[Masterplan]

Morning all,

Are there many runners on the forum? I've recently decided to start running, but really need to invest in a good pair of shoes cause my feet end up killing in normal trainers.

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Not looking to spend a fortune, but open to suggestions if they are worth it!

Many thanks,
Scott

[MEGA]

Id suggest you just go for a proper set of nike air max, or alternatively pegasus - I'd say. The cushioning is superb..

Something like this:

http://www.sportsdirect.com/nike-air...09-mens-211081

Or:

http://www.sportsdirect.com/nike-air...28-mens-211169

...etc

[briers]

Go to a specialist running shop to have your gait, stance, swing and position analysed

That will help you choose the correct shoe, and it does make a big difference.

Think mine are ascis gt2160

[E902717]

You need to get the trainers that are correct for your running style and how your foot lands.

I use the Nike Lunarglide which have been excellent, before I had these I suffered from shine splints and I did 2 half marathons last year in them.

The best thing is to go to a proper running shop and try some different models, they normally put you on a running machine and video your feet and recommend from there, don't buy proper running trainers from sports direct.

have a look at this http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/shoes/...asics/481.html

[Dannyrado]

When i used to be fit....

I have a set of saucony omni 8. Great shoe that i researched massively and it paid off.

I paid a bit for them off some website, but have since seen them in the bigger sports shops. I've seen real runners, saucony, asics, etc in the bigger "city" stores of JJB, sportsworld etc.

[MEGA]

Depends how seriously the OP is taking it. A quick jog now and again a £60-80 pair of shoes is fine guys. He didn't exactly say he's going to run a marathon

I run 6-10km every morning and have had no issues whatsoever with boggo air max trainers..

[mowflow]

As most above have said. Go to a running shop and get properly fitted for a pair of shoes if you are going to get into it seriously. You will probably be surprised that most won't recommend a pair of big brand shoes like Nike or Adidas.

If you just want to try it out then buy a pair of Asics or NB if you have less flexible feet. They are by far the best regular sports shop running shoes that you can get and they are very reasonably priced. When I first started running I wore Nike air max and they nearly crippled me. Was advised to buy Asics, picked a pair up for £49 and the difference was incredible. When they were done I got fitted for a pair of Brooks at Achillies Heel in Glasgow, cost a lot more but I would say they were only slightly better than the Asics.

I used to do what I would consider was a lot of running when I was doing Muay thai as my coach believed road work was a necessary evil. I would do 5 miles 3 times a week with a 15 miler every weekend. Hated every mile of it and don't ever run now.

Edit: meant to note that the Nike hurt because they caused shin splints due to them being designed for standing around in pubs looking trendy rather than actually running in.

[Masterplan]

I plan on doing a few miles each morning, as well as wearing them into the gym when doing weight work etc.

I don't have any plans to run a marathon, but you can never say never

[willhollin]

Man up and go barefoot.

[mowflow]

Running shoes are fine for lifting weights if you lift weights like a ponce. By this I mean using weight machines, doing curls etc. If you are going to pump 'ron like a real man by doing big heavy squats, deadlifts, power cleans etc with free wights then running shoes will not do as the soles of most running shoes are to squidgy for this.

I wear an old pair of converse chuck taylors or go bare foot when I lift weights.

[dobbo99]

spend the time to get your running style analysed, your knees and ankles will thank you for it.

[SteveC]

The main point to know is that shoes are designed for a particular foot type and shape and picking the wrong shoe will result in discomfort, blisters and with more mileage injuries.

Some definitions: Pronation....your foot rolls too far to the inside on foot strike and needs a fairly firm shoe that controls the motion of the foot and prevents it falling too far to the inside. Failure to control pronation will ultimately result in knee injuries from hyperflexion. This is typical for a low arch or flat foot. If that's what you have, look for a shoe with good motion control

Supination....you tend to run on the outside of your foot and because it doesn't roll, the foot doesn't absorb the shock from footfall very well. This is typically a high arched foot. Here you need a very absorbant shock absorbing shoe with plenty of cushioning.

Neutral...a reasonably flexible foot with normal arch. All you need here is a stable shoe with good shock absorbing characteristics.

Virtually every single shoe on the market is designed for one of these foot types.....put a hyperflexible foot into a shoe designed for cushioning and you're asking for injuries. Similarly putting a high arched foot into a shoe built for stability will overcontrol the foot and cause injuries due to lack of shoch absorbtion.

Bottom line....go see a specialist and take a pair of well worn shoes with you so he can see wear patterns

[prt71]

+1 on getting checked out properly.

My local one of these has always been decent.

www.sweatshop.co.uk

[Mike in Hampshire]

Originally Posted by SteveC

The main point to know is that shoes are designed for a particular foot type and shape and picking the wrong shoe will result in discomfort, blisters and with more mileage injuries.

Some definitions: Pronation....your foot rolls too far to the inside on foot strike and needs a fairly firm shoe that controls the motion of the foot and prevents it falling too far to the inside. Failure to control pronation will ultimately result in knee injuries from hyperflexion. This is typical for a low arch or flat foot. If that's what you have, look for a shoe with good motion control

Supination....you tend to run on the outside of your foot and because it doesn't roll, the foot doesn't absorb the shock from footfall very well. This is typically a high arched foot. Here you need a very absorbant shock absorbing shoe with plenty of cushioning.

Neutral...a reasonably flexible foot with normal arch. All you need here is a stable shoe with good shock absorbing characteristics.

Virtually every single shoe on the market is designed for one of these foot types.....put a hyperflexible foot into a shoe designed for cushioning and you're asking for injuries. Similarly putting a high arched foot into a shoe built for stability will overcontrol the foot and cause injuries due to lack of shoch absorbtion.

Bottom line....go see a specialist and take a pair of well worn shoes with you so he can see wear patterns

Very good advice indeed.
By the way, you can get bargains on Ebay (lightly used shoes) - my Saucony's cost £25 - so good shoes don't have to cost a fortune.
Another tip - if there's a friendly running club near you, join. So much more motivating, and fun, than running on your own.

Mike.

[MEGA]

Originally Posted by Masterplan

I plan on doing a few miles each morning, as well as wearing them into the gym when doing weight work etc.

I don't have any plans to run a marathon, but you can never say never

Consensus would probably be a decent pair of asics then