New Running Shoes

Hi all,

Have to buy new running shoes for running. Not sure what to get, a friend told me about Asics, the guy at the store said Nike and Saucony. Anyone that runs what would you suggest of the 3?
BTW I am not rich so I need a decent shoe for a decent price...lmao

Thanks for your input.

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sharonfoustmills

I've tried a lot of shoes. I used to be very Nike dedicated because they worked best for MY feet. I have changed over to Asics and have never regretted it. Everyone's foot is different though, so do a search online and find out who near you fits customers for running shoes. Don't buy shoes the day you go to be fitted! Wait a few days and mull it over. Don't feel obligated to buy from the person who fits you either- shop for the best deal on the recommended shoes.

sharonfoustmills

oh and congrats on having lost so much weight so far!

links_slayer

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

jasonheyd

If you can, go to a reputable place and have them do a gait analysis to see what kind of shoe you need.

Even if that's not an option, go to a store and try on different shoes & different brands. Chances are some of them will feel "right" and some will feel "wrong".

If you can't find a place to do a gain analysis, check this out: http://www.runningwarehouse.com/learningcenter/footanalysis.html

Colbyandsage

What links_slayer said!

IhScoutII

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

This ^^^^ and then order some asics

bert16

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

^^^this. Go to a specialty running store (not a big box store) and get properly fitted for shoes / have a gait analysis done. The brand and model that works perfectly for you may be awful for me and vice versa. Frankly, it's worth spending a bit of extra money to get the right pair, since the wrong pair can lead to injuries and misery (and, ultimately, the need for another pair of shoes very quickly). But, if money's an issue, you can go home, do some online shopping, and find the lowest price, as he suggested.

Cherimoose

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

If you have no intention of buying from the store, that is basically theft of services.

CherylP67

Go to a running store and get properly fitted. Wait a day or two, before deciding. If you can find the shoes online or elsewhere for less, buy them. I would ask the running store if they price match before buying elsewhere. It's not theft of services if the running store offers free gait analysis. I try to support my local running store, but the shoe they fit me for was available at D!cks and I had a $20 coupon and a $10 rewards certificate. I couldn't pass that deal up, but I do buy what I can from the running store.

Good shoes can be expensive but the right shoes can be the difference between misery and happiness. The wrong shoes may cause lots of aches, which may cause you to not run.

rduhlir

Go get fitted. What works for me or your friend could actually cause you injury. Go get your gait analyzed and get the proper shoe for your needs.

rduhlir

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

If you have no intention of buying from the store, that is basically theft of services.

I buy them from the running store lol...they need to money to stock the beer after our Wednesday group runs anyway lol

pucenavel

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

Yeah. Take up valuable time from the local small business, then contribute your money to an out of state corporation.

If you use the service to get the shoe fit - buy the damn shoes at the store.....

lebaker310

I got Nike running shoes on clearance at DSW and had a $10 off coupon for joining their mailing list. Ended up being $35. I didn't get fitted, but they work.

njscorpio

Asics-all the way! I had plantar faciitis and saw a foot dr who said Asics and New Balance have the best support. Asics have inexpensive ($50) to pricey($180) but well worth it!

donrdon

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

Yeah. Take up valuable time from the local small business, then contribute your money to an out of state corporation.

If you use the service to get the shoe fit - buy the damn shoes at the store.....

Agree with this 100%.

PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot

A specialized running store is the way to go. One item to note though, is that the people at my local store are very helpful and will spend a lot of time with you to ensure you're happy. As such, I will always buy from them if I put them through the trouble of using their time and expertise on me. Even if it costs more. It's worth it.

If I decide to stick with that specific model, I'll buy it online cheaper. But with new models coming out fairly often, I'll still throw the local brick & mortar store my money. Their service is worth the premium.

AnnaZimm70

Runners World has an online shoe guide which might give you some ideas: http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor

I run in Vibram Five Fingers and love them, but not everyone likes the minimalist shoes.

bluefox9er

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

seriously? so not cool...supporting your local running store not only keeps them in business but also provides a service to you as a runner. Go to any 'chain' sporting goods store and see how knowledgable they are about running or how much they could care less about runners.

These stores might be a little more expensive, but the small extra is well worth the attention and advice they give you....and it is pretty nasty to use their expertise, use their time and go make a purchase elsewhere.

omma_to_3

I too say get fitted locally at a running specialty store, not a sporting goods store. I just got fitted for new shoes on Saturday. Yes, it's painful to pay $30 more for the shoes from them than I could get them for online, but I always buy the *first* pair from the local place. Then I go online for the next pair. I like to stock up my shoes since they change the models. The ones I was just fitted for are actually on their way out, so I've already ordered another pair online and will likely pick up a third pair in a few weeks before they all disappear.

AllonsYtotheTardis

There really is no substitute for trying on the shoes. The perfect shoe for *me* might be the absolute worst shoe for *you*.

SassyCalyGirl

Go to a running store and get fit for shoes. Then buy them online for cheap.

If you have no intention of buying from the store, that is basically theft of services.

agreed! If you are going to use their services, you should support their business! Especially if its local.

Cmccracken1

my advice it to go have your gait evaluated at a running store. they will tell you what shoe is best for you then you can find them online at the best pricing. I wear a new balance 860v2 because i my ankles roll in when i run and if i dont have the right shoe my legs hurt. i found them online at joesnewbalanceoutlet.com regular price 109.00 joe's price 54.99.

Cmccracken1

most of the stores that evaluate you will charge you 20.00 if you dont buy the shoes but its worth it.

suzyfj8

At a running store they should do a gait test for you to get shoes which will help you run, I have tried Asics and I love them and currently have Brooks which I also love, runnersworld.com has lots of tips and advice.

GoBunny1

Runners World publishes a Shoe Finding Guide every year. The site is interactive: answer some basic questions (height, weight, stride, etc) and it will suggest a number of options (at all price ranges). It's definitely a good starting point. Use that, and then ask to try on the suggested shoes... a good Shoe advisor at the store will be able to talk you through fit. I have had both Asics and Brooks recommended... both were good for me. Oh, and: in most cases you'll want to go up 1/2 to 1 full size... your feet swell a bit when you run, and that will help you avoid the black toe-nails and blisters. Good luck!!

CaeliGirl11

Actually what I found is that I got a great gait analysis from my local running shoe store AND they didn't charge me more for the shoe than I could get online. So if you do go then most likely you will not be saving much if anything. The service they provide is worth the little that you would save. I would buy my first pair from them and a second or third to switch between somewhere else (if you must do it that way). But really, I got as good a deal at the store as I could get anywhere else (even Amazon, save the tax, of course).

jennibear8504

I went to a running store, I got Asics, with inserts and I love them. To me they were totally worth the price... No more leg/knee/hip pains...

cms721

The running store is the way to go. Spend some time getting fitted and I would buy shoes that day and get out and run in them for a while. You might be able to take them back if you dont like them in the "real world". I would only look for cheaper online shoes if I fell in love with a pair I have run in for a whole running year. I bought a new pair of nike lunarglide 4 for $2.35 (not kidding) online. They feel like slippers walking around the house - but they are not all that great to run in for me.

Stage14

I just considered the $20 more or so I pay at the running store to be the price of doing a gate analysis. I told them my budget when I went in and they were great about keeping all of the shoes they showed me around that price range, so I don't end up spending more than I wanted to.

CamillaHerold

Buy your first pair from a specialty store where you will get the proper fit and type of shoe for your needs. As someone else said, expect to buy a bigger shoe than you normally wear. After you have worn them and hopefully fallen in love with them, you can buy later pairs online. I have bought online more for convenience than anything else; I know exactly what I want and don't care to drive across town to see if they have them at the specialty store.
I have always worn New Balance, on advice from my father who also wore them and we had the same shape of foot, both of us heel strikers with slight pronation. Various NB models over the years have corrected this nicely and provided a stable heel and lots of cushioning.
Getting the right fit is extremely important. If you go for something cheap and end up straining something or ruining your arches, you won't be doing any running at all. So it is worth the investment to spend the $120-$150 commonly charged. You can run in any kind of clothing, or even nothing as we saw back in the '70s with the streakers, but you cannot run for long with improper footwear. So save your money for the right shoes.