Running shoes?

kennie2

I really ought to get some new running shoes as I keep wearing plimsoles which are deffinately not comfortable!
So I was thinking of getting them rebok easy tone ones but I don't know how they are for running
So yeah any suggestions would be good

fteale

I like Asics.

milehighcritic

Second that, love my Asics.

LesliePierceRN

I am training for a half marathon, so I'm pretty serious about my running, and I just love my Sauconys. You have to know what kind of shoe you need, though, whether you have a neutral stride or if you over/under pronate.. It makes a world of difference getting the right shoe, you have to research a little.

Atlantique

I really ought to get some new running shoes as I keep wearing plimsoles which are deffinately not comfortable!
So I was thinking of getting them rebok easy tone ones but I don't know how they are for running
So yeah any suggestions would be good

Easytones or any of the shape-up shoes are not really designed for running. You'd be too unstable and risk an ankle injury.

Your best bet is to go to a specialty running store and get fitted there. They will watch you run and possibly capture a short film of it in order to determine your stride and degree of pronation or supination (how much your foot rolls in or out on landing) and properly measure you. Then they'll recommend the 'type' of shoes you need and from there you'll try on several brands in order to determine the best fit. Don't be surprised if your running shoe size is a half or whole size larger than your street shoes. You need the room for your feet to swell a little and to keep your toes from hitting the end of the shoe when running on hills or inclines. You should have one full thumbwidth between your longest toe (which may not be your big toe) and the end of the toebox. If your shoes fit properly. you won't get black toenails or lose any even if you become a distance runner.

I happen to wear Asics GT 2060s, which are for mild to moderate overpronators. All the major running brands will have this sort of shoe, and Asics just fit me the best. You may prefer a different brand though.

kell_riley

I'm not sure about the rebok one's for running, they have a rounded bottom i think it might be a bit odd?!
I've got some nike one's very comfortable and not to expensive!
i can post the link if i'm allowed??

TheGoktor

I aksed the same question a couple of weeks ago - here's the link if you want to read the responses (and I urge you to do so because there is some excellent advice about getting the right kind of shoes).

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/225252-the-right-footwear

TheGoktor

Don't be surprised if your running shoe size is a half or whole size larger than your street shoes. You need the room for your feet to swell a little and to keep your toes from hitting the end of the shoe when running on hills or inclines. You should have one full thumbwidth between your longest toe (which may not be your big toe) and the end of the toebox. If your shoes fit properly. you won't get black toenails or lose any even if you become a distance runner.

This was one of the best pieces of advice I was given, and I am so thankful for it!

Atlantique

I'm not sure about the rebok one's for running, they have a rounded bottom i think it might be a bit odd?!
I've got some nike one's very comfortable and not to expensive!
i can post the link if i'm allowed??

You can post links to products that have worked well for you as long as you have no affiliation with the company and are not a salesperson for their products.

kell_riley

Thanks Atlamtique definatly don't have an affiliation with the company and i'm no saleswoman lol!

these are the one's i got http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/NIK5055/nike-lady-dart-viii-running-shoes/

Missylydia

I'm gonna add to the Asics love.