Running shoes....

naugustyniak
naugustyniak Posts: 836 Member
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I am going to go look for running shoes this weekend. Any suggestions? I would like to have them fitted if possible. I live in Ft. Wayne so there aren't a lot of choices. There are some sporting goods stores and of course places like Kohl's. Any help would be appreciated. :flowerforyou:
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  • naugustyniak
    naugustyniak Posts: 836 Member
    I am going to go look for running shoes this weekend. Any suggestions? I would like to have them fitted if possible. I live in Ft. Wayne so there aren't a lot of choices. There are some sporting goods stores and of course places like Kohl's. Any help would be appreciated. :flowerforyou:
  • Jklongley_99
    Jklongley_99 Posts: 7
    I have 2 pair of Asics and I love them. My husband also wears them and loves them! I don't think you will be able to get them at Kohl's, you'll have to go to a sporting good store. Good luck!!
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    Hmmm, I don't have any suggestions because I'm going shopping for running shoes this weekend too! So I'll keep an eye on this thread...

    *bump*
  • mimivk
    mimivk Posts: 3
    :happy: just try them on and make sure you have a thumb space in the toes and comfortable, contacting arch support. Think of it as a well fit slipper. You will slide forward when you run and your feet will expand.
  • sonia2
    sonia2 Posts: 154
    figure out what type of pronator you are, then get the correct shoes. you can go to runners world and do a questionaire about your shoes. for example, do you tend to run on the outside of your feet or do you pronate inward. or yoou could be a medium pronator. I am an underpronator, and run on the outside of my feet. I got the Asics nimbus 10 for that type of pronation.
  • rstarks54
    rstarks54 Posts: 163
    I am going to go look for running shoes this weekend. Any suggestions? I would like to have them fitted if possible. I live in Ft. Wayne so there aren't a lot of choices. There are some sporting goods stores and of course places like Kohl's. Any help would be appreciated. :flowerforyou:
    The best thing to do is go in and TRY THEM ON!!! Different makes and styles of shoes fit differently, you must go and see what feels most comfortable for you...everyone's feet are different, what feels good to one person, doesn't always fit another....Best to you always, Rick
  • ksukaro
    ksukaro Posts: 29
    If you go to runnersworld.com they have a shoe finder tool, and you answer a couple questions, and they will recommend a pair a running shoes that will best suit you!
  • songbyrdsweet
    songbyrdsweet Posts: 5,691 Member
    I love Brooks. They have a wider toe box and use silicone instead of gel so they hold up longer. I have a pair of support shoes called Adrenalines because I have negative arch. :laugh: You should try to find a place where people actually know about feet and running. Most of us are fairly inefficient runners in that we don't control our feet well, and it can lead to pain in the lower limbs. Lucky for me I actually have no gait problems, or I'd have to buy an even more expensive shoe. :laugh:

    Nikes are hard to find in widths and supports in regular retail outlets. Most of what you'll find have a universal arch that isn't right for everyone. I actually think Shox suck as running shoes because they offer little cushion other than the springs, and the bottoms are totally flat, broad, and stiff so you can't get proper foot flexion and extension...you pretty much just thump along on them.

    Asics are a good shoe as well, and they have more specific arch support, but are narrow through the forefoot.

    There are also quality Mizunos and Sauconys, but make sure you're getting one of their running shoes, not one of their fashion shoes. GL!
  • wattsam1
    wattsam1 Posts: 95
    One of the newest issues of Shape or Self magazine did an article on the best running shoes. You might want to read their reviews.
  • mamaof2girls
    mamaof2girls Posts: 332 Member
    I have a pair of Sauconys and I love them! I am flat footed and need extra arch support in any shoe that I get and these really felt comfortable and they are made of mesh so that my feet can breathe!
  • jojo52610
    jojo52610 Posts: 692 Member
    I have a wide foot so Asics are not good - they are too narrow - and I need a shoe with a wide toe bed as well
    I have New Balance however ,I have to stay in the 400 series - because the other series are too narrow on my feet

    I agree with everyone else - which is what I'm going to do next time I'm ready for shoes go to a runing store and let them fit my feet

    Good Luck
  • duffyzmom
    duffyzmom Posts: 644 Member
    If you can find a running store, get fitted there. You don't have to buy your shoes there - it just really helps to have an expert check on your pronation. I have a narrow foot so I tend to buy Asics or Mizunos. I'll be shopping soon as well as my mileage is getting up there on my newest pair. I try to keep 2 pairs going and alternate if I'm running without days off. I read somewhere that it takes a day or so for the cushioning to bounce back.
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    I checked around on Google and found a store called Three Rivers Running Company.

    4227 North Clinton Street
    Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

    ph: 260.496.8000

    It looks like an independent store managed by runners. Check out their website www.3riversrunning.com . This is where I would go.
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    I got mine at a Store that specialized in New Balance- they fitted my foot and had pretty much EVERY style of running shoe available (in that brand) that other department and athletic stores don't typically carry. This was great for me, considering I have wide feet, needed a wide toe box and I have high arches. I tried chosing shoes on my own before that and ended up with expensive Nike's that looked great but made my feet and legs hurt like crazy when I used them!

    Considering the price of sneakers in general, they really weren't THAT BAD... 99$ for the sneakers and another 50 for the insoles (for my high arches)

    I love them! :heart: :smile:
  • fjtcjt
    fjtcjt Posts: 199
    Just don't be afraid to spend a little money. The good ones are usually $80 or more. The best ones are in the mid $100's.
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Brooks if you can find them.
    OMG Comfy!

    If you're near a college town, someplace with a bunch of colleges, there is most likely a running shoe store. There's a big difference between a place like that and say, foot locker. They'll measure your foot in a bunch of different ways. They'll ask you to bring in a current pair of shoes to figure out how your foot falls. They'll have you try on shoes, go for a jog around the block or on a treadmill. They tend to be a bit pricier but having a shoe that keeps your foot healthy is worth it. Its better to have an expert than a high schooler making minimum wage helping you to make your decision :)
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    I just ordered a pair of Asics from a running store (they didn't have my size). I am so excited! I've never actually gone to a professional to see what kind of shoe I should be wearing. I actually learned something, and I cannot wait to try these shoes out on the road! I just have to wait 7-10 business days. :(
  • erica9699
    erica9699 Posts: 53
    After years in Nike, I just bought a pair of Under Armour...AMAZING!
  • dwalden
    dwalden Posts: 77 Member
    I read this thread last week and thought about some new shoes, but then decided against it. I walked into a ****'s Sporting Goods this weekend to find a new pair of shorts and later found my self in the shoe department. I tried on a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider shoes, but there just was not enough cushion in the front. I began experimenting with a lot of different shoes and a long conversation with the sales girl, who really seemed to know her stuff, and ended up with a new pair of shoes.

    The pair of shoes I settled on was the Brooks Glycerin 7. If you are willing to the extra money and are looking for comfort from toe to heal then this is the pair of shoes you want. Go to you local sports store and check them out. You will be glad you did.
  • leann_m_olson
    leann_m_olson Posts: 363 Member
    don't forget to replace your shoes every 300miles , i know it seems expensive to do but your body will love you for it.
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    After years in Nike, I just bought a pair of Under Armour...AMAZING!

    Under Armour has shoes?
  • singfree
    singfree Posts: 1,591 Member
    I've been running on Asics for many years, no problems, no complaints.
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    don't forget to replace your shoes every 300miles , i know it seems expensive to do but your body will love you for it.

    300 miles? I thought it was less than that.
    *busily trying to calculate how many miles I workout a week*
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    don't forget to replace your shoes every 300miles , i know it seems expensive to do but your body will love you for it.

    300 miles? I thought it was less than that.
    *busily trying to calculate how many miles I workout a week*

    The local shop here told me 90 miles is the optimum time to switch them if its all running miles. Beyond that the tread tends to get a bit sketchy and the arch support starts to dissapear from being pushed down with every footfall.
  • kel9680
    kel9680 Posts: 173 Member
    I just bought new asics as well and I love them.

    i used to have sauconys, but realized that i am very heavy on the inside of my feet, and they didnt have the support i needed, i ran in them and am now trying to heal my knee that is hurting because of lack of support in the sneakers.

    my asics were $75 on sale at the sports authority, but so worth it, and yes, by trying them on, you can tell the difference in support between the cheaper and more expensive shoes, i stopped at $75 though, i couldnt really spend much more than that at the time!
  • beckyi88
    beckyi88 Posts: 604
    I love my Mizunos! But the only way to know what will work for you is to go to a store where they put you on a treadmill and film your stride. They should try you in a minimum of 3-4 pairs, filming your stride in each pair. Most shoe stores perform this service for free and it's awesome! Good luck!
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    don't forget to replace your shoes every 300miles , i know it seems expensive to do but your body will love you for it.

    300 miles? I thought it was less than that.
    *busily trying to calculate how many miles I workout a week*

    The local shop here told me 90 miles is the optimum time to switch them if its all running miles. Beyond that the tread tends to get a bit sketchy and the arch support starts to dissapear from being pushed down with every footfall.


    90 miles?? At one point in time I was jogging/running 3-5 miles about 6 times a week... I'd have to get new shoes every month at that rate! There's no way I could afford that.

    I have friends who train for marathons and run 10-20 miles at a shot a few times a week, are they supposed to buy new shoes every 10 days?? That CAN'T be right! :noway:

    That seems awfully low to me (but I'm no expert) Apparently my running shoes are WAY overdue to be replaced! (yet IMO the soles are still in great shape!)
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    I love my asics! BUt, I have also been comfortable in adidas, brooks and mizuno.

    Most of the shoe companies have websites where you can go and find the perfect shoe. I have plantar fasciatis and heel spurs so support was a huge issue for me. I went on all the websites and runners world and made a little chart that I keep in my wallet of each brand of shoes and the ones recommended for my particular issues and then when I am out and there is a great shoe sale I can pull my chart out and hopefully save some money on my running shoes.

    Oh, I suppose it also helped to get an orthotic from my foot doc, but I did not get a custom one but if you need one do not buy one from the store, more expensive than the better ones at a foot doctor, at least in my case.

    Good luck, try on as many brands as you can, if possible do a little run and get a feel for the comfort and support you want and your feet will tell you when they have found the ones! :wink:
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    don't forget to replace your shoes every 300miles , i know it seems expensive to do but your body will love you for it.

    300 miles? I thought it was less than that.
    *busily trying to calculate how many miles I workout a week*

    The local shop here told me 90 miles is the optimum time to switch them if its all running miles. Beyond that the tread tends to get a bit sketchy and the arch support starts to dissapear from being pushed down with every footfall.


    90 miles?? At one point in time I was jogging/running 3-5 miles about 6 times a week... I'd have to get new shoes every month at that rate! There's no way I could afford that.

    I have friends who train for marathons and run 10-20 miles at a shot a few times a week, are they supposed to buy new shoes every 10 days?? That CAN'T be right! :noway:

    That seems awfully low to me (but I'm no expert) Apparently my running shoes are WAY overdue to be replaced! (yet IMO the soles are still in great shape!)

    YES - I'm talking to myself. Upon 2 minutes of internet research I found at least 10 sites that say anywhere from 350-550 miles is when you should replace your shoes depending on your running style and they type of roads you're running on.

    I feel much better, perhaps my shoes aren't AS BAD as I was thinking they might be!
  • mamiof3
    mamiof3 Posts: 39
    I love my sauconys!
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