereas the Boston has a bit more flexibility. I think for someone who’s starting off, buy a non-plated shoe as your first do-it-all. What I’d like to know is, if you’re travelling (and there’s a race involved), which is the one running shoe you would take? I’m currently having this dilemma as I don’t have room for 2 in my luggage. Plus it’s going to be hot.
If I could only have one shoe, it’s likely the Boston 12. In fact, I’m facing that exact dilemma as my family and I are leaving for Disney World this week and I can really only bring two pairs of shoes. Going with the Boston 12s (daily miles) and Superblasts (long run).
Yep I agree Boston 11 is a GREAT show for heavier dudes, it does help with my knees as the firm lightstrike is a good foundation for the shoe so basically half of the pro and half of the lightstrike 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thanks guys, im ok that Boston 11 is top, i hated sc. Trainer V2 because it is too soft, and not enough resilience from the foam. Adidas prime x2 strung bought according to your reviews it is a perfect shoes. Thanks guys
Oncloud stratos also good for protecting legs for heavier runners - done ultra marathon distance in them and training for same and whilst not a snappy run fast shoe , your knees will thank you more than for example the cloud monster (in my experience ) Saucony Triumph also a good option and better for running a bit faster / shorter
If I can get my hands on a pair, I’ll gladly do that. Unfortunately we don’t get to run in every shoe that comes out, because there’s not enough hours in the day or miles in my legs to handle that!
Thanks for your insights into these shoes. Because of the softness of the fuel cell foam, have either of you found yourself bottoming out the SC Trainer V2?
Not the SC Trainer v2, because the plate provides the firmness it needs to prevent that. I did notice bottoming out in non-plated FuelCell shoes, like the Rebel v3.
Can’t really go wrong with either. I find the Superblast to be a bit more stable and it to feel a bit firmer than the SC Trainer v2. FuelCell is a very cushy foam but less responsive than the FFTurbo.
Do bigger guys and gals shoes wear out quicker? I'm assuming it's just more load on the foam and wear and tear on the sole right? I'm about 165 pounds so medium build i guess.
Truth be told, and I don’t have the exact science to back it up, but I would imagine more mass compression on the foam would cause it to lose pop faster, that is, assuming the outsole doesn’t get wrecked before the foam.
Hi, guys. I am a heavier woman who is interested in running. I am about 70 pounds overweight and am in the process of overhauling my diet to lose the extra pounds. I recently started lightly jogging in place just to see if i could do it, and I really like it. Can you recommend a shoe for me that will give great cushioning and support my knees and ankles? I'd like to eventually work my way up to running outdoors. Thanks in advance. 🙂
It’s a double edged sword, because if it doesn’t have much stability to it, it could lead to some ankle issues (from my personal experience). Luckily both the Superblast and PX2S are relatively stable.
Hello guys! Shane, here I am, new to running besides doing it in high school for football & wrestling. We won't say how many years back that was. I need to train for a timed 1.5.mile run. I have to get it done in 12 min. What is the best way a big man @ 6 feet tall @ 243 to train to be able to complete this without getting hurt & have fun doing it? Also, what shoes should I tackle this journey in.. Thank you for all your great advice.
Three words: Take It Slow! That has two meanings; don’t try to get this all done in a quick time frame, and make sure you’re running your miles slowly. You want to build your aerobic base, so try doing some alternating run/walks to build up your running base. Pretty soon, you’ll find yourself running a mile no problem. Then it will be 1.5 miles no problem. Then 2, and 3. Once you build that base, you can work on speeding things up to meet your goal, which requires 8:00 min/mile pace.
@@Believeintherun I have ran two marathons in the fuelcell rebel V2s and one in the 1080 V12 - ran way faster in the rebels, but around mile 20 the cushion is done and my toes take a beating. Trying the Rebel V3 for my next marathon. If my toes take a beating again I will try the 1080 V13
The big dudes are BACK! Big dude perspective is missing from the running shoe review space. Need these guys takes on every shoe review tbh.
If I could make that happen, I would! We’re doing our best to make a bunch of content to keep you all satisfied.
@@chadwzimm appreciate it dude. Been following you both on IG and Strava for awhile. Definitely appreciate what you guys are doing and representing!
As a bigger runner myself, I really do appreciate these videos!!! Thanks guys
Thanks for the support!
My tribe is finally being represented. Thank you. Appreciate the more grounded feedback on these shoes.
Happy to be there for you all!
I’m probably a medium to large runner at 5’ 11” and 197 lbs. I still think much of what you said applies to runners in my category as well.
I love the Boston 10 (the 11 is nearly the same). The SuperBlast and PXS are two great do it all shoes as well! It’s sometimes hard for me to gauge a shoe based on Meg or Robbe’s recommendations since my marathon PR is 4:20 and I’m a lot bigger than them… so your perspectives are very helpful!
Great video, guys!!
It’s why I joined BITR in the first place. No shade to other smaller reviewers, but being built differently makes it so shoes work differently.
Them boys are baaack!!! BIG.DUDE.APPROVED!
Finally....big guys speaking to me! Do plz bring more of this.
More on the way! Promise.😊
Very heavy runner here at 5’11” and 265lbs. Just got the Prime X 2 Strung after i fell in love with the Prime X Strung. It’s the first shoe that made me feel like I’m actually running in a super shoe. The first version still lowkey scares me, and i find myself making a conscious effort to stabilize my feet on every landing lest i roll my ankle.
I never tried the v1 because truth be told, that stack height scared me. But once I heard this version was more stable, I had to try it.
I own the 1v and love it but likewise in faster efforts I feel like my feet are wobbling for balance. Is the v2 that much better?
Like from Spain. My vote goes to the nb SC trainer V2. A nice weekend for everyone.
I'm 6 '5" 115kg.
Clifton 9s are undeniable for all categories.
These vids help us soo much. Keep up the great work.
From Sydney, Australia
Need more of this please.
6’4”, 300 lbs here checking in. I’ve been jogging on-and-off for years. Usually stuck to Pegasus cuz they last me at least 300 miles. Thanks to BITR I added Novablas 3 to my rotation a couple of weeks back. So far I’ve had 21.8 awesome miles and gonna add 3 more in the morning. Love these videos!
They’re also on sale right now if you want to buy back up pairs, but the v4 should be out in a few weeks!
Subscribed due to you fellas a while back.
Fellow Big Runner Here:
Start Weight: 265
Current Weight: 234
5K Time: 26 min
ASICS Nimbus 25 has been my absolute favorite shoe for absorbing the blows from asphalt. Has held up over 400 miles. Most comfortable upper ever made. Interested in the Superblast but cant find any to try on and the price is scary. I rotate with Saucony Ride 15 and Altra Torin 6 to keep foot guessing or for form work.
Nimbus 25 is a perfect choice. It's been my go-to as well.
I can’t say enough positive things about the Superblasts. They are a fantastic shoe. If you can find a retailer that has a good return policy, they are worth a try.
6’1” 220 here. I ran in the superblast for the Marine Corps Marathon last month as well as most of my long runs. It was awesome!
I ran the Baltimore Half in and love it; only noticed a slight bit of traction issues in the rain.
this duo is the best…🎉
No, our viewers are the best!
My boys are back again! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and big shout out to HERM! Was cheering for you brother in the NYC Marathon. Congrats! And another great video fellas!
More opinions like this for 'slower runners' would be great. I ordered the Superblast myself this week, in Chads 'watermelon' color.
I ordered these because they go with the outfit I bought to wear during my marathon in February. Then of course my PX2S also match, so I’m going to have a tough decision.
Nice, that will be quite the outfit. I don't think I'll be matching often but whatever it's a cool and unusual color.@@chadwzimm
Clifton 9 supremacy for easy miles/long runs
We so need a “Big Dude Approved” BITR shirt
I’d sign on to that, but I gotta give credit where it’s due, Alex brought that phrase into these projects, so wouldn’t want to step on his toes! I’m sure we could come up with something.
big homies slide on that invincible 3. race day, long runs, easy days, everything.
I'm 6'0 227lbs down from 248. Was running 6.5-7.5kms everyday (mostly with a pram) in only Nimbus 25 (before that Invincible 1) and even did 43kms one Saturday (took 2 days off after that and was fine) and they are awesome. Retired one pair and have 2 more. Bought Superblast and it made very little if any speed difference but have been a lot more sore, keep tightening the laces etc hoping i will get more used to the SB
We need some Big Dude Approved running apparel reviews. Both to see what amazing clothes you’ve all found, but also slightly to shame brands into a wider range of sizes. Crazy to me so many premium brands stop at XL.
Oh don’t you worry, that is coming.
I’m running in the ultra boost light and loving it. Really want to try out the superblasts!
5'8 185 lbs here and closing on 60 mile weeks and the OG SC Trainer is still my go to... On my third pair and have 2 more in my closet. Getting 400-500miles until i need to retire them.
I never tried the SC Trainer v1, because the stack height scared me. True story.
Thanks very much gents! I appreciate you giving us insights into which running shoes work best for bigger guys. I’m overweight at 176cm and ~108kg (238lb?) and need shoes that can take some punishment and keep going!
I’m just getting back into running after a long break. I’m running in a mixture of shoes.
I’m enjoying my old Asics GT1000 and always ran in Asics back in the day.
Of new runners, so far I like Saucony Ride 14s, they feel firm but in a good way!
Hoka Clifton 7s. These feel so big on my feet and provide softness for a run, encouraging me to go slow. I’m not a big fan of these as the big platform softness is not what I am used to.
I took a long hiatus too for a few years after some running injury developed and then a bad non-running injury. Happy to be back and happy you’re back!
Not a bigger runner, but I love this video so hard. Thank you!
We appreciate the love!
🎵the boys are back in toooown
Need more big dude approved content!
Fr I'm so glad to be herms cousin
Hated the 10s. Nearly convinced to buy the Boston 12s……thanks for the video.
I liked the 11s, but I think I like the 12s even more.
I am absolutely loving both the Superblast and the Boston 12, though they feel very different. At 235lb I find that the Bostons work really well for me, especially as they are one of the few Adidas shoes that are available in a wide fit. That being said, the Brooks Glycerin 20 in wide are the best fitting running shoes I've ever had, and I've happily run a half marathon in them, so I would say they're the best daily trainers foe me right now. Overall, there are plenty of options for us generously proportioned guys!
Would love to have bigger guy review/recommendation on clothing as shirts don’t fit over bellies very well and short/pants can have inaccessible pockets for us heavier dudes
It’s coming, I promise.
5’11 232lbs and I have absolutely loved my NB More V3 and V4. Really eyeing the SC Trainer 2 to add to the rotation. Boston 11s I don’t run in, but they are my daily shoe to slip on and run errands in.
Does the midsole keep its bounciness and softness? I tried them and they were so ridiculously soft and my thought was that it would flatten out pretty fast
@@jansommerlund5497 the V3s have 200 miles and still going strong. I only grabbed the V4 pair because I found them locally for a stupid good deal. I had the Hoka Clifton 7 prior and got 150 before I felt they were done.
I love these videos
6’6”, 255 lbs here…right now I’m really loving the Skechers Ride 11, New Balance More V4 and New Balance 1080v13…all 3 really fall into that every day/daily trainer category
I loved the feel of the Ride 11, but it was too unstable for me and led to some post tib tendon soreness. For a true neutral runner, I felt it would be an awesome shoe.
Superblast is so good 😩
What about run walk workouts for big man with a bad knee
Love it guys!
I have never used a better shoe as a big dude is the Superblast for sure. I’m considering running the Houston marathon in it.
I was a late comer to the Superblast, but now I can’t go back! May run my marathon in them.
I’m here for the Big Dude reviews, also very helpful for the big girls 😊
I have the Boston 10 (looking forward to the 12s) and the Clifton 9. I love the latter but it doesn’t encourage you to run faster, whereas the Boston has a bit more flexibility.
I think for someone who’s starting off, buy a non-plated shoe as your first do-it-all.
What I’d like to know is, if you’re travelling (and there’s a race involved), which is the one running shoe you would take? I’m currently having this dilemma as I don’t have room for 2 in my luggage. Plus it’s going to be hot.
If I could only have one shoe, it’s likely the Boston 12. In fact, I’m facing that exact dilemma as my family and I are leaving for Disney World this week and I can really only bring two pairs of shoes. Going with the Boston 12s (daily miles) and Superblasts (long run).
@@chadwzimm oh snap, that was on my list, along with the Puma Deviate Nitro. Thanks 👍
Yep I agree Boston 11 is a GREAT show for heavier dudes, it does help with my knees as the firm lightstrike is a good foundation for the shoe so basically half of the pro and half of the lightstrike 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Thanks guys, im ok that Boston 11 is top, i hated sc. Trainer V2 because it is too soft, and not enough resilience from the foam. Adidas prime x2 strung bought according to your reviews it is a perfect shoes. Thanks guys
The Boston continental rubber will also last forever for a bigger runner. Something that can’t be said for most other shoes out there.
Continental outsole rubber is some of the best on the market.
Great vid guys! Thanks for sharing 😊
I ran my first half marathon in women's aerobics shoes! How things have changed 😂
The first SC super comp was amazing for me. I put hundreds of miles in the V1. Kinda hesitant to buy the V2
Oncloud stratos also good for protecting legs for heavier runners - done ultra marathon distance in them and training for same and whilst not a snappy run fast shoe , your knees will thank you more than for example the cloud monster (in my experience ) Saucony Triumph also a good option and better for running a bit faster / shorter
Love what you guys content. I am a bigger runner too, would you give the Nike Vomero 17 a spin for us? Way to represent.
If I can get my hands on a pair, I’ll gladly do that. Unfortunately we don’t get to run in every shoe that comes out, because there’s not enough hours in the day or miles in my legs to handle that!
Awesome… Love your videos!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your insights into these shoes. Because of the softness of the fuel cell foam, have either of you found yourself bottoming out the SC Trainer V2?
Not the SC Trainer v2, because the plate provides the firmness it needs to prevent that. I did notice bottoming out in non-plated FuelCell shoes, like the Rebel v3.
What are other running gears you use? I'm a heavy runner, and I started running a year ago. But I'm worried about my knees.
Big guy here, I’m trying to decide between the SC trainer v2 and the Superblast. Any thoughts?
Can’t really go wrong with either. I find the Superblast to be a bit more stable and it to feel a bit firmer than the SC Trainer v2. FuelCell is a very cushy foam but less responsive than the FFTurbo.
Saucony Triumph
Triumph is one of my favorite shoes ever.
Have you all tried the Nike Invincible 3?
Do bigger guys and gals shoes wear out quicker? I'm assuming it's just more load on the foam and wear and tear on the sole right? I'm about 165 pounds so medium build i guess.
Truth be told, and I don’t have the exact science to back it up, but I would imagine more mass compression on the foam would cause it to lose pop faster, that is, assuming the outsole doesn’t get wrecked before the foam.
how far are y’all two running per week?
Hi, guys. I am a heavier woman who is interested in running. I am about 70 pounds overweight and am in the process of overhauling my diet to lose the extra pounds.
I recently started lightly jogging in place just to see if i could do it, and I really like it.
Can you recommend a shoe for me that will give great cushioning and support my knees and ankles? I'd like to eventually work my way up to running outdoors.
Thanks in advance. 🙂
Any of the shoes listed should work. Maybe start with the ASICS Nimbus 25 or 26
Stack height is key
It’s a double edged sword, because if it doesn’t have much stability to it, it could lead to some ankle issues (from my personal experience). Luckily both the Superblast and PX2S are relatively stable.
Does the Superblast not come in a size 14? 😭😭😭
Not sure how the SC Trainer v2 is going to hold up for you big guys... Mine are dead after 100k and I only weigh 130
Hello guys! Shane, here I am, new to running besides doing it in high school for football & wrestling. We won't say how many years back that was. I need to train for a timed 1.5.mile run. I have to get it done in 12 min. What is the best way a big man @ 6 feet tall @ 243 to train to be able to complete this without getting hurt & have fun doing it? Also, what shoes should I tackle this journey in.. Thank you for all your great advice.
Three words: Take It Slow! That has two meanings; don’t try to get this all done in a quick time frame, and make sure you’re running your miles slowly. You want to build your aerobic base, so try doing some alternating run/walks to build up your running base. Pretty soon, you’ll find yourself running a mile no problem. Then it will be 1.5 miles no problem. Then 2, and 3. Once you build that base, you can work on speeding things up to meet your goal, which requires 8:00 min/mile pace.
Clifton wastteeee
I'm 6'8" 230 pounds and wear a size US 16 for running... I can't find any shoes for full marathon race days - any suggestions?
US 16 is tough man, not sure if we've seen anything that goes that high in running
This is probably your best bet, and it's a great shoe: bigshoes.com/products/fresh-foam-x-1080v13?variant=42405349064884
@@Believeintherun I have ran two marathons in the fuelcell rebel V2s and one in the 1080 V12 - ran way faster in the rebels, but around mile 20 the cushion is done and my toes take a beating. Trying the Rebel V3 for my next marathon. If my toes take a beating again I will try the 1080 V13
If those Bostons are ANYTHING like the UB 19 and 21, NO TY.