Best Shoes Under $100: Premium Shoes, Budget Price by a Foot Specialist

About this video

• Video Title: Best Shoes Under $100: Premium Shoes, Budget Price by a Foot Specialist
• Channel: Flawless Physio | Shoe Reviews
• Speakers: [Speaker's name is not explicitly mentioned in the transcript but is implied to be James from the description]
• Duration: 00:05:56

Overview

This video reviews four different shoe models from brands like Asics, New Balance, Brooks, and Nike, all priced under $100. The speaker, a foot specialist, evaluates each shoe's cushioning, fit, comfort, and other features to help viewers find a premium shoe at an affordable price. The video concludes with a verdict on which shoe might be best for different needs.

Key takeaways

• Asics Gel-Pulse 15: Features 35mm of rearfoot stack for cushioning, a gel pad insert, Asics FlyteFoam cushioning, and a roomy fit with a 2E width option. It's a comfortable everyday trainer, though it offers less energy return than some premium brands.
• New Balance Fresh Foam Arishi v4: Offers soft, cloud-like Fresh Foam cushioning, is lightweight (242g), and has a sock-like woven knit upper that stretches over time. It has less cushioning than the Asics but is very comfortable and breathable, with width options available.
• Brooks Launch 10: Provides firmer, responsive cushioning (DNA Loft), is the lightest shoe at 230g, and has a flexible forefoot for better toe bend during push-off. It offers good rearfoot padding (34mm) and a wider fit, but has a thinner tongue.
• Nike Winflow 11: Described as an excellent all-rounder with significant cushioning (35mm rearfoot, 25mm forefoot) and a 10mm heel-to-toe drop. It's a wide shoe with a gusseted tongue (which prevents movement) and ample padding, though it's heavier (283g) and less stable due to a narrower heel and forefoot design.