Best running shoes for heavy runners?

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  • momofJandA
    momofJandA Posts: 1,035 Member
    I would love to go to a running store to get fitted, however there aren't any close and the $ is as always an issue. I replace my shoes every 3-4 months because of the mileage I put on them (appriximately 125- 150 miles a month).
    Right now I am in ASICS GEL-1170's . . . I would love a pair of Brooks some day though.
    If you can't get to a running store try runner's world shoe finder- you in put all your information and they recommend a bunch of shoes for you:
    http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor
  • CarolElaine25
    CarolElaine25 Posts: 102 Member
    I love my New Balances when I need cushioning and stability. I would go to a running store... let them fit you and recommend a pair. THEN go to amazon.com and buy them there :) They are usually a lot cheaper... zappos.com works, too. Good luck!!!

    NOT this ^^^^ At least the part where you go to a small business, take their personnel's individualized attention and expertise, and THEN go on line to get the stuff cheaper. If you go to the running store, be decent and make the initial purchase there. You need to replace running shoes fairly often. Buy your 2nd pair on line if you like.

    This is what I'm thinking. I could never, with good conscience, go into a store and have them do all the measurements and other expertise that goes along with it and just leave to go by the recommended shoes elsewhere ... at least not unless the sales person was super rude.

    And because of the cost fact, I've not yet been to a running store to be fitted, especially since I keep reading that running shoes for those of us who are heavy, and people like me with wide feet, are more costly than the normal running shoe.

    Anyone have a ballpark figure on what kind of price I might be faced with when I go into one of those stores?
    Totally with you on this. I love my running store enough that I refuse to buy my athletic shoes anywhere else because they're awesome and I want them to stay in business, but not everyone can afford an outlay of $100+ every year (or more often, depending on how often you replace your shoes). Until recently I certainly couldn't.

    I usually spend between $120 and $140 when I go to Run With Us(http://www.clubrunwithus.com/home.html). You may be able to find less expensive shoes that work for you.

    Good luck with your search!
  • bubbanene
    bubbanene Posts: 101 Member
    a good running shoe store will have a treadmill to watch your style , thats best way to get shoes
  • Onperch
    Onperch Posts: 45 Member
    I've had chronic foot pain. Plantar fasciitis etc.. I have fallen arches, pronation. As well as extra weight.

    Brooks Beast have been the best for motion control. Brooks Adrenaline for a compromise if you want more cushioning.

    They're all that I ever buy now. Get a nice clean used pair to save yourself money.
  • michaelsommerkamp
    michaelsommerkamp Posts: 1
    I joined today because of all of the great and thoughtful advice on this forum. Thank you all--you girls and guys rock!

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