Question about running shoes.

boilermaker x · Sep 7, 2010

vdubsta wrote:
-Go to your local running store
-Have them measure you up, didn't realize I had a wide foot for quite a while now.
-They'll measure your arch, and whether or not your pronated?
-They should give you 2-3 choices that should work perfectly with your foot.
This.

1. Forget people here who don't know you, your foot, or anything about you but want to make recommendations. (Would you let someone recommend you pants over the phone?) A specialty running store isn't going to be pushy - that's not their game.  Their game is to get you what you need to run comfortably so you keep running. Fair warning: You probably aren't going to recognize a lot of the brands and styles they carry. Keep an open mind.

2. From what you've said so far I wonder if you're doing too much too soon - and it's just a thought, not a diagnosis. Hear me out. You've said you're at least 35 pounds overweight and you haven't really run much for a while. Two miles is great, but if two miles is about your limit then doing that every day is going to be a problem sooner or later. The tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues in your legs and especially your feet aren't used to that type of daily beating. Pain is usually your body's way of saying there's a problem and nagging injuries rarely go away by continuing to do the activity.

3. You're in Pittsburgh. Check out FleetFeet or any other specialty store.  They see beginning runners every day so don't be embarrassed or hesitant to have a conversation. This isn't Foot Locker at the mall - these people do a lot of running and will know what they're talking about.

boilermaker x · Sep 7, 2010

vdubsta wrote:
-Go to your local running store
-Have them measure you up, didn't realize I had a wide foot for quite a while now.
-They'll measure your arch, and whether or not your pronated?
-They should give you 2-3 choices that should work perfectly with your foot.
This.

1. Forget people here who don't know you, your foot, or anything about you but want to make recommendations. (Would you let someone recommend you pants over the phone?) A specialty running store isn't going to be pushy - that's not their game.  Their game is to get you what you need to run comfortably so you keep running. Fair warning: You probably aren't going to recognize a lot of the brands and styles they carry. Keep an open mind.

2. From what you've said so far I wonder if you're doing too much too soon - and it's just a thought, not a diagnosis. Hear me out. You've said you're at least 35 pounds overweight and you haven't really run much for a while. Two miles is great, but if two miles is about your limit then doing that every day is going to be a problem sooner or later. The tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues in your legs and especially your feet aren't used to that type of daily beating. Pain is usually your body's way of saying there's a problem and nagging injuries rarely go away by continuing to do the activity.

3. You're in Pittsburgh. Check out FleetFeet or any other specialty store.  They see beginning runners every day so don't be embarrassed or hesitant to have a conversation. This isn't Foot Locker at the mall - these people do a lot of running and will know what they're talking about.

illustrayt · Sep 7, 2010

I used to run in AM93s and 95s when I started running. I could never exceed 5M in them because of the pain they were giving me, so I was in the market for some new running shoes. I tried several Asics and Mizunos, but I stuck with the swoosh. Their Vomero line and Lunar line have the spots my starting rotation. I plan on wearing different Lunar models for my training and racing for my second marathon.

Try searching for a runner specific shoe store (ie not local mall chains because all they want is commission). Most of them analyze your gait and have you run on a threadmill to evaluate how you run. With the previous analysis, they'll select the best shoes for you. Other than that, I would say look into the Vomero 4 or 5, LunarGlide 1 or LunarFly.

illustrayt · Sep 7, 2010

I used to run in AM93s and 95s when I started running. I could never exceed 5M in them because of the pain they were giving me, so I was in the market for some new running shoes. I tried several Asics and Mizunos, but I stuck with the swoosh. Their Vomero line and Lunar line have the spots my starting rotation. I plan on wearing different Lunar models for my training and racing for my second marathon.

Try searching for a runner specific shoe store (ie not local mall chains because all they want is commission). Most of them analyze your gait and have you run on a threadmill to evaluate how you run. With the previous analysis, they'll select the best shoes for you. Other than that, I would say look into the Vomero 4 or 5, LunarGlide 1 or LunarFly.

bruza · Sep 7, 2010

Nowadays I only run in Asics. Im on my third pair of Gel Nimbus'. Usually run 4-6 miles but i ran a half marathon once with no problem.

bruza · Sep 7, 2010

Nowadays I only run in Asics. Im on my third pair of Gel Nimbus'. Usually run 4-6 miles but i ran a half marathon once with no problem.

flappy188 · Sep 7, 2010