running shoes?

haley_b_87
haley_b_87 Posts: 45
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
The running shoes I have are about 3 years old! I am looking to buy a new pair. Anyone have any suggestions for good running shoes?

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  • lee3978
    lee3978 Posts: 274
    YIKES!

    Go to a runner's store and get a free analysis of your pronation.

    I run in Brooks! Love them!!!!!
  • DisneyMommy
    DisneyMommy Posts: 281 Member
    My suggestion is to go to a running store and get fitted for shoes that meet your needs. Everyone is different. Now that I've said that, I love my Mizuno Wave Riders!
  • techymum
    techymum Posts: 168
    Same as above - go to a running store. Too many miles on your feet and its too important. So many options, they will watch you walk and get you fitted properly.
  • KeepGoingRhonda
    KeepGoingRhonda Posts: 527 Member
    Asics are awesome, but definitely go get fitted for the right kind for you.
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
    I agree with the other people, go to a running store, I have Brooks, they are a little more expensive but well worth the money. No more knee or foot issues.
  • vikesfanmb
    vikesfanmb Posts: 291 Member
    I love my New Balance running shoes . . and I also loved my previous pair (and wore them out) they were Adidas.
    Shoe fitting is such a personal thing though . . like the previous poster mentioned, definitely go to a running store
    where they will fit you and let you really try them out.
  • Apazman
    Apazman Posts: 494 Member
    My vote ... Vibrams! Streghthen those foot muscles.
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    Newton Running
  • dawnemjh
    dawnemjh Posts: 1,465 Member
    I love asics nimbus! They are super cushioned and have alot of room in the toe box, which I appreciate!!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    I just got zigs! :D
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    Asic, Brooks, New Balance, Nike, Saucony, Mizuno, Vibram Fivefingers. I've used em all. The closest I've come to "perfect" for me have been two different pair of New Balance and the Nike Free 3.0. But this is just me. YOU should go try as many as you can and choose your perfection.
  • Faeriegirl74
    Faeriegirl74 Posts: 187 Member
    I agree with earlier posts...and it can't be said enough... go get a gait analysis and proper fit from a running store!!!! I run in Brooks Ariel and Asics Gel Kanbarra's. Also change your running shoes for new ones every 500 miles of wear!
  • hargis70
    hargis70 Posts: 8
    Get your foot analysis at the shoe store. I like Asics myself....just dont buy Nike, the worst running shoe out there.
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    I have New Balance 400s. Don't use em for running much like I planned, more the elliptical or walking. I didn't want to spend the big $$$ if I wasn't already committed to running.
  • hargis70
    hargis70 Posts: 8
    Oh dont wait 3 years either, if you run weekly or more than that, buy new shoes every 6 months. You only get two feet for life, keep them healthy as long as possible.
  • ryanherbert
    ryanherbert Posts: 79 Member
    You'll definitely need to go and get your gait analysed by a podiatrist who will then match this to the right shoe. Also note that particular brands have different shoe models for different running actions - so just saying "brooks/asics/nike/whatever are fantastic, go buy them" may not result in a good fit for your particular running action if you just pull a pair off the shelf! For example, if you have heavy supination (roll out) and you pull a pair of Brooks Adrenalines off the shelf you'll be killing your feet as they're designed for people with excessive pronation (roll in). Finally, make sure you change them every 6 months like many others have said, 3 years is waaaayyy overdue!
  • polkataniec
    polkataniec Posts: 102
    My New Balance ($100.00 !!!!!) SUCK!!!!!!!!!!
  • Scarlettdawn764
    Scarlettdawn764 Posts: 856 Member
    I absolutely :heart: my new Saucony Kinvaras!
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