if you live in a mid-sized or larger city, find a specialty running store that can do foot imaging to see how you walk. some people walk on the outside or inside of their foot, and there are different running shoes made for people like that. it's hard to truly recommend a specific shoe until you know what your walking style is.

TheBigO

United States97 Posts

December 31 2012 04:39 GMT

I almost never see running posts on here. As an avid college runner, I would be glad to give you some advice.

You seem to want to run casually. You want to run around 3-4 miles a day for about 5 days a week (at least, that is what I think is good for a casual runner.) No matter how much you run, it is important that you find a quality pair of running shoes. Nike Frees are good shoes, and they may work for you. However, since all people run differently (forefront/heel strikers for example), there may be a better shoe for you to wear.

For this reason, my advice is for you to go to a quality running store. Do some research in your area, and find a store that specializes in selling running shoes. This is super important. When you first start running, you will be prone to injury. If you are wearing the wrong type of shoe, it will only increase your risk of injury, and it will only make your training more difficult. If you go to a regular shoe store, they most likely will just sell you a random pair of running shoes, and they will probably not work for you.

Also, don't worry too much about the price. Running is one of the cheapest sports out there, and the shoes you buy will last you for at least 4 to 5 months. A $100 price tag is pretty cheap for 5 months of training if you think about it.

If you have any other running related questions, let me know.

n.DieJokes

United States3443 Posts

December 31 2012 06:22 GMT

Thats what I run in, I like them quite a lot. Really comfortable, I have two pairs and I switch between them. Really though, I don't think the shoes gonna matter all that much. A shoe is a shoe, the more into you get into it the more the shoe matters but just starting out they're all more or less the same. Just pick something and start running

Diader

United States232 Posts

December 31 2012 06:51 GMT

You really should go to a shoe store (and preferably a place that focuses on running) and try on a few pairs, as well as walk around the store in them, to find out what's most comfortable and in what size. Having a comfortable shoe is extremely important, and what's comfortable on someone else's foot might not be comfortable on yours.

galtdunn

United States977 Posts

December 31 2012 07:21 GMT

Do what others are saying, go to a specialized running store. Don't buy the "popular" shoes for running.
The ones where I live are called "Roadrunner" and "Snail's Pace," and I'm sure there are many more.

Buy the shoes and a pair of socks and you're good to go!

L_Master

United States8017 Posts

December 31 2012 07:25 GMT

On December 31 2012 13:39 TheBigO wrote:
I almost never see running posts on here. As an avid college runner, I would be glad to give you some advice.

You seem to want to run casually. You want to run around 3-4 miles a day for about 5 days a week (at least, that is what I think is good for a casual runner.) No matter how much you run, it is important that you find a quality pair of running shoes. Nike Frees are good shoes, and they may work for you. However, since all people run differently (forefront/heel strikers for example), there may be a better shoe for you to wear.

For this reason, my advice is for you to go to a quality running store. Do some research in your area, and find a store that specializes in selling running shoes. This is super important. When you first start running, you will be prone to injury. If you are wearing the wrong type of shoe, it will only increase your risk of injury, and it will only make your training more difficult. If you go to a regular shoe store, they most likely will just sell you a random pair of running shoes, and they will probably not work for you.

Also, don't worry too much about the price. Running is one of the cheapest sports out there, and the shoes you buy will last you for at least 4 to 5 months. A $100 price tag is pretty cheap for 5 months of training if you think about it.

If you have any other running related questions, let me know.

That is because we all hang out here: The Running Thread!

Also ditto to everything you said. Best bet is to go to a shoe store and get fitted to a good shoe based upon your gate and individual bio-mechanics.

Also agree on the price tag, don't mindlessly get fitted into super expensive shoes; but don't freak out about the price. Most shoes are good for 500 miles, and depending on the situation and your injury disposition you can sometimes get 2,000+ miles on your shoes (though this is generally not recommended).

YPang

United States4024 Posts

December 31 2012 18:17 GMT

I've had the Nike free runs. To me they are just average, I tend to over protonate. In the beginning i had problems with my front ankle, the part of my ankle that was the exact opposite of my achilles. I think that was due to the fact the shoes had such a little tongue, or almost none at all.

Besides that, it's pretty good, you can pick how much cushion you want.

I'm a big fan of the saucony kinvaras.

StarVe

Germany13591 Posts

December 31 2012 21:53 GMT

I'd never buy running shoes online. You can't just buy some because they have good features or look nice, or are cheap/trendy/whatever, they have to fit. And you can't test that online, just go to a store, wear some and see how you feel. Only buy shoes that fit perfectly.

Everything else might hurt you and your feet big time after the first few runs.

I've got some cheap Reebook shoes I bought ages ago and I kinda need new ones because holes are beginning to appear, so I'm probably not the best person to give advice, I can only recommend going to a store, if something like that still exists near you.

LuckyFool

United States9015 Posts

December 31 2012 21:59 GMT

#10

I just picked up a pair of these 2 weeks ago and have been very happy so far. I got them cheaper at a local running store though. I used to run with the same pair of shoes for over a year but I hadn't been running as much, now that I'm starting to run alot more I'm probably going to go for about 6 months or so especially if I start running 25+ miles a week.

MayorITC

Korea (South)798 Posts

January 01 2013 05:30 GMT

#11

Find out what kind of feet type you have first then buy accordingly. There are a variety of shoe shops that inspect your running form and then determine what kind of shoes you need.

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