Manhattan Buckeye;601022 wrote:Seriously, what Nike apparel does one wear? I suppose basketball shoes if one plays basketball a lot but what else is there? Nike's running shoes suck, to the point the mom and pop store where I get our shoes doesn't even carry them. Asics/Brooks (and to a lesser extent New Balance) blow Nike away from a quality standpoint, and if one is super into running and have the $$$ they can go for the mega high end specialty shoes, which isn't Nike.
As for t-shirts, shorts or the like, why pay the premium just to have the logo? Other brands are just as good, and often much less expensive.
I run quite a bit and can only wear Nike running shoes. I tried the ones you mentioned and within a week or so had terrible shin splints. I have run 4 years on Nike shoes and have not had lower leg issues since I switched. I have heard the same as you are saying from other people that run with me, but it has worked for me. As for clothing, I wear whatever is on-sale, lol.