| Running shoes - recommendations. 19:31 - Jul 14 with 2893 views | eastside_r |
As an adjunct to the fitness thread, I’d like to pick the brains of the LFW faithful.
For the first time in my life, I have taken up running (Couch to 5k) and I am in the market for a decent pair of running shoes.
I have fallen arches and very wide feet, any recommendations?
I am expecting to pay on or around £100.
Cheers.
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 20:31 - Jul 14 with 2835 views | hovehoop |
Recommend Googling specialist run shops near where you live or work and who offer gait analysis. It's a means for them to match you with the right shoe. They should also narrow the range to a few choices and ask you how they feel.
Unfortunately, manufacturers insistence on innovation means that they can get things wrong and depart from a winning recipe or, adapt the shoe so it's no longer best for you. So you can't really assume that the same model of shoe will always suit you.
Also, when you get through your first pair or feel the cushioning has gone, bring them with you to the shop when replacing them so the shop can see the wear pattern on the sole which may inform them on what to recommend to you next.
Wouldn't recommend an online purchase because you might end up with something that offers you no support or support in the wrong places and insufficient cushioning. Or worse, the wrong shoe could cause injury. |  | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 20:54 - Jul 14 with 2797 views | thame_hoops |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 20:31 - Jul 14 by hovehoop |
Recommend Googling specialist run shops near where you live or work and who offer gait analysis. It's a means for them to match you with the right shoe. They should also narrow the range to a few choices and ask you how they feel.
Unfortunately, manufacturers insistence on innovation means that they can get things wrong and depart from a winning recipe or, adapt the shoe so it's no longer best for you. So you can't really assume that the same model of shoe will always suit you.
Also, when you get through your first pair or feel the cushioning has gone, bring them with you to the shop when replacing them so the shop can see the wear pattern on the sole which may inform them on what to recommend to you next.
Wouldn't recommend an online purchase because you might end up with something that offers you no support or support in the wrong places and insufficient cushioning. Or worse, the wrong shoe could cause injury. |
Sound advice. I went for ASICS of the shelf at John Lewis but tried a couple on first. paid £70 in sale for a pair that were priced at £130
My mrs is a personal trainer and she says treat them like car tyres and change them regularly (depending how much you run)
Also consider an Apple Watch for the fitness tracker and ability to listen to tunes via Bluetooth headphones if that’s your thing while running
Edit- she says stay away from Nike [Post edited 14 Jul 2020 20:55]
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 21:39 - Jul 14 with 2774 views | WokingR |
The gait analysis at a decent running shop is well worth doing.
You may think you look normal but wait until they show you running like a duck on the video.
All sorts of different fits and support depending on what they see. |  | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 21:51 - Jul 14 with 2741 views | eastside_r |
Thanks all.
I hadn't realised such things as specialist runners' shops existed, novice that I am.
That's really good advice, which I shall definitely take. I perhaps should have mentioned that I also have one leg very slightly longer than the other, so that gait analysis is surely needed.
Brilliant chaps.  | | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 21:54 - Jul 14 with 2723 views | Hooparoo |
Get specialist advice to work out whether your foot placement is neutral, supinating or pronating. This will not only cut down the shoes you should look at but also reduce your chance of injury. I still shake my head when I hear snot nosed teenagers in sports shops trying to sell people the wrong shoes.
I challenged a shop kid one day when he clearly knew nothing about running and when he gave me some lip I said “and how many marathons have you run? I’ve done eight but what would I know?”
Cue red faced kid and the customer laughing out loud as I walked away. 😉 |  |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 21:55 - Jul 14 with 2724 views | 100percent |
As Joe says above - Runners needs are good because they take a video of your running gait and fit accordingly.... I have a decent adidas solarglide pair, as well as a light pair of On runners for indoor shorter distances...
It's about what is good for you, rather than what is good in general.
have to say, running shoes are so fcking ugly.....! |  | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 22:28 - Jul 14 with 2680 views | quickpassrotter |
Buy a pair of ASICS.
Best road running shoes you can get. |  | | |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 23:02 - Jul 14 with 2643 views | dixiedean |
Join our Facebook group QPR runners . We’re at all levels from novice to marathon . A very friendly and supportive group . | | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 07:40 - Jul 15 with 2546 views | londonscottish |
FWIW I've settled on Nike Zoom Winflo's. There's a new one every year. I started in 4's, have had 5's and am now on 6's.
New models are 90-100 but you can ofer pick up previous versions for less - SD are knocking them out for 65 at the moment.
As others have said, though, if you can get a proper asseessment that might guide you to something else.
I just know that thses ones happen to suit me.
Final pice of advice; if you want to get better at running, mix it up a bit. Add strengthening exercise into the mix (eg the 7 Miniute Workout App) to build your core strength. Try to vary speed & distance/add hills.
The last few months I was trying to run 4-5k distances but slowing down and putting on a bit of weight.
This month I'm trying to do my strengtheing exerises every day followed by a short but fast run with wrist weights. Two weeks in Ican feel the difference.
And if I dont stretch enough Iget very tight hamstrings, calves and achillies. Having had one achilles injury I do NOTY want another. |  |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 08:11 - Jul 15 with 2515 views | Metallica_Hoop |
After 'Run and become' told me I run to one side due to an old football knee injury, they recommended runners with ankle supports.
I've found New Balance to be the best for this and if you go to the retail warehouse by Wembley stadium like I did 3 weeks ago, you can pick up a pair worth a lot more for £33.
My new ones are memory foam and everything.
Of course if you are not slightly damaged like me you may want a different style. |  |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 08:13 - Jul 15 with 2513 views | Rs_Holy |
not sure where you are based but I always get my running shoes from these guys...
https://www.sweatshop.com/ |  | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 08:34 - Jul 15 with 2497 views | E17hoop |
My Asics are great for distance - 10 miles+ - but are too heavy for general stuff. I've some Puma Hybrid that are ugly as sin (as 100% says) but good for shorter distances, tempo runs etc. I used to wear Mizuno as they have a wider toe box and allow my toes to spread but the more recent Asics seem to have adjusted for wider feet.
I recommend this site to see which shoes are well rated:
https://runrepeat.com/ranking/rankings-of-running-shoes
Useful to see where you can get deals on your favourite shoes. |  |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 08:38 - Jul 15 with 2494 views | Metallica_Hoop |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 08:34 - Jul 15 by E17hoop |
My Asics are great for distance - 10 miles+ - but are too heavy for general stuff. I've some Puma Hybrid that are ugly as sin (as 100% says) but good for shorter distances, tempo runs etc. I used to wear Mizuno as they have a wider toe box and allow my toes to spread but the more recent Asics seem to have adjusted for wider feet.
I recommend this site to see which shoes are well rated:
https://runrepeat.com/ranking/rankings-of-running-shoes
Useful to see where you can get deals on your favourite shoes. |
Cheers for that, I've never heard of that site. I also didn't know Brooks were still a thing! | |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 10:08 - Jul 15 with 2456 views | EastR |
Some great advice on here (hovehoop was spot on as others have confirmed)
most brands also have a wider fitting trainer for people who need it. They have a measurement for it: D is standard, B is narrow, 2E is wide, and 4E is extra wide
good luck! | |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 10:53 - Jul 15 with 2437 views | Snipper |
Really good thread this. Would you need to get trainers/running shoes suited to you if you just do power walking? I’ve just been using a pair of Nike Air for nearly 4 months, and they’re very comfortable and not given me any problems.
I really want to try starting regular running, but not sure my left knee will let me. Would you be doing long term damage to yourself if you ran in normal trainers? |  | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 11:32 - Jul 15 with 2407 views | Boston |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 22:28 - Jul 14 by quickpassrotter |
Buy a pair of ASICS.
Best road running shoes you can get. |
Another Asics bloke here. Never heard of them until my podiatrist recomended, not that I run, but walking dogs and all that. | |
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| Running shoes - recommendations. on 12:49 - Jul 15 with 2389 views | runningman75 |
I went to runners need for a gait analysis. Bought one pair of trainers from them. Now buy from sportsshoes.com. I have quite wide feet so cope with Saucony and Hoka trainers. Other trainers i find too narrow. | | | |
| Running shoes - recommendations. on 13:02 - Jul 15 with 2367 views | R_from_afar |
If you are doing any activity involving running, I recommend these insoles and heel pads. I have used them in the astro trainers I wear when playing 8 a side football and they have an excellent cushioning effect. If I play without them, my trainers feel like clogs.
Someone recommended them to me well over ten years ago, as a way of protecting one's knees. I'm not sure of the science but I do know that running is more comfortable with them, they last for ages and they are only a few millimetres thick. You can wash them too. They are quite pricey but they're worth it, I reckon.
https://sorbothane.co.uk/product/full-strike/
https://sorbothane.co.uk/product/heel-pads/ |  |
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