shoebuy/nike

[lanny76]

Rats! I see the nice percentage back on Shoebuy, and figure since I need new atletic shoes, I'll go look for some there. But much to my disappointment they don't have Nike - and I've been wearing only NIkes for several years, so don't know much about the other brands. Can someone tell me how say, Adidas or Avia compare to Nike; or just make a recommendation? I've got small feet, but need a wide size, and want an all-purpose sort of fitness shoe. Thanks!

[jnorth1007]

I purchased the Addidas that were recommended by Catherine from Shoebuy for my last Disney trip and they worked very well for me. I love love love Shoebuy. However, Brandon won't wear anything but Nike either so I buy his through Eastbay on here. They have a decent % back (nothing like shoebuy) and they have very good customer service and speedy delivery.

[m 'n c]

Adidas are much wider than Nikes. I can't wear Nikes at all because they are very narrow in the toebox (or at least on my feet) but Adidas are perfect. I don't wear anything else unless I can't find any colors I like then I get Asics (2nd) or Avias (3rd).

[lanny76]

Adidas are much wider than Nikes. I can't wear Nikes at all because they are very narrow in the toebox (or at least on my feet) but Adidas are perfect. I don't wear anything else unless I can't find any colors I like then I get Asics (2nd) or Avias (3rd).

Well, maybe Adidas would work better for me. I like the Nikes I have now, but they are just a bit narrow - tho I stretched them out by now! I've seen some Nikes advertised as wide width - do you mean Adidas are just wider in general, in both the regular and the wide widths, too?

[m 'n c]

Yeah basically regular adidas are wider in general than nike or maybe I should say more roomie? I couldn't imagine getting wide sized adidas!

Its free shipping both ways so give them a try unless you are sold on Nike.

[lanny76]

Yeah, I think I will give the Adidas a try - I liked the looks of a couple pairs I saw, and some on sale, too. The free shipping is great too!
I do really like Nikes, but I'm not so dead-set on them that I wouldn't try anything else!