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BlackJack
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
United States10469 Posts
December 21 2008 07:16 GMT
#1
Is anyone able to offer any good advice on a decent pair of running shoes? I run about 2 miles a night, and though I don't notice it much when I'm running, after I finish my feet are killing me. Right now im running in Reebok classics (http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/br004/8323_366_45.jpg) which aren't really designed for running. I'm looking more for a pair of Brooks or New Balance shoes under $100 if possible. If anyone has any experience or suggestions, let me know.

micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24673 Posts
December 21 2008 07:18 GMT
#2
I can't give you advice since I'm not knowledgeable on this topic... but I'm reminded that I need to pick up sneakers for myself! I think I've been going on the same pair for like two years :-/

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NonY
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
8748 Posts
December 21 2008 07:23 GMT
#3
If you can go to a shoe store specifically for running, or a New Balance outlet, they'll look at your foot type and tell you the correct shoes to wear. And if they're overpriced, then just take their advice and don't buy anything there. http://www.eastbay.com/ usually has some nice deals.
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Titusmaster6
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States5937 Posts
December 21 2008 07:36 GMT
#4
Nony is right. Basically if you talk to a knowledgable staff, he will take care of everything. And often times, stores have last season's model for literally 20 to 50 percent off, so I always buy those. I would definitely not spend $100 bucks, usually 50 to 80 gets you very nice shoes. gl
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Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4487 Posts
December 21 2008 08:01 GMT
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Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
December 21 2008 14:06 GMT
#6
This is one absolutely unanswerable over the internet. Nony is right, but I'd go to a general running store instead of an outlet so they're not just trying to sell you one brand. NB is good, but they don't make shoes for all types.
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JeeJee
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Canada5652 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-12-21 16:18:21
December 21 2008 16:15 GMT
#7
There's no way anyone will be able to provide 100% correct advice here. However, same goes for most of the idiots in running shoe stores. It's really a hit and miss. To this day, whenever I go to any of the canadian running stores like running room, runners' choice, and so on, i'm told im a minor overpronator or moderate overpronator and therefore need stability shoes

I supinate. Stability/motion control shoes cost the most, hence the reasoning. I need/like neutral shoes.

Anyway, you can learn a fair amount yourself. Here's my advice

IF you know what shoe type you like and your size and width then:
-buy shoes from http://www.runningwarehouse.com/
-google a coupon to use as well.

They're like the newegg of shoes

If you don't, I guess you can try your luck with any running store personnel. You can also get a rough idea yourself. Let someone film you running with a decent camera (cellphone won't help). In general, look for vertical alignment between the ankle,knee etc also look for the amount your ankle turns in as your foot plants. you can probably google more precise things of what to look for. i'm not going to go into detail and none of this is exact anyway
Look for wear pattern on your old shoes. People usually recommend looking at the heel wear, but since so many people are heelstrikers, chances are, you'll just notice excessive wear on the outside of your heel. Generally you'd get a good idea by looking at forefoot wear. If it's more towards the inside or outside, you'd be more likely to be a overpronator/supinator respectively.

You can try an arch test, although I don't find it very useful. Just wet your foot and step on a paper towel or something and note the imprint your foot leaves. This'll give a rough idea of low/med/high arch but it doesn't really tell you much.

Getting good shoes for you is really a trial and error process, i wouldn't rely on anything other than what your feet are telling you after your runs (but even if they're hurting it's not necessarily the fault of your shoes but more likely your training)

anyway gl
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Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
December 22 2008 01:09 GMT
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