Discussion: New shoes

I am looking at getting some new running shoes.
I was thinking of a pair of trail shoes and road running shoes, does anyone have any advice or recommend any good shoes?

This is like asking for recommendations for finding a new spouse. I know what my taste is, but I have no idea if it's the same as yours. I'd hate to be accused of trying to push my lifestyle onto anyone else.

Go to a decent running shop and get an expert to help you with your choices. Not as cheap as buying online but more chance you will get something you are happy with.

Fortunatelly, sometimes there's a spouse for everyone. You should try the Mizuno Waveriders. Im on my third pair :D

You can try something like this. That's how I found the shoes I'm using now.

Tommy - as many have said, there are many different types of running shoes, so it's difficult to make a meaningful recommendation. I glanced at your shoes, and it looks like both your shoes are somewhat minimalist. It's probably good to evaluate what you like about the Asics Fujis, which are fairly popular, and make adjustments. Inov-8 has many viable offerings of varying durability and price. The X-talon 212s are very popular orienteering shoes, though I think they were originally designed as lightweight fell running shoes.

For road running shoes, I have had good experiences with two shoes on opposite sides of the stability spectrum: the Asics GT-2150 and the minimalist Inov-8 Road-X 255. Visiting your local running store is a good way to get shoe recommendations particular to your needs, though the prices are likely to be more expensive than what you could find on the internet.

Wouldn't most O-shoes -- even through years of O-shoe history -- be considered minimalist? I only buy one pair per year, if that, but there's not a thick heel among them.

All the "traditional" O-shoes I have are very stiff, so you don't have contact with the ground underneath. An Integrator feels very different from a X-Talon. You're right that they are minimalist-like in their lack of heel drop, but it doesn't feel very natural or barefoot-like to run in them. (To me.)

Chears thanks for all the advice. I guess I better start making a tick list for my new spouse... ahaha. It sounds like the best plan is to go to a running shop and make sure a get a pair that fit my feet and what I want them for. Thanks again :)

Then there's the big debate that could be had about what a 'good' running shop is. For a start very few of the big chains will have staff that know anything about running (though they may make a good attempt at playing bluff).

...and most of anything they do know, they got from the company reps who want them to sell more shoes... I'd try to find a smaller but decently stocked shop staffed by people who obviously run, and see if they ask questions and really listen.

Is Running Room the North American equivalent to Scandinavias Loplabbet?