Running Shoes?

butterflylover527
butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm going to be buying a nice pair of shoes for my walks since my legs have been hurting lately- they'll be a change from the $10 ones I have right now from Wal-Mart w/ Dr. Scholls custom fit orthotics in them. All of this is very overwhelming!

I know what I have very flat feet and overpronate. And I would really like to spend less than $80.

So how do I choose the best shoe for me? What kind do you guys like?

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  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    It would be sensible to go to a running shop and get properly measured and have your gait checked. If you tell them your budget, they should be able to find something to suit that fits properly and works with your gait.
  • lunchlady1208
    lunchlady1208 Posts: 127
    Since all of my work out DVD's show people in New Balance, and I can afford them, I got some and love them....Are they the best, probably not....but they work :)
  • drgndancer
    drgndancer Posts: 426 Member
    I second the running store. They're usually just as knowledgable about walking as running. Gait and fit analysis is helpful for any shoe you're going to be putting a lot of mileage on.
  • davisrl0
    davisrl0 Posts: 93 Member
    Its really important to be fitted. You never know what kind of shoe fits or feels the best on your foot until you get it on. People who specialize in it can get you into something that works for you, without you having to go through tons of them yourself.
    I had Brooks Pure Cadence and while they felt great, my feet are a little too wide for them. I was just fitted into a pair of Saucony, and they have a wider base, and more stability for my high arch. I would have never thought to pick those up on my own. But they feel great. My Brooks were $120 and my Sauconys are $110. But Im certain you could find an equally good pair for $80. Expensive doesnt always mean better.
    Good luck on your search....it IS overwhelming!!
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    I agree that the best thing to do is to go to a running specialty shop for your first pair. They'll usually watch you walk or jog a little so they get a sense of whether you overpronate, supinate or have a neutral footfall. They'll ask a lot of questions about the expected weekly mileage and surfaces you walk or run on, and how much you walk vs. run. They'll also take your weight into consideration (just from looking at you--don't worry!).

    Then they'll have you try on several brands of the "type" of shoe that seems to best fit your style, mileage and surfaces. You'll probably find that one brand fits you better than the others. (For me, that's always been Asics though I was once very tempted by a pair of New Balance.)

    Even though the specialty running store won't be the least expensive place to buy the shoes, they will usually take them back for a good 30 days if they aren't working for you. It's worth it for that peace of mind the first time.

    For replacement pairs, order them online at the best price you can find. Or hit up a race expo, which also tends to have good prices. Shoe companies discontinue colors in the spring and the fall and you can get great deals on last season's color! At least 25% off.

    Expect to pay in the $80 -$100 dollar range when not on sale for a decent shoe. Also keep in mind that they generally need to be replaced every 300 miles or 6 months to offer the correct support and cushioning.

    *edited for clarity*
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
    i would check and see whats in the "clearnce" section at the store you can usaly find a good pair from las t season there
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    It would be sensible to go to a running shop and get properly measured and have your gait checked. If you tell them your budget, they should be able to find something to suit that fits properly and works with your gait.

    ^^^this is the answer

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