What are the best running shoes??

pamperedhen

I am new to running and I have been getting shin~splints I was just wondering, what are the best shoes for running? Any advice would be appreciated and happy running to all! :flowerforyou:

Caroline244

I wear Brooks shoes, but my husband wears Aasics; it's more of a personal preferance in how they fit. My best advice is to go to a local running store, where all they do is specialize in running. Those types of stores tend to have extremely knowledgeable staff, technology to assess your feet and how your feet strike the ground, etc. I only go to a specialty store and have had great success. Try on lots of different shoes; once you put on the one that fits you best, you'll know. You might want to inquire about your running stride, too, if you're getting shin splints. Good luck! :-)

gettinthere

I love my Asics and buy the Nimbus line....they have been wonderful!!

pamperedhen

THX!! What great advice.:flowerforyou:

vacherin

New Balance are the best for me - no idea what the model name is but I have used the foul-looking mint green ones and the almost-as-bad lilac ones with orange trim. They look awful but are great! I'd also recommend going to a specialist running shop and getting your run professionally looked at. Good luck!

Mom2rh

Different answer for different runners. I second the idea to go to a running shoe store. Their expertise is valuable and worth the slightly higher shoe price.

mes1119

My best bit of advice is to go to a running store and ask them. Personally, "over pronate" when I run (basically I have flat feet that roll inward when I run) which causes AWFUL AWFUL inner shin splints. I was big on using the lightest shoes possible because I thought they were better for you. But after speaking to my friend that works at a shoe store I purchased the Nike Zoom Triax 15. Not only are they highlighter pink , but my shin splints have basically disappeared.

Anyone with overpronation like myself should get these shoes, they are magical

bert16

Different answer for different runners. I second the idea to go to a running shoe store. Their expertise is valuable and worth the slightly higher shoe price.

^^^this. "Best shoes" are entirely dependent upon the individual. Go to your local running store (& I mean running store, not large sporting goods store) & have them analyze your gait & fit you properly. Your body (& frequently your wallet) will thank you!!!

Hanablu2

I use to run some 5K's, many years ago I did a half marathon. Asics gel nimbus is what I have. I agree with one of the posters before go to a running store. I also suffer from shin splints. The running store will test your foot strike and look at your arches ect and get the right shoe for the way your foot is structured. The wrong shoe could damage your foot. One of my running buddies bought the wrong shoe and is now injured seeing a podiatrist that linked the injury to the wrong shoe. I would say at a running store expect to pay at least 90 bucks but you could find some cheaper but it's worth saving your feet. Also,they will tell you how often to change your shoes because the shoe make look good on the outside but the shocks wear out within the shoe and you won't have support and get shin splints and injuries. Good Luck!

pamperedhen

What store are ya'll meaning?? HELP!! SOS??:blushing:

MHunte

You got to get fitted....anyone can say what they think is a good shoe but unless you go to a shoe store for runners you won't know. Also try walking on your heal then walk on your toes for a few mins to warm up it works......



See if you have a RoadRunners shoe store in your area...

meerkat70

What store are ya'll meaning?? HELP!! SOS??:blushing:

Do a google search for 'running store' for your area.

sjtreely

What store are ya'll meaning?? HELP!! SOS??:blushing:

A specialty running store ... one whose "sole" purpose is to fit people of all sizes, shapes, and needs into the proper running shoe for them. These stores aren't necessarily found in the mall.

They will measure you and analyze your gait to find the shoe that meets your needs. Look in your Yellow Pages or do a Google search. My store is called Metro Run and Walk. Independently owned.

bcampbell54

Find a store that specializes in running shoes, and have them give you a gait analysis.
You'll be glad I did.
I was.

lisapr123

Go to a running store for sure! I was running in department store Nikes and New Balances (that I thought were good) until I got injured. After resting my foot for 6 weeks I went to a specialty running store and came home in Brooks that were a full size larger than my Nikes! Now it seriously feels like I am running on clouds!

brianyeager

Brooks. Available at eastbay.com

taso42

I am new to running and I have been getting shin~splints I was just wondering, what are the best shoes for running? Any advice would be appreciated and happy running to all! :flowerforyou:

the ones that fit you best, feel most comfortable, and are suitable for your gait.

paeli

What store are ya'll meaning?? HELP!! SOS??:blushing:

Not sure where your from but see if there's a "Running Room" store in your area!

stubbysticks

Yes to the running store! Here in MN I go to one called The Running Room. Even if you don't buy your shoes there, do the gait analysis to find out what type of shoe you should be shopping for. I've run with New Balance & Asics before, but I love, love, LOVE my Brooks! I have a SIL who swears by Mizunos, but I haven't tried those yet.

bahacca

Another vote for a running store. I got Asics fitted there and when I went out on my own, got a pair of Saucony. I wish I would have just bought another pair of my Asics, but get fitted!

HauteP1nk

Asics are usually the best. However, I suggest you go and get professionally fit. The shoes may not be the most fashionable or necessarily the brand you want...but once you are fitted they will provide you with a selection of shoes that will provide the proper support.

Faeriegirl74

I wear Brooks Glycerin running shoes...but each person is different. I've noticed as my weight has lowered, the shoes for my body have also changed because at one point I wore Brooks Trance and Brooks Ariel. Best advice - go to a running store and be fitted properly for your gait, stride, and body style. That's what I did and it will work wonders! Here in my area we have a Luke's Locker and Run-On.

zontuin

If you're getting shin-spints than I would suspect that you have old sneakers. Old sneakers have no cushion left and don't protect against the impact. New sneakers are in order! My rule of thumb: the most comfortable pair of sneakers are the BEST sneakers. Go to the store and try on 10 different brands. The most comfortable one wins. Disregards gimicks, names, colors, etc... Take the most comfortable pair. They will be awesome. All the brands have a different feel to them, and a different fit... which is good, since everyone's feet are shaped differently. My feet feel most comfortable in Nikes. My mom loves the feel of New Balance. Find out which brand YOUR feet love. Good luck!

andrejjorje

+1 to Glycerin. Best cushion for neutral shoes.

I wear Brooks Glycerin running shoes...but each person is different. I've noticed as my weight has lowered, the shoes for my body have also changed because at one point I wore Brooks Trance and Brooks Ariel. Best advice - go to a running store and be fitted properly for your gait, stride, and body style. That's what I did and it will work wonders! Here in my area we have a Luke's Locker and Run-On.

kbmnurse

I would check out a running shoe store. I have in the past and have had great luck and comfortable shoes. They are not cheap but, oh so worth it.

Marcelynh

I have Mizuno stabilized shoes. They are perfect for me....

I second the "go to a running store" I went to a store that actually had a treadmill hooked up to a camera. It filmed you as you ran on the level and then they could see in slow motion how your foot hit the ground etc. Many running stores just watch you as you run down a place they have to do that and don't use a treadmill. I needed stabilized shoes because I roll my feet terribly. They brought out three or four different shoes from different manufacturers and I tried them all and ran on the treadmill with all of them. They checked the roll of my foot but they all took care of that problem so it was an issue of comfort and fit for me. The stabilized shoes don't change how I run, I don't notice any difference except in lack of pain and cramping.
Just getting new shoes if you are using ones that are old will help but getting fit for the proper shoe will help a lot more.

Alanakrahenbil

There's a runners den and running room near me. I haven't been but really want to when my budget allows. I just checked runners den site and found a 5k next month I want to do now! Thanks to whoever posted to google "running store"