Which shoes should get? Opinion? HELP!

SPNLuver83

I having the hardest time trying to find that perfect shoe for my feet. I have very low arches and with the exercise I do I put a lot of pressure on the balls of my feet and the sides. I had Asics and they were pretty great but they are worn out now... I got fitted at a shoe store and they gave me these Sauconys but the heel on my right foot keeps slipping and my ankle actually rolled out once. Yikes! So they are gettin returned tomorrow. I went to several stores and tried on many shoes, and these are the ones I am trying to pick from.

If anyone has these, please share your opinions on them! Thank you!!!

ASICS GEL- EVOLUTION 6



ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 13



MIZUNO WAVE INSPIRED 8



ASICS GEL-PLATINUM 5



NIKE AIR PEGASUS 28

zoom2

Are you running? What level of stability do you need? I think those are all fairly different shoes in terms of what type of gait they support. You have everything from motion control to neutral there...

If you're looking for something that fits a heel that tends to slip, I'd go with the Nike. I've never had luck with any Asics or Saucony, because of the heel slip thing. NB generally works well for me, too, as does Mizuno.

SPNLuver83

I am needing something with stability and cushion!

For running, kickboxing and other general aerobics, and strength training

zoom2

Then forget the Nimbus and Pegasus, as those are neutral. Not sure what shoe the Asics Platinum is. The Evolution is a motion control shoe...that's a heavy, beefy, stiff shoe.

Have you gone to an actual running store (not a big box chain like D*cks) and told them your needs?

redcat17

You say you have flat feet and put pressure on the side of your feet. Is it the inside or the outside? I have flat feet and mild pronation (I tend to land on the inside of my foot) and I just got a pair of Brooks Ravenna 3 running shoes that help immensely. I got mine at REI.

Sorry, I can't comment on the Asics since I've never worn them.

SPNLuver83

Then forget the Nimbus and Pegasus, as those are neutral. Not sure what shoe the Asics Platinum is. The Evolution is a motion control shoe...that's a heavy, beefy, stiff shoe.

Have you gone to an actual running store (not a big box chain like D*cks) and told them your needs?

yes I have... first they told me they couldnt help me as they only have running shoes.. huh? i told them i was referred to this store so they did all that stuff and got me fitted to a saucony but when I used them at home I get heel slippage and my ankle rolled out! The ones I had before were Asics gel-frantic. Are any of those similar? All the above shoes I mentioned were tried on and felt really comfy.

I think a neutral show would work for me cuz I have a normal stride.... just something with a lot of cushion for my low arch and the balls of feet.

SPNLuver83

You say you have flat feet and put pressure on the side of your feet. Is it the inside or the outside? I have flat feet and mild pronation (I tend to land on the inside of my foot) and I just got a pair of Brooks Ravenna 3 running shoes that help immensely. I got mine at REI.

Sorry, I can't comment on the Asics since I've never worn them.

Yeah I tried those one alongside some other Brooks and none of them felt good on my feet. Thanks though!

O, and on the outside.

Toddrific

As far as your heel slipping out, you can change the way you lace them and that will fix that.

You do not want to use running shoes as cross trainers. Get a cheap pair of pretty cross trainers for strength training/kickboxing/etc. Use running shoes only for running.

JeSuisPrest

Get fitted!!

Sabine321

If you have low arches you can always get inserts with arch support. I got some from Dr. Scholl for my working and workout shoes and I love them. I have them in my Nike's and I am doing great. Good luck on finding the right shoe.

SPNLuver83

Get fitted!!

girl I've said it like 3 times that I did!!!! lol

SPNLuver83

As far as your heel slipping out, you can change the way you lace them and that will fix that.

You do not want to use running shoes as cross trainers. Get a cheap pair of pretty cross trainers for strength training/kickboxing/etc. Use running shoes only for running.

I had the runner's lace on it and it was still doin it!

lacroyx

As far as your heel slipping out, you can change the way you lace them and that will fix that.

I have had the same issue. I found this helped me
http://walking.about.com/od/shoes/ss/shoelacingtofit.htm
here's also a YouTube clip that goes into detail a bit more
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0BSXa8vE10

hope this helps.

just saw your above post :frown:

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CarsonRuns

As far as your heel slipping out, you can change the way you lace them and that will fix that.

You do not want to use running shoes as cross trainers. Get a cheap pair of pretty cross trainers for strength training/kickboxing/etc. Use running shoes only for running.

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PLUMSGRL

See if you have a "****'s Sporting Goods" store near you.
You need to check to see if your feet supinate or pronate, they should be able to see that by your gait.
They can show you which shoes will be right for your feet.

If no ****'s around go to a Walmart or pharmacy type store that has the Dr. Scholl's machine that you can stand on to find out what areas of pressure you put on your feet. That should also be able to tell (don't buy the inserts).

Then chose the right shoe~

****this was edited guess MFP thought the short name for RICHARD was vulgar...bahahahaha

glonigan

I think you may be looking for two different pairs of shoes? One for Running and one for lifting, kick-boxing, etc. If you are a mid foot striker during running i would recommend Newtons (Expensive but worth every penny in my opinion). As for lifting/general cardio I would go with something of a really thin sole to help with stability. Just my two cents.