Running shoes?

mum23 · August 2016

Which brand do you wear? I'm looking for my first pair of running shoes...just wondering what's out there.
Cheers.

ziggy2006 · August 2016

This may not be what you want to hear, but it is what I needed to be told when I decided to start running.

Go to a store that specializes in running. You are looking for a place that will analyze how you run and determine what kind of shoe you need. You need to find out about your foot strike and motion mechanics (whether or not you have pronation issues). From there, the staff can advise you about the type of running shoe that will work best for you.

I didn't do this. I picked up a pair of cute running shoes from a sporting goods store. I suffered through painful shin splints and plantar fasciitis. It made the beginning stage of running for me much less joyful than it could have been.

I don't like wasting money, but it is well worth every penny to make sure your first pair of running shoes is going to meet your needs and prevent injury.

cwolfman13 · August 2016

Go to a running store and get properly fitted. A proper fit for your gait is going to be substantially more important than the brand. They will put you on a treadmill and analyze your gait and determine if you pronate, are neutral, or supinate and they will provide you with a few different options of shoes as per your fit.

SueInAz · August 2016

There are a lot of brands out there and I have used a few of them: Asics, Mizuno, Brooks and Hoka. I'm using both Asics and Mizuno shoes now. I found that Brooks didn't work for me unless I was able to find my size in a wide (D) shoe. I'm not a fan of the Hoka shoes but I know quite a few people who are.

The best advice I can offer to is to find a dedicated running store near you and go in to get fitted. One of their employees should have you run so they can watch your gait, check your foot size and form and they'll then recommend several different models of different brands of shoes for you to try. The better stores offer a generous exchange program because they know you won't really know the shoe works for you until you run in them a bit.

mum23 · August 2016

I went to a department store today that looked at my gait. They said I pronate. But didn't have the size in the pair I found most comfortable. So I thought I'd ask around about brands

ouryve · August 2016

Nikes tend to fit me best because I have wide feet (at the toe) with a deep, narrow heel and a high instep - I can't find this with the arch support I need in the right place for my size in any other brand available in the UK. The basic Darts suit me best of all because they're quite rigid, particularly the Dart 11, which seem to give me an unprecedented mount of spring and stamina. This does not mean they would be in any way good for you.

Agree that you need to get fitted. If you find one that works, get more in that model!

Lynzdee18 · August 2016

My marathon running friend swears by Ghost.... I can't R ember which company. I have a pair of New Balance Foam something or others. For court shoes I prefer Asics but they don't fit me right for running.

Get what fits and supports best. And expert help.

Troutsy · August 2016

If you have a local running store I would suggest calling them to set up an appointment with a running specialist if they have one. They can watch your stride and suggest shoes based on that.

Sabine_Stroehm · August 2016

mum23 wrote: »

I went to a department store today that looked at my gait. They said I pronate. But didn't have the size in the pair I found most comfortable. So I thought I'd ask around about brands

When you say a department store... you mean like "Kohls"?

I agree with the others who say: find a local running store and have your gait analyzed. It's TOTALLY worth doing once

kgeyser · August 2016

Another vote for running stores. I keep coming back to Brooks, I'm on my third pair. The last 2 times I've tried other shoes and ended with the Brooks, this time the salesman and I agreed that it would be a better use of our time if he just brought the latest version of the model I wear to the register.

cricket490 · August 2016

Agree. Go to a running store where they can help you with the correct shoe for your gait. Everyone is different so what works for one person may not be the best shoe for you. I wore Nike and New Balance when I started running but eventually found the best shoe for me was Saucony. Getting the correct shoe now will ensure fewer injuries as you progress with your running.

Wolfena · August 2016

I have two pairs currently, one is Saucony the other Asics - both were chosen for me by professional at the running shoe stores

K2up · August 2016

I like the shoe guide by REI. It was soo helpful!! Do a search for REI running shoe guide.

Mike_take2 · August 2016

Like everyone has said, find a running speciality store nearby and get fitted. That being said, I just recently purchased the new Saucony kinvara 7 and love, love,LOVE them! I normally have a pair of shoes for each short distance, medium distance, and long distance runs...this is first pair of shoes I've owned that I would feel comfortable in each type of run!

tomorrowistoday0000 · August 2016

Don't buy a running shoe based on just the brand but rather the specific model because each model is design for a specific type of runner. So therefore, I too agree with getting your running assessed because everyone does not run the same way. For example, I loved my Brooks GTS13 but hated the Brooks Ghost. Also, hated all the newer model of my Brooks GTS13. See the dilemma with not researching or getting help from a professional? Even then, that does not guarantee the shoe will be right for you but it will increase the likelyhood of you finding the right one . Most beginners like myself need a stability shoe. Btw, I'm currently putting miles on a New Balance w860v6, a brand I've never tried before but was suggested by the saleslady and now loving. Good luck on your hunt!

mum23 · August 2016

Ok. Well I went to a sports shop this morning. Came out an hour later a bit warm from being in the treadmill so much and £80 lighter!! I need support and cushioning and have a pronation on my left foot. They sales lady was great. Hopefully they will feel great.

girlinahat · August 2016

mum23 wrote: »

Ok. Well I went to a sports shop this morning. Came out an hour later a bit warm from being in the treadmill so much and £80 lighter!! I need support and cushioning and have a pronation on my left foot. They sales lady was great. Hopefully they will feel great.

great. Don't forget that as you progress in running things may change, and your feet/ankles will get stronger meaning you may find your gait changing.

I highly recommend getting off-road as well - works more muscles and tends to be easier on the joints, trail running shoes tend to have less support as your feet will vary in how they hit the ground with every step.

dragon_girl26 · August 2016

I'd echo the advice above about going to a place that will fit you properly for the right pair of shoes. It will not be cheap; good shoes are a worthwhile investment. If you plan to do a lot of walking or running, though, it's very important to have the right kind of support for your knees/joints and feet. Foot pain is not a pleasant experience.
I've been fitted with both Brooks Transcends and Saucony Hurricanes as I over pronate quite a bit, and find that I prefer the Sauconys. I know a lot of people who swear by Brooks though.

ETA: just noticed your comment above. Glad you found something that will work for you!

sculli123 · August 2016

Lynzdee18 wrote: »

My marathon running friend swears by Ghost.... I can't R ember which company. I have a pair of New Balance Foam something or others. For court shoes I prefer Asics but they don't fit me right for running.

Get what fits and supports best. And expert help.

I wear Brooks Ghost 7 and notice my knees feel much better with them. Also, the Ghost 8 are out which means you can find the Ghost 7 for a discount usually. I got my for $60 but the Ghost 8 was selling for $130 and they're basically the same shoe.

mbaker566 · August 2016

got fitted at my local store and started with saucony and also have brooks.

Tracieisfitastic · August 2016

Saucony

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