Running Trainers

[bestinshow]

Hi

I try and run 2 or 3 miles every other day, however my old Nikes ( not for running ) are not only knackered but also aren't doing my knees and hips any favours due to their lack of support etc

Therefore I'm looking for a pair that will offer this, any recommendations would be very much appreciated.

Cheers
AC

[anonymous-user]

Go to a running shop, get fitted, buy the ones that fit. They will get you to try various pairs with different heel to toe drop distances for example, some with structure in the arch, some without, most probably using a video camera and a treadmill. its too risky to go to jd sports and buy some that look good based on a recommendation from a stranger in the internet if you plan to increase the mileage. what woorks for me might be hell for you.

Thorlo socks though, everytime!

[bestinshow]

Thanks Pablo, I'm sure my knees will be very grateful

[Rich_W]

Where in the country are you? Maybe other people can recommend a decent shop near you

[bestinshow]

Rich_W said:

Where in the country are you? Maybe other people can recommend a decent shop near you

North London

Thanks

[ShawCrossShark]

Definitely echo the above. I have struggled with bad ankles for years and lots of pain in the legs. Saw a podiatrist and found out I am a sever overpronator

Visited a shop to discuss and bought motion control shoes and am now running 5k a few times a week and booked in to do my first 10k in July (and I am a hefty prop forward)

The difference from the right shoes is HUGE and it's the best thing I ever did This knowledge is allowing me to get back to training and getting fitter and healthier whereas I ended up at over 20 stone through lack of exercise due to the leg pain!!

[dmitsi]

They'll have sweatshop in london, I had good service at the Brighton store. Video gait analysis and decent choice of trainers. I always end up with Asics, and they'll have different styles of trainers depending on what running you're doing.

[bestinshow]

I think I have a terrible gait, I'm sure the video will make great viewing ( for everybody else )

Cheers

[Rich_W]

bestinshow said:

I think I have a terrible gait, I'm sure the video will make great viewing ( for everybody else )

Cheers

Don't worry about it. They'll have seen all sorts over the years. It's about getting the right shoes for you. Allow a good half hour or so and expect to have to run a little bit.

Sweatshop are good. Loads of stores and well established www.sweatshop.co.uk North Finchley looks closest
I like www.runandbecome.com in Victoria. They don't do Treadmills. It's up and down outside the shop.

Runners Need. I went to the Liverpool St one years ago, and they said I needed motion control instead of neutral. Maybe I was just unlucky with the staff member