Looking For Quality Sports Shoes

[connda]

One thing I've noticed in Thailand: almost everything I wear is not imported to this country. For example - shoes. I've been wearing Avia cross-trainers for a bunch of years (since the 1980's). It's one of the best shoes that I have found in the market. Every pair I've bought is high-quality, fits me well, and performs great. Touble is...I can't find them here. I've tried Bangkok, Korat, and Chiang Mai. As far as I can tell, they aren't imported.

Ok! So I need to find another pair of "quality" cross-trainers. Now, what do I mean by "quality?" I mean: 1) shoes that do not wear out or fall apart quickly (I expect to get three to four years of wear out of a pair of sports shoes). 2) Shoes that fit better a few weeks after you buy them than the day you bought them (i.e., they break-in and form to your foot as opposed to breaking-down and quickly becoming a waste of money). Also, quality is not a function of money. Some of the worst shoes I've bought were the most expensive until I settled on buying Avia's -- which I can't buy here in Thailand.

So with that said, I use my shoes for walking, sprints, racketball, aerobics, and weight-training. I'd like to get some recommendation from like minded individuals: What shoes (especially cross-trainers) have you had success with that you have purchased in Thailand. I'm a recreationally athletic guy, about 180cm, and 80 kilograms, size 10 US feet. So, I'm looking for mens sports shoes! Any constructive responses and recommendations are truly appreciated. Thanks!

[HardenedSoul]

I feel your frustration. I gave up long ago and now simply buy them (Nike Shox R4) online. The tax isn't as much as you'd think but the shipping can be a bit steep depending on where it comes from.

Stores like Eastbay and Sneakerhead ship to Thailand with no problems.

[connda]

I feel your frustration. I gave up long ago and now simply buy them (Nike Shox R4) online. The tax isn't as much as you'd think but the shipping can be a bit steep depending on where it comes from.

Stores like Eastbay and Sneakerhead ship to Thailand with no problems.

Thanks! I might just go that route.