Trainers for walking - advice
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Been a trainer wearer all my life but thought I would elicit some advice from you lot.
I am entered into Shine in October which is a 26.2 mile walk through the night in London. I walk loads and loads, but in a variety of footwear, mostly in or around Epping Forest.
This event is on roads, and I shall be training on roads. When walking and training on roads I plan on not wearing my North Face rugged trainers and various walking boots, nor my gym trainers, but buying some new ones. I HATE running but I wonder if a form of running shoe is best for walking that far? Is the gait the same?
Wot u fink?
I am entered into Shine in October which is a 26.2 mile walk through the night in London. I walk loads and loads, but in a variety of footwear, mostly in or around Epping Forest.
This event is on roads, and I shall be training on roads. When walking and training on roads I plan on not wearing my North Face rugged trainers and various walking boots, nor my gym trainers, but buying some new ones. I HATE running but I wonder if a form of running shoe is best for walking that far? Is the gait the same?
Wot u fink?
This might be worth a read.
http://walking.about.com/cs/shoes/a/shoetypes.htm
I do a lot of hill walking but no street walking, but as always your footwear depends a lot on your gait and your arch type etc.
http://walking.about.com/cs/shoes/a/shoetypes.htm
I do a lot of hill walking but no street walking, but as always your footwear depends a lot on your gait and your arch type etc.
a regular pair of running shoes will be most suitable. if the route is all on sealed surface, you want lightweight trainers with some venting around the front.
outdoorsy rugged trainers like the north face stuff will be too clumpy and your feel will ache painfully after a few miles as the sole is not flexible enough. on hills this isnt an issue but on the flat it will be. the inov8 stuff is ok but the soles tend to be really aggressive (like claws!) and they will be uncomfortable on pavements.
a pair of good socks like these "x-socks" http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdId=462 are highly recommended, not only are they cushioned in the right places but they keep your feet cool. a spare pair to change into if it rains might not be a bad idea too...
if you have dodgy knees, its worth getting a gait analysis at a local running shop too. they will find a pair that support your arches which will prevent injury.
outdoorsy rugged trainers like the north face stuff will be too clumpy and your feel will ache painfully after a few miles as the sole is not flexible enough. on hills this isnt an issue but on the flat it will be. the inov8 stuff is ok but the soles tend to be really aggressive (like claws!) and they will be uncomfortable on pavements.
a pair of good socks like these "x-socks" http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/details.cfm?ProdId=462 are highly recommended, not only are they cushioned in the right places but they keep your feet cool. a spare pair to change into if it rains might not be a bad idea too...
if you have dodgy knees, its worth getting a gait analysis at a local running shop too. they will find a pair that support your arches which will prevent injury.
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 30th December 18:04
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