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  • Curtruns
    Curtruns Posts: 510 Member
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    I am an absolute shoe *kitten*. I have 9 different pairs that I rotate through. I wear Altra's, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, New Balance and Salomons. I know people feel that some shoes protect them from injury more than other shoes, however I believe running form has more to do with injury than your running shoes. Don't get too caught up in marketing hype. Try a pair and if they feel good, run with them.
  • DeeDiddyGee
    DeeDiddyGee Posts: 601 Member
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    I'm a pronator, so Saucony serves me best.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
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    try the runners world shoe tool(linked by someone above)
    everyone has different needs for their feet and stride. each brand generally makes shoes for different types of strides and pronation.
    So far Saucony fits me best but I'm open to other shoes. I personally like their trend with their shoes to run a bit wider. but my feet are between a normal width and a wide width. other people like the snug glove feel. maybe for my next shoe...
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
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    My first running shoe were an Asics, and they worked so well I barely noticed them.
  • dtsbrown
    dtsbrown Posts: 41 Member
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    Of course being fitted at a running store is best but since you do not have this option you can go on to brooks running shoe site and it will walk you thru some test to determine the right type of shoe for you based on your running patterns and how your foot lands. This is important to avoid injuries. I have own both several Saucony and brooks and loved both brands.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    AllonsYtotheTardis wrote: »
    kerbeya1 wrote: »
    I work at shoe department when someone comes in for running shoes we go straight an ascic or brook with an insole. Even if you spend 160 bucks on good running shoe the insole is still a joke

    that's a load of upselling BS

    if it's the right shoe for you, you don't need to buy an additional insole

    ^^^^ Yup

    Interestingly with the "advancements" in running shoes over the last 30 or 40 years rates of injuries among runners haven't changed much. The most important thing is that the shoes fit you properly which is why you need to try them on before you buy (gait analysis is useful but, I suspect, over-hyped)

    Runners World has some useful tools but you don't need to buy the newest/most expensive shoes.
  • rosammr
    rosammr Posts: 43 Member
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    Go to a proper running shop where they analyse your gait and can recommend a pair of shoes suitable for you. you can prevent injury with a decent pair of running shoes. Given advice without looking at your running style is not appropriate. Everyone is different and the amazing pair of shoes I wear might cause you pain when running. I used to work in a running shop and I know how this work.
    Although it might be hard to find a running shop that can assess, you can always get to a podiatrist specialised in biomechanics to get your gait assessed. At least you´ll have an idea where to start.
  • tat2cookie
    tat2cookie Posts: 1,899 Member
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    I had Asics because everyone said they were the best running shoe. I freaking hated them! They killed my feet. I was always in pain after running. I switched to Brooks Glycerins and its been heaven. Kind of a repeat of what everyone else said, don't settle on a shoe cause someone else uses them. Try on as many pairs as you can, talk to someone who knows what they are talking about, go to a store that specializes in running, not just shoes.
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
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    My old feet love Saucony...I have two models of this brand..

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