Running shoes- for my runner friends...

angel79202
angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
edited October 1 in Fitness and Exercise
What type work best for comfort, stability, etc? I am a beginner runner..Thanks for any advice..Currently using Nike but after vacation will probably be looking for new ones!

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  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    the kind that fit will and are appropriate for your gait.
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    my favorite shoes were either rebock zig zags or nike+ lunarlon 2
  • Panda_Jack
    Panda_Jack Posts: 829 Member
    What Taso said.

    Go to a running store and have your gait analyzed. They will give you the appropriate shoe for you.
  • baileylm
    baileylm Posts: 23 Member
    Go to a running store and have your gait analyzed so you know exactly what kind of shoes to get. It is worth it to pay more for really good shoes. Not every shoe works for every person. You'll know the right one as soon as you get it on your foot.
  • mampm1
    mampm1 Posts: 88
    I was just reading an article in Competitor Magazine (www.competitor.com) that ranked the top 25 fitness shoes for the fall. I'm partial to Reebock myself, however. And the lighter the better.
  • mbcasey2009
    mbcasey2009 Posts: 52 Member
    Your best bet is to go to a reputable running store and get fitted. They can even examine your stride, etc, as you run around the store. There are so many different shoes out there-they can figure out if you have a pronation/over-pronation problem, the exact cushioning, arch support...I could go on and on. Been running for years and still changing things up! My favorites are Brooks adrenalines (for 8+ mile runs) and Ravenas for shorter. I also run in minimal shoes, so you can play with it too and see what you like. I can't wear nike b/c they are too wide for me. Some Mizunos are too firm...Have fun and good luck!
  • AmberLiscous
    AmberLiscous Posts: 644 Member
    I have Brooks Ravenna 2 shoes....and they are AWESOME....before i bought them i was having severe cramps in my calves (tried 3 different pairs of shoes and cramped with all of them) but after buying these....no more pain!!!!
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
    I don't really have the money for the prices most of those places charge unfortunately..thanks for the responses tho :)
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    I don't really have the money for the prices most of those places charge unfortunately..thanks for the responses tho :)

    They're not more expensive than anywhere else. The fittings are free. And you're getting a great value, because you can bring the shoes back, weeks later, after wearing them, if they turn out that they're not working for you.

    In the long run, it may well be cheaper than doctor visits and MRIs....
  • JodiS75
    JodiS75 Posts: 284
    You don't have to have money.... they do it for FREE :bigsmile: And, after I went in and get fitted, I went home and compared pricing. The best deal I could find was only $5 less than what they were asking. Another friend told me to get fitted, then figure out what the previous year's model of the same shoe was. You can find those new on ebay for a significant amount less.
  • barbiex3
    barbiex3 Posts: 1,036 Member
    I don't really have the money for the prices most of those places charge unfortunately..thanks for the responses tho :)

    huh? it's free to get fitted... if you're worried about the pricing of the shoes that's a different story...
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Yes worried about the shoe pricing...but I guess I'll just save up more money :)
  • dreanance
    dreanance Posts: 246
    Yes worried about the shoe pricing...but I guess I'll just save up more money :)

    In my experience the shoes cost about the same no matter where you get them (at least for decent running shoes). I paid about $90 for mine from a local running store. Money well spent!
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    You can go to a running store to get your gait analyzed for free. They will tell you what type of gait you have and what the best types of shoes are for you. Then price them anywhere....even Amazon if you know your size. I supinate, so I run in the Asics gel line. No one shoe is best for everyone.
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
    Okay thanks all..I've decided that I'm going to wait for a bit..thanks..have a great night all!
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