Need Help on Running Shoes

theshow4jsu

I have high arches and underpronate, I'm looking for a new pair of running shoes. I have a the Brooks Glycerin 9 and I love them, but they are starting to wear out. I was looking at the Saucony Grid Cohesion 5. Anyone have experience with this shoe? I would go back to the Brooks Glycerin 10, but they are unfortunately not in the budget at the moment. The saucony's are half the price, just wondering if they were as good. Any feedback would be great.

wolfchild59

I would just go to a running store and try both on. Then ask to use their in store treadmills or to go run outside. I spent almost two hours before I decided on my shoes because I kept swapping back and forth and running everywhere in them to make sure they felt the best on my feet.

The people in the store encouraged it and when I initially said I'd just walk around, they actually practically insisted that I do plenty of test running in them before making the decision so I wasn't unhappy. (despite having a 90 day exchange period where I could take them back for a new pair even if I'd been running in them for 89 days to that point)

dsjohndrow

You can possibly find other brands that meet your needs here.

http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor

I have Mizuno' and I really like them. They are about $100. I run 20-30 miles a week.

usmcjarhead3

We have stores here called Runner's World that specializes in just that. They carry top name sneakers only, ie. Brook's, Saucony, New Balance etc. I use them exclusively but will preface this by saying due to the Marines, I hate running, but I have done many smaller distance triathalons. Thier staff is well trained. They put you on a treadmill and video tape you walking, jogging and running in short burts to see if you pronate, supinate or are neutral. They measuure your arch and width as well and can give you the run down on any shoe you are looking for. I ended up in Saucony Grids and used thier racing flats. In high end shoes like that it is a matter of once the salesman gets you into a proper shoe, it's the feel of it on your foot. Seriously, thier sales staff is great and will spend 40 minutes with you trying on shoes. They will ask if you cross train, short, mid or long distance train and try to get the whole lowdown on what you want before they put your foot into it.

My point being, I don't know what you want in a running shoe, but there has to be specific retailers that cater to just that. Once you get into a shoe that you like the basic rule of thumb is 300 miles before the next pair. If there is no place near you, it is well worth the drive to see a specialist becasue once he gets you into the shoe that feels right to you, you will be able to order them online. Hope that helps.

usmcjarhead3

And sorry , yes, I love the Saucony Grid series, but then again, it's personal preference. My running partner loves the Brook's Adreniline (which I absolutely don't like the way it feels on my foot). The only thing I have noticed with Saucony is that they tend to be a bit heavier than thier competition, but felt great on me and if I ever get to the point where I am leading the pack (HA!) maybe I will consider a lighter shoe.

timboom1

I would just go to a running store and try both on. Then ask to use their in store treadmills or to go run outside. I spent almost two hours before I decided on my shoes because I kept swapping back and forth and running everywhere in them to make sure they felt the best on my feet.

The people in the store encouraged it and when I initially said I'd just walk around, they actually practically insisted that I do plenty of test running in them before making the decision so I wasn't unhappy. (despite having a 90 day exchange period where I could take them back for a new pair even if I'd been running in them for 89 days to that point)

^^ This, plus others if neither works out.

If the store won't let you test drive on there treadmill and outside, find a different store. I usually take them outside and do a good 1/4 to 1/2 mile to be sure there is no weird fit that I don't like before I am out on a real run and have to decide to suffer through or not with shoes that are don't work. After you find a pair that you think works, do a shorter real run, if it is not working, take them back and try a different pair, any good running store won't even blink.

I actually asked my local store about their advertised 90 day policy (since I will have 250-300 miles on a pair of shoes at that point) they laughed a little but still said they would take them back if I wasn't happy with them. They are serious about those policies.

They want you in the right shoes. Any good store knows if you keep running you will need more shoes.