Running shoes...What do u wear?

I wear Mizunos and LOVE them! They work great for me. You really need to make sure that you have the right running shoes. Like most people have said, go to a running store and have them fit you. You may have to try on quite a few pairs until you find some that work great. If you don't have the right running shoes for your body, you will hurt yourself. You will hurt your ankles, knees, hips, back, and you may get shin splints and you will be miserable. Save your pennies and go for the good shoes.

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I wear NewBalance mt20 minimalist. Very light but you need to get use to them slowly if you run in normal running shoes.

I walked on the treadmill at Footworks, and I found out I need a neutral shoe. I wear Brooks Ghost, and except for the color I love them! I use the Nike chip in a plastic attachment I bought from Amazon for about $5. It attaches to my laces and its waterproof. Now that I've lost some weight and am running 10 miles a week, I might go back and see if anything has changed.

So...I used to wear shoes that had a lot of cushion on them because I've had my ACL reconstructed twice and was having knee pain...after training for my first 1/2 marathon, I was having all kinds of knee pain, and pain in my hip (hip flexor) which forced me to switch to riding a bike for about a month to ease the pain...I seriously thought I had a hip fracture ... all this to say...I knew my gait wasn't strong because I was not fully extending on my left side because of fear of re-injuring my knee. I went to a running store and talked with someone there who recommend I change my foot strike while running. I asked how to do that, and there was classes, going to a specialist or simply changing shoes. Turns out...those super cushioned shoes I was wearing pretty much encourage me to strike heel first rather than toe first. After trying to make a conscience effort to strike toe first, I gave up and changed shoes...yep to those weird toe shoes (Vibrams). It took some getting used to, wearing them, and I couldn't run in them right away. I have a high instep so shoes that have straps or buckles that sit on the top of my foot are uncomfortable, and these new shoes had just that. They have elastic "laces" that really don't lace...or adjust much..so the first week I tried to get used to them...but they were pressing on a nerve and causing my feet to go numb. I took it upon myself and cut them...then took a piece of it to "tie" the shoes to keep them on. They are BY FAR the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. I also don't tape my knee anymore to run and I have ZERO knee or hip pain when running now.

So, there you have my opinion...hope it helps

Good luck and run hard~!:happy:

I want to stick with the Nike because of the chip I have for their shoe. I tried the FRee - HATE them. I also bought the Zoom Structure. My first pair was almost perfect. But they are worn out, so I tried a second pair of the same and they are HORRIBLE for me.

I am now wearing the AirMax (which gets awesome reviews) and I'm not 100% sold. Give them about a 7 on a 1 to 10.

I know I should go to a running store. Think I will figure out where one is. THANKS!!!!!!

Just try them on and see how they feel, you dont have to get Nike+ shoes to use the sensor. You can buy shoe lace attachments made for the Nike+ sensor and many articles are online on how to make your own.

Now I feel like a big dummy! Are you serious????

Yep. Let me get you some links.

Easy to make
http://www.instructables.com/id/Nike-Plus-iPod-sensor-holder/






Buy
http://www.fitnesstoys.com/BeanPodismadebeRedRockproducts.

My Fav

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:15355

PS....unless you're on a treadmill...the nike app has GPS so you don't need the chip at all

Only if she is using a phone and not an Ipod

Just got a pair of reebox flex and they are so light,

want to stick with the Nike because of the chip I have for their shoe. I tried the FRee - HATE them. I also bought the Zoom Structure. My first pair was almost perfect. But they are worn out, so I tried a second pair of the same and they are HORRIBLE for me.

I am now wearing the AirMax (which gets awesome reviews) and I'm not 100% sold. Give them about a 7 on a 1 to 10.




I too use the Nike + Sensor , I have the Air Max but I only use them on shorter runs (3-5 miles)
My personal expierence , It is all about the lunar glide! Great for long runs , Great cushion I run with them anywhere from 5-15 miles. I love that you can customize them on the Nike website as well.

P.S Tried the free Runs and it felt like running barefoot. Not for me

The Sensor pouch like 3 bucks on ebay , just incase you go outside of Nike.

Hope this helps! Good Luck !
#Livestrong

My boyfriend SWEARS by those freak-toe Vibram shoes. He's like the laughing stock of the gym!!

Hahahaha...I also wear "freak-toe Vibram shoes." KSOs. Love them!