NEW SNEAKERS HELP!

This thread is making me smile in a wry way, because it's proving the point how individual feet are. Asics were a disaster for me, and they seem to be getting the most love here. Oddly, I ended up with the Asics after a gait analysis. They were the right type of shoe but we ultimately didn't get along. They were just the best of the bunch I tried on that day in the store.

The moral of the story is that you really can't ask for brand recommendations because what works for someone else might not work for you.

It's odd, but the best shoe for my verrrrry pain-ridden arthritic feet has ended up being a minimalist Merrell with hardly any cushioning but decent arch support. Second best are New Balance 1089's.

Packerjohn wrote: »

rheddmobile wrote: »

I agree, go to a running store and get them to do a gait analysis. But you don't have to buy the expensive shoes recommended by the store - once you have your analysis you can search online for a better deal, or pick out some options and look for them on clearance at local stores. My husband did very well in mid-range sauconys which were not expensive but just happened to suit his running style and were cheap because they were last year's model. They were about $25 on clearance at Academy Sports.

For your first pair I recommend either trying them on in person or buying with a good return policy, since some of the shoes recommended to me have looked great on paper and just not felt right on my particular feet. REI has good sales and a one year no questions asked return policy. If you run in your shoes for a while and absolutely hate them you can still return them.

IMO, this is a pretty poor thing to do. You are using the equipment and expertise of what is most likely a small business person then buying somewhere else. The store is most likely helping sponsor local events, helping local schools, hosting clinics etc that Amazon or Shoes R US isn't.

Agree with going to the running store and getting their suggestions. You can ask if they have last year's model on clearance or a lower cost alternative.

It's a large national chain.

GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »

This thread is making me smile in a wry way, because it's proving the point how individual feet are. Asics were a disaster for me, and they seem to be getting the most love here. Oddly, I ended up with the Asics after a gait analysis. They were the right type of shoe but we ultimately didn't get along. They were just the best of the bunch I tried on that day in the store.

The moral of the story is that you really can't ask for brand recommendations because what works for someone else might not work for you.

It's odd, but the best shoe for my verrrrry pain-ridden arthritic feet has ended up being a minimalist Merrell with hardly any cushioning but decent arch support. Second best are New Balance 1089's.

Seriously the most helpful comment here.