For me it's Saucony or Asics. And yes, I think deep deep down inside Saucony has a preference over Asics.

In the store I tried quite a number -also other brands to compare- and they had remarks like "But we have these only in white" .... "The size says 10 and you have 9.5" ..... "It's last years model" ... "these weigh 15 grams less" .... but none of it matters even a little bit to me. I search the shoe that feels like it's clearly made for me personally. Only then I ask for the price and decide if it's worth it. These where definitely IT and the price was no issue for they turned out to be on sale with 35% discount (only for being last year's model)

You're telling me .... running much on gravel and in the woods. But ....They get as dirty as any other, it's just more visible ;)

close enough ;) I got the Triumph 23

inguinal hernia

ditto ....

Have not been able to go running in almost 5 years for they had no clue what caused my pain during runs. Until a fast growing bulge appeared on the left last winter . So I had open surgery on the left in march. I could run after that but non the less I kept pushing them, for I knew from the start it was both sides. Turned out I was right (pun by coincidence) and had laparoscopic surgery on the right in sept.

The feeling of being able to go running again, seems to be a thing only to be understood by runners.

maybe even this week!

The choice is yours, but don't push it! I've waited 6 weeks. Wasn't easy, but the fear of going to fast and drop out again helped. For what are 6 weeks on 5 years right ?

Funny but impractical. Can't imagine spreading each of my toes that far let alone while running. Blister Master 2500 MK-II

White

I've had white before and I know that's just a temporary state

And to people diving too. Might help in some situations.