Running shoe help!

nikijh

Hey, so I'm getting into running…
When i initially brought a pair of Nike Roshe Runs because they looked pretty but they are killing my feet to run in..

I have a low arch, I'm pretty flat footed and i get a pain on the outside of my foot (where the arch is but in line with my little toe) when I'm running for longer than 10 minutes…I've tried getting some decent gel insoles for my roshe runs, I've brought karrimor padded compression socks (which have magically stopped the shin splints well worth the money!!)

But now I'm just going to bite the bullet and buy some decent ones..but where do i start? I know the first recommendation would be to visit a running shop but being honest I don't have the £120 which my he runs, she runs shop asked from me for a pair..

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Samstan101

A decent running shop won't necessarily recommend the most expensive pair in the shop. I was expecting that but as I've always got on with Asics after doing a gait analysis (running up and down the high street with an advisor watching) they recommended a different style of Asics to correct a slight over-pronation problem that was causing blisters on my insteps. They cost me £80 and I now know what I'm buying so can buy on line cheaper if necessary. I do make a point of getting the odd item when I'm in town from them as want them to stay in business as they were so helpful.

Its money well spent if it makes running more comfortable and avoid injuries. Last thing you want to do is run in shoes that cause you damage - how much is being injury free worth in £££'s?!

Supadoopafly

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/shoes/choosing-a-shoe-the-very-basics/481.html

Hi there,

When I started running a few years back, I went to a runners shop not a chain store (eg foot locker), to get properly fitted out for a running shoe. They put me on a special treadmill to see how I pronated. I was particularly keen to take this course of action because I was heavy (still am) and flat footed - no arch so wanted to make sure I had the best advice and best shoe for my foot type from experts.

I'm not sure where you live, but may be you could do the same without risking injury or the onset of things like Policeman's foot (plantar fasciitis).

In the meantime, check this out (link at top - i have trouble pasting where I want to when using a tablet)

Supadoopafly

A decent running shop won't necessarily recommend the most expensive pair in the shop. I was expecting that but as I've always got on with Asics after doing a gait analysis (running up and down the high street with an advisor watching) they recommended a different style of Asics to correct a slight over-pronation problem that was causing blisters on my insteps. They cost me £80 and I now know what I'm buying so can buy on line cheaper if necessary. I do make a point of getting the odd item when I'm in town from them as want them to stay in business as they were so helpful.

Its money well spent if it makes running more comfortable and avoid injuries. Last thing you want to do is run in shoes that cause you damage - how much is being injury free worth in £££'s?!

you beat me to it. I wholeheartedly concur with this^. I got some Brooks which cost about the same. Specialist shops know what they're doing and their priority is to get the right shoe fitted and maintain their reputation.

Bonne chance! X

nikijh

A decent running shop won't necessarily recommend the most expensive pair in the shop. I was expecting that but as I've always got on with Asics after doing a gait analysis (running up and down the high street with an advisor watching) they recommended a different style of Asics to correct a slight over-pronation problem that was causing blisters on my insteps. They cost me £80 and I now know what I'm buying so can buy on line cheaper if necessary. I do make a point of getting the odd item when I'm in town from them as want them to stay in business as they were so helpful.

Its money well spent if it makes running more comfortable and avoid injuries. Last thing you want to do is run in shoes that cause you damage - how much is being injury free worth in £££'s?!

you beat me to it. I wholeheartedly concur with this^. I got some Brooks which cost about the same. Specialist shops know what they're doing and their priority is to get the right shoe fitted and maintain their reputation.

Bonne chance! X

I don't mind paying for a decent pair if I know there going to stop me being in agony after running, I was just seeing in there was a certain brand that I should be asking for as I've been told to avoid Nike in the future and steer towards Asics & New Balance…

But thanks for that Link as it's show me a few more options!

rejectuf

I did the best in minimalist shoes. New Balance Minimus worked very well.

Supadoopafly

I have Nike for the gym work cardio like cross trainer and static bike mainly. I still have my Brooks for running, but Ive gained lots of weight and was meant to go to the running shop to get checked out of another pair as i want to start running again and become a dedicated runner.

I also have vibram five fingers which i wear when I'm lifting weight, especially squatting, i used to take my shoes off before i bought the vibrams. Vibrams are good for running too apparently, but i want to confirm this at the running shop first.

alikonda

Brand all comes down to personal preference. I, personally, have not had much luck with Nike (the main complaint I have is they seem to wear out faster than any other shoes I've tried) but a lot of people do like them.

I wouldn't worry about brand names, just go to a specialty running store, have your gait analyzed by an expert, and go from there. It really does make a world of difference! (I'm a runner with flat feet and a history of various sports injuries)

Supadoopafly

Brand all comes down to personal preference. I, personally, have not had much luck with Nike (the main complaint I have is they seem to wear out faster than any other shoes I've tried) but a lot of people do like them.

I wouldn't worry about brand names, just go to a specialty running store, have your gait analyzed by an expert, and go from there. It really does make a world of difference! (I'm a runner with flat feet and a history of various sports injuries)

^^ :-) ^^

Did you start running to lose weight or gain/maintain fitness?