what running sneakers?

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  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    I researched and researched last spring and tried on a ton of the ones I picked from doing all the research. Ended up with Brooks Glycerin 10 which are THE most comfortable shoes I've ever worn and they are a dream to run in. I also bought a pair of Nike Pegasus +28 so that I had two pair (& they were on sale for half the price of the Brooks), I have Nike Free TR2's and Free XT - I wear those for working out and zumba but there isn't enough support for me to run in them. My favorite place to buy my shoes is RoadRunnerSports.com. They have a way to help figure out what kind of shoe you should get if you can't get to a running store.

    i have brooks glycerin 9s! love them.
  • RonandDi
    RonandDi Posts: 120 Member
    I tried on 4 different pairs of shoes and I was surprised at the subtle differences. I ended up getting a pair of Saucony Progrid Guide 6's. They feel a lot difference than my old ones...hopefully they allow me to continue to run pain free.
  • chicbuc
    chicbuc Posts: 615 Member
    I overpronate, and I LOVE my Asics. I just bought a pair of gt-2170s yesterday. I had a pair of gt-2160s that are apparently discontinued, and they're about to come out with the 2180s, so I got my 2170s for a reasonable price.
  • Deanna_garnermommy
    Deanna_garnermommy Posts: 118 Member
    mizunos, wave riders or inspires. Will not let you down. I have an average foot. My asics are okay but there is nothing like running in the Mizuno.
  • maegmez
    maegmez Posts: 341 Member
    My first pair of running shoes were a asics gel nimbus 10's. they were my best first shoe, just offered cushioning. Never had any problems and I lost quite a bit of weight.

    Then I decided I could run at 250 pounds. I could, but I developed plantar faciitis. I found other ways to exercise and when I lost 30 more pounds, I was able to run again but those shoes no longer work for me.

    So I went to our local shop for a gait analysis. I'm so glad I did. With my plantar faciitis, I needed a shoe with light motion control. I must have tried on 20 pairs and got accessed for each pair. Some over corrected or may not have felt right on my foot. I ended up with a pair of asics 2170. Wore them in the house for a few hours and used the cross trainer and felt they were a bit too snug so went back and got accessed running in a few other pairs. I ended up with a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 12's and they are perfect for me. They were worth the £100 because I can run virtually pain free. I have lost another 25 pounds since buying them and they already feel different so will wait till I get to my goal weight and get reaccessed.

    Bottom line is to find a good shop with a good return policy. One that checks your gait. Our shop doesn't rush to decisions at first because they know the longer you run, the more your natural gait will come out so you want a shop that cares. Some will charge a fee and some will be free if you buy your shoes at their shop.

    It's worth every penny to get the right shoe for you. I love running, even though I'm not very fast, but I would be gutted to not be able to run again.
  • cjlorigan
    cjlorigan Posts: 209 Member
    I love Saucony
  • devan33
    devan33 Posts: 177 Member
    My long distance runner friend LOVES her Brooks..and now my hubby has them and he said they are great as well!
  • RonandDi
    RonandDi Posts: 120 Member
    Well, I got to run in my new shoes a couple times. I hope it is just that they are new/different, because I have muscles that are sore, that have never been sore. Still no joint pain though.

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