Any recommendations for good running/training shoes?

Brittany456

I am definitely in need of some new trainers. I am starting to get shin splits with the old ones, any recommendations for a girl on a budget? Lol

bearsfan68

Brooks shoes are pricey but they are wonderful!

La5Vega5Girl

BR00KS! i wear no other. my hubby buys a new pair for me every xmas

goanothermile

The best shoes are the ones that support your feet in the right way and don't hurt you.

My brand preference used to be Mizuno... but they quit making the model I loved. Their replacement shoe doesn't work for me.

This is a good link:

http://running.about.com/od/shoesapparelandgear/ht/runningshoe.htm

Brittany456

Thank you ladies! I have never heard of those but I will definitely look into them!

hearthwood

Everyone's feet are different. The best thing to do is go to a running store, and let the salesperson watch you walk around to see how your foot pronates, and then they'll be able to recommend several brands that you can try on. Paying a lot of money for a running shoe that won't work for you is no fun.

littlekitty3

Go to a specialty running store. I'll be honest, cheap running shoes usually wear out pretty fast.

La5Vega5Girl

littlekitty3 wrote: »

Go to a specialty running store. I'll be honest, cheap running shoes usually wear out pretty fast.

i agree. i was very hesitant to buy brooks b/c of the cost but my husband insisted. so glad he did. i tried cheap ones and they would hurt my feet and wear-out in a month or two.

arussell134

Second the bit about going to a running store and getting fitted! I'd heard Brooks and New Balance were good, but they ended up being wrong for me. I've been running in Asics for about 10 years now.

arussell134

And yes, don't hesitate to spend good money!! A good pair of running shoes will prevent costly injuries later.

Brittany456

Wow. Awesome advice I will definitely do that. Great! Thanks. Good point about preventing future injuries I need to invest on myself.