Advice Sought on Running Shoes
Discussion
www.runningshoes.co.uk has a wide selection. I just bought the only pair of trainers in Brighton I could get my feet into, I will buy a decent pair one day though.
Addidas are pretty good. Footware is the most important piece of equipment for running so spend a decent amount on some good gear.
I didn't (£35) got shin splints and now can't run on any hard surfaces, if you can avoid road running and run on grass, gravel etc I would advise it as road running causes serious damage to your ankles, knees and joints. I have seen a lot of runners suffer badly at 30+ from knackered knees, ankles and other running related damage.
These are supposed to be very good.
I didn't (£35) got shin splints and now can't run on any hard surfaces, if you can avoid road running and run on grass, gravel etc I would advise it as road running causes serious damage to your ankles, knees and joints. I have seen a lot of runners suffer badly at 30+ from knackered knees, ankles and other running related damage.
These are supposed to be very good.
Agree with Frik. What's best for you might not be right for others. Frinstance, I'm quite duck-footed and therefore tend to walk on the outside edges of my feet. This means I'm suceptible to rolling my ankle over and spraining it and have very high arches. Thus I need a running shoe that gives a lot of support and it quite stiff. I was recommended a pair of Sauconys by the staff at "Run and Become" and have been very happy with them.
www.runandbecome.com/html/shoes/womens_shoes_road.htm
www.runandbecome.com/html/shoes/womens_shoes_road.htm
FunkyNige said:
www.runningshoes.co.uk has a wide selection. I just bought the only pair of trainers in Brighton I could get my feet into, I will buy a decent pair one day though.
What a fantastic site. Loads of very useful information. There is a shop where my parents live, so I'll be paying them a visit next month.
__LEE__ said:
...if you can avoid road running and run on grass, gravel etc I would advise it as road running causes serious damage to your ankles, knees and joints.
Thanks for that link. Typically I like the dearest pair
and now I've seen some great clothes to match too! I shall be doing most of my training on a treadmill, but will venture outside when it gets warmer to get used to road running. I am trying to limit the amount of road running I do as my training partner and me have both had knee problems in the past.
We are aiming to do a half marathon in the spring before Leanna returns to Brazil.
warmfuzzies said:
I bought Asics, gel insert in the sole, blooming fantastic especially for someone like me with a dodgy knee.
Mine are the gt2090 's caost about £80 or so.
kevin
I had a pair of Asics gel cross trainers about ten years ago when I had problems with my shins (got them just in time before splints occured).
ATG said:
www.runandbecome.com/html/shoes/womens_shoes_road.htm
Plenty of choice there. I'll pay them a visit next time I'm down in London. Thanks!
BMGM3 said:
A mate of mine does a lot of road running and he gets his at a local gym that has some kinda machine that you put your foot on and it takes a print of your foot and then the guy can recommend what type is best for you . Sounds crap the way I've put it , but thats the basic idea .
Sounds pretty amazing actually
As the owner of a sports store, dealing in all major brands, three lots of advice.......
1) Probably better going to a specialist local running shop, rather than one of the major chains, who only seem to deal in "posy" designer brand names, hardly suitable for serious running, but OK for going to the pub in.....
2) NEVER buy running shoes mail order, off the internet (unless you have had a pair of the same make and style as before, and are happy with them), they really need to be tried on properly in a shop.....
3) Invest in a pair of shock absorbing "Sorbethene" insoles, not cheap at around £17, but worth every penny, helps prevent shock going up your bones and joints when your feet make contact with the road surface.....
1) Probably better going to a specialist local running shop, rather than one of the major chains, who only seem to deal in "posy" designer brand names, hardly suitable for serious running, but OK for going to the pub in.....
2) NEVER buy running shoes mail order, off the internet (unless you have had a pair of the same make and style as before, and are happy with them), they really need to be tried on properly in a shop.....
3) Invest in a pair of shock absorbing "Sorbethene" insoles, not cheap at around £17, but worth every penny, helps prevent shock going up your bones and joints when your feet make contact with the road surface.....
Agree with Wacky Racer's advice. You can’t just go for a pair of shoes because someone else likes them and you can't say what will be any good for you just by looking at a web site. There are several factors to take into consideration but boil it down to 2. How heavy are you and do you roll you foot in, out (over pronation /under pronation) and are you flat footed? Depending on all these factors you will need a different style of shoe or more precisely sole, decent running shoes are designed to cater for all types and weight of runner. Neither can you just say "Oh that's a good brand" because there are loads to choose from; Nike, Brooks, Asics, Soucony, Reebok, New balance etc. I order my favourite the Nike Air Pegasus off the web now, but I've been through a few different styles before settling on a favourite. Rich...
>> Edited by RichB on Monday 29th November 13:39
>> Edited by RichB on Monday 29th November 13:39
RichB said:
I order my favourite the Nike Air Pegasus off the web now
These are what I've got. But I didn't get them from a specialist running shop so I don't know if they are the correct type of running shoe for me
. I'm going to go to a running shop I have heard of in Bolton where they put you on a treadmill and watch you running to assess your technique and recommend the type of shoe you should have. I am paranoid that I may be running in the wrong type of shoe!
Emma
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