Beginner needs advice - additional pair of running shoes
Hi fellow runners!
I am a beginner who recently started running, and I currently have the Asics Versablast 4. So far I like them, but from what I understand, it would make sense to introduce another pair into the rotation.
What confuses me is whether the new pair should complement the shoes I already have - e.g. to be more stable, neutral etc.?
I am currently considering:
- Asics Gel-Excite 11 ~65 EUR
- Adidas Adizero SL2 ~100 EUR
- Asics Dynablast 5 ~90 EUR
- Asics Novablast 5 ~110 EUR
- Hoka Bondi 9 ~ 110 EUR
Which of these would fit best in a rotation with the Versablast 4? I am currently on my couch to 10k, so it is not like I am running great distances at this moment. Thanks!
EDIT: I found all of them on some ongoing sale and added the prices to the post, just for context.
Posted May 7, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC
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