Running shoes?

[okgo]

I swear there was a topic on these, but I cannot seem to find it..

Anyway, after deciding enough was enough, I have started running a few times a week down by the Thames to improve my fitness and loose some of the excess flesh I have. And I have found out that my shoes are probably not doing me any favours. I have some of those nike shocks, and some flat soled addidas tennis style shoes, neither I think are great for my legs as I am hauling 15 stone around I should think the pressure on my joints is compounded by the wrong footwear..

So what kind of trainers can I look at, I would rather not spend a huge amount, but what do you think?

Cheers.

[Piginapoke]

Nike's are appalling for anything other than Rapping. Asics are what you need. Cheaper Too

[Geoff82]

Brooks are generally very good for the heavier chap and I've got a pair of Asics Cumulus at the moment. They cost £80 but are amazing.

You should get yourself to a specialist running shop where they can assess your running style and recommend a pair of trainers to suit it.

whats your budget?

[dave_s13]

Nike shocks, tsk, they will fvckin cripple you.

Asics
Brooks
New Balance
Mizuno

Try any of the above, whichever feels the best, buy em.

I'm currently running in Asics Landreth shoes, got very neutral feet. If you pronate a bit then you might be better with Brooks.

Edited by dave_s13 on Thursday 18th December 22:35

[_Deano]

Addidas Supernova have been good for the last 6 months. The torsion (sp?) system (a rigid plastic support that is under the centre of the foot) stops my foot from twisting when running. It's also stopped my shin splints too. feck knows how.

Would like to recommend Nike Bowerman as they are supposed to be the 'proper running Nike' trainners, but they are quite heavy compared to the Addidas and they gave me the pains in the shins.

Edited by _Deano on Sunday 28th December 18:46

[dave_s13]

_Deano said:

Addidas Supernova have been good for the last 6 months. The torsion (sp?) system (a rigid plastic support that is under the centre of the foot) stops my foot from twisting when running. It's also stopped my shin splints too. feck knows how.

Would like to recommend Nike Bowerman as they are supposed to be the 'proper running Nike' trainners, but they are quite heavy compared to the Addidas.

The twisting causes your tib ant muscle/tendon to work harder, hence the shin splints. That's a guess though, without actually looking at you.

[Piginapoke]

I tried a Bowerman in April this year. Fecking things nearly crippled me.

[dave_s13]

This is where I got mine

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Asics-Gel-Landreth-III-A-W-2...

You don't have to spend more than that (£43) for a decent pair of runners.

[okgo]

Thanks so far chaps.

Do you think I should just buy those? Or make a trip somewhere, bearing in mind most things round here are just normal chav outlets, JD, JJB etc..

[dave_s13]

Also, look for a chap on here called ewenm (I think), he's on the running thread in the sports section. He runs further in a week than most do in a year so should have some good anecdotal advice on footwear.

[sjg]

Get to a proper running shop, one that can do video analysis of your gait (or any other problems you might have) and get you into a decent pair that are comfortable and give the right amount of support.

I've had good service from Runners Need (in the Cycle Surgery on Pentonville Road) who had me try on and do brief runs on the treadmill in about a dozen different shoes until I found ones that were spot on. Needed a fair bit of support as there was a lot of lateral movement in less supportive ones, and I've not had any knee problems since - was awful in the Nikes I was using before.

As well as the support, running shoes can be like motorbike helmets - people will tend to fit well in one particular brand but no so well in others. You just need to try plenty out, and that means running in them not just putting them on in a shop.

[Robatr0n]

okgo said:

I swear there was a topic on these, but I cannot seem to find it..

Anyway, after deciding enough was enough, I have started running a few times a week down by the Thames to improve my fitness and loose some of the excess flesh I have. And I have found out that my shoes are probably not doing me any favours. I have some of those nike shocks, and some flat soled addidas tennis style shoes, neither I think are great for my legs as I am hauling 15 stone around I should think the pressure on my joints is compounded by the wrong footwear..

So what kind of trainers can I look at, I would rather not spend a huge amount, but what do you think?

Cheers.

Get yourself over to the Sweatshop in Teddington as it isn't far from you. They'll advise you as to which running shoe/trainer best suites your needs.

[okgo]

Ok then, thanks.

So logical next question, any good running shops in Surrey/ SW London?

ETA Thanks robatron, nice and close yes

Edited by okgo on Thursday 18th December 22:46

[dave_s13]

okgo said:

Thanks so far chaps.

Do you think I should just buy those? Or make a trip somewhere, bearing in mind most things round here are just normal chav outlets, JD, JJB etc..

When you stand without shoes on do your feet roll in noticeably, do the inside arches bulge a bit, do they look a bit like this



If yes, then go and try some on from a proper running shop as you might need some control.

If not and they're more like this



Then you will be fine with those Asics I posted. Just bear in mind, buying footwear without trying it on is always a bit of a gamble, I buy them online as I know I'm an Asics 11.5 and I know they'll fit. Still worth a punt though, worst case is you have to send em back.

[king_rat]

I agree with the other poster, get yourself down to a decent running shop and have a gait analysis done. I am an over pronator and run in Nike structre Triax. You also need to change them often, as they wear out and will cause you shin splints. I have to change mine after about 500 miles. I only run 20-30 miles a week, so thats not a problem really.
Good luck with the running.

[PhantomHumper]

Adidas Y3'

[snotrag]

New Balance

[996 sps]

dave_s13 said:

Nike shocks, tsk, they will fvckin cripple you.

Asics
Brooks
New Balance
Mizuno

Try any of the above, whichever feels the best, buy em.

I'm currently running in Asics Landreth shoes, got very neutral feet. If you pronate a bit then you might be better with Brooks.

Edited by dave_s13 on Thursday 18th December 22:35

Add Saucony to the list above avoid Nike and all the other marketing chav crap, Nike Triax are there only good pair.

Fit 2 Run do a gait anyalsis and good running shops, to be fair 99 percent of us pronate after heel strike and loads of biomechanical issues going on but take it lightly and don't let a physio/prodiatrist sell you something for so called medical reasons when you don't need it, a off the shelf set of orthotics/insoles will do unless your really pounding high mileage.

Edited by 996 sps on Thursday 18th December 23:16

[sadoksevoli]

Asics again and again (I'm 17.5 stone and have trained for and run a marathon in them...don't ask me my time too). Now do a lot of treadmill work in a pair and have achilles issues that the Asics actually soothe. Second the comment about running shops - find a good specialist running shop - most areas have one within reasonable distance while Central London has loads (Run and Become in St James's one of the more well known). Don't skimp - a good shop may recommend a pricey pair but that's cos that's what you need.

[Slaav]

Go to a 'proper' shop such as 'run and become' and get some first class advice!

Pay a small %age for advice and buy a shoe you can take back (but wont) as it will save you more than yoou can ever save online!


ps - Have only ever bought 2 pairs of running shoes and the advice got me into shoes I would never buy online but fitted perfectly!