Shoes

Bump...I'm interested to hear what people have to say about this, too.

you should go to a specialty store and have them fit your feet and decide what type of support you need. if you're getting shin splints then you are needed something different! once they tell you what to look for, then you can browse around town and find the best deal

Shox are great shoes if your feet are suited to them.

I would recommend you go and get fitted properly at a store that specializes in running (Fleet Feet, Running Room, Stride Ahead etc)

There are a few reasons people get shin splints. Overuse, Bad shoes or a Mechanical defect in your running (eg. Pronation/Suppination). Bad shoes are either worn out or the wrong type( by worn out I mean more than 300 miles)

When you consider how much time we spend on our feet... its really easy to justify spending the time, effort and money in getting the right type of shoes.

I finally went to a running store, did the whole treadmill thing and had them fit me for a pair of shoes. Best $100 I ever spent. Got rid of the shin splints and plantar fasciitis immediately. They are Mizunos brand, never heard of them, NOT cute, but they work. I wanted a cute pair, I'm a girly girl, but at the end of the day I needed a pair of shoes that would work for the way I walk/ran.

I do zumba too. I actually bought new shoes just for Zumba cuz my regular tennis shoes didn;t let me move right. I bought these...
http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/hip-hop/shoes/P45M.aspx... They rock!! And weren't too much money. They do run small, they state on the website to order 1-2 sizes bigger than street shoes but I wear a size 10 in regular shoes and had to order a size 14 in these and they fit me great. They are made for dancing so they let you twist and slide!!

As far as shoes for running or other things.. I love my Saucony's. Someone at the gym referred me to them and they are awesome. Most comfortable shoes I've owned. I can't wear Nikes or New Balance.. etc. cuz they seem to hurt my feet. These do not! Good Luck!!

I agree with the others too....you need to get professionally fitted. Especially if you plan to do any running. We have a Fleet Feet in my area which is where I went and was very pleased with the results. I went in with an open mind determined to find a pair of shoes that would make running less painful. I walked out with a brand of shoes that I had never tried before and was very happy with the end result. You may spend a few more bucks, but your body will appreciate it and you will be able to work harder with less fatigue or pain.

I finally went to a running store, did the whole treadmill thing and had them fit me for a pair of shoes. Best $100 I ever spent. Got rid of the shin splints and plantar fasciitis immediately. They are Mizunos brand, never heard of them, NOT cute, but they work. I wanted a cute pair, I'm a girly girl, but at the end of the day I needed a pair of shoes that would work for the way I walk/ran.

I was going to echo the advice to go to a speciality running store and get fitted, but your reply tells why better than just repeating the good advice. I also had shin slints and PF and the right shoes helped both. I'm thrilled for the "girly girl" who bought the best shoes rather than the best looking ones!