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Lobster1987
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good morning! I am in need of new shoes for the gym. I am unsure of what type to buy as I do a big mix of different exercises. For the most part I weight lift every other day and I walk on the treadmill a little bit and I like to go on the elliptical as well. However at least once or twice a week I practice running / jogging a 5k.
Should I get running shoes or should I get walking shoes? Or would cross training shoes be the best way to go? What do you think?
Please let me know your best recommendations for type and brand of shoe. I appreciate all of your help!
Should I get running shoes or should I get walking shoes? Or would cross training shoes be the best way to go? What do you think?
Please let me know your best recommendations for type and brand of shoe. I appreciate all of your help!
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It's difficult to find one pair of shoes that would be perfect for everything, especially if you workout often and do all sorts of activities. But the only important thing is for you to be confortable in whatever it is you are wearing. Other people's opinions will of course be based on their own bodies, no two feet are alike
I do chuck taylors for weight training, running shoes for everything else.0 -
If it has to be one single pair of shoes, I would probably go for running shoes. Not ideal for lifting, but I cannot imagine running a 5k in any other type of shoes.0
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Lobster1987 wrote: »Please let me know your best recommendations for type and brand of shoe. I appreciate all of your help!
I would say that if you're running then you need a dedicated pair of shoes for that, and another for everything else.
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Even if I jog for just part of it? I hate running lol0
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Lobster1987 wrote: »Even if I jog for just part of it? I hate running lol
Then why are you trying to run a 5k?0 -
what do you define as the difference between jogging and running?0
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Running and jogging are the same thing.0
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I use my running shoes for everything. Mine are specific to triathlons, but I never plan to do a triathlon in them. They were simply the most comfortable shoe I've tried on in awhile. I like a lightweight shoe that's flexible but still has some cushioning.0
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Recently bought Mizuno wave inspire. AMAZING. the 11's are about $120 so I opted for last seasons (the 10"S) at $72. if you search around im sure they can be found for a little less0
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »I would say that if you're running then you need a dedicated pair of shoes for that, and another for everything else.
Use a different indoor shoe for the gym. Since you aren't in to heavy aerobic activity at the gym, you don't have to spend as much time picking out a shoe for this activity.
When I was doing a lot of Zumba I had my eye on a dancing style shoe that wouldn't hold me up when I did a spin.0 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »
Saw a neat shirt the other day, "forward IS a pace!"0 -
So I should be looking for a running shoe and likely a 2nd shoe for my indoor weight lifting/elliptical work outs?0
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running/jogging same difference0
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@Lobster1987 that's what I would do if I were in your shoes!0
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I have running shoes that I all do is run in them. They will start to break down after all of the miles I put on them and that is when I will transition them into my "gym" shoes. They still have support for things like weight lifting and spin class just not the type of support I need for long runs with lots of miles. It has worked for me. My shins will tell the tell when it is time to transition them but they will feel fine for the other workouts.0
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Lobster1987 wrote: »So I should be looking for a running shoe and likely a 2nd shoe for my indoor weight lifting/elliptical work outs?
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punkahontas71 wrote: »Recently bought Mizuno wave inspire. AMAZING. the 11's are about $120 so I opted for last seasons (the 10"S) at $72. if you search around im sure they can be found for a little less
I wouldn't go about suggesting a specific shoe since everyone's feet are different.
Also, some shoe companies make massive changes between models: Saucony Kinvara, Saucony Guide are just some I've heard about, I know Brooks has done it as well. So be careful buying last years model0 -
Go barefoot. One size fits all.0
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Personally I go to a running specific store and buy 1 pair of shoes for the gym. Having 2 shoes at 100 bucks each is a bit much to ask especially if you are lifting light and doing elliptical. When you go to a running shoe store tell them what you are doing treadmill etc and they should evaluate your pronation and suggest a few shoes. Try them all on and pick the most comfortable. I have experience with a few brands. I like mizunos but they breakdown the fastest on me, I think new balance should die in a fire when I walk in them, but my sister loves them, and I usually end up with asics which my brother hates so definitely try on every option and see what works for you. And be sure to buy a shoe you like since you will be running/jogging/walking in them this is one area of my gym items that I am very picky about since the shoe will make your foot move different if you pronate a great deal so make sure you love them before you walk out. A good running store will have a treadmill you can try the shoes out on for a bit.0
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