Good running shoes
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Some recent research (which Owen Anderson discusses in Running Science, and Alex Hutchinson in Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?) indicates the following:
- Pronation-specific footwear doesn't do very much for most runners
- Runners with strong brand loyalty are more likely to be injured than runners who buy shoes from several brands or choose shoes based on their style. (Presumably, shoes from the same brand have designs that exacerbate biomechanical imperfections in some runners' gaits, leading to injury; changing brands takes care of that.)
Ha! I'm not a freak for wearing stability Brooks for road and neutral Sauconys for trail.
I can't wear Asics, but maybe I should try Mizunos or New Balance next. I'm not loving the 2015 Ravenna colors. Hm...0 -
cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Ha! I'm not a freak for wearing stability Brooks for road and neutral Sauconys for trail.
I can't wear Asics, but maybe I should try Mizunos or New Balance next. I'm not loving the 2015 Ravenna colors. Hm...
Well, Owen Anderson summed up his discussion of running shoes by concluding that, in the end, what running shoes are good at is protecting your feet from sharp objects on the road (or trail).
I'm currently rotating three pairs of neutral shoes: Altra Olympus (zero drop), Brooks Ghost 6, and Mizuno Wave Rider 17. My feet and legs are happy as clams.0 -
I went to Jack Rabbit and had a shoe fit test. They have great, trained staff that gives you a range of shoes to try within your profile.
If you've had foot problems, it's also worth a visit to an orthopedist to get a check-up0 -
amgreenwell wrote: »just search online once you find something, especially if the shoe store is too high.
If you're going to use the store for a gait assessment and advice, don't be a parasite about it. Buy from the shop, if you feel the need then buy future pairs online.
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Ever thought about going zero drop or barefoot? There's a lot of options out . Merrel, altra, five fingers, and luna sandals just to name a few0
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jasbur2run wrote: »Ever thought about going zero drop or barefoot? There's a lot of options out . Merrel, altra, five fingers, and luna sandals just to name a few
I do one of my weekly runs in Altra Olympus shoes. They do require more of a workout from the calves, but since I came back to running as cross-training for cycling, that hasn't been an issue for me. The last time I ran regularly, back in the 1990s, I had a fair number of ankle and knee pains, so I decided this time around to switch between several kinds of shoes, and to only run three days a week (besides, there's cycling, hiking, rowing, skiing, and snowshoeing for the other four days!). My legs are a lot happier.0 -
I started running (I am very much a newbie) with some crappy starter shoes I got at wall mart to now the lawn in.
My first run, I made it less than half a mile before my feet and knees were killing me.
I went to a local running store, did also around the parking lot, and was told I over pronate. I tried on five pairs, different brands, and ended up in a pair of saucony.
World of difference. Night and day. You will not believe how much good shoes help.
My Walmart shoes are now my weight lifting shoes.
Oh, btw, I highly recommend getting some running socks too. The padding and moisture wicking properties are very nice.0 -
cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Ha! I'm not a freak for wearing stability Brooks for road and neutral Sauconys for trail.
I can't wear Asics, but maybe I should try Mizunos or New Balance next. I'm not loving the 2015 Ravenna colors. Hm...
Well, Owen Anderson summed up his discussion of running shoes by concluding that, in the end, what running shoes are good at is protecting your feet from sharp objects on the road (or trail).
I'm currently rotating three pairs of neutral shoes: Altra Olympus (zero drop), Brooks Ghost 6, and Mizuno Wave Rider 17. My feet and legs are happy as clams.
That's where we are all different. I started running in a neutral shoe. Got a really bad case of post tibula tendonitis. Tried lots of different shoes. Whenever I went back to a neutral running shoe, it flared up again. I went kicking and screaming to some GTS Adrenaline's. I didn't enjoy running in them as much, but I wasn't hobbling around the next day either.
Shoes are a personal thing. I think everybody has good intentions, but it's like giving someone the playlist off your iPod. What is awesome for one person may be blah to someone else. Doesn't mean anyone is wrong, it just means we all like different things.
Which is why I recommend the OP ignore any brand/model advice she sees on here and get fit with what works for her.....0 -
cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Ha! I'm not a freak for wearing stability Brooks for road and neutral Sauconys for trail.
I can't wear Asics, but maybe I should try Mizunos or New Balance next. I'm not loving the 2015 Ravenna colors. Hm...
Well, Owen Anderson summed up his discussion of running shoes by concluding that, in the end, what running shoes are good at is protecting your feet from sharp objects on the road (or trail).
I'm currently rotating three pairs of neutral shoes: Altra Olympus (zero drop), Brooks Ghost 6, and Mizuno Wave Rider 17. My feet and legs are happy as clams.
That's where we are all different. I started running in a neutral shoe. Got a really bad case of post tibula tendonitis. Tried lots of different shoes. Whenever I went back to a neutral running shoe, it flared up again. I went kicking and screaming to some GTS Adrenaline's. I didn't enjoy running in them as much, but I wasn't hobbling around the next day either.
Shoes are a personal thing. I think everybody has good intentions, but it's like giving someone the playlist off your iPod. What is awesome for one person may be blah to someone else. Doesn't mean anyone is wrong, it just means we all like different things.
Which is why I recommend the OP ignore any brand/model advice she sees on here and get fit with what works for her.....
But this is the same thing. Getting professionally fitted worked for you. It's been a disaster for me every time (Asics GT2xxx was the worst; Brooks Pure series not far behind). Instead, picking shoes based on colors (and "not being Asics"), and switching when I didn't like the new season colors (used to trail run in Brooks as well) works for me.0 -
cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »cheshirecatastrophe wrote: »Ha! I'm not a freak for wearing stability Brooks for road and neutral Sauconys for trail.
I can't wear Asics, but maybe I should try Mizunos or New Balance next. I'm not loving the 2015 Ravenna colors. Hm...
Well, Owen Anderson summed up his discussion of running shoes by concluding that, in the end, what running shoes are good at is protecting your feet from sharp objects on the road (or trail).
I'm currently rotating three pairs of neutral shoes: Altra Olympus (zero drop), Brooks Ghost 6, and Mizuno Wave Rider 17. My feet and legs are happy as clams.
That's where we are all different. I started running in a neutral shoe. Got a really bad case of post tibula tendonitis. Tried lots of different shoes. Whenever I went back to a neutral running shoe, it flared up again. I went kicking and screaming to some GTS Adrenaline's. I didn't enjoy running in them as much, but I wasn't hobbling around the next day either.
Shoes are a personal thing. I think everybody has good intentions, but it's like giving someone the playlist off your iPod. What is awesome for one person may be blah to someone else. Doesn't mean anyone is wrong, it just means we all like different things.
Which is why I recommend the OP ignore any brand/model advice she sees on here and get fit with what works for her.....
But this is the same thing. Getting professionally fitted worked for you. It's been a disaster for me every time (Asics GT2xxx was the worst; Brooks Pure series not far behind). Instead, picking shoes based on colors (and "not being Asics"), and switching when I didn't like the new season colors (used to trail run in Brooks as well) works for me.
LOL, yep - getting fit isn't a magic 100% guarantee that things will work out. Bad fits happen, no doubt about it. But I would say the odds of getting bad fit from someone who knows that they are doing are a lot smaller than just guessing on our own.
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LOL, yep - getting fit isn't a magic 100% guarantee that things will work out. Bad fits happen, no doubt about it. But I would say the odds of getting bad fit from someone who knows that they are doing are a lot smaller than just guessing on our own.
Possibly - but the thing is, the research that has been done on this suggests that people who claim that they know what they are doing may not know as much as they think.0 -
LOL, yep - getting fit isn't a magic 100% guarantee that things will work out. Bad fits happen, no doubt about it. But I would say the odds of getting bad fit from someone who knows that they are doing are a lot smaller than just guessing on our own.
Possibly - but the thing is, the research that has been done on this suggests that people who claim that they know what they are doing may not know as much as they think.
Let's not ignore the fact that any true reputable running store will have an amazing exchange policy. My local one has a 30 day exchange window regardless of the miles you put on the shoes. If they make a recommendation and it isnt working out for you then you can just pop in and say so and walk out with a new shiny pair based on your feedback and their suggestions. Basically they put their money where their mouth is. You'll also recognize the workers because they only hire the local elites to work in their stores so these guys/gals really know their stuff and LOVE the sport.
Maybe I'm fortunate with the local store I have in my town..dunno but I assumed every city has the equivalent and to me that is easily worth an extra 30 bucks I would save from just shopping online or at big box and just picky pretty colors to match my outfits or some *kitten* like that.0 -
Well I went to the running store today! I got brooks ghost, lol. I wasn't biased, they just felt better than the others I tried on, plus they were on sale. Thanks everyone. Super glad I went to the running store to get them. now I can start running again!0
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Oh and the guy put me in a whole size bigger than I normally get. Crazy. If I picked them out myself I would've been going in the wrong size.0
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