To my runners

brimingus
brimingus Posts: 66 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So I'm trying to get into running (C25K). However, I'm currently using my sister's old running shoes (she's a marathon runner but didn't like them), but they're too big. They're making it really uncomfortable to run and I think throwing off my stride. Suggestions of places with good running shoes in small sizes? Think like kids' size 3 or 4. Thanks!

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  • fattothinmum
    fattothinmum Posts: 218 Member
    Most running shops carry shoes for kids too.
  • KatieJane83
    KatieJane83 Posts: 2,002 Member
    Definitely get yourself to a quality running store and get fitted. Everyone has different feet (pronate, overpronate, high arches, flat feet, heel-striker, ball-of-foot-striker, etc), and wearing shoes that don't work for you can be detrimental to your running, and make it a difficult and painful endeavor!
  • brimingus
    brimingus Posts: 66 Member
    Thanks guys! I'm thinking definitely painful. My knees the past two runs have really been giving me problems.
  • Philtex
    Philtex Posts: 1,221 Member
    edited August 2016
    Getting fitted at a running store is the usual good advice you get, but I have gone a different route. I buy my running shoes, usually New Balance, at department stores such as Belk or at Academy sporting goods. I pay $50 tops. Maybe I'm lucky and don't have any unusual foot striking issues. You might consider a basic shoe, especially until you know for sure that you like running and are going to stick with it. No sense paying $150 for a pair of shoes that you might not need after a few weeks. Just sharing a different perspective.
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    All the local running stores by me carry kids shoes. I'd go to your local running store so you can get help picking out the best shoes for your feet and stride. Most have decent return policies in case the shoes end up being uncomfortable after running a bit in them.
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    edited August 2016
    I had knee issues when running in the wrong shoes at first, too. They were stability, which I don't need, and too small for running. Getting fitted for the right shoes made a world of difference. Just be sure you go to a store that specializes in running shoes (not a Foot Locker, etc.) and that they watch you run to determine the right shoe for you.

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