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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Can we talk about women's running shoe design? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:05:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Aziraphale on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1479305 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 01:06:52 +0000 Aziraphale 1479305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ JackieC, I wanted a pair of full-on neon yellow ones, too! Asics did have a pair, but they were last year's stock and my size was gone. The pink ones I ended up getting were the same model.  Staysfit, one of the problems, though, with buying running shoes is that you have to choose from the pairs that are comfortable. Since the vast majority are crazy colours/patterns, the chances of the one or two relatively tame pairs in the store also being the ones that are comfortable is slim. Such was the case for me. :-( LisaP, mine are for athletic use only too. Which is why I tolerate them. jeallyhead on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1479090 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:36:38 +0000 jeallyhead 1479090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I actually like some of the neon, especially the pinks. But unfortunately when I recently needed a new pair of new running shoes, I ordered my go-to Brooks Ravenna in a fun black and pink option, only to find the model changed and bothered my feet while running. I tried on many pairs at the local running store, and the ones that fit the best are a strange neon yellow-green that I don't really enjoy. I purchased them anyway because I need to keep my feet happy while running. But it is annoying! I'm thinking of buying new shoelaces to replace the bright yellow ones. Not sure if cheap laces will hold up while running, but it's worth a shot..  SW Ann on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1479078 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:44:47 +0000 SW Ann 1479078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ...and may I add the total overload of hot pink, with nary a true red in the bunch??!  "Men wear red; ladies wear pink" seems to be the additional main idea ....Yes this drives me nuts.  I ended up buying men's runners last winter just to have something in black and red, not pink.  rizamei on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478994 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:20:51 +0000 rizamei 1478994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I actually like the wide range of colors for women's running shoes. My running shoe of choice only comes in one (fairly tame) color scheme in my size and width, though, so I never actually get a selection. The bright colors are also good because they can help add reflective/eye catching elements to your gear, which is importance of safety. (Janet - I wear Brooks Ghosts, too. Love 'em. I'm on my third pair....) jackiec on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478991 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:17:01 +0000 jackiec 1478991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have gladly joined the bright shoe club. A couple of years ago I ended up with neon yellow (but quite plain) and LOVED them so much. I tried to duplicate them last year but couldn't find my size so settled for bright pink. I'll go back to neon yellow in a hot second if I can get my hands on them. I find them so energizing! (I know it's in my head - but it works) mirrorlight on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478907 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:33:00 +0000 mirrorlight 1478907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've lamented about color options many times to my husband, who also gets fitted (but he always seems to have better options). I've been lucky - I can't run anymore, but do still need them for walking + other activities - the kind that fit me best (Brooks Glycerin) come in a bright light blue that isn't so bad. although I'm due for another pair + fitting - I'm a little nervous about what my options might be! AndiB on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478901 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:17:34 +0000 AndiB 1478901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The good news is that it is a current trend and it will pass. Remember neon from the 1980's? Something else will replace this trend soon. B Staysfit on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478890 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:31:14 +0000 Staysfit 1478890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I just checked Zappos for the latest colors of my favorite running shoes Aascics Nimbus (17). I was surprised by the variable ratings based on the color because it's the same shoe right?!: neon green with black 5 stars; white with pink and purple 3 stars; white with blue and gray 5stars; black with neon green and purple 3 stars............ Why don't they group them all together and group the ratings too? It's confusing? I'm certain the ratings aren't about the color. In any case there are some tamer versions in both white and black for the less bold minded runner or athlete. Anonymous on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478825 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 04:06:35 +0000 Anonymous 1478825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una - YES to the socks too!!  And Aziraphale - I wonder if the difference is in the end use.   Mine are for the gym and power walks only.  My "fashion " sneaks are all black/white and combos of . Nebraskim on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478817 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 03:52:16 +0000 Nebraskim 1478817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I admit to loving the crazy color running shoes. i run in Brooks Ravennas and the current pair is raspberry, blue and orange. And because my feet swell, I wear a size 11. Yep, crazy colors and crazy big. Echo on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478700 Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:07:03 +0000 Echo 1478700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmm, plenty of these are white or non-neon and non-offensive. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.finishline.com/store/shop/women/shoes/running/_/N-33idv?categoryId=cat301626#/store/shop/women/shoes/running/_/N-33idvZ33iuy/Ne-33id3Z33jxpZ3Z33icuZ6Z4Z33icvZ33icxZ33id0/Ns-P_ManualSortSequence%7C0%7C%7CP_BestSellers%7C1%7C%7CP_DaysOld%7C0?Nao=25&categoryId=cat301626"><a href="http://www.finishline.com/store/shop/women/shoes/running/_/N-33idv?categoryId=cat301626#/store/shop/" rel="nofollow">http://www.finishline.com/stor.....tore/shop/</a>...</a> rachylou on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478682 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 23:42:23 +0000 rachylou 1478682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey! I don't want eye-watering in my fashion sneaks either! Lol. What is up with that? Aziraphale on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478666 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:56:54 +0000 Aziraphale 1478666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisa, I have no problem with the fact that crazy neon runners exist. It's good they do, since some of us like them. I actually kind of like neon, if it's for athletic gear and it's all one colour. My issues are that (a) there are no OTHER options but  really, really loud shoes; (b) the ladies' shoes come in "lady" neon colours only (it's hard to find neon yellow in women's) and (c) most of them are not just bright, but they have many colours, which are often in very silly patterns! If you like them, that's great, but if you don't, it's tough noogies. Rainbow shoes is what you get. So, I could buy a crazy pair and wear them ironically, I guess, but I don't care how many people compliment me on my runners -- if I don't like them, I don't like them! Actually the ones I settled for -- which, yes, are hot pink -- were actually made better by swapping out the mint green laces for neon pink ones. Somehow I like them better when the ENTIRE shoe is pink! If I'm going to do pink, I'm going to do pink. Ahaha. Peri -- maybe I WILL mail this to all the major shoe companies. Except what are we going to do? They have us. If you need runners, you'll buy what's on offer! catgirl on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478649 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:35:01 +0000 catgirl 1478649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ HA!  Lisa, my son is on a first name basis with the SAs at our Foot Locker.  He's a total sneakerhead.  And then there's the socks! Janet on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478647 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 22:27:36 +0000 Janet 1478647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL. I know what you mean. I keep buying multiple pairs of the same old running shoes (I wear them out quickly because I supinate so badly) when they're on sale. Brooks Ghost (I was buying the 5 or 6, but now there's a 7 out too…). They're fairly simple, and ya know, if it ain't broke... Peri on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478626 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:09:21 +0000 Peri 1478626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, you are singing my song! I would pay major money for the shoes I like to come in a plain black or dark grey. Mostly because I wear them as my normal shoes! I don't want them to stand out. And you know what...many other women I know wear them this way too. Why do shoe companies think we want crazy shoes??? Now I am cracking up over your My Little Pony image! I'd love to take this thread and mail it to all major shoe companies! citygirldc on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478625 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:04:36 +0000 citygirldc 1478625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I can't do neon running shoes. Just keep it simple, I say. Staysfit on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478606 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:04:39 +0000 Staysfit 1478606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the cartoon, but I must say that I like anything that makes me more visible on the road and if it's my shoes that's fine. I've seen men running around my neighborhood in bright orange and pink shoes too by the way. My Aasics are neon pink, green and yellow. Anonymous on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478594 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:30:31 +0000 Anonymous 1478594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, I agree the basketball shoes are even better!  My daughter and i can spend hours in front of the selection in Footlocker.  She doesn't even necessarily need a new pair and I'm offering to buy them. The crazier the colours the better!   catgirl on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478577 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:52:30 +0000 catgirl 1478577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Lisa.  Maybe not glitter but fleuro and neon are fine with me.  You should see the crazy shoes my son's basketball team wears and the PRICES! Thistle on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478573 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:41:42 +0000 Thistle 1478573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Too true!!  And that cartoon nailed it. Funny thing, if you want walking shoes, all they come in is white! gryffin on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478572 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:40:13 +0000 gryffin 1478572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I buy my running shoes from roadrunnersports.com or zappos.  If you find new balance (same 990 series in gray for womens or a white gray model, they used to have a black with just a gray N - hey I did the marathon in those) or nike comfortable there are plainer black or gray models.  Also asics has a plain black on black running shoe.  Most of the usual brands have a least offensive color choice but it may not come in the shoe that you want.  I have plain white brooks with silver and gray but they don't seem to make that anymore.  If you have a favorite brand you might want to check out the offerings online for color choices.  But I agree most are hideous. Anonymous on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478570 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:32:42 +0000 Anonymous 1478570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hahaha! So true! Asics Gel Kayano 20 or the 21, both come in black. RoseandJoan on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478555 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:06:10 +0000 RoseandJoan 1478555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Drives me flippin' insane, especially with trail shoes which appear to only be made in mud enhancing shades of neon. UmmLila (Lisa) on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478553 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:54:32 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1478553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I saw that cartoon and laughed yesterday, too. Saucony is the best brand for me, and I've tried others when I wanted crazy colors, and keep coming back to the plainer dark shoes from Saucony due to fit. Anonymous on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478544 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:35:50 +0000 Anonymous 1478544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha! I love this !  I am the happy wearer of not just one but TWO pair of crazy Asics runners in the wildest combos possible.  If you had told me just a year ago that I'd be wearing those crazy colours and patterns I would have declared you crazy, but I love them now!  I have a yellow/neon combo pair, and  a black/pale blue/crazy neon pair . Now I do come by the craziness honestly - the Asics Gel is the runner I have worn for years now, and do need to replace them every 6 months.  The craziness looks good with plain black or solid colour workout gear and I get comments and compliments on them all the time.  Get yourself some!  Aziraphale on "Can we talk about women's running shoe design?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-we-talk-about-womens-running-shoe-design#post-1478517 Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:25:37 +0000 Aziraphale 1478517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm talking about real running shoes for actual running, not the cute fashion sneakers that are popular at the moment. I had to buy new runners last week. I haven't had a new pair in at least six years. I went to several stores that specialize in running gear, as well as generalist stores like Sportchek, and in all of them, I was faced with a wall of HIDEOUS CLOWN SHOES in eyewatering patterns and chaotic combinations of "lady" colours, many of which were so vivid they could probably be seen from space. I'm not all that fussed about the appearance of my running shoes -- they are gear, after all -- but come on. It's like all the designers used to work for Hasbro making My Little Pony toys. They must know that we have no choice -- if you need runners, you need runners. I looked at the wall of men's shoes, and while there were a few neon choices, there were also lots of plain white and subtle blue options. In the end, I settled on a hot pink pair that aren't too bad -- at least they're mostly all the same colour, and no weird shapes or glitter. And they feel like clouds on my feet. :-) I saw this cartoon yesterday and actually laughed out loud. The illustrator nailed it!