Looking for New Running Shoes

maroro123
maroro123 Posts: 14 Member
edited November 22 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm about to start training for a half marathon (woot!) and I'm looking for any good recommendations on new shoes.
I currently have a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS. I have bad ankles and flat feet so I usually go with shoes that offer a little more support, but I also use dr. schols active insoles because they help with my shin splints (they are like magic actually!).
Any recommendations would be appreciated!
Thanks :)

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  • Slainte831
    Slainte831 Posts: 125 Member
    Have you been properly fitted at a running store? Where they analyse your gait for pronation and then find a shoe to support you based on that?

    I'm not a pronator and have relatively wide feet. I have Asics Gel Nimbus and they are perfect for me.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    I second a running store. plus they are frequently runners too and can have some good advice
    I have the Saucony Kinavara 6

  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    Yes, head to a local running specialty store and get fitted. Road Runner Sports is a national chain that is very good. That being said, I need a "light" stability shoe and am loving my Adidas Sequence 7's. The 8 is out now but I haven't tried it yet. I have flat feet too.
  • exwilson
    exwilson Posts: 154 Member
    Not really adding anything new to the conversation here, but what the heck, I like to hear myself type.
    Definitely go to a specialty store and get properly analyzed and fitted. Aside from getting a personalized shoe, you'll enjoy the experience of someone in the retail business actually taking care of their customer. It's a novel experience. Good luck.
  • cheshirecatastrophe
    cheshirecatastrophe Posts: 1,395 Member
    The Brooks Adrenaline is a great shoe. If it plus the insoles is working for you--don't mess with what works!
  • prettyleelee
    prettyleelee Posts: 236 Member
    I agree running store!! I am in love with my new balances and my Dr. Schols. I tend to run landing on my side and had horrible shin splints they fit me to new shoes and they are awesome shin splints gone and I am now running like a champ.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    Saucony :) Guide and Ride are the two styles I have and love them
  • Keithy9
    Keithy9 Posts: 12 Member
    Asics Kenyano 20 for me!! However all asics are good, also have New Balance which are satisfactory.
  • Swanson83
    Swanson83 Posts: 226 Member
    Running store or if you don't have one near there is a guide on Runner's World website. That is what I did my second half marathon! It really did helped me. I was using Nike's and switched to Mizuno's. My knees were happy campers after that! Good luck on your half! I love that distance! It will always be my favorite!
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