Best running shoes?

swebb

New Balance - look on line or if you get a chance to go to the Lake District, you can pop into an outlet store and get a real bargain. I recently bought a pair for the gym for a tenner.

freyasmum

Another vote for asics, though I did have a pair of new balance and they were ok too

jenniewb

skintlass wrote: »

Saucony was best for me

That was what I thought before I tried Brooks! (I think its a very personal thing though, depends on what you wear your trainers for as well and if you have high arches...etc)

I had Saucony- great shoe, really lasted their 500 miles, then got some Asics, very firm, great for lots of running, not so great for twisting and turning (so if you do any aerobics, boxercise or similar you may need to get different trainers) but the Brooks I have are great as they fir my overpronation and are flexible enough that I don't get foot cramp from wearing them in classes!

If you do alot of running, get your gait checked- sounds like a gimmick but I left mine for ages and got an shin injury as a result of over-use and problems with my gait, now when I wear trainers suited to my gait, the pain goes away. Well worth it! Many stores now will check your gait (for free) before selecting appropriate trainers for you. Asics, Runners World- I even saw they do this on the top floor of Lillywhites (which is Sports Direct in disguise). Its free and does make a difference!

Alcmene

I like Brookes, I ordered mine online. Always get a size bigger if you are a runner as your feet swell.

geminibabe

My OH used to run a lot and he was also recommended Asics trainers. In our local running/sports shop there is a computer where they find out where you put the most pressure on certain parts of your feet because everybodys are different. Hope this helps.

Mrs_Boo_Boo

Yep totally agree with all the other posters you need to get advice from a sports shop. usually you will find that the small local ones are the best and most of the staff are actual runners so they know what they are talking about. I have also found I am always given discount and will get a freebie like a water bottle too.I would also recommend you got in the afternoon when your feet are slightly bigger and wear your usual socks. I also ignore the temptation to look at the price cos I will tend to choose the cheapest just because they are not because they feel the most comfortable. Insoles are also a great idea for comfort.
Sorry but bought Asics recently and had a black toe the first time I wore them and they did not feel as cushioned as the Nike ones I had previously. They took me round a half marathon on Sunday tho without any probs so perhaps it was just easing in. My mate got a bit of a talking to the other day because she started to get knee problems. Apparently she wore her previous shoes too long and her body compensated for the lack of support and then when she got new supportive trainers her body couldn't adapt quick enough. This was from the man in the shop who is a runner and proper expert having won lots of races in the area.
I always panic when I get a new pair because they feel so odd and wonder if I'd made a huge mistake but it soon wearss off and have never had to abandon a pair yet.
Good luck.

Firefly

http://www.runnersneed.co.uk/about/gaitanalysis.aspx

Gait analysis is certainly the way to go and they will tell you what shoes suit.

When my son started running (track) we visited one of these shops and I had raised blood pressure at the thought of these fancy shoes knowing he'd got his eye on fancy Nike things that were over £100. His coach told us where to go for gait analysis and the guys in the shop were great.

Instantly we could see the difference in his ankle posture on the screen and compare between the Saucony, Ascics and Brooks trainers and it was clear the the Asics suited best of all. All for £60. He's been a convert ever since and won't wear Nike anymore.

I certainly wouldn't buy online unless I was buying him an identical pair as his comfort and running safety are paramount.

You do need a proper running shop as opposed to a JJB type of sports shop. In my experience they are full of knowledgable staff.

Good luck and happy running!

ozvaldinho

I've tried Asics, New Balance and Brooks. I much prefer the Brooks, my last pair of New Balance came with an insole with knobbles on the arch support which ripped my feet to hell. My Brooks are still good after 900 miles of running. Good luck. I recommend Advance Performance for good gait analysis.

jenniewb

Runners need is where I went for my GAIT analysis- really worth it, as the above poster explains, its very easy to see whats going on and what corrects the problem. Most people don't even know they over or under pronate until they get an injury (like me!) but correcting the problem early on really makes a difference.

freakybacon

Yep, going to a proper runners shop is the way to go. Have my run filmed and analysed last year- the key to saving money in this instance is not to get hung up on brand names, and buy the correct tool for the job.... sportsshoes in bradford suggested reebok for me- and I raised both eyebrows! As if I am just not chav enough! They work well though. Recommended.