Moving on from Mizuno. Runner/gym recommendation.

[BrightonCorgi]

I must put a shout out to the other sneaker companies based in MA.  MA used to be the shoe manufacturing capital of the world, but a lot has changed since the end of the war.

Sneaker Brands Headquartered in Massachusetts
1. New Balance — Boston, MA
2. Converse — Boston, MA
3. Saucony — Waltham, MA
4. Reebok — Boston, MA
5. PUMA North America — Somerville, MA
6. Rockport — Newton, MA
7. Topo Athletic — Framingham, MA
8. NOBULL — Boston, MA
9. OOFOS — Braintree, MA

[NYGuido]

On 1/31/2026 at 5:38 AM, bmac said:

Hoka Clifton 9’s are my go to.

Also the Bondi line 

[NYGuido]

20 hours ago, TheCigarSoldier said:

If you want to run, Hoka, Altra (zero drop style shoe), or Saucony. If you want to train in the gym, Under Armour (Reign), Nike (Metcon), or Born Primitive all make a fine training shoe. I've rotated between those brands for the last few years and have no complaints.

I run the Hoka Bondi/nike Metcon split and love it