Long distance shoe recommendations

bshedwick
bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Looking for some good shoe recommendations. I'm looking to put in 20ish miles a week. What do you use?

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  • chicago_dad
    chicago_dad Posts: 357
    I'd recommend hitting up a local running store to get properly fitted.
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    Asics are popular and not unreasonably overpriced. Go to a running store & let them fit you for a pair. My running store will watch the way I run, look at my old running shoes for the wear & tear, and measure my foot then give me 3 or so different pairs to try out.
  • Whatamilike
    Whatamilike Posts: 51
    If you're planning on doing that sort of mileage in a week you need to go to a specialist running shop. Ask their advice - they'll probably assess your running and 'prescribe' a pair of shoes. Don't underestimate the importance of this...! 'Proper' shoes don't cost an awful lot more than 'standard' ones, and you will be saving yourself a lot of problems later on...

    Good luck!
  • ✰✰ajaks1229✰✰
    ✰✰ajaks1229✰✰ Posts: 107
    If you're planning on doing that sort of mileage in a week you need to go to a specialist running shop. Ask their advice - they'll probably assess your running and 'prescribe' a pair of shoes. Don't underestimate the importance of this...! 'Proper' shoes don't cost an awful lot more than 'standard' ones, and you will be saving yourself a lot of problems later on...

    Good luck!


    ^^^^^^^^^^^^ I totally agree with this. I was running with the wrong shoes for a couple of years. Once I got fitted and was into the right ones (my Asics) life was amazing! Good luck with your training.
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    In addition to the other recommendations to visit a specialized running store, if you are still on the heavier side, make sure to ask them to give you a pair that's a little more cushioning. These are usually a little heavier but will save your joints in the long run....pun intended.

    An example of a more cushioned shoe if you're you have a neutral gait is the Brooks Defyance or DYAD models.
  • flabulous4
    flabulous4 Posts: 599 Member
    I'm working up to 10Ks and I love my New Balance shoes, like running on air (I overpronate though).
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    Just found a running store by my parents house. I think i may check it out later on.
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    Took the recommendations and went to a running store. Got fitted and purchased the Saucony ProGrid Guide 5
  • flabulous4
    flabulous4 Posts: 599 Member
    Ooo, let us know how you get on with them!
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