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amandakay23
amandakay23 Posts: 156
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I am going to be buying some new tennis shoes and was wanting some advice for a good supportive shoe. I have had some New Balance shoes for quite sometime now and have been great, but wondering what others think. I have been running and this is hard on the feet so that would need to be considered. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,130 Member
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    Go to a running store and have them test your gait and watch you run, they will be able to recommend good shoes. It's the best way to get shoes if you are a runner and want to avoid injury.
  • crystaltrejo
    crystaltrejo Posts: 263 Member
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    there is a pick of mine on the picture page on here, Rebook Zigs, they are very supportive and I love them. Got them for xmas and wear them primarily to work out.
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
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    I agree with cmriverside 100%. I took my son who runs track to a running store and they did exactly that. Well worth the trip.
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
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    I agree with cmriverside 100%. I took my son who runs track to a running store and they did exactly that. Well worth the trip.
    I third this.
  • KeepOnMoving
    KeepOnMoving Posts: 383 Member
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    I had to quit running last fall due to arthritis in knees. I was wearing New Balance then. I recently got Rebooks Zigs ( I think?) They have a zig zag cushion soles, I love them for the cushion! They can be used as running shoes but I am just doing indoor aerobic/ strength training right now. Don't get these mixed up with Rebook tones - those are for walking shape wear only.
  • fuhrmeister
    fuhrmeister Posts: 1,796 Member
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    Go to a running store and have them test your gait and watch you run, they will be able to recommend good shoes. It's the best way to get shoes if you are a runner and want to avoid injury.

    I agree! My husband did and bougth some Brooks Beast....I had never heard of them but he loves them!!!
    I perfer Socany b/c the don't squish my toes as much as other shoes.
  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
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    Go to a running store and have them test your gait and watch you run, they will be able to recommend good shoes. It's the best way to get shoes if you are a runner and want to avoid injury.

    I agree, I did this and was recommended New Balance or Asics with the most support available. However I switched last April to Nike Free (last step down before the toe shoes) and though my knees hurt for about 3 months, after that I was more comfortable running, knocked about a min to 1.5 min off my run time and have had almost no knee pain from running. (I have a history of knee problems)
  • LBATL
    LBATL Posts: 76 Member
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    I also agree with checking out a running store. They will examine how you run and take into account your foot shape in selecting a shoe for you.

    I have a medium-high arch and slightly underpronate. I ended up with the Asics Gel Nimbus 12 and LOVE them! Only thing I don't like is the price point because I end up wearing them down too quickly. Its worth it though because I don't get shin splints anymore. Woo hoo!!!
  • DTelleen
    DTelleen Posts: 13
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    I love New Balance. Great support, great cushion, and great fit (largest selection with various widths - 4e for me).
  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
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    How would I find a running store?
  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
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    I also agree with checking out a running store. They will examine how you run and take into account your foot shape in selecting a shoe for you.

    I have a medium-high arch and slightly underpronate. I ended up with the Asics Gel Nimbus 12 and LOVE them! Only thing I don't like is the price point because I end up wearing them down too quickly. Its worth it though because I don't get shin splints anymore. Woo hoo!!!

    Tip next time, go find the shoe you need, then shop around for the best price in other stores.
  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
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    How would I find a running store?

    Google running clinics in your area. I came up with this one, but don't know if its close enough for you.
    http://idahorunningcompany.com/

    Good luck.
  • LBATL
    LBATL Posts: 76 Member
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    I also agree with checking out a running store. They will examine how you run and take into account your foot shape in selecting a shoe for you.

    I have a medium-high arch and slightly underpronate. I ended up with the Asics Gel Nimbus 12 and LOVE them! Only thing I don't like is the price point because I end up wearing them down too quickly. Its worth it though because I don't get shin splints anymore. Woo hoo!!!

    Tip next time, go find the shoe you need, then shop around for the best price in other stores.

    Oh believe me I did!!! The cheapest I could find them for online was $100 ($25 off retail) and I scooped them up as a replacement pair. My original pair I paid the suggested retail of $125 less 5% for turning in my old running shoes. I'm hoping that once the Nimbus 13's come out I'll be able to find the 12's on clearance - they're already popping up in DSWs so hopefully it'll be soon because I need a new pair!
  • MOOOSEEE3
    MOOOSEEE3 Posts: 218 Member
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    I am a Saucony girl. I love the way they fit, I feel like I am amzing wearig them..and they're cute! What more could you ask for? I also use Zappos.com for ordering shoes. Once you find some you like, they have great prices and offer free shipping and returns/exchanges. Good luck!
  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
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    How would I find a running store?

    Google running clinics in your area. I came up with this one, but don't know if its close enough for you.
    http://idahorunningcompany.com/

    Good luck.

    Thank you for looking, this one is like 8 hours away unfortunately. I have been looking online, I actually have a bunion on my left foot too that is pretty bad, I see some recommendations for this and am continuing to research too. Looking into all thats been suggested so far, thank you again everyone!:flowerforyou:
  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
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    To help your feet, there is mole skin at walmart or you can rub your feet at night (after shower) with petrolium jelly or Vit E. It softens the skin, I had a bunion forming where I kept getting blisters over blisters. Since I started using Pjelly I haven't had any more problems and my feet are soft and smooth. Hope this helps.
  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
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    The bunion is actually drifting of the bone and bone formation on the knuckle by the big toe, it cannot be removed or go away unfortunately, I will have to have surgery soon, it has gotten pretty bad. :grumble:

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