New Running Shoes

lloydenson
lloydenson Posts: 12
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to buy my first pair of running shoes but I am not sure what to get.

My budget is around £60 and I intend to use them for 5k runs in the gym mainly and odd occasions on the road. I have done a wet foot test that show that I have a normal foot so I have no need for a specialist shoe that compensates my heel or arch.

There are so many different shoes out there its hard to choose. but I suppose the most conmen ones would be Asics, Addids or Nike.

Can anyone on here offer me any advice or reviews??

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  • sozzell
    sozzell Posts: 166
    Asics are good but personally I would go into a store and test some out. You can always test in store then go buy online somewhere cheaper.... :-)

    Running websites like runnersworld and others normally do reviews but you can't beat them on to get a feel for them.
  • RAF_Guy
    RAF_Guy Posts: 230 Member
    I don't think you can go too wrong with Asics:

    http://www.sportsdirect.com/running/asics-gel-innovate-2-mens-running-shoes-212095
  • geordiegirl27
    geordiegirl27 Posts: 307 Member
    :angry: Best advise I can give is go to a proper running/sports shop depending on if there is one near you Sweatshop is fantastic. But what you're looking for is a shop that can give you a gait analysis, preferably a video gait analysis but some shops do it by watching you run in different shoes.

    By getting this done you are wearing shoes to suit your body and reduces risk of injury.

    Sweatshop also offer a 30 day money back guarantee so if for any reason you find that they dont suit you they will exchage no questions asked.

    You should get some shoes within budget and once you know what type of shoe you like you can buy future ones on line where you might get better discounts.

    My personal preference is for Asics I tried Brooks but they just didnt work for me (money back guarantees are great!) I dont like Nike, think they're a bit to much of a fashion statement but I was convinced once that they're not & gave them a go only for the air pockets to burst & I ended off with an injury :angry: but I was using them for off road which Nike said they werent meant for!! :huh:

    good luck with finding shoes and enjoy your running.
  • mandimuscles
    mandimuscles Posts: 107 Member
    I just bought a new pair of Asics Nimbus, LOVE them for running!! They were about $100 USD. They were at ****'s Sporting Goods, they also had a 30 day window where I could return them if I didn't love them!
  • mandimuscles
    mandimuscles Posts: 107 Member
    I just bought a new pair of Asics Nimbus, LOVE them for running!! They were about $100 USD. They were at ****'s Sporting Goods, they also had a 30 day window where I could return them if I didn't love them!

    Censorship at it's finest...D I C K 'S Sporting Goods
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    The wet foot test isn't enough. A professional running store will be able to take far more into account, including your foot shape, running gait, foot landing, speed, mileage, weight, running surface, any frequent injuries etc. They will also have a money back guarantee in case you find they don't suit you.

    I know I need neutral/mild support shoes, but in the past I've had shoes that pinch, slip or cause nagging injuries through forcing me into an unnatural foot landing. I also discovered I needed to go up half a shoe size from my street shoes.

    Pay up this once, then in future you'll be able to buy the make and model that suits you online for a fraction of the cost. Last season's model is usually available and all they've changed is the colour.

    Also, don't get distracted by the make. Most of the running brands don't make fashion shoes, though Nike has broken through this to a certain extent.

    It's far cheaper than months of physio, take it from me!!! :flowerforyou:
  • Jodi_83
    Jodi_83 Posts: 44 Member
    I definitely agree best idea is to go to a store that tests your run!!

    I think mine cost me around £85. but I feel like I'm running on little clouds on my feet!!

    (Also was told certain brands I shouldn't use due to their arch support / my relatively flat arches)
  • sodaisy
    sodaisy Posts: 69 Member
    Just got a pair of Saloman from Go Outdoor for £75. They have several brands and also a treatmill so you can try it properly.
  • placebomonkey
    placebomonkey Posts: 104 Member
    Asics all the way for me mine will be coming up to 500 miles soon and currently checking out their new lines :)
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
    Asics are good but personally I would go into a store and test some out. You can always test in store then go buy online somewhere cheaper.... :-)

    If we all did that physical running shops would go out of business and we'd HAVE to buy online.

    Where a shop charges for their analysis time I think it's fair to shop around. When that analysis is free, I would personally feel uncomfortable going elsewhere to save a few £/$ but each to their own.

    Advice to OP:

    Go to your local running shop and get gait analysis done. forget style, forget brand, forget colours, forget what your friend uses or what shoes some random internet person prefers.
  • sozzell
    sozzell Posts: 166
    Asics are good but personally I would go into a store and test some out. You can always test in store then go buy online somewhere cheaper.... :-)

    If we all did that physical running shops would go out of business and we'd HAVE to buy online.

    Where a shop charges for their analysis time I think it's fair to shop around. When that analysis is free, I would personally feel uncomfortable going elsewhere to save a few £/$ but each to their own.

    Advice to OP:

    Go to your local running shop and get gait analysis done. forget style, forget brand, forget colours, forget what your friend uses or what shoes some random internet person prefers.

    It was a suggestion to the OP as he specifically stated he had a budget. So chill.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    What works for me won't necessarily work for you

    As the others have said, go to a running specialty store and have your gait analyzed and support your local shop as many of them offer a lot of free value added services like group runs, free (or very cheap) learn to run programs etc.
  • lloydenson
    lloydenson Posts: 12
    thanks for all the advice.

    I think going to a running shop sounds like a good plan. if I can get them to tell me what type of shoe I need that would be great!
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    going to a dedicated running store is great advice, and even then,exercise a little caution as these stores are also highly incentivised to sell certain brands and models.

    I do believe in paying that little extra by shopping at your local independent store..it might cost a little more, but the shop will give you better service, and also be a good place to ask for other running advice and coming events.

    I did go to a 'he runs/she runs' concession at a sports shop in Leicester and whilst they brand themselves as running specialists, the staff working there were not runners themselves.

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