Running Shoes

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Lynschell
Lynschell Posts: 21 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Does any one have any suggestions on the best running shoes? I had been running on a treadmill which never bothered me. But not that I've started going to the park my chins are killing me from running on the concrete. I need some shoes that are going to protect my legs from the this sort of thing.

Thanks so much Lynz.. :happy:

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  • eggplantlover
    eggplantlover Posts: 8
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    I LOVE my mizuno. I have been running off & on for the past 3 years and just came across these........they have SAVED me!! Good luck!
  • rfcollins33
    rfcollins33 Posts: 630
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    I LOVE my mizuno. I have been running off & on for the past 3 years and just came across these........they have SAVED me!! Good luck!

    My husband is a runner and agrees-mizunos are the best!
  • thesuburbansound
    thesuburbansound Posts: 25
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    I don't know about fancy running shoes, I wear my Adidas Sambas and they feel right.
  • awelsh1970
    awelsh1970 Posts: 1 Member
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    I am currently running in Asics and love them, but I am also a fan of Saucony. I hear Brooks are some of the best but are a little more $$$.
  • gavin03
    gavin03 Posts: 39
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    Hi, I went to a actual store that specializes in fitting runners feet. I invested in a shoe called Brooks. Best shoes for me they are very comfortable and give me the support I need to run. It is worth it to find a store like this. Good Luck.
  • Helen_Ch
    Helen_Ch Posts: 37 Member
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    Hi, I went to a actual store that specializes in fitting runners feet. I invested in a shoe called Brooks. Best shoes for me they are very comfortable and give me the support I need to run. It is worth it to find a store like this. Good Luck.

    I did the same thing...so worth it!! They look at your foot, have you walk and then run on the treadmill for a couple of minutes and videotape your feet to see what kind of sneaker you need. I also ended up with Brooks and my feet feel so much better. I would look into finding a local specialty running store that has this service.
  • Critters5
    Critters5 Posts: 2 Member
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    I love Asics. They are also quite affordable. I got my recent pair for 40 bucks, previous one was about 100 but it was the latest model. New Balance is okay but I don't find them as cushiony.

    I find them comfortable on outdoor or indoor surfaces, however, I try to avoid running on pavement or concrete whenever possible. It's just rough on the joints overall. We have some dirt and wooden chip paths near our house so once I start running outdoors again that is where I will be headed.
  • Beebs33
    Beebs33 Posts: 262
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    Asics Nimbus or Asics Kayano
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
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    I loved my mizunos too. Brooks are what I have now and they were killer too!
    I would highly recommend getting sized by someone that does sports shoes.
  • clahut
    clahut Posts: 211 Member
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    Hi, I went to a actual store that specializes in fitting runners feet. I invested in a shoe called Brooks. Best shoes for me they are very comfortable and give me the support I need to run. It is worth it to find a store like this. Good Luck.

    I did the same thing...so worth it!! They look at your foot, have you walk and then run on the treadmill for a couple of minutes and videotape your feet to see what kind of sneaker you need. I also ended up with Brooks and my feet feel so much better. I would look into finding a local specialty running store that has this service.

    I agree - I was having issues and getting pain in my feet and knees. Went to a specialist running store and got their advice. They recommended Asics for me - and they have worked great. But they had me try on lots of different pairs of various brands before that and watched how I walked/ran in them to make sure i was getting the correct support from the shoe.

    C
  • Ninerz113
    Ninerz113 Posts: 32 Member
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    Hi, I went to a actual store that specializes in fitting runners feet. I invested in a shoe called Brooks. Best shoes for me they are very comfortable and give me the support I need to run. It is worth it to find a store like this. Good Luck.

    I did the same thing...so worth it!! They look at your foot, have you walk and then run on the treadmill for a couple of minutes and videotape your feet to see what kind of sneaker you need. I also ended up with Brooks and my feet feel so much better. I would look into finding a local specialty running store that has this service.

    Ditto. Definitely go to a store and get fitted! I did that a few years ago and found asics to be the best for my foot. I had tried a pair of saucony once and they really hurt my feet so I had to switch back to asics. It definitely depends on your feet and the running stores are the best places to find out what works best for you.
  • runningneo122
    runningneo122 Posts: 6,962 Member
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    I strongly agree w/ PP re proper shoe fitting at a proper running shoe store. Shin splints are indicative of improper shoes/worn out shoes/overtraining. Make sure not to increase more than 10% per day or more than 10% per week. Injuries are part of running, but many can be avoided with proper shoes/technique.
  • kmurph2001
    kmurph2001 Posts: 1
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    Definitly go and get fitted at a running store. It may cost a tiny bit more but they will watch you run either on a treadmill or sidewalk and can tell which shoes will fit you best. It will be worth it!
  • Lynschell
    Lynschell Posts: 21 Member
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    Thank you so much for you input! This helps me out a lot! I love this website and the way every one responds so quickly!

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