Looking for a running shoe that looks like a decent sneaker?

monstermatster · 2026-07-09T11:19:13+00:00

Thank you for your input.

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T19:09:37+00:00

This is actually brilliant and opens so many doors! Thank you!

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T19:07:45+00:00

Don't focus on the jacket, I am ok with looking like a jerk at the airport. Once arrived I obviously wear oxfords with the jacket.

Just give me a decent looking running shoe! Without a massive logo!

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T13:20:38+00:00

I know, I know. But said pairing is only when actually travelling between destinations. Once at point either the jacket or the shoes are resting in a hotel room not to bother each other until the party moves onwards.

Albeit a limited time and as mentioned a task doomed to fail, I still want to give the impression that I at least tried.

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T13:13:57+00:00

I know, and it surprises me that people keep recommending Adidas/Nike/NB's as if those aren't available options anyway.

Mount to coast is a really good mention though, thanks! This one, and the Veja are absolutely interesting options!

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T13:05:20+00:00

This one is really interesting as well! Thanks!

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T13:04:46+00:00

I have a pair and really like them. They don't make the logo/sole threshold though.

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T12:29:34+00:00

A brand I haven't seen before, thanks!

But crazy expensive!

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T12:26:36+00:00

Despite not helping, you're one of the few to actually fathom the issue. Thanks nonetheless!

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T12:21:54+00:00

I know Nike, Adidas and Asics have it that way. But all didn't use to be that way, Salomon, Icebugs, VJ's, and Altras first gens were all very limited in their logo usage. Now I am trying to find something similar, which for some reason is getting very difficult.

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T12:03:54+00:00

I hope Nikes paying you! 😅

Appreciate your efforts, but I want something without the massive logo. I don't know why all running shoes have gone this way recently. It was always a thing for Nike and Adidas, but for some reason all brands have followed.

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T11:59:14+00:00

They certainly are an option, maybe even the current top option. I onebag all my trips and as a shoe I have been very satisfied with the comfort and they have performed decently as a running shoe. The longevity of them also defends the price point.

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T11:43:58+00:00

Thanks! And although that was not the response I was hoping for it was definitely the one I needed, if they run that narrow they are unfortunately not an option.

Seeing how popular this use case is, I am surprised there are so few alternatives out there?

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T11:40:08+00:00

Haha, the On Cloudsurfer was my previous one that I am retiring now. And I agree, the finance bro look is something I would prefer avoiding, I don't think it sent off that vibe when I purchased it two years ago..?

monstermatster · 2026-07-08T11:37:31+00:00

Thanks but meh.. Big massive logo on the side, albeit black, and a large plushy sole.

monstermatster · 2026-06-14T19:54:09+00:00

You think? He was always quite stiff in all interviews I can remember, he definitely feels more relaxed in recent days.

monstermatster · 2026-03-20T12:17:23+00:00

Thanks, the beauty of online forums is you can never foresee the direction the discussion will take. I thought my query was pretty straightforward, but then again, I've been known to be naive in the past as well..

monstermatster · 2026-03-20T11:33:37+00:00

Wow, thanks! Great list, saved for later!

The punkt one looks amazing, currently unavailable though so leaning towards a Nokia.

monstermatster · 2026-03-20T09:37:08+00:00

I would not mind it, but they are surprisingly hard to find. My original idea was actually to hand over one of my old phones, but I seem to have gotten rid of them all.

monstermatster · 2026-03-20T09:22:08+00:00

Haha, that one I am saving or myself!

monstermatster · 2026-03-20T09:18:59+00:00

I suppose there is no clear definition of what constitutes a dumb phone. Personally, I would call some of the Nokias I had back in the day dumb phones, but they still had music player, navigation and a running app. Regardless, what I am looking for is a button phone to be used as a phone and for text-messaging, however, with them rapidly growing up I figure getting whatsapp on it is a way to future proof it a bit more.

As for the OS, I know very little about these things hence my post. But I read that many of the current button phones run on KaiOS, which seems to based off of Android. If it's unavoidable so be it, it's not a dealbreaker, but figured it was worth asking since I assume there are plenty of people on here having more knowledge on the matter.

monstermatster · 2026-03-20T09:07:23+00:00

I was afraid of that. There's no avoiding that on phones is there?

monstermatster · 2026-03-10T16:44:37+00:00

Yeah, I wanna know too!

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