Best workout/running shoes-any suggestions?

amanda7630

I'm just about to graduate school Oct 25th so I will finally have time in my life again! I am so exicted to start working out and getting into shape. My graduation present to myself is a new pair of great workout shoes. What brand should I go for? I really like to run if that makes a big difference but I need a pair I can lift in and do other types of cardio as well. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

FitCanuckChick

Hey - I would treat myself to a pair of shoes properly fitted for your feet. Not sure where you live, but I get fitted at the running room for my shoes. Not all shoes are fit all feet. Enjoy!

Krista916

I'd say go to a legit running store (not a chain sporting goods store). They will look at the way you walk and run and they will tell you what shoes are best for your gait.

I'm an Asics DS Trainer 18 myself, but the running store helped me pick them.

CyberEd312

I would definitely go to a specialized running shoe store and get fitted, they will watch you run, and see your gate, how you foot strike, etc, and recommend a few brands and let you try them all on and walk and jog around in the store to try them out.. My store even lets you go out on the sidewalk out front to do alittle road test. This is by far the best advice I can give Best of Luck

justal313

The "best" running shoes depend on you and how you run. As other's have said, go to a running store and get fitted, no subsitute...

CardiacKev28

I work for a podiatrist and he always recommends wearing Asics gels for the best support !

FitCanuckChick

I would add a garmin to my present to me

lewcompton

I have Nike, New Balance, and Fila running shoes and New Balance and Nike cross trainers and K-swiss tennis shoes... Find one that fits well and feels good... I would get two pairs to allow air time between uses... It will increase the life of the shoes... I also have Propet walkers and Rockport walkers for work. Having good footware will minimize the chances of foot injuries... Also when starting to run avoid overstriding that causes shin splints... Nothing worse than getting a few weeks into working out and getting sidelined for months.

belgerian

Repeat what most ppl have allready stated go to a running store and get properly fitted. Myself I wear New Balance 860v3 then Brooks ghosts for the cooler weather.

jacksonpt

If you want to run, you should get the ones that fit best, and none of us can tell you what that is. Most of the bigger brands make neutral and supportive shoes, cushioning and minimal, racers and trainers, etc etc, so brand is largely irrelevant.

Find the ones that fits you foot and supports your stride the best.

CarlaAnn15

The best shoes I have had for running, walking and use for crossfit is Brooks Adrenaline. My daughter and her boyfriend got me hooked on them. Others I run with wear Brooks and New Balance. And some have gone to a special store to be fitted for running shoes as others mentioned. I've had NB, Reebok, Nike, and a few others but have found Brooks have been the best for my arches. Good Luck to you!!

amanda7630

Thanks for all the advice! I am not sure where in the heck there is a store around Chico CA to get my feet sized/fitted but I'll look it up!

SLLRunner

I'm just about to graduate school Oct 25th so I will finally have time in my life again! I am so exicted to start working out and getting into shape. My graduation present to myself is a new pair of great workout shoes. What brand should I go for? I really like to run if that makes a big difference but I need a pair I can lift in and do other types of cardio as well. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Here where I live, we have two running stores where they measure your feet and your stride (on the treadmill) while you run to sell you the correct shoe for your feet, and it's free. However, their shoes are usually a bit more expensive than if you go to the local sports store, such as Big 5, but they claim they have better quality shoes. I had my feet measured for the right shoe and did the treadmill test and bought a pair of the shoes they recommended.

When it came time to buy new shoes, I went to the local sports store and bought the type I wear much cheaper, as well as on sale, and I found no difference in the quality. Both the expensive and inexpensive shoes lasted about the same amount of time.

I think the important thing is to find the right shoe for you. I love my Aisics.

SLLRunner

Thanks for all the advice! I am not sure where in the heck there is a store around Chico CA to get my feet sized/fitted but I'll look it up!

Fleet Feet. We have one here too.

rduhlir

Can't suggest shoes, what works for me might injure you. But can suggest to go get fitted for shoes. If you really want to get back into running then hit up a respected running store and let them fit you properly. Those cute shoes with the little pink gems stones might look awesome, but cause stress fractures later.

dwh77tx

I swear by Asics. I wear them to run in, and they give really good support. I tried the Nike Free's to run in and for me they are so lightweight that they do nothing to support me!

millionairesstv

not sure if you are in london
Nike town have someone check your feet and fit you with a suitable pair
I brought mine in 2009 and I still wear them today

Holly_Roman_Empire

The military shoed us this way:
New balance = Flat feet
Asics = Neutral/High Arch feet

CyberEd312

Thanks for all the advice! I am not sure where in the heck there is a store around Chico CA to get my feet sized/fitted but I'll look it up!

Fleet Feet. We have one here too.

Yep OP looks to be one right in your hometown:

http://www.fleetfeetchico.com/

kdoty0305

Asics Gel Nimbus! I've tried so many other shoes and none compare! Totally recommend! I'm on my second pair.

prozacprincess

i am in love with nice free runs - a little pricey but worth every penny! they feel as if you aren't even wearing trainers - best shoes by far!

Briargrey

Definitely have someone fit to your feet, and try on different kinds. Three of my demonspawn run cross country and track, and their coaches dislike Nikes and love Brooks, and Brooks definitely worked for all 3 of them. For me though, Asics worked when I started this journey (and still do - but now that my feet have lost weight, some other brands may be okay too).

CrystalKSU

I agree with going to a running store for their free and professional advice....I'm not a runner (yet) but especially because I've had knee problems last time I bought workout shoes I went to a local running store. Ended up buying a pair of Mizuno shoes... best workout shoes I've ever had. They were pricey...usually $180 I got them on sale for $100 but even if I can't find a sale again I'll still pay full price. My feet and joints don't hurt, even after walking and biking miles.

Keebler1976

I have a "normal arch" so my choices are neutral shoes
asics gel nimbus 13 are my YMCA shoe (So Awesome)
asics GEL-Kayano 19 for running
STINSON TARMAC by HOKA ONE ONE (just placed order on Friday can’t wait to try them)
But take the time to get your feet checked and find the right pair for you, bad shoe fit = bad bad workout / run !!!
Also make sure you lace your shoe right, snug your heal back and tighten your laces don't slip your shoe on and off check out "how to lock your laces" on youtube copy link into your address bar >>> http://youtu.be/v6j2Qfc-GP4
also check out >>>> How To Choose The Best Running Shoe copy link into address bar >>> http://youtu.be/HuNs3DJ1aeM

Good Luck !!!

Showcase_Brodown

I have no recommendations for running shoes, but I thought I would mention that running shoes aren't great for lifting. Generally for lifting, you want non-compressible soles, which running shoes are pretty much the opposite of. The classic recommendation for lifting shoes: Chucks. Wearing no shoes would be even better, but usually they frown upon that at the gym.

Not that you can't lift in running shoes, it's just not ideal.

justal313

I have no recommendations for running shoes, but I thought I would mention that running shoes aren't great for lifting. Generally for lifting, you want non-compressible soles, which running shoes are pretty much the opposite of. The classic recommendation for lifting shoes: Chucks. Wearing no shoes would be even better, but usually they frown upon that at the gym.

Not that you can't lift in running shoes, it's just not ideal.

I see a LOT of people lifting in Vibrams at my gym. I thought people were weird for running in them....

EdTheGinge

I like my Asics but as someone has said get fitted properly if you're going to focus on running and go with what they recommend

Samstan101

Thanks for all the advice! I am not sure where in the heck there is a store around Chico CA to get my feet sized/fitted but I'll look it up!

http://www.fleetfeetchico.com/retail First hit on Google when googling Chico CA running store! No idea what they are like as I'm in the UK

I've just had running shoes properly fitted and its definitely helped with a small amount of knee pain. Good luck

almostanangel21

Just adding my experience: I don't run, I do P90X 3 days a week for strength and walking/elliptical 3 days a week for cardio. A running store told me I didn't need to get fitted since I don't run. I ended up getting a pair of Asics, and they did okay for my first cardio workout in them, though we'll see what happens when I have to do the "legs and back" video.