How much do you spend on runners/trainers/sneakers?

Are the expensive ones worth it? i need to replace my asics which were 'only' about €50 when I got them about 2 years ago. My knees are feeling it, with all the jillian michaels workout. That woman is tough on knees.

So, are you as well to just replace a €50/£40 pair fairly regularly (and does regularly mean every year!?) or is there really a whole lot of benefit buying the top of the range pairs. The cheaper pairs claim to have gel support to reduce the impact. So what are you gettting for your money!??????????

I slog (really slow jog) 4-5x a week. 30-45 mins on average each time. I started @ 400+ lbs. After ignoring all the haters saying I was too fat to run I did my research on shoes and got the right type of shoe for me. New Balance and Brooks. I spend $100-$130 every 3 months or so. Since I'm heavy I go through them really quick. I don't think I'd be jogging at all if it wasn't for the shoes. To me if you find the right shoe it's worth the price.

25 quid

I used to wear a cheaper pair of trainers ( I think I spent £25 ish) and am now spending a LOT more on getting my knees and ankles put back together. I would recommend going to a running shop where you can speak to a specialist (this service doesn't cost anything)
Getting a pair of trainers that are suited to your feet (mine were £100 ) can really help to prevent all sorts of issues. It also makes exercising much easier because you won't be constantly distracted by uncomfortable shoes! YAY!!
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my last running shoes were £80 (Brooks GTS Adrenaline), my gym trainers were £70 (New Balance). running shoes should be replaced around every 500 miles, more often if you are heavier as they lose support. The way I see it, you only have one pair of legs / feet, and getting the correct shoes to avoid injury is important no matter how much they are.

Its important to wear the correct shoes for your sport - 'cross trainers' used for general gym have a wide sole for stability. Dont choose trainers based on looks / brand - try as many as you can and go for the ones that fit the best. If you do more than just odd bits of treadmill running, then proper running shoes are needed. Dont wear running shoes for other sports, as the sole is designed for forward motion and is narrower, so its easier to go over on your ankle!

Like other posters have said, its best to visit a proper running shop and get fitted for running shoes, its also cheaper in the long run - 1 pair @ around £80 vs several pairs @ £25-30 plus god knows how many injuries from wearing unsuitable shoes. If price is an issue, a lot of stores have last years model / colours on sale, these are a better choice rather than going for just a crappy cheap shoe.

hope this helps!

Whether you walk, jog, or run - a proper shoe fit is key. Your feet feel better and a good shoe may help potential injuries you sustain from the mechanics of running. Also, over time, your running style changes slightly.

Therefore when you buy a pair of running shoes - go to a running specialty store (look in the telephone directory, google your area) or in Europe I have found some general sporting good stores have a good running section. They really should be looking at your feet, they should be looking at how you wear your shoes (bring your old running shoes). Look at your arch - and then determine what shoe you will need. Some will put you on a treadmill and see how you run.

What I have done is found a model that fit my foot and running style ... and shopped around (online and sales). I am definitely an ECCO user (RXP6040). My experience 6 marathons, 25+ half marathons, currently training for an ultra (50k)

Are the expensive ones worth it? i need to replace my asics which were 'only' about €50 when I got them about 2 years ago. My knees are feeling it, with all the jillian michaels workout. That woman is tough on knees.

So, are you as well to just replace a €50/£40 pair fairly regularly (and does regularly mean every year!?) or is there really a whole lot of benefit buying the top of the range pairs. The cheaper pairs claim to have gel support to reduce the impact. So what are you gettting for your money!??????????

I spend approximately £80 per pair on my ones. I use them until they wear out on the inside of the shoe. The material usually starts to wear and then a hole appears there and starts to rub on my heel making it bleed. I know then that a new pair is needed

Personnally think sometimes its the surface you run on that affects peoples knees etc ive had £20 trainers and have felt no different to a pair of £80 ones ive had recently. If your new to running start on grass then move up to running on tarmac so ur knees are better prepared

I try not to go over $50 and I stick to Asics and New Balance.

It is good to have shoes that are appropriate for the activity that you are doing. You should probably not be wearing running shoes for a Jillian Michael's video. Running shoes are made for running, are ok for walking, but not so good for too many other exercises.

At least $100 on average every 3-4 months. I do circuits and walk so a lot so I get a lot a mileage out of them and stretch them out. Don't think it wrong to try out many pairs of sneakers. I do squats and jumps, and burpees in the damn shoe store just to make sure I'm getting the right fitting shoe. and go at the end of the day too. :happy: :happy: