My top 3 WORST running shoes of 2023 *disappointing*

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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:29 Worst Everyday Shoe
2:24 Worst Race/Speed Shoe
5:49 Worst Easy/Recovery Run Shoe

[michaeldenomme]

This was a personal and biased opinion. As someone who has run in all these shoes, they are some of my highlights of the year!! Please remember to always try before you buy, and just cuz someone think they suck on the internet, it doesn’t mean you won’t like it!

[WhitestoneStonewhite]

Thank you Big Ben for sharing your knowledge. Very helpfull for me personally

[blackwatchlion]

I absolutely agree with your list here. Your findings line up with mine quite a bit. Great video and content!

[DavidPalmer]

When I was younger in my serious racing days, I would buy 2-3 pairs of the same shoe because every manufacturer finds a way to ruin a good shoe and it takes 1-2 iterations to get it back to being a good model.

[MultiShiv]

I ran my first sub 3 for the marathon with Endorphin Elites this year with 14 minute improvement from my previous best. Can't complain. They work well for me.

[nishantgaurav]

I for one really like the Nike invincible 3 as a cushioned shoe option for me. It let me prep for my first marathon early in 2023!

[kelseymace]

I have actually really loved the 1080 and found them cushy but also responsive. A good example of how all shoes don't suit all people.

[megmikerodriguez]

I really love that you have a skinny heel too as I have terrible trouble with heel slippage! I'm sorry, I bet you don't love it, though. ;) But it will help me a LOT in future to determine if a shoe is worth trying, after listening to your takes. :D I also tried the Saucony Endorphin Pro when looking for my very first carbon plate shoe for racing...and I couldn't stand it on my foot just running around the shoe store, yikes. And I love my every day Saucony Guides! I went with the New Balance Fuel Cell Rc Elite which have a super lock down and feel so good all around! Thanks and enjoy the journey, Megan

[rockonileva]

Thanks for the takes!!
About the 1080 line. What do you think about the v11 and v12? I use larger size (EU 50) and there are not many options (specially because these shoes cost almost a minimum wage) so these are one of the options that I found on online stores.

[Hooney]

Wow! You have a very interesting point of view, especially Endorphin Elites. Otherwise, I cannot wait for your best running shoes in 2023! All the best!

[willemvanbiljon]

Talking about Nike, my fav everyday shoe was the Nike react infinity 3 which has now completely changed design and feel for version 4.

[jamiexavier]

Great video Ben - I have the New Balance 1080 V11 and it is a fantastic do it all shoe - very surprised at the V13. I can second your opinion on the Endorphin Speed 3 - I have the Speed 2 and it is a top shoe.

[zakkkkkkkkkkkkkk]

Is your favourite carbon shoe alphafly v1 or do you prefer any of the vaporflys or alphaflt v2?
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[thomasabbottjr]

Everybody has their own opinion but most other reviewers and runners I’ve seen are enjoying the 1080. I’m loving it as well! I plan on doing everything in the shoe.

[ImpatientTurtle]

Everyone getting hurt Ben doesn't like their favourite shoes hahaha. Everyone is different, running styles, paces, feet etc. If it works for you then rock it.

My favorite shoe this year was the SC Trainer V2, which some reviewers were pretty luke warm on. Although believe in the run loved it. But it just works for me, it's everything i wanted V1 to be and i loved that shoe.

[Philsb]

Hey Ben. I just stumbled across your videos. Is the 1080 v13 at least comfortable to you for walking around purposes?

[IceKicker]

I got a pair of Invincible 3's the other week, and Its....FINE. I loved V2, but the heel does bother me. It doesn't slip enough to prevent me from running in them, but hoping it gets better as its broken in. Still very comfortable to run in.

[christianhaugaard]

I´ve noticed that the less foam, the more fresh do my legs feel after the workout 🙂 Currently using Infinity 1, Pegasus 39 and the Turbo 1.

[timjacobsen]

I just ran the NYC MARATHON in the Endorphin Elite and love it! Cmon Ben haha😂

[True_Blood_]

With a scenery that good I'd go running all day everyday!