About how much are "good" running shoes?
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Didn't read all the responses.
If you sign up for "Groupon" you may be able to find a coupon for a local running company. I am in the Philadelphia area and we frequently see them pop up here. Usually it gets you $20-75 off of a pair of shoes. The shoes are usually between $100-$150.
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Whether you cover 5 miles a week or 500(is that possible?) good quality, properly fitted running shoes can only benefit you.
^^ Didn't even THINK about a groupon! Good idea for the OP.
There are usually coupons for local shoe stores at races as well. I still have coupons for free tech shirts from one store, $10 off any shoes priced $75 or more from another, and at least two $15 coupons for yet another local specialty store.
Also, if you live near a decent sized half or full marathon check out the pre-race expo for deals and discounts.0 -
Pay more for your first pair from the shop and then next pair get them from online retailer cheaper:)
Yes, but be careful doing this as models can change slightly from year to year.0 -
Didn't read all the responses.
If you sign up for "Groupon" you may be able to find a coupon for a local running company. I am in the Philadelphia area and we frequently see them pop up here. Usually it gets you $20-75 off of a pair of shoes. The shoes are usually between $100-$150.
Edited to say;
Whether you cover 5 miles a week or 500(is that possible?) good quality, properly fitted running shoes can only benefit you.
^^ Didn't even THINK about a groupon! Good idea for the OP.
There are usually coupons for local shoe stores at races as well. I still have coupons for free tech shirts from one store, $10 off any shoes priced $75 or more from another, and at least two $15 coupons for yet another local specialty store.
Also, if you live near a decent sized half or full marathon check out the pre-race expo for deals and discounts.
^^^This is a great idea, at every major race that I run there's was a "used" shoe stand. Its always at chicago marathon expo and all it means is that the shoes were returned because someone didn't like them within the 30 days and there is nothing wrong with them. They are usually half off too and they are all brand names. But getting fit at a running store is always FREE and worth gaining the knowledge about at the very least. I found out that I have really high arches and needed an insert in my shoe, which I would have never figured out on my own.0 -
Understanding whether or not you pronate or suppinate, heel striker or run on the balls of your feet is also important to buy the appropriate shoe to support your body. Look at the shoes in your closet right now. YOU can figure out what type of shoe you need by inputting what you see into mutliple online analytic tools and out will spit a recommendation for shoe (with brand and model).
You averaged over ten miles per duty day for 24 years? Regiment doesn't even run that much so I'll through the BS flag here.
Usually those throwing a résumé onto a forum is full of it ... perhaps you're the exception to the rule. Then again .. you also told a person that knows little about shoes to go fit themselves .. setting a poor example that hopefully the OP is smart enough not to follow.
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Read and then opine.
Those that cannot be troubled to post a picture are almost always full of it... perhaps you're the exception to the rule.
http://www.myprecisionfit.com/test/welcome?lang=en_US&noAnswerSelected=&noMobile=
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoe-advisor
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/product/shoe-dog.jsp
I suggested that the O.P. go to an online site ^^^^^ (three choices) and go through the analysis based upon the wear of his current shoes and get a recommendation.0 -
I run in Brooks Glycerin and they're about $130. Find what you like and then buy on-line. You'll save money and you won't get talked into buying what the running store is "pushing". I ran in pain for years in Nikes because that's what they recommended at my local running store. Brooks changed my life. If you're a heavier runner go for max cushioning. I'm not heavy anymore but I'm old, LOL, and I go the most cushion I can get.
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Read and then opine.
Those that cannot be troubled to post a picture are almost always full of it... perhaps you're the exception to the rule.
http://www.myprecisionfit.com/test/welcome?lang=en_US&noAnswerSelected=&noMobile=
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoe-advisor
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/product/shoe-dog.jsp
I suggested that the O.P. go to an online site ^^^^^ (three choices) and go through the analysis based upon the wear of his current shoes and get a recommendation.
Not always as easy as it seems. Those shoes would need to have been used exclusively for running for the wear pattern to mean anything. Most people have a different gait while walking, and it can throw off the running wear pattern. It also depends on the current shoes the person is running in - I would not have the same wear pattern in Brooks Adrenaline vs. Asics Cumulus, for example due to the differences in structure, midsole, cushioning, etc.
MyPrecisionFit is probably my favorite of the online fitting tools, and I do find it pretty accurate, but unless Mizuno is the right brand for the person it can be tough to translate that to other brands if you don't have a knowledge of running shoes already. If OP cannot afford an in store analysis, honestly I think the next best bet would be to do something like Running Warehouse - they will do video tape analysis and have a wide selection of shoes (retail and prev. model sales) to choose from.0 -
Read and then opine.
Those that cannot be troubled to post a picture are almost always full of it... perhaps you're the exception to the rule.
http://www.myprecisionfit.com/test/welcome?lang=en_US&noAnswerSelected=&noMobile=
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-finder/shoe-advisor
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/product/shoe-dog.jsp
I suggested that the O.P. go to an online site ^^^^^ (three choices) and go through the analysis based upon the wear of his current shoes and get a recommendation.
Not always as easy as it seems. Those shoes would need to have been used exclusively for running for the wear pattern to mean anything. Most people have a different gait while walking, and it can throw off the running wear pattern. It also depends on the current shoes the person is running in - I would not have the same wear pattern in Brooks Adrenaline vs. Asics Cumulus, for example due to the differences in structure, midsole, cushioning, etc.
MyPrecisionFit is probably my favorite of the online fitting tools, and I do find it pretty accurate, but unless Mizuno is the right brand for the person it can be tough to translate that to other brands if you don't have a knowledge of running shoes already. If OP cannot afford an in store analysis, honestly I think the next best bet would be to do something like Running Warehouse - they will do video tape analysis and have a wide selection of shoes (retail and prev. model sales) to choose from.
Thank you for pointing out the obvious to him.
Telling a person who does not even know what "good" running shoes cost to go fend for themselves when it comes to fitting is a recipe for disaster. As you pointed out, wear patterns vary from different activities. Wear patterns can vary between the right and wrong shoe during the same activity.0 -
I run in Brooks Glycerin and they're about $130. Find what you like and then buy on-line. You'll save money and you won't get talked into buying what the running store is "pushing". I ran in pain for years in Nikes because that's what they recommended at my local running store. Brooks changed my life. If you're a heavier runner go for max cushioning. I'm not heavy anymore but I'm old, LOL, and I go the most cushion I can get.
Not all heavier runners need max cushioning. Blanket diagnosis does nothing since each person's biomechanics are different.0 -
I'd mention the budget up front at the store - commenting that you have a fixed budget, and are not there to waste their time so you can go searching online after because of it, and they'll definitely work with you (and appreciate your honesty). Also, at the last running expo I attended (for a big marathon), I was randomly offered a free gait/treadmill step analysis as well when walking past a display.
Still, if you really get into the sport, and start doing 20+ miles/week, you'll need your next pair in 3-4 months, then another in 3-4, and another in 3-4 after that, which you can very cheaply source online (i.e. I picked up kayano 19s for $75 last black friday from amazon, and snagged 2 pair of ziglites on ebay for $38/pair a few months back - my 2 main shoes). Also, don't hesitate to stock up once the shoes hit clearance (especially via ebay and online) as you'd be surprised how quickly you'll go through runners when your mileage piles up.0 -
Every pair of good shoes I've had hasn't been lower than 120. My current pare (Mizuno Wave Paradox) were 150.0
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I typically pay $100-125
Be sure to try on lots of different kinds. Hopefully you can take a brief walk/run in them. So much better than just walking around the store.
I didn't look to see where you live. If in the US and you have a Fleet Feet store around you, see if they have any trial nights. The one I go to has free group runs that are often sponsored by a shoe company and you can trail run in a pair before buying.0 -
I tend to shop online for shoes and kind of gamble on whether they're right for my feet or not, because I have very small feet and it's impossible to find adult women's shoes that will fit properly in the stores these days. I was lucky enough to find a brand I love-- I first bought hiking shoes of that brand (Salomon) and since I liked them so much, got a pair of high-end Salomon running shoes as well. The hiking sneakers, from Sierra Trading Post or Amazon (last year's model, significantly discounted) were around $70. The amazing, wonderful, fabulous running shoes that I have to make an effort to NOT wear everywhere every day, were $140. But that was because they are the waterproof version-- I think the regular version of that sneaker is around $100. That's pretty much the price range of running shoes with good reviews and the features I look for.0
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Definitely. I'd be happy to pay a store that suggested I needed X type of running shoe $30 more for their shoes than I can find online. Unless there is a return policy, I'm sticking with buying online.
Do you feel obligated when you go into a car dealership because the salesperson took the time to help you understand all of the features of the vehicle? Rude my *kitten*.
Basic economics, they're not a charity. If there isn't a revenue stream then they don't continue to exist. Every retailer competes against two of price, quality and niche, in a local running shop you're looking at quality of service and niche expertise where quality reflects the time that they invest in the customer. You go to Amazon, or other online retailer then they're competing on price and quality, where they interpret quality as ease of ordering and speed of delivery.
If a shop is going to spend £30-40 of time in the customer then it's reasonable to pay them the £100-150 the shoes might cost.0 -
WHAT!? A "GOOD" running store will want you to have what's right for you at a price that works for you.
Totally disagree.
A good store is looking for repeat business, customer loyalty is important to the small retailer where margins are low. If one gets the right experience then it's a likely repeat sale, and for running shoes part of that experience is getting the correct shoes to pound out the miles. If running becomes an unpleasant experience then no repeat business.0 -
....and of course, everyone says that overweight people must have stability shoes for support etc. However, I actually suppinate (roll outwards) and stability shoes often push over-pronators outward.
Weight doesn't influence the type of shoe, although clearly it can influence gait which translates into the type of shoe one needs.
Weight does influence the life of the shoe, where the average runner will get 400-500 miles out of a shoes a significantly overwight runner will need to replace at closer to 300 miles due to the wear on the structure.0 -
A good source of cheap shoes (once you know the brand/model/size you need) are the fitness expos held with marathon events. I scored two pairs of Aisics Gel Forte's in my size for $90.0
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Between $100 - $200, I always wait for sales I got a great pair for $80 retailed for $200 I was over the moon lol I usually have a few pairs going at the same time... I picked up a pair of asics in second hand shop for $2 my size and all,ooooh and a pair of saconies at like this sports retail outlet in Brisbane for $40. Shop around, try on a few pairs if you can like I like how saconies fit, hate new balance ... Feet sizes are different too I'm a size 9 in asics but a 9.5 in saconies and nikes... Maybe after you try on and Susa out a brand of shoe you like look online eBay great too .0
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i'm a distance runner, regularly do 10 miles/day. I don't buy into this "specialty running store" "gait analysis" BS. I very rarely pay more than $60 for a pair of shoes. My current pair were purchased for $50 at somewhere like Famous Footwear or Rack Room Shoes. I can't remember. They're the best pair i've had in years.
these specialty running stores and all the claims of needing all the bells and whistles on running shoes is such bull. but lots of people buy into it (quite literally), so you definitely aren't alone in getting snowballed by all the crap out there. meh. whatev. ya'll continue to shell out $100 for sneaks and "gait analysis", and i'll continue to shake my head, chuckle, and rack up the miles on my $50 shoes. (which, btw, last me for months and months. far longer and many more miles than i should use them for - but the most injury i've had is with a pair of running shoes i purchased for $80; a rare more expensive purchase for me that i probably put way too many miles on before switching up and going back to my $50 purchases which give me much more wear and tear time, and much less injury)0 -
i'm a distance runner, regularly do 10 miles/day. I don't buy into this "specialty running store" "gait analysis" BS. I very rarely pay more than $60 for a pair of shoes.
And it's been observed before on similar threads that your N=1 study is very much the exception compared to the majority of evidence out there.
fwiw my own N=1 study suggests that buying shoes based on gut feel leads to disliking running and protracted incidence of injury every time I tried to do it.
Getting the right shoes has contributed to being able to pick up running and enjoying it. Not the only contributor, but certainly a factor. Mind you picking the wrong shoes at lower prices certainly ended up costing a lot more in the end than just getting the correct ones first time round.0 -
i'm a distance runner, regularly do 10 miles/day. I don't buy into this "specialty running store" "gait analysis" BS. I very rarely pay more than $60 for a pair of shoes.
And it's been observed before on similar threads that your N=1 study is very much the exception compared to the majority of evidence out there.
fwiw my own N=1 study suggests that buying shoes based on gut feel leads to disliking running and protracted incidence of injury every time I tried to do it.
Getting the right shoes has contributed to being able to pick up running and enjoying it. Not the only contributor, but certainly a factor. Mind you picking the wrong shoes at lower prices certainly ended up costing a lot more in the end than just getting the correct ones first time round.
picking the wrong shoes at higher prices would piss me off even more. there is absolutely NO way that anyone should be paying more than $100 for a pair of running shoes. and $200?! W.T.F. are they moving my feet for me and i'm just chilling? That's such BS. Show me a $100 shoe that does something so drastically different that it saves one from injury than a similar shoe for $50 and I'll eat my hat.
and to the poster on page one who stated you can't find quality shoes for less than $100 - that statement is so damn false. i've never in my entire athletic life paid more than $100 for athletic shoes.
this is ridiculous. the necessity and truth in gait analysis has about as much validity as body type categorization (endomorph, mesomorph, etc).0 -
this is ridiculous. the necessity and truth in gait analysis has about as much validity as body type categorization (endomorph, mesomorph, etc).
It's fair to say that running, as any industry, goes through a trend cycle; cushioned, supportive and minimalist as the dominant trend. Minimalist has been in the forefront for a coupe of years, cushioned appears to be emerging. The cost of minimalist shoes is eye watering, which does reflect their positioning in the market at the moment. As part of the cycle I'd anticipate a rebalancing of relative costs over the next year, as it appears to be about a four year cycle, although as the industry is reasonably young, 25 years, there isn't the historic data to be any more conclusive than that.
Clearly, looking at trail shoes there isn't the same differentiation, although they do tend to a more minimalist style as a category.
For me, cushioned shoes were a recipe for disaster, but my attempts at picking up running did seem to conincide with when cushioned shoes were the predominant trend. Hence never managing to find the correct shoes.0 -
this is ridiculous. the necessity and truth in gait analysis has about as much validity as body type categorization (endomorph, mesomorph, etc).
Knowing how one impacts the ground has no validity? Interesting concept.0 -
Thanks again for the helpful responses.
For the not so helpful ones, I'll just say that it's not so much that I need to get measured/fitted, just that I know that when I run with my $45 New balance shoes my knees hurt. It's already been suggested to me by my running friends that I get better shoes. As I'm a beginner, I really don't know what that means, but I want to learn. Hence, go to a running store and talk to someone who understands these things.
Here I simply wanted an idea of what prices I'd expect to find, so thank you for those answers.0 -
Here I simply wanted an idea of what prices I'd expect to find, so thank you for those answers.
Notwithstanding that pricing of shoes for me is meaningless to you, I'd also recommend that you factor in the costs of a refresh cycle. The life of the shoe does reflect the quality but as upthread you're probably looking at somewhere between 300 and 500 miles before the shoes need replaced.
Subject to the type of running that you end up doing then there are a few different approaches to that.
Personally I have four pairs of road shoes that I keep about 100 miles apart. for me, as a significant over-pronator with history of lower leg injuries that avoids the need to move from 400 mile shoes to new shoes in one step, so to speak. That transition would be quite hard for me, so if I age several pairs at once I'm never going through that transition.
I did C25K about a year ago and I've moved on to working up to half marathon distance and improving my 10K times.0 -
The right shoe makes all the difference in the world. I have 2 stores I usually bounce back and forth for running shoes a lot of times I hit sales and they also email me coupons. So I can spend anywhere from 85-100. Good Luck with your running C25k is a great program. It got me hooked on running. Oh also goo good running socks that don't rub and wick away moisture. They are just as important as shoes IMHO. Happy Running0
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straight up, tell them you're on a budget. tell them you're looking to spend about $100 max or whatever. don't have that awkward conversation when they bring out the $300 pair of sneakers.0
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Just to add that in my experience, every local running shop I've dealt with has a loyalty program. Either a gift certificate or % off if you spend X amount of dollars. Yes I know that's girl logic of spending money to save money, but hey whatever works.0
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I was fitted at a running store and mine were about $130, but so worth it. I had bought a cheaper pair off Amazon and dealt with shin splints (spent money on compression sleeves) and knee issues (spent money on an ortho appointment). The pair I got from the store has helped tremendously with both problems. If I had gone and gotten fitted to begin with I probably would have saved both money and pain.0
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A great discussion, figured I'd weigh in with my 2 cents.
For some the right shoes can be critical. For others...not so much. Even in cases where someone needs proper shoes, the prices that people pay seem outrageous to me. I've bought the wrong shoe and had immediate pain while running. Now that I know what I can run in, I'm all about bargains. Give me any neutral shoe, and I'm good. For the past couple years I've been running in minimalist and semi-minimalist shoes. I just wait until I find a deal.0 -
For me, it's usually around $110.00, but I have a friend who gets fitted, then asks for last year's model for that type of shoe. She usually gets them for $80.00 - $90.00.0
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