Advice on best running shoes?

disagree on pay to play comment, you need to know if you are a neutral stride or if you over- or under-pronate and where you strike. . the shape of your foot will also come into play. once you know these details you can make decisions based on them, otherwise you are taking a shot in the dark every time.

Spending my hard earned money on the best shoes for the lowest price is a d*** move or wrong how?
charge less or give me a better deal if they want my business.

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

That's a d**k move and why running shops should (and sometimes do) charge for the fitting if you don't buy shoes from them.

I wouldn't have minded paying for the fitting and then buying shoes elsewhere. Frankly the price difference online and in-store was so huge that I felt like I was being ripped off in-store. I did buy my orthotics there, plus I stock up on socks when they have their big Balega sale twice a year. My next pair will almost certainly be purchased there.

I used to play ice hockey and still skate quite a bit, and the arena where I go sells skates but charges a fitting fee if you don't buy skates there for that reason. I think that's totally fair because sometimes matching online prices would sink a brick-and-mortar store.

So I agree that it's a d*ck move if the amount you're saving is very little, assuming you didn't pay for a fitting, but if the discrepancy is huge, then that's a different story.

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

That's a d**k move and why running shops should (and sometimes do) charge for the fitting if you don't buy shoes from them.

you're right, this attitude has doen it's best to Kill Brick and mortar retail in all categories then people ***** they can't find anything but the best selling/cheapest stuff locally and no-one knows what they are talking about (I spent 25 years in electronics and it's a huge issue there and I'm a photographer and moderated a photography site it's an even bigger problem in that industry- I'm fortunate living in a big city so there is always a couple of expert stores for anything

Spending my hard earned money on the best shoes for the lowest price is a d*** move or wrong how?
charge less or give me a better deal if they want my business.

I didn't say shopping around was a d**k move - wasting their time and skill when you have ZERO intention of purchasing from them is a d**k move. If everyone came in and pulled that punk crap, we wouldn't have the benefit of running shops. If you don't like their prices, don't patronize them. They don't owe you a discount for anything, nor do they need to "charge less." Have you ever thought that the price of their consulting is built into the shoe? Like I said, d**k move.

What isn't a d**k move is buying subsequent shoes for a cheaper price.

I also figured that the chick who just spent 45 minutes watching my fat *kitten* walk and run and messing with my feet earned my business.

^^^THIS. I never would have found my current shoes myself, and I would still be in constant pain. The guy who had to endure the sight of my butt jiggling up and down as he analyzed my gait *definitely* earned his paycheck, and my gratitude, that day.

I would definitely go to a running store and get an analysis done if you can to find the best fit of shoe for you. I personally love my Brooks Glycerin but I know plenty of people who like Asics, Saucony, etc etc better. Running shoes are very personal to your feet.

Asics, you can't go wrong!!!!!

Go get fitted, then buy them for cheaper online.

my current pair is brooks pure cadence. I really like the look of the new balance minimalist.

That's a d**k move and why running shops should (and sometimes do) charge for the fitting if you don't buy shoes from them.

Totally agree. Local running shops do so much more for runners than provide a place to buy shoes. We need to keep them in business. That said, once you able to find a pair you like, I don't have any problem with ordering the next pair on-line.

But, please, please, people. Support your local running shops whenever you can!

and this!

The other upside to going to a local store and actually purchasing there is that they usually understand that if you like something walking around the store it doesn't mean for sure that it will work for you actually running. Most stores are very customer friendly about making a return after one or two runs. You can't typically do that online.... Good luck