Running Shoes

[LyricRequiem]

I am in dire need of a new pair of GOOD running shoes. My budget is a little tight- I don't mind dropping the money, I'm just scared of wasting my money on a pair I'm not really happy with. Has anyone bought a pair recently? I'm looking for something light with good support and cushioning. I have a slight over pronation. Any recommendations?

 

[imported_Relentless]

Asics.

 

[LyricRequiem]

What model of Asics?

 

[Howard]

Go to a real running store and ask the staff to help find the right pair for you.

 

[Wonderful Pork]

you should go get fit for a pair of running shoes at a store that specializes in running. After doing that I found a pair of Sauconys that I absolutely love and have no problem dropping ~$70/pair a couple times a year for them.

 

[imported_Relentless]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
What model of Asics?

Depends on your feet. I can't answer that question for you. If you've got a Running Room store where you're at, go there. You'll be able to try a pair and run on a treadmill.

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
you should go get fit for a pair of running shoes at a store that specializes in running. After doing that I found a pair of Sauconys that I absolutely love and have no problem dropping ~$70/pair a couple times a year for them.

you have to buy multiple pairs a year?

 

[Kaido]

I got my shoes at a New Balance store. The first pair actually gave me some foot pain, so I got a second pair and spent about half an hour getting the soles custom-fitted. My feet are very, very happy now. Total was about $140 with the custom inserts. Not much fun spending 30 minutes at a shoe store, but it paid off and I haven't had ANY foot problems since. Also, hook yourself up with some snazzy laces:

http://www.locklaces.com/

http://www.yankz.com/

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
I am in dire need of a new pair of GOOD running shoes. My budget is a little tight- I don't mind dropping the money, I'm just scared of wasting my money on a pair I'm not really happy with. Has anyone bought a pair recently? I'm looking for something light with good support and cushioning. I have a slight over pronation. Any recommendations?

I cannot say this enough: Go to a specialty running store and get fitted for shoes. There is no way anyone here can recommend any running shoes for you without actually watching you run, analyzing your gait, your arch, your pronation (you said you overpronate slightly, but there are literally thousands of stability shoes [which reduce pronation] and all are different) and many other factors. Plus, what works for one person may not work for you. Once you get past the objective part (like getting stability shoes for pronation control), everything else is subjective. Heck, if your pronation is slight enough, you could even get away with neutral/cushioned shoes.

So go to a Fleet Feet or something along those lines and have them recommend some shoes. Anything they carry there will be quality, whether it is Nike, Asics, Saucony, Adidas or any other brand. Believe me, they won't mind and will bring out shoes all day long for you to ensure that you get the right shoe. I just bought some new lighweight trainers today (ended up buying the Asics Speedstars) but I must have tried on at least a dozen before I found a pair that I really liked. So they're used to that and will do everything they can to get you a shoe you like.

 

[nerp]

Saucony makes good cheap shoes. I tend to get them since they offer the best price for a decent shoe. A good shoe IS very important, but there's a fine line between good and gimmicky/overdoing it.

 

[LyricRequiem]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
you should go get fit for a pair of running shoes at a store that specializes in running. After doing that I found a pair of Sauconys that I absolutely love and have no problem dropping ~$70/pair a couple times a year for them.

you have to buy multiple pairs a year?

Even if you only run moderate amounts per wk, you'll burn through a pair of running shoes about every 6 mos. Run more than that and 2/3 months will be the max for your shoes.. it Sux

 

[LyricRequiem]

Originally posted by: nerp
Saucony makes good cheap shoes. I tend to get them since they offer the best price for a decent shoe. A good shoe IS very important, but there's a fine line between good and gimmicky/overdoing it.

I have never heard of Saucony. Are they a new brand??

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
you should go get fit for a pair of running shoes at a store that specializes in running. After doing that I found a pair of Sauconys that I absolutely love and have no problem dropping ~$70/pair a couple times a year for them.

you have to buy multiple pairs a year?

Ohh I wish I only bought running shoes a couple times a year. A pair only lasts 500-600 miles, which, if I'm lucky, is about 2 months. Add in the fact that I have 3 pairs of trainers, track spikes, XC spikes, and 3 road flats, and I'm looking at buying a new pair at least every month.

 

[JohnCU]

Originally posted by: SWScorch

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
you should go get fit for a pair of running shoes at a store that specializes in running. After doing that I found a pair of Sauconys that I absolutely love and have no problem dropping ~$70/pair a couple times a year for them.

you have to buy multiple pairs a year?

Ohh I wish I only bought running shoes a couple times a year. A pair only lasts 500-600 miles, which, if I'm lucky, is about 2 months. Add in the fact that I have 3 pairs of trainers, track spikes, XC spikes, and 3 road flats, and I'm looking at buying a new pair at least every month.

:shocked:

 

[SWScorch]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem

Originally posted by: nerp
Saucony makes good cheap shoes. I tend to get them since they offer the best price for a decent shoe. A good shoe IS very important, but there's a fine line between good and gimmicky/overdoing it.

I have never heard of Saucony. Are they a new brand??

Not really; they're just under the radar. They are very very good though, and a lot of serious runners (myself humbly included ) swear by them.

 

[LyricRequiem]

Originally posted by: SWScorch

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
I am in dire need of a new pair of GOOD running shoes. My budget is a little tight- I don't mind dropping the money, I'm just scared of wasting my money on a pair I'm not really happy with. Has anyone bought a pair recently? I'm looking for something light with good support and cushioning. I have a slight over pronation. Any recommendations?

I cannot say this enough: Go to a specialty running store and get fitted for shoes. There is no way anyone here can recommend any running shoes for you without actually watching you run, analyzing your gait, your arch, your pronation (you said you overpronate slightly, but there are literally thousands of stability shoes [which reduce pronation] and all are different) and many other factors. Plus, what works for one person may not work for you. Once you get past the objective part (like getting stability shoes for pronation control), everything else is subjective. Heck, if your pronation is slight enough, you could even get away with neutral/cushioned shoes.

So go to a Fleet Feet or something along those lines and have them recommend some shoes. Anything they carry there will be quality, whether it is Nike, Asics, Saucony, Adidas or any other brand. Believe me, they won't mind and will bring out shoes all day long for you to ensure that you get the right shoe. I just bought some new lighweight trainers today (ended up buying the Asics Speedstars) but I must have tried on at least a dozen before I found a pair that I really liked. So they're used to that and will do everything they can to get you a shoe you like.

Will do. Is there a specialty running store that you prefer to others?

 

[imported_Relentless]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
Even if you only run moderate amounts per wk, you'll burn through a pair of running shoes about every 6 mos. Run more than that and 2/3 months will be the max for your shoes.. it Sux

I disagree wholeheartedly. My shoes lasted through 4 months of basic military qualification and three months after that are still great. Don't buy shitty shoes.

 

[imported_Relentless]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
I have never heard of Saucony. Are they a new brand??

If 1906 is new, then yes.

 

[LyricRequiem]

Originally posted by: Relentless

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem
I have never heard of Saucony. Are they a new brand??

If 1906 is new, then yes.

Lol.. Alright. Point taken :laugh:

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Some Nikes are great.

The Bowerman line of shoes which are not flashy and are actually used by pro-athletes.
Moto
Structure
Pegasus
Zoom Elite

 

[imported_Relentless]

Also a general rule about running shoes, which usually holds true is this: The uglier the shoe, the better it is for running. If it's all shiny and has fucked up colors, it's probably a good shoe.

 

[0]

I love these:

http://www.kellysrunningwareho...chhmhfdbekgcgecfeedh.0

 

[LyricRequiem]

Originally posted by: 0
I love these:

http://www.kellysrunningwareho...chhmhfdbekgcgecfeedh.0

They look like nice light weight runners

 

[imported_Relentless]

Originally posted by: LyricRequiem

They look like nice light weight runners

Similar to my shoe. The funny thing is my feet are almost completely flat, and yet, these shoes still work pretty well for me. I'm still going to a shoe store to get something that's made for my stupid feet, but these shoes are still great.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: JohnCU

Originally posted by: Wonderful Pork
you should go get fit for a pair of running shoes at a store that specializes in running. After doing that I found a pair of Sauconys that I absolutely love and have no problem dropping ~$70/pair a couple times a year for them.

you have to buy multiple pairs a year?

I have to buy new running shoes every 6 weeks.

Every 400-450 miles I change them out or my shins start to bother me. (I had a tumor removed from my shin bone, so its slightly weaker than normal)


Oh, and OP I recommend Nike Structure Triax. I have been using them for 7 years non-stop now and they have been working great for me. They arnt bricks, and they have a TON of cushioning. HIGHLY recommended. :thumbsup: