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[QUOTE="back2BE4us, post: 3814058, member: 10173"]
38 yo, about 180lbs, run about 350 miles a year.

FWIW about 5 years ago I switched from running in common neutral shoes (Brooks Ghost, Adidas Boost) to full-on Hoka One One Bondi series.  They are full-stack, maximum cushioning shoes that are surprisingly lightweight.  The massive benefit is that since they are so cushioned it creates less impact on joints and recovery time is much faster.

I will never go back to typical cushioned shoes again unless I do trail work.  Anyone who has not tried them absolutely has to.  It's not a gimmick, it's a very real and beneficial technology that other companies are finally starting to copy.  The minimalist, 0mm heel-toe drop, "natural" shoe was a ridiculous experiment, especially for most heavier or older runners.  Probably caused more injuries than helped.

The newest version is the Bondi 7.  I love the Bondi 6 and have bought about 4 pairs off of eBay for roughly $70 apiece ($150 in stores).  Also comes in wide sizes.

Hope that helps anyone!
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