Running shoes?

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theanchorholds18
theanchorholds18 Posts: 8
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I'm in need of some help! I'm a somewhat beginning runner and i've never had a good pair of running shoes! What would you all reccomend? I'm looking for something not horribly expensive. Thanks!

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  • Annazbananaz
    Annazbananaz Posts: 6 Member
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    Asics Gel Cumulus. As a beginning runner, you'll want a really comfortable neutral shoe, and I just wouldn't look any further than these. I'm such a fan - I've worn more expensive shoes, but these are my favorites so far. Wish I'd had them a couple years back when I ran a marathon. Also, this shoe has positive reviews specifically for heavier female runners. I think you can't go wrong by at least trying these out.
  • 1linde
    1linde Posts: 34 Member
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    I had the Asics Gel Cumulus recommended to me for the cushioning after trying on some Nikes that were not comfortable. I bought the previous model 14 as the new model was coming into the store 15 but it was more money than I usually spend on shoes. They are comfortable and I am pleased with the purchase and think they were worth the extra money. Think they list for 115. but I paid around 80 at Sports Authority.

    I use mine for walking but think it was worth the money to have comfortable shoes.
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,616 Member
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    you really should go to a good running store and get fitted. usually small independent shops are best. they will fit you, put you on a treadmill to analyse your gait, and let you try lots of different pairs.

    unlike the ladies above, asics were horrible for me.

    if a proper fitting is impossible, there are several online guides that will help you assess if you're neutral, overpronate, etc. don't assume you're neutral.
  • josywosy
    josywosy Posts: 49 Member
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    you really should go to a good running store and get fitted. usually small independent shops are best. they will fit you, put you on a treadmill to analyse your gait, and let you try lots of different pairs.

    if a proper fitting is impossible, there are several online guides that will help you assess if you're neutral, overpronate, etc. don't assume you're neutral.

    I totally agree. If you can get fitted properly you don't want to wind up with a shoe that doesn't work for you.

    I have Asics but a different type than the other posters.
  • jw203
    jw203 Posts: 50 Member
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    I need support shoes, rather than neutral, but I'd echo that Asics Gel range feel really great. Went for my first run in my new pair today and I'm very happy!
  • jw203
    jw203 Posts: 50 Member
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    Oh, but I'd also second that you should definitely get fitted! Everyone is different and all that jazz.
  • __Di__
    __Di__ Posts: 1,630 Member
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    I'm in need of some help! I'm a somewhat beginning runner and i've never had a good pair of running shoes! What would you all reccomend? I'm looking for something not horribly expensive. Thanks!
    I would recommend nothing, but what I definitely would recommend is going to a specialist running shop and getting your running gait analysed and them taking their advice on the correct running shoes, it can save you tons and tons of possible heartache or, God forbid, injury later.
  • Lysander666
    Lysander666 Posts: 275 Member
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    Due to this thread I bought of pair of Asics Gels today. Very comfortable they were. Combined with some carb gel it was an awesome night run.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    No one can, or at least should, recommend a shoe. Especially with so little information. Go get fitted, or at the very least look at some of the online tools that help determine foot/stride type.

    Much like the right jeans are fitted for your butt/hips, the right shoes are fitted for your foot/gait.
  • lmroessler
    lmroessler Posts: 29 Member
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    I completely agree to go to a specialty running store - not just because of the fitting, but because they will almost always take back shoes within 30 days - even if they've been worn outside - if they don't work out for you. That is really important to me as I had a pair of New Balance that were great the first couple of weeks doing 3 runs / per week about 3.5 miles per run. By the third week, I had a huge blister / callus on my foot. I took them back and found a different pair with inserts (which running stores can also tell if you need or not) that are working out beautifully.
  • DefyGravity1977
    DefyGravity1977 Posts: 300 Member
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    I just got Sauconys and they are fantastic. I do recommend that you go to a running store and get fitted. for all the reasons listed.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
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    No one can, or at least should, recommend a shoe. Especially with so little information. Go get fitted, or at the very least look at some of the online tools that help determine foot/stride type.

    Much like the right jeans are fitted for your butt/hips, the right shoes are fitted for your foot/gait.

    This^^

    And if price is the issue, note the shoe you get fitted for. You can probably find it someplace cheaper, or order them online.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
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    idk, i've always been a big fan of nike but a lot of people seem to think they are an over priced, middle of the road quality shoe.
  • skadoosh33
    skadoosh33 Posts: 353 Member
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    Yes, go to the professionals at a running store. They put me on the treadmill with the camera recording my form and recommended Brooks Pure Flow. My form is decent with a mid foot strike. I have had two pairs now and love them.
  • Amandatorie
    Amandatorie Posts: 93 Member
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    I was wearing "good" running shoes that were fairly expensive, a big name brand, and super comfortable. They felt like I was running on a cloud. Then my knees started hurting, and hurting, and hurting more after a few months of regular running. It got so bad I could barely walk some days, and definitely wasn't working out more than once or twice a week, when it was starting to feel better, but then I'd end up taking a week off again.

    The doctor sent me to a physical therapist. The physical therapist told me to go get fitted for running shoes, and IMMEDIATELY the pain was better. My left knee had zero pain at all anymore, and my right knee still needed some regular calf stretches, and some hip strengthening, to get better. But with the new, fitted running shoes I didn't miss a single workout because of knee pain anymore.
  • KokowithaK
    KokowithaK Posts: 88 Member
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    I just started running a few months ago and went to the Running Room and got fitted. Thank god I did! I was using a terrible pair of New Balance that gave me blisters. They checked my gait and found that my knees bent inward which could have led to future knee problems if they didn't mention it there and refer me to a shoe that was suited to correct the issue. I ended up getting the Saucony Hurrican 15's. These were a little pricey but definitely worth it. I've never invested in a good shoe before so I'm very glad I did this time!
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
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    No one can, or at least should, recommend a shoe. Especially with so little information. Go get fitted, or at the very least look at some of the online tools that help determine foot/stride type.

    Much like the right jeans are fitted for your butt/hips, the right shoes are fitted for your foot/gait.

    This^^

    And if price is the issue, note the shoe you get fitted for. You can probably find it someplace cheaper, or order them online.

    Or find last years version of it for 1/2 the price.
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
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    Get fitted at a RUNNING store, not a sporting goods store. Then buy a pair of Super Feet, take the insoles out of the new shoes and replace them with those.

    Just because one type/brand of shoe works for one person does not mean it will work for you. I was running in the wrong type of shoes for YEARS and when I finally got fitted OMG the difference was incredible.

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