Good shoes for working out?

Are you planning to run? If so, go to a running store and have your gait evaluated, and don't skimp on the money.

Otherwise, I would buy whatever looks pretty to you at the athletic shoe store and fits within your budget...

I bought newer Nike's from the outlet store when I went to Vegas. They are great. It's weird how work out shoes are so light now.. you will know what I mean when you try a pair on!

I have been looking into this too as I just dumped my old trainers after completing the mud run.

What kind of exercising will you be doing?

If you are doing circuits/cardio class then you will want to look into a cross trainer. They are designed to give you more side-to-side protection/support (read: no rolled ankles). Nike, New Balance, Avia all make great ones. These are probably OK for basic cardio machines/treadmills and a distance up to 5K jogging.

If you are going to be running, then go to a running store and have them evaluate your gait, stance etc. Bring your current shoes with you, they will check the wear pattern to determine how you strike your foot.

Also, feet swell when running, so an actual running shoe should have a little bit of room in them to accomodate that. But, a cross trainer should fit snugly without rubbing/pinching/squeezing.

Are you planning to run? If so, go to a running store and have your gait evaluated, and don't skimp on the money.

Otherwise, I would buy whatever looks pretty to you at the athletic shoe store and fits within your budget...

I primarily do the treadmill and the elliptical.

If you run on the treadmill, then I would get fitted for new running shoes. Six years is definitely past the expiration date if you've been running in them.

I don't think it matters too much what kind of shoes you wear on the elliptical, as long as they are comfortable.

I have been looking into this too as I just dumped my old trainers after completing the mud run.

What kind of exercising will you be doing?

If you are doing circuits/cardio class then you will want to look into a cross trainer. They are designed to give you more side-to-side protection/support (read: no rolled ankles). Nike, New Balance, Avia all make great ones. These are probably OK for basic cardio machines/treadmills and a distance up to 5K jogging.

If you are going to be running, then go to a running store and have them evaluate your gait, stance etc. Bring your current shoes with you, they will check the wear pattern to determine how you strike your foot.

Also, feet swell when running, so an actual running shoe should have a little bit of room in them to accomodate that. But, a cross trainer should fit snugly without rubbing/pinching/squeezing.

THIS!

If you wan to run, get running shoes from a running store that will analyse your gait and find you the perfect shoe. Running shoes are meant for running forward, not for other types of movements. It will prevent injuries.

If you are doing other exercises, you'll need a cross trainer. They allow for greater range of motion than running shoes, so they are more versatile. They are not designed for long distance running though.

The most important thing is that they fit properly! This is why specialty stores are so important... sorry but footlocker has no idea what they are selling you, don't go there!

I have had a ton of foot/ankle problems in the past. I used to swear by Nike, and figured the ankle problems (I have compartment syndrome, where I get giant bumps in my ankles and they swell. It's so weird) weren't caused from my shoes. My sister is a seasoned runner and suggested I try her Asics instead of my Nikes - it made a world of a difference. Ultimately you'll find what's best for you, but at the very least, I will suggest Asics - I will never go back to Nike for running!

Both Nike and Asics make a pretty large variety of shoes. Some of them will fit your needs, others will not. I have had some great shoes from Nike and some that were horrible for my feet. This is why runners go and get fitted for shoes at a store by a professional.

Are you planning to run? If so, go to a running store and have your gait evaluated, and don't skimp on the money.

Otherwise, I would buy whatever looks pretty to you at the athletic shoe store and fits within your budget...

I primarily do the treadmill and the elliptical.

Sounds like they're worn out.

Running shoes generally last about 400-500 miles, subject to gait, weight etc.

I've used Reeboks and Nikes in the past but I've been consistently using Saucony for a while, it's a very personal choice. I'm a heavy over-pronator and they seem to work best. Nike were just hidesously expensive and not really any better than anything else on the market.

I am a fan of Nike Free Trainers (not the running shoes). Unless I feel the need to run a long distance, I find them to be a nice balance for light running, cardio, and weight training. Just my 2 cents.

I have the New Balance Minimus Zeroes. Here's a link:

http://www.newbalance.com/Minimus-Zero/WR00,default,pd.html?dwvar_WR00_color=Diva Pink_with_Blue_and_White&start=20&cgid=201000

I've got early arthritis in my knees and hips (Thanks, Grandma!) When I switched to these I have considerably less knee pain. I find that I run on my toes now instead of slamming down on my heel like I did with the old fashioned style of running shoes.

Plus, they are cute and I get lots of compliments!