New Running Shoe suggestions

My friends gave me the best suggestion ever......I'm going to a podiatrist to get a custom insert that will make any running shoes perfect for me. My appt is next week, so excited!

this is only partly true - and custom insoles will run you between 3-500 dollars. Depending on your gait, you will still need the RIGHT shoe for you. Cushioning, stability, etc.

I had the orthotics made, and they worked for awhile, and then the pain came back. I have since switched to Reebok RealFlex runners, and it is gone completely - and I don't wear the orthotics anymore.

I went to a running store and had my gait analyzed, and came home with a new pair of Brooks Dyads. I feel like I'm walking on clouds when I wear them. I'll probably be a Brooks girl for life, too.

I have a pair of Acis GT2160 based on this site...

http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor

then go to DSW to try out their running shoes. I like how they have lots of brands and they are new styles on display and no sales person to deal with so I can try on as many pairs as I want without having to feel like I have to buy one at the end.

http://www.finishline.com/store/shop/_/N-/Ns-P_BestSellers|1/Ntt-skeletoes+?sourceid=paidsearch&cid=adwords&CMP=PPC-Google-OtherBrands+General+Exact-fila+skeletoes&mkwid=s7zySmNGz&pcrid=6834782406&002=2234222&004=2010628566&005=27328592373&006=6834782406&007=Search&008=&gclid=CNCp--etrbACFSMDQAoddRxLWQ

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I love my Newtons...they are a little pricey but worth every penny.

I love my Newtons...they are a little pricey but worth every penny.

Newton's are cool - so many options within the shoe itself!

I would also suggest going to a running store if you can, and have them analyze your stride and fit you for a shoe. Also, ask about their return policy to see if after using them for a bit and you possibly don't like them, you can still exchange them. Some stores have different policies about that, so I would definitely ask.

As for type of shoes, Runner's World and Running Times often have reviews of running shoes based on specific desires, like stiffness, cushioning, and other factors, depending on what you need out of a shoe. I have Vibram FiveFingers myself, because I found after years of dealing with knee issues, I decided to try minimalist, and have found that it worked for me. That doesn't work for everyone, especially for people who are used to wearing shoes, so I wouldn't recommend that approach right away. Good luck!

I went to a running store and was fitted. I'm normally a size 10 - they said I should be at a size 10 1/2. I also don't need arch support. I found that the Saucony Woman's Triumph 9 were the most comfortable shoes out of everything I tried on. They are so comfortable they feel like slippers (which is what the woman said I should be looking for in a running shoe).

http://www.saucony.com/store/SiteController/saucony/productdetails?catId=cat10002&subCatId=cat1220398&showDefaultOption=true&stockNumber=10137-4&skuId=***4********10137-4*M110&productId=4-108310&&subCatId=cat1220398&productId=4-108310&stockNumber=10137-4&subCatTabId=&catId=cat10002&productdisplayName=Women's+Triumph+9&subcatdisplayName=Running&skuId=***4********10137-4*M110&pageIdentifier=productdetail&catdisplayName=Women&showDefaultOption=true

That is the url for the ones I got. They are high rated on their website too, but pricey at $130. Worth it if my feet don't go numb like they were before I switched shoes Good luck!! You really should go and get fitted and have them watch your walk to see if you need arch support.

Please please please please, get fitted at a running store, it's the best thing you can do for your feet, legs, your whole body. I used to buy whatever cheap/discounted/on-sale Nike/New Balance shoes I could find off the rack at regular stores and my knees, ankles and feet would be in so much pain and I was prone to sprains. I had no idea that I overpronate when I walk/run (my ankles roll inward). I found out when I was finally fitted at a store. I need stability shoes and most off the rack sneakers at department stores are for neutral gaits. Go to a running store, it is SO worth it. I didn't want to pay more than $100 for sneakers (I'm broke and cheap) but it really is worth it. I dragged my feet (no pun intended) for the longest time and refused to go and my friends that knew better finally convinced me to do it.

I like New Balances. I also have an extremely wide foot and they are the most comfortable for my duck feet.

Just a few weeks ago me and my boyfriend got our feet fitted for shoes. To make sure we are wearing the right kind and they fit the right way. We went to tortoise and hare sports. They did the fitting for free. You can get walking or running shoes there. i would suggest going to a place that does something like they do to get the best shoes for you.