Shoe Recommendations

newmeat30

Help a girl out....what is the best running shoe, tennis shoe, or cross trainer in your opinion???

I LOVE my Reebok EasyTone tennis shoes (super comfy) BUT they do not provide the most stability (when doing things like Insanity) and I have terrible shin splints so I don't know if they are the best for running.

I'd appreicate any suggestions on footwear. :bigsmile:

Thanks bunches!

rsonthelake

I just bought some Nike Free.....and I love them. I don't run, and can't say how they are for that exercise, but I love, love, love mine.

shastacrystal

I wear Reebox RUNtones!

TrainerRobin

Go to a store that specializes in running shoes and get a professional fitting. They should really work with you, watch you walk and run in several pairs of shoes, and find the one that is just right for you. It's not that much more expensive, but soooooo important.

lilcrittert

Anything by New Balance. After trying them a few years ago, it's the ONLY brand of sneaker I'll buy.

seasonalvoodoo

I know nothing about running, but am doing Couch 2 5K so I went to a running shoe store and got fitted for some shoes based on my running style. I thanked them for their time and found the shoes online for about $35 cheaper.

I purchased a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 and they feel great!

Wolfena

Go to a store that specializes in running shoes and get a professional fitting. They should really work with you, watch you walk and run in several pairs of shoes, and find the one that is just right for you. It's not that much more expensive, but soooooo important.

Agreed.

I used to have New Balance, and loved them.... then got Saucony and love them even more!

I know nothing about running, but am doing Couch 2 5K so I went to a running shoe store and got fitted for some shoes based on my running style. I thanked them for their time and found the shoes online for about $35 cheaper.

I purchased a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 and they feel great!

Last time I got shoes I did the same thing!! I really didn't plan to - they were out of the size I needed in the color I wanted and were going to order them for me. Impatient as I am, I went online when I got home and found them MUCH cheaper online! (so called the store and told them I just changed my mind- I already knew they'd fit and exactly what I wanted.... otherwise I'd never have bought shoes online!)

Tuckersn

I just bought some Nike Free.....and I love them. I don't run, and can't say how they are for that exercise, but I love, love, love mine.

I use Nike Free shoes for running. And they, so far, are my favorite . . . I've been in several different styles of Nike's, New Balance and Mizuno . . . but these are my favs! I only run about 12-15 miles a week though, so higher miles might make a difference, but so far, no complaints. :0)

Run4iiiiiit

I went to a running store to get fitted...very cool. They explained the different styles and videotaped me running on a treadmill and recommended a shoe.

TeeTee11

there are so many good ones to choose from. Everyone's feet are different so you have to get what feels right for you. Personally, I prefer the Nike + shoes

fearlessfatty

i love the new balance. i have a pair for work, a pair for exercise, and a pair for around the house!

951heather

My sister likes Asics running shoes.

RedHotRunner

I quadruple the sentiment of going to a running store. I wear Asics, but not eveyone likes them. Nike's are too narrow for my feet and there's something about New Balance that just doesn't work for me (in spite of them being predominiantly american made...i really, really wanted to like them but.......)

Thank them for their time, then go to Kohls.

Michelle_310

All New Balance athletic shoes work for me!

jimtaki

I've always been partial to Saucony. They've been around a long time and running has always been their forte. Another good brand is New Balance. Their thing is create a variety of sizes so you can get an almost custom fit shoe. Both brands can be pricey- ranging anwhere from $60 to well over $100. See if there is a store in your area that specializes in running and they can help you pick the right shoe for your style of running- pronate, run on your toes, etc. If running is something you are interested in, do not use cross trainers. They will just aggrivate your shin splints.

abeth1387

I find Asics are the best sneakers. I used to work at ****'s Sporting Goods, so I have gone through my fair share of sneakers with all the great discounts I had. If you have a more narrow foot, Nike may be best for you. I think you can never go wrong with Asics though.

Ally_Clare

I love Asic shoes, at the moment i have the DS Trainer which is a running shoe however you can still use it for the gym and classes.

LuRox

I have bad shin splints too...you need to make sure your shoes are made for a Neutral foot, and has lots of cushioning. I wear ASICS but I still have problems with the shin splints. You have to find the right shoe for you. Also do a google search for Running shoe types, it will show you have to make a footprint and see if you have a high arch or low arch or no arch... and it will recommend different shoes for your type of pronating...it makes a difference. ALSO, the type of sock you wear is important too. I work for an athletic program at a university and I talked to our trainer about my shin splints and he told me to wear the socks that have the support all the way around the arch part of your foot. I bought some at TJMaxx last weekend for $5.99 (4 pair of Puma socks) It really does help with the shin splints.

Good luck!

backinthenines

Go to a store that specializes in running shoes and get a professional fitting. They should really work with you, watch you walk and run in several pairs of shoes, and find the one that is just right for you. It's not that much more expensive, but soooooo important.

+1000

There is absolutely no point asking other people which shoes THEY like because they don’t have YOUR feet or YOUR running style.

The “best” running shoe for you is one that:

• Fits
• Is suitable to your biomechanical needs (subject to whether you pronate / supinate etc, your stability needs etc)
• Is suitable to your running style (forefoot runner, midfoot runner, heel striker…)
• Is suitable to the surface you wish to train on (tarmac, trail, cross country, fell)
• Is the right shoe in terms of purpose (high mileage training shoes versus racing flats)

What doesn’t matter are:

• Brand
• Colour
• Gimmicks (and I would include “tone” shoes in that)
• What your best friend likes…

backinthenines

I think you can never go wrong with Asics though.

If you put a neutral runner into a pair of Asics Kayanos, you will go wrong, because you're forcing a neutral arch onto a huge medial post in the shoe that the runner doesn't require, and force the foot into supination. Injury waiting to happen.

If you put a severe pronator into a pair of Asics Nimbus, you will go wrong, because you're putting a pronating foot into a shoe with zero stability, resulting in lack of correction. Injury waiting to happen.

Brand means nothing, when the chosen technology is not appropriate to the runner's mechanics.

If you work in a sports shop you should know this.

TrainerRobin

Go to a store that specializes in running shoes and get a professional fitting. They should really work with you, watch you walk and run in several pairs of shoes, and find the one that is just right for you. It's not that much more expensive, but soooooo important.

+1000

There is absolutely no point asking other people which shoes THEY like because they don’t have YOUR feet or YOUR running style.

The “best” running shoe for you is one that:

• Fits
• Is suitable to your biomechanical needs (subject to whether you pronate / supinate etc, your stability needs etc)
• Is suitable to your running style (forefoot runner, midfoot runner, heel striker…)
• Is suitable to the surface you wish to train on (tarmac, trail, cross country, fell)
• Is the right shoe in terms of purpose (high mileage training shoes versus racing flats)

What doesn’t matter are:

• Brand
• Colour
• Gimmicks (and I would include “tone” shoes in that)
• What your best friend likes…

This is an A+ answer!!!

kirra_80

I've found the most durable and comfortable shoes to be New Balances, but I haven't tried any other brands in a few years.

farmgirl88

New Balances are pretty awesome... and every pair has a number on them somewhere... the higher the number, the more supportive the shoe is. 400 seems to be on the low end and 1000 is the highest I've ever seen.

However, I just bought a brand new pair of Reebok's for $40! They cradle my heel/ankle like no shoe has ever cradled before! (It was pretty glorious trying them on for the first time).

I would say whatever name brand fits you best, go for it.

Oh, and I'm really anti-all these stupid "easy tone" shoes with "balance" technology. It just looks like an ankle injury waiting to happen! Nothing beats a well-balanced, supportive shoe.

rybo

Go to a store that specializes in running shoes and get a professional fitting. They should really work with you, watch you walk and run in several pairs of shoes, and find the one that is just right for you. It's not that much more expensive, but soooooo important.

+1000

There is absolutely no point asking other people which shoes THEY like because they don’t have YOUR feet or YOUR running style.

The “best” running shoe for you is one that:

• Fits
• Is suitable to your biomechanical needs (subject to whether you pronate / supinate etc, your stability needs etc)
• Is suitable to your running style (forefoot runner, midfoot runner, heel striker…)
• Is suitable to the surface you wish to train on (tarmac, trail, cross country, fell)
• Is the right shoe in terms of purpose (high mileage training shoes versus racing flats)

What doesn’t matter are:

• Brand
• Colour
• Gimmicks (and I would include “tone” shoes in that)
• What your best friend likes…

The best shoe answer I have ever seen.

backinthenines

The best shoe answer I have ever seen.

*bows*

I'll be here again next week.

:drinker:

newmeat30

Thanks so much guys!

I found a running specialty shop here in my area and I'm planning on going this weekend to check them out and actually get fitted. :bigsmile:

MonsteRawr

While we're talking about running shoes, have any of you guys had any experience with Somnio running shoes?

http://www.somniorunning.com/home

I get terrible blisters on my insteps, and I'm considering these customs as an option.

Other suggestions would also be quite welcome!

backinthenines

Thanks so much guys!

I found a running specialty shop here in my area and I'm planning on going this weekend to check them out and actually get fitted. :bigsmile:

Good girl!! :drinker: