I've been through every brand of runners over the last 15 years trying to get something to help with continuous achilles/calf problems. The only ones I didn't try were Hoka because I thought they were too expensive and looked shite.
Finally bit the bullet and bought a pair a year or so ago. Best trainers I've ever had for running. They still look shite, they are still expensive and they don't last as long as I'd like but for support they are unrivalled (purely my opinion). They are also far lighter than they look. Hoka Clifton 8's are the pair I go for.
I'd agree with you on the weight issue, when I'm carrying excess beef the injury issues are certainly worse!
Finally bit the bullet and bought a pair a year or so ago. Best trainers I've ever had for running. They still look shite, they are still expensive and they don't last as long as I'd like but for support they are unrivalled (purely my opinion). They are also far lighter than they look. Hoka Clifton 8's are the pair I go for.
I'd agree with you on the weight issue, when I'm carrying excess beef the injury issues are certainly worse!