I'm done with surgery and after nearly 5 years I can go out running again. After a few runs (4) I decided it's worth buying good shoes again.
So there they are! The best I could find for myself : Last year's saucony shoes in a 'boring' bright white color.
When I got my last pair about a month ago, I went in with the plan to go with Hokas since my 1 prior experience with them was good, and a bunch of people I know like them now. I tried on some New Balance, Saucony, Asics, Hokas, and Brooks and it came down to Saucony or Asics. The $35 price difference was my deciding factor because the shoes felt very similar. The NB were way to cushiony and the rocker plate in the Hokas was prominent and bothered the balls of my feet. I think the brooks were a little too soft. So it turns out I just really like my Rides.