Gait Meaurement and Shoes

tammylwv

I was wondering if going to have my gait measured worth it to get a good pair of work out shoes. Also, how much does that usually cost? I want to do the C25K and etc and thought I should get some new shoes for that and for exercising in general.

Thanks in advance.

timothyjkiser

Measurement should be free if you buy the shoes from the same place...YES get measured!

rockerbabyy

i went to a local store here and they watched me walk around the store in just my socks then picked out 4 or 5 pairs of shoes that would work for my walking style/foot and what i plan on doing (walking + c25k). it was $100 for the shoes i ended up getting but in the future i plan on ordering them online (can get em for $60ish from amazon)

tammylwv

What kind of difference did you notice?

spammyanna

I went to a running store and got my gait measured and such. I ended up spending $100 on my shoes, but it is like running on clouds. I haven't had ANY issues, shin splints, hurt knees, blisters, toe nail rips, NOTHING. It was totally work the $100. Plus, if you think about it, you don't have to replace them that often.

rockerbabyy

What kind of difference did you notice?

well between what i was wearing and the ones i bought there was a world of difference. the old ones didnt have much support (im ALMOST flat footed). and my feet and back almost always hurt when i was finished walking. with the new ones i dont feel anything like that, and theyre very comfy
the difference between the pairs he brought out were minor, mainly just comfort and tightness.

gleechick609

When I picked out my own shoes, I was out from C25k for 5 weeks due to inflamed knees.

When I went to a professional running store, tried on shoes, wrote down the make and model and bought them for way cheaper online (roadrunnersports.com), I no longer have knee problems.

My Gel Nimbus 12's cost me about 70.00. They retail for 130.00