Right shoes for heavy person who loves running?

allofme32

I am over 100 pounds overweight. I have lost 23 so far through hard work. During my journey to a healthy new me, I have found that I love running. I run in at lunchtime at work, over bridges, around the park, around my neighborhood. This is my "go to" cardio.
I just want to know if anyone can recommend a good sneaker for running that will both support my weight and not be too expensive. I tried looking on line and running shoes are over 100 bucks. I cant afford this right now. I need something more affordable.

LeanButNotMean44

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

LazSommer

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

dym123

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Completely agree, it is worth it to pay for a good pair of shoes, but once you find the right pair you can always shop around for cheaper price. I paid $100 to be fitted for the right shoe, but have been able to find the same shoes at the outlet store or online for much less. Same with running bras.

QuietBloom

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Yep. Been laid up 6 months now, and still have inflamed achilles tendons and plantar faciitis from running in cheap shoes. And I stopped as soon as I felt pain.

Judging by your posts, you are pretty much a troll. Get ready to be reported.

LeanButNotMean44

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Don't twist my words around, that is not what I said. I have run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile Ultramarathons and countless lesser distance races. I have qualified for and run the Boston Marathon 4 times, so I know what I am talking about.

JTick

Agreed that it will be worth it to get fitted and pay the money. I did ONE run in cheap shoes when I first started running and fractured my foot.

bostonwolf

Get to a running store and get fitted if you can. I'm a big guy and got fitted for Brooks Beasts 20 years ago and have worn nothing else to run since.

LazSommer

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Don't twist my words around, that is not what I said. I have run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile Ultramarathons and countless lesser distance races. I have qualified for and run the Boston Marathon 4 times, so I know what I am talking about.

Are you trained in gorilla warfare, too?

SammieJustMe

Yes go get them fitted!!
I bought some shoes online (and not even the cheaper ones) and ended up with a knee injury because of bad shoes.

I now have fitted shoes and they are so much better.

bamagrits15

I agree 1st thing is to get fitted. There is a place near me that has a thing you step on and it reads your feet. Then gives you a print out of which shoes are best for you. Honestly those places have higher priced shoes usually unless they happen to have a pair on clearance. That that list and do some research online to find a more budget friendly pair. Academy always has good prices on running shoes.

Note: I'm heavy and I absolutely love Mizuno's. I pay a good bit for them but I also have seen them online for good prices if you buy previous years style.

LazSommer

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Yep. Been laid up 6 months now, and still have inflamed achilles tendons and plantar faciitis from running in cheap shoes. And I stopped as soon as I felt pain.

Judging by your posts, you are pretty much a troll. Get ready to be reported.

I would more equate myself to Batman - I help when needed, but it's tough love.

LeanButNotMean44

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Don't twist my words around, that is not what I said. I have run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile Ultramarathons and countless lesser distance races. I have qualified for and run the Boston Marathon 4 times, so I know what I am talking about.

Are you trained in gorilla warfare, too?

Nice way to divert from the topic at hand, about which you clearly know nothing.

sayhitostephz

I also injured myself long distance running in inapporpriate shoes when I started out (about 70+ lbs overweight) - stress fracture + knee issues. I have since been fitted at a running shoes and run in Brooks Adrenalines. Great shoe and feels like I'm running on air. Expensive, but worth it for your physical well being.

melluc2

Proper running shoes are an investment. Don't buy cheap shoes, save up if you have to, it'll be worth it.

LazSommer

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Don't twist my words around, that is not what I said. I have run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile Ultramarathons and countless lesser distance races. I have qualified for and run the Boston Marathon 4 times, so I know what I am talking about.

Are you trained in gorilla warfare, too?

Nice way to divert from the topic at hand, about which you clearly know nothing.

I was just giving you more opportunities to feel special, sorry.

runner475

I am over 100 pounds overweight. I have lost 23 so far through hard work. During my journey to a healthy new me, I have found that I love running. I run in at lunchtime at work, over bridges, around the park, around my neighborhood. This is my "go to" cardio.
I just want to know if anyone can recommend a good sneaker for running that will both support my weight and not be too expensive. I tried looking on line and running shoes are over 100 bucks. I cant afford this right now. I need something more affordable.

Your feet are the main reasons to support your "love for running". If you are going to not support them with good fitted shoes (cheap or expensive doesn't matter) be prepared for consequences.

That being said if you do not want to invest in shoes have you thought about barefoot running. It is not easy initially but if you can go the route of barefoot running I think you may in long run avoid the expense of spending on shoes. Jus' a thought to think about.

Good Luck.

LeanButNotMean44

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Don't twist my words around, that is not what I said. I have run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile Ultramarathons and countless lesser distance races. I have qualified for and run the Boston Marathon 4 times, so I know what I am talking about.

Are you trained in gorilla warfare, too?

Nice way to divert from the topic at hand, about which you clearly know nothing.

I was just giving you more opportunities to feel special, sorry.

You're still off topic. Unless you can give the OP an actual answer to her question like the others who have responded (all of whom have agreed with me), you should just move on.

runner475

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Don't twist my words around, that is not what I said. I have run 12 marathons, 2 50 mile Ultramarathons and countless lesser distance races. I have qualified for and run the Boston Marathon 4 times, so I know what I am talking about.

Are you trained in gorilla warfare, too?

Nice way to divert from the topic at hand, about which you clearly know nothing.

I was just giving you more opportunities to feel special, sorry.

Honestly you seem to be nice person and I have seen and read some good comments and response coming from you. Don't change that impression. Jus' saying. Choice is yours.

ElliottTN

My suggestion is to go to a running store and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes. Let them know your budget and they will work with you the best they can.

I know you said you cannot afford $100 shoes, but think of how much money you would pay for healthcare should you become injured from wearing improperly fitted or cheap shoes.

Um, what?

Cheap shoes cause ER visits?

More at 11?

Bad fitting running shoes will cause you to be at the doctor far more times than getting your rocks off with a 20 buck hooker.

rogerOb1

Proper running shoes are an investment. Don't buy cheap shoes, save up if you have to, it'll be worth it.

Last seasons top running shoes usually end up under $100, so its possible to get quality without spending too much.

allofme32

I also injured myself long distance running in inapporpriate shoes when I started out (about 70+ lbs overweight) - stress fracture + knee issues. I have since been fitted at a running shoes and run in Brooks Adrenalines. Great shoe and feels like I'm running on air. Expensive, but worth it for your physical well being.

Thanks so much all of you for your responses. I think Im going to look into spending the extra cash to get better shoes. I see that many of you have suffered injuries. I am looking into the Brooks Adrenalines and or Nike running shoes. Thanks again.

leggup

I got fitted for my brooks at a running store. It made the world of a difference. I ended up spending $89ish. My husband went to the same store, told them he didn't want to spend more than $60, so they fit him in something from their sale/discount/discontinued rack.

That said, a good running shoe will only last you about a year or two. I have been wearing my brooks for maybe 4 years and I ended up rolling my ankle. I need to go back to the running store and get a new pair asap.

JTick

I also injured myself long distance running in inapporpriate shoes when I started out (about 70+ lbs overweight) - stress fracture + knee issues. I have since been fitted at a running shoes and run in Brooks Adrenalines. Great shoe and feels like I'm running on air. Expensive, but worth it for your physical well being.

Thanks so much all of you for your responses. I think Im going to look into spending the extra cash to get better shoes. I see that many of you have suffered injuries. I am looking into the Brooks Adrenalines and or Nike running shoes. Thanks again.

When you go to get fitted, see if they have anything on clearance that would work. Nothing wrong with buying last year's model at a discount instead of this year's that has barely been changed.