Advice on best running shoes?

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  • tapirfrog
    tapirfrog Posts: 616 Member

    I also figured that the chick who just spent 45 minutes watching my fat *kitten* walk and run and messing with my feet earned my business.

    ^^^THIS. I never would have found my current shoes myself, and I would still be in constant pain. The guy who had to endure the sight of my butt jiggling up and down as he analyzed my gait *definitely* earned his paycheck, and my gratitude, that day.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

    my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

    That's a d**k move and why running shops should (and sometimes do) charge for the fitting if you don't buy shoes from them.

    Totally agree. Local running shops do so much more for runners than provide a place to buy shoes. We need to keep them in business. That said, once you able to find a pair you like, I don't have any problem with ordering the next pair on-line.

    But, please, please, people. Support your local running shops whenever you can!
  • silverinc13
    silverinc13 Posts: 216 Member
    I would definitely go to a running store and get an analysis done if you can to find the best fit of shoe for you. I personally love my Brooks Glycerin but I know plenty of people who like Asics, Saucony, etc etc better. Running shoes are very personal to your feet. :)
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

    my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

    :noway:

    I agree with all the people who say it's a d*ck move. Seriously.

    I got fitted for my sneakers and the ONLY time I went online to buy a pair was last year because I didn't have time to go back to the running store.

    I love my local running store (Fleet Feet) and recommend them to all runners. If I'm not happy with the shoe I can return them regardless of whether or not I wore them for a few runs. I know because I've done it before. I also returned the second pair that I bought and they took them back even though I threw the box away. How many online stores will give you that sort of customer service? My guess is not many if any.


    ETA: And OP, when you DO get fitted for shoes and buy them also buy a pair of Superfeet inserts and replace the insert that comes with the shoe.
  • jensenta3
    jensenta3 Posts: 179
    Asics, you can't go wrong!!!!!
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    I'm a Brooks girl! Adrenalines and now the (brand new) Transcend are my choices. Definitely check those 2 out if you find out you pronate at all!
  • MissyMissy18
    MissyMissy18 Posts: 315 Member
    Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

    my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

    That's a d**k move and why running shops should (and sometimes do) charge for the fitting if you don't buy shoes from them.

    Totally agree. Local running shops do so much more for runners than provide a place to buy shoes. We need to keep them in business. That said, once you able to find a pair you like, I don't have any problem with ordering the next pair on-line.

    But, please, please, people. Support your local running shops whenever you can!

    and this!
  • 19TaraLynn84
    19TaraLynn84 Posts: 739 Member
    If you have a local running store, go there. If not, find your nearest shoe store and laugh as your husband tries to keep up with the little ones while you try on every kind of shoe they have. That's what I did, anyway. I settled on the Asics Venture 4. I've been on several runs with them with no problem.

    Edited for spelling
  • 140point6
    140point6 Posts: 10 Member
    The other upside to going to a local store and actually purchasing there is that they usually understand that if you like something walking around the store it doesn't mean for sure that it will work for you actually running. Most stores are very customer friendly about making a return after one or two runs. You can't typically do that online.... Good luck

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