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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Go into a specialist running shop. You only get one pair of feet, you should look after them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Go into a specialist running shop. You only get one pair of feet, you should look after them.

Chiropodist looks after mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you have a decathlon near you? Having spent years running in Brooks with an RRP of over £100 I;ve just brought a pai of their own brand trail shoes for a quarter of the price and they are fantastic value. They also helpfully catagoriose their shoes very clearly,

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Go into a specialist running shop. You only get one pair of feet, you should look after them.

They are very likely to want to sell me shoes that are overpriced! I’m attempting my own research but it’s jolly difficult.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?"

£50 for running trainers is cheap! The newest styles are about £110!

Go to a running shop and have a gait analysis done, and see what they suggest.

Then go home and look on ebay etc to find a cheap pair of new trainers.

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

Kent

I'd recommend going to a running shop to, get a gait analyis done then you'll see what support you need.

I've use brooks, cannot fault them!

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Do you have a decathlon near you? Having spent years running in Brooks with an RRP of over £100 I;ve just brought a pai of their own brand trail shoes for a quarter of the price and they are fantastic value. They also helpfully catagoriose their shoes very clearly,"

Sadly not, I will try to get a lift sometime though. There is an independent running shop somewhere in Leicester, I’ll look it out but I’d really like to find some info from people who don’t have to rely on profit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely go get a gait analysis. You can get in-soles if needed, these move from trainer to trainer.

DONT buy online. Go to the shops and try them on. I find that it’s not the brands but different styles that don’t feel right. I tried on lots before finding some that felt right for pounding the street.

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over a year ago

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers. "

Are you running much now? Unless you are going to be doing a lot of running I would not go overboard on the amount you pay...and yeah as a kid we called them sandshoes

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

£50 for running trainers is cheap! The newest styles are about £110!

Go to a running shop and have a gait analysis done, and see what they suggest.

Then go home and look on ebay etc to find a cheap pair of new trainers."

Then I’ll be sticking to TKmaxx! I’ve no idea how they get away with such ridiculous prices.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'd recommend going to a running shop to, get a gait analyis done then you'll see what support you need.

I've use brooks, cannot fault them!"

this. I used to work in a specialist running shop and they can advise. Take an old pair and they can see if you pronate or suprinate based on wear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Are you running much now? Unless you are going to be doing a lot of running I would not go overboard on the amount you pay...and yeah as a kid we called them sandshoes

Do you run?

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"Go into a specialist running shop. You only get one pair of feet, you should look after them.

They are very likely to want to sell me shoes that are overpriced! I’m attempting my own research but it’s jolly difficult. "

They will always ask you how much you are prepared to pay and stick to it.

If you want, I'll go with you after the parkrun social to a running shop and make sure you are not hoodwinked into buying something you don't need!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A proper gait analysis is good advice and it's not just for marathon runners..I ended up with Brookes too, and several pairs later...

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

£50 for running trainers is cheap! The newest styles are about £110!

Go to a running shop and have a gait analysis done, and see what they suggest.

Then go home and look on ebay etc to find a cheap pair of new trainers.

Then I’ll be sticking to TKmaxx! I’ve no idea how they get away with such ridiculous prices. "

It's because the wrong trainers can cause injuries.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A decent independant running shop will do you a gait analysis for around a tenner. It really is money well spent as at least it narrows down the type of shoes you need

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Are you running much now? Unless you are going to be doing a lot of running I would not go overboard on the amount you pay...and yeah as a kid we called them sandshoes

I’ve just started again after 35 years and I used to be good at it so I was told. I’m doing 5k now and won’t be giving up anytime soon.

I’m currently in a pair of Nike. No idea if that’s any good or what I’m supposed to wear, there’s an awful lot of oneupmanship out there and I get my running leggings from charity shops.

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By *blasiansCouple
over a year ago

Wakefield

"I'd recommend going to a running shop to, get a gait analyis done then you'll see what support you need.

I've use brooks, cannot fault them!"

Gait analysis is important and ..sportsshoes dot com has a good range for all budgets.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Go into a specialist running shop. You only get one pair of feet, you should look after them.

They are very likely to want to sell me shoes that are overpriced! I’m attempting my own research but it’s jolly difficult.

They will always ask you how much you are prepared to pay and stick to it.

If you want, I'll go with you after the parkrun social to a running shop and make sure you are not hoodwinked into buying something you don't need!"

Any idea if there’s one nearby? I’m relying on a lift and don’t want to hold them up but thank you so much

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

£50 for running trainers is cheap! The newest styles are about £110!

Go to a running shop and have a gait analysis done, and see what they suggest.

Then go home and look on ebay etc to find a cheap pair of new trainers.

Then I’ll be sticking to TKmaxx! I’ve no idea how they get away with such ridiculous prices.

It's because the wrong trainers can cause injuries."

But do they? Or is that a ruse to convince us to part with silly money?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Are you running much now? Unless you are going to be doing a lot of running I would not go overboard on the amount you pay...and yeah as a kid we called them sandshoes

I’ve just started again after 35 years and I used to be good at it so I was told. I’m doing 5k now and won’t be giving up anytime soon.

I’m currently in a pair of Nike. No idea if that’s any good or what I’m supposed to wear, there’s an awful lot of oneupmanship out there and I get my running leggings from charity shops. "

I never go overboard in spending money...a fool and money are easily parted as they say...what do your feet feel like after a 5k run now?

If your feet feel fine I would stick to what you have.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on what you want them for...

I run everyday and got a lot of injuries after I changed to ASICS.

A physio told me that it was common for the gel to disperse quite quickly in them and create an uneven running gait (hence the injuries).

I was told to try out Under Armor shoes or New Balance so I did (New Balance are nicely priced and I haven’t had any issues since)

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By *alking DisasterWoman
over a year ago

South Oxfordshire

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

£50 for running trainers is cheap! The newest styles are about £110!

Go to a running shop and have a gait analysis done, and see what they suggest.

Then go home and look on ebay etc to find a cheap pair of new trainers.

Then I’ll be sticking to TKmaxx! I’ve no idea how they get away with such ridiculous prices.

It's because the wrong trainers can cause injuries.

But do they? Or is that a ruse to convince us to part with silly money?"

Yes, I know people that got shin splints from running in the wrong type of trainers.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Are you running much now? Unless you are going to be doing a lot of running I would not go overboard on the amount you pay...and yeah as a kid we called them sandshoes

I’ve just started again after 35 years and I used to be good at it so I was told. I’m doing 5k now and won’t be giving up anytime soon.

I’m currently in a pair of Nike. No idea if that’s any good or what I’m supposed to wear, there’s an awful lot of oneupmanship out there and I get my running leggings from charity shops.

I never go overboard in spending money...a fool and money are easily parted as they say...what do your feet feel like after a 5k run now?

If your feet feel fine I would stick to what you have.

Feet and legs are fine. I had a kneecap realigned 15 years ago and the gait on that leg slightly different to the other one, it’s a tad painful off the flat but it’s always been like that.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

Oh and why are they all so bloody ugly!

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over a year ago

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Are you running much now? Unless you are going to be doing a lot of running I would not go overboard on the amount you pay...and yeah as a kid we called them sandshoes

I’ve just started again after 35 years and I used to be good at it so I was told. I’m doing 5k now and won’t be giving up anytime soon.

I’m currently in a pair of Nike. No idea if that’s any good or what I’m supposed to wear, there’s an awful lot of oneupmanship out there and I get my running leggings from charity shops.

I never go overboard in spending money...a fool and money are easily parted as they say...what do your feet feel like after a 5k run now?

If your feet feel fine I would stick to what you have.

Feet and legs are fine. I had a kneecap realigned 15 years ago and the gait on that leg slightly different to the other one, it’s a tad painful off the flat but it’s always been like that."

Well you know what I'm going to say don't you

Save your money as your doing OK now

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

Despite the cost of this season's shoes in the shops....

Try sports shoes dot com

Or sweatshop

You'll find lots of last years collections at a fraction of the price

I never pay more than £50 for mine that way

And as everyone else had said, head to a proper running shop, try on lots of different shoes, have a run on their treadmill etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There was a scientific documentary done that running on a treadmill bare foot is better than wearing running shoes

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"There was a scientific documentary done that running on a treadmill bare foot is better than wearing running shoes"

I can’t run barefoot on pavements.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and why are they all so bloody ugly!"

To make you run faster, so your feet are a blur.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Topsy, Leicester Running on Clarendon Park Road are a proper running shop, and will do a gait analysis for you for a minimal price. I've used them several times and they are very good.

As others have said, it's money well spent as it can point you in the direction of the right type of shoes, which will give you a much better chance of avoiding injury.

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By *ANDA2Couple
over a year ago

Henley Arden

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers. "

Yes and army equipment was notoriously crap then. It’s why soldiers brought their own equipment.

Saving money on good trainers is short sighted ( penny wise a pound foolish). If you damage your joints muscle etc then your stuffed.

Also recommend looking up

Flat foot running

Nordic walking

Both get you to the same place but less damaging than running

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Topsy, Leicester Running on Clarendon Park Road are a proper running shop, and will do a gait analysis for you for a minimal price. I've used them several times and they are very good.

As others have said, it's money well spent as it can point you in the direction of the right type of shoes, which will give you a much better chance of avoiding injury."

It’s free if you buy their trainers, otherwise it’s £30.

I’ll look at their trainers first to gauge their prices.

To put this in perspective, I live on an income of around £800 a month.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Yes and army equipment was notoriously crap then. It’s why soldiers brought their own equipment.

Saving money on good trainers is short sighted ( penny wise a pound foolish). If you damage your joints muscle etc then your stuffed.

Also recommend looking up

Flat foot running

Nordic walking

Both get you to the same place but less damaging than running "

I have very little spare income at all so I simply can’t spend 100 quid on trainers and I really don’t think for a recreational runner such as me needs to fall for the marketing hype to line someone’s pockets. They probably cost a quid to make in a sweatshop somewhere.

I’ve already been shown how to pose run so I’m trying that.

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By *ANDA2Couple
over a year ago

Henley Arden

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Yes and army equipment was notoriously crap then. It’s why soldiers brought their own equipment.

Saving money on good trainers is short sighted ( penny wise a pound foolish). If you damage your joints muscle etc then your stuffed.

Also recommend looking up

Flat foot running

Nordic walking

Both get you to the same place but less damaging than running

I’ve already been shown how to pose run so I’m trying that."

It’s not really about the money it’s about health. Most people work to some sort of budget.

Buying bad running running shoes can cause serious injuries.

Everyone is advising you to get your gait checked. It’s sound investment. A decent running shop will give good advice and not based on £££ spent.

You seem determined to go your own route by even doubting if bad shoes cause injuries.

Just ask all the soldiers with damaged Achilles’ tendons from the first issue combat boot high in the 80s.

Good luck.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Yes and army equipment was notoriously crap then. It’s why soldiers brought their own equipment.

Saving money on good trainers is short sighted ( penny wise a pound foolish). If you damage your joints muscle etc then your stuffed.

Also recommend looking up

Flat foot running

Nordic walking

Both get you to the same place but less damaging than running

I’ve already been shown how to pose run so I’m trying that.

It’s not really about the money it’s about health. Most people work to some sort of budget.

Buying bad running running shoes can cause serious injuries.

Everyone is advising you to get your gait checked. It’s sound investment. A decent running shop will give good advice and not based on £££ spent.

You seem determined to go your own route by even doubting if bad shoes cause injuries.

Just ask all the soldiers with damaged Achilles’ tendons from the first issue combat boot high in the 80s.

Good luck.

I’m trying to find out if the hype is necessary. My whole career was based on evidence based practice so that’s what I’m attempting to find out about the need for running shoes and why there are thousands out there to choose from. We already know that manufacturers spend huge amounts of money on marketing to keep the gullible buying the latest colour or gimmick, I simply want to know what’s necessary or not.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

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over a year ago

"Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

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By *ANDA2Couple
over a year ago

Henley Arden

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Yes and army equipment was notoriously crap then. It’s why soldiers brought their own equipment.

Saving money on good trainers is short sighted ( penny wise a pound foolish). If you damage your joints muscle etc then your stuffed.

Also recommend looking up

Flat foot running

Nordic walking

Both get you to the same place but less damaging than running

I’ve already been shown how to pose run so I’m trying that.

It’s not really about the money it’s about health. Most people work to some sort of budget.

Buying bad running running shoes can cause serious injuries.

Everyone is advising you to get your gait checked. It’s sound investment. A decent running shop will give good advice and not based on £££ spent.

You seem determined to go your own route by even doubting if bad shoes cause injuries.

Just ask all the soldiers with damaged Achilles’ tendons from the first issue combat boot high in the 80s.

Good luck.

Evidence shows poor fitting foot wear and clothing produces injury. Plenty of evidence to support this.

Yes it’s a mine field and lots of scams with sports wear. However going to a shop with more knowledge will generally result in better advice. Going to JD sports or Sports Direct will result in shit advice.

There’s 10000s if trainers because they are a fashion item now more than a running shoe. Hence the range.

Plus there are different running shoes for different applications

As in sure you know if you have evidence based experience. If you want sound advice here or at the shop then you need to give better information on what your specifications are. Eg

- distance being run per running session

- distance you plan to reach

- number of sessions per week / month

- running surface. Road, track , cross country, mixed

- any aims for the running? Weight loss/ general fitness / competition

- any injuries issues to acknowledge

Etc etc

Once you have these sorted only then can you have an idea of the type of foot wear you need.

Then once you know you can search for price against requirements.

Personally if you just want fitness I’d look into Nordic Walking. Less impact stress, better core strength building, upper body too. Lots of advantages over vanilla road running.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go for under armour their trainers are what I use for the and would run in them anytime. They are by far the most comfy.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

Loads more actually, the more info I have, the better I understand. If I applied what I learnt as a student midwife in the 90’s to every single woman I cared for after that and ignored the ever changing evidence, the outcomes for women would be far worse than they need to be.

I’m trying to sort through hype, truth, lies and marketing so I don’t potentially end up with shoes that may do me damage or rob me of money that doesn’t need to be spent.

I’ve had some ace advice on this thread, knowledge is power.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Just get to sports direct and get a pair of Donnay trainers for 15 quid

See, I’ve no idea if that’s serious or not, I’m 57 and in the army in my teens we wore plimsoles.

In the following decades, trainers.

Yes and army equipment was notoriously crap then. It’s why soldiers brought their own equipment.

Saving money on good trainers is short sighted ( penny wise a pound foolish). If you damage your joints muscle etc then your stuffed.

Also recommend looking up

Flat foot running

Nordic walking

Both get you to the same place but less damaging than running

I’ve already been shown how to pose run so I’m trying that.

It’s not really about the money it’s about health. Most people work to some sort of budget.

Buying bad running running shoes can cause serious injuries.

Everyone is advising you to get your gait checked. It’s sound investment. A decent running shop will give good advice and not based on £££ spent.

You seem determined to go your own route by even doubting if bad shoes cause injuries.

Just ask all the soldiers with damaged Achilles’ tendons from the first issue combat boot high in the 80s.

Good luck.

Evidence shows poor fitting foot wear and clothing produces injury. Plenty of evidence to support this.

There’s 10000s if trainers because they are a fashion item now more than a running shoe. Hence the range.

Plus there are different running shoes for different applications

As in sure you know if you have evidence based experience. If you want sound advice here or at the shop then you need to give better information on what your specifications are. Eg

- distance being run per running session

- distance you plan to reach

- number of sessions per week / month

- running surface. Road, track , cross country, mixed

- any aims for the running? Weight loss/ general fitness / competition

- any injuries issues to acknowledge

Etc etc

Once you have these sorted only then can you have an idea of the type of foot wear you need.

Then once you know you can search for price against requirements.

Personally if you just want fitness I’d look into Nordic Walking. Less impact stress, better core strength building, upper body too. Lots of advantages over vanilla road running. "

Thanks for that, you hit the nail on the head with the fashion/ function comment, I’m trying to find out the difference between the two. There was a bloke on the telly today that spent 400 quid on some white trainers because he thought they loooked good!

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By *ANDA2Couple
over a year ago

Henley Arden

"Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

I’m trying to sort through hype, truth, lies and marketing so I don’t potentially end up with shoes that may do me damage or rob me of money that doesn’t need to be spent.

I’ve had some ace advice on this thread, knowledge is power. "

To avoid damage to yourself the first thing you need is to know your gait. Without this it’s impossible to get a shoe to fit you correctly without pure luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I bought a 180 quid pair of ASICS that are the most comfortable running shoes ever. Not turned a wheel until they did 5 miles at full blast today. Had my gait done and insoles made.

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

I’m trying to sort through hype, truth, lies and marketing so I don’t potentially end up with shoes that may do me damage or rob me of money that doesn’t need to be spent.

I’ve had some ace advice on this thread, knowledge is power. "

Another tip is when you flex a training shoe, it should bend where your foot bends... that’s a big indicator between fashion and function... you’d be amazed at how many ‘running’ shoes don’t flex in the right place. Also worth having a read through the info on a site called Superfeet. Expensive but worth the money.

Good luck... I hope you find the right trainers.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Your running magazine suggests you consult professionals.

The people here who clearly run have suggested gait analysis in a specialist running shop.

I’m willing to bet professional runners take advice from professionals in the industry.

How much more research / advice do you need to not buy cheap shite on the internet?

I’m trying to sort through hype, truth, lies and marketing so I don’t potentially end up with shoes that may do me damage or rob me of money that doesn’t need to be spent.

I’ve had some ace advice on this thread, knowledge is power.

Good luck... I hope you find the right trainers.

Thanks, that’s the sort of advice that’s very useful.

I don’t have money for expensive shoes, even if they are worth it so I need to find the cheapest that won’t do harm and from the reading I've done this evening, it seems to be down to comfort more than anything else.

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

My local specialist store does gait analysis for free (as do DW stores if there is one local to you)

Mine suggested what I needed to look for, at the time I had not too small amount of birthday money to buy a pair of trail shoes aand I did buy a pair with them.

I'd like to point out that the pair I bought were in the sale, were among the cheapest, but were the ones that best supported my very flat feet and overpronation.

They left me well informed and I was then able to shop around, find the most amazing road shoes (ASICS gel kayano) that have saved my shins and knees a huge amount of pain (also tried them on in a shop, went home, found a model from 2 seasons ago in a horrible colour, £140-£150 trainers for £65 but I don't care about the colour I run in them not pose in them!)

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?"

For running, Asics are hard to beat but you'll have to pay a little more than £50. There are some Adidas (the sequence glide9?) I think that are around that price - they have a torsion system and a decent amount of the new boost technology mixed with a harder foam. The ultraboost are more casual and way too pricey.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

Thanks but I’ve no idea what that all means!

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By *upcake99Woman
over a year ago

South Wales.

For the last 20 - 25 years I have only ever bought Adidas trainers. ( oh and the mens section ) as i find the have a better selection and I find they better fitting.

Last pair I bought was based on colour. 70 quids worth and hardly ever been worn. They have the 'high' arch and they hurt my legs and feet.

Only buy from sports direct.com as sports direct shops are more expensive.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?

Thanks but I’ve no idea what that all means!"

google Adidas sequence glide 9 boost.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

And as cupcake say - look at mens too if you need a wider fitting - different colour options too.

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

"For the last 20 - 25 years I have only ever bought Adidas trainers. ( oh and the mens section ) as i find the have a better selection and I find they better fitting.

Last pair I bought was based on colour. 70 quids worth and hardly ever been worn. They have the 'high' arch and they hurt my legs and feet.

Only buy from sports direct.com as sports direct shops are more expensive.

The Adidas site itself usually has something in the sales. Free returns post too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Running not good for hips and knees.

Just get a pair of trainers you like and do fast walking ..

The pounds fall off and the breathing exercises the lungs ..

Fast walking the way forward

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

P's you dint need addidas.

Your just paying for the name

For the amount you'll use them £25 quid is plenty

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

I like addidas trail runners for summer Rugby. Dunno if that's at all helpful.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"And as cupcake say - look at mens too if you need a wider fitting - different colour options too. "

I have size 8-9 feet, I only ever get men’s ‘activity’ shoes, women’s tend to have that narrow toe that I hate.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"Running not good for hips and knees.

Just get a pair of trainers you like and do fast walking ..

The pounds fall off and the breathing exercises the lungs ..

Fast walking the way forward "

Thanks, I’m not running to lose weight, I’ve already done that with diet alone.

I do know a few people who are running relatively fast marathons doing a walk/run cycle and faster than a lot of runners.

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

hi.......a very good running is HOKA......

they are quite springy and take a while to get used to them..........but once you've used them....you'll like them x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its all hype and marketing.The human body is designed to run without trainers. Just buy a pair that feel comfortable and you like the look of...ps buy them in the afternoon once you have been on ya feet for a few hours.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Whatever you choose find out if they have them in your size in the children's department. My daughter got some and as we've the same size 5 1/2 in a trainer I thought it was a bit stupid paying another £20 for exactly the same trainer!

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

"And as cupcake say - look at mens too if you need a wider fitting - different colour options too.

I have size 8-9 feet, I only ever get men’s ‘activity’ shoes, women’s tend to have that narrow toe that I hate. "

Oh forget what I just wrote

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By *ANDA2Couple
over a year ago

Henley Arden

"P's you dint need addidas.

Your just paying for the name

For the amount you'll use them £25 quid is plenty "

Just wondered how you come to that conclusion when the OP hasn’t given any info out ?

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Minefield indeed. Gait analysis is not getting good press at the moment...we all pronate thats how our foot works, orthotics address a need without offering a long term solution, sorting out the fault with a physio would be a better spend of money. That said...try shoes, try shoes & try shoes. No help actually to you, but I find I can't tolerate Adidas, too narrow for my feet, some nike also too narrow some not. New Balance do width fittings & half sizes (I think), Hoka I love but they are expensive & too bulky for some, some Brooks are a tad narrow but wearable, off road salomon, Inov8 & Merrell (nice wide toe box) work for me. Some research suggest spending more money does not reduce injuries, the shoe industry is also driven by fashion...bare foot, maxi cushioned, energy return etcetc all over the last few years..it sell shoes. Comfort has to rule, I run in different shoes depending on surface & distance..my wife often refers to my Imelda Marcos run shoe collection, but I buy mostly from Sportsshoes & Sports Pursuit as I now know what works & fits me...you got to kiss a lot of frogs..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It’s a bloody minefield out there!

Runners world say ASICS are a good starter shoe but I can’t cope with the choice and what all those styles and bows and whistles mean and I’m not paying over £50 for a pair.

See a specialist shop,if they are that good they wont sell you something you dont need,they may also video analyse your running style.

Asics are goo ive used them for years but it comes down to personal choice one style and colour.

More importantly the video analysis will show if you pronate,front strike or heel strike and therefore decided if you need a cushioning shoe, a support shoe or all out lightweight racer.

Yes you will probably pay more than £50 but its an investment to protect not just your feet but knees,hips,spine etc

Dont forget once you know what type you need see if they have anything in the sales ,it doesnt matter if its not quite this years in colours

Hope your well snd enjoying the running

What exactly are and aren’t running shoes? Any recommendations?"

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By *dultcoupleCouple
over a year ago

beaulieu

I have run best part of a hundred half marathons in Adidas shoes but noticed when shopping in lidl they use old Adidas models re branded they are very good..trouble is you need to watch when they are in...

Worth a point never wear shoes that are worn down you will do yourself harm ..

Inner soles ... known as shock absorbing are great and can really help..as stated here it's always worth visiting a good running shop...most will give a discount to members of running clubs and if you are happy with older style running shoes sell them of at discounted prices. .happy running...check out the 5k naturist runs they are good fun and you can experience the clothes free run with no worries. .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There was a scientific documentary done that running on a treadmill bare foot is better than wearing running shoes

I can’t run barefoot on pavements. "

You shouldn’t be running on pavements, pavements are for walking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to organise small running events and training for women getting back into exercise. Many women found that they had problems with knees and hips once they started getting serious mileage under their feet because they had just rocked up in any old pair of trainers. Then they got some decent advice from a specialist running shop...

Gait analysis is a starting point, and given your knee adjustment I would strongly advise you get that done, but I agree with the post above - try on loads of different shoes, and run in them if at all possible before you buy. A good shop should listen to your budget requirements too. I've bought from the sale rack before simply because they were more comfortable.

I also find a big toe box more comfortable, even before the barefoot running trend, and hate too much padding in a shoe. If you take time to try properly you will get a feel for what suits you.

I am sceptical about customised orthotics as they are expensive and seem restrictive, but I don't run many miles and my gait is reasonably good. My friends have had mixed experiences with them.

It would be sad to skimp on a decent pair of shoes and then cause yourself injury and ruin your experience of running. I would have thought there should be plenty available to you for between £80-£120, possibly cheaper if you get lucky in a sale.

Oh, and take time to find the right shop. Good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"P's you dint need addidas.

Your just paying for the name

For the amount you'll use them £25 quid is plenty

Just wondered how you come to that conclusion when the OP hasn’t given any info out ? "

I wondered that it's an interesting assumption that as Topsy's a woman she is obviously only running short distances and too lose weight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on the surface your running on and budget. New Balance are good all rounders but check you are buying something that support your shape of foot.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"There was a scientific documentary done that running on a treadmill bare foot is better than wearing running shoes

I can’t run barefoot on pavements.

You shouldn’t be running on pavements, pavements are for walking "

That’s the only option I have so like I said, running barefoot on pavements isn’t an option. I don’t use gyms.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"P's you dint need addidas.

Your just paying for the name

For the amount you'll use them £25 quid is plenty

Just wondered how you come to that conclusion when the OP hasn’t given any info out ?

I wondered that it's an interesting assumption that as Topsy's a woman she is obviously only running short distances and too lose weight"

Yep, I run like Phoebe and I want pink sparkly shoes

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"I used to organise small running events and training for women getting back into exercise. Many women found that they had problems with knees and hips once they started getting serious mileage under their feet because they had just rocked up in any old pair of trainers. Then they got some decent advice from a specialist running shop...

I also find a big toe box more comfortable, even before the barefoot running trend, and hate too much padding in a shoe. If you take time to try properly you will get a feel for what suits you.

I am sceptical about customised orthotics as they are expensive and seem restrictive, but I don't run many miles and my gait is reasonably good. My friends have had mixed experiences with them.

Oh, and take time to find the right shop. Good luck!"

Thanks for taking the time to write this TL, much appreciated.

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"I have run best part of a hundred half marathons in Adidas shoes but noticed when shopping in lidl they use old Adidas models re branded they are very good..trouble is you need to watch when they are in...

Worth a point never wear shoes that are worn down you will do yourself harm ..

I’ll do most things naked but not running, boobs, bum and thigh wobble would be an issue! I like the feel of running in snug clothes, makes me feel more efficient.

Top tip about the Adidas shoes.

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

"I'd recommend going to a running shop to, get a gait analyis done then you'll see what support you need.

Also, if you have wide/narrow feet suits different brands.

Saucony are my favourite for wider feet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vheckout decathlon...they got their own brand and i think they are great. Comfy and affordable.

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By *tarlord6969Man
over a year ago

stockport

"I'd recommend going to a running shop to, get a gait analyis done then you'll see what support you need.

I've use brooks, cannot fault them!

Gait analysis is important and ..sportsshoes dot com has a good range for all budgets. "

I've just today received a very reasonably priced pair of asics trainers from this very site. They are last years colours so considerably cheaper! And I already knew I supinated when running.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The wet footprint test is a good way to choose running shoes

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By *opsy Rogers OP Woman
over a year ago

London

"The wet footprint test is a good way to choose running shoes"

Not according to the research I’ve been reading.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Run barefoot like the Kenyans. They always seem to do well at the Olympics in running

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Run barefoot like the Kenyans. They always seem to do well at the Olympics in running "
and live at altitude in the Rift Valley , always compete in shoes though..& train shod as well

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By *uckOfTheBayMan
over a year ago

Mold

"I'd recommend going to a running shop to, get a gait analyis done then you'll see what support you need.

I've use brooks, cannot fault them!

Gait analysis is important and ..sportsshoes dot com has a good range for all budgets.

I've just today received a very reasonably priced pair of asics trainers from this very site. They are last years colours so considerably cheaper! And I already knew I supinated when running. "

I use them a lot

I'm not fussed on what colour they are this season, or that they might be a few grammes lighter.

I'd rather save £50

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Go into a specialist running shop. You only get one pair of feet, you should look after them.

They are very likely to want to sell me shoes that are overpriced! I’m attempting my own research but it’s jolly difficult. "

No, they're selling you a service and you'll be glad if it if it avoids injuries and serious pain when running.

Can't emphasize enough how important to get analysed properly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I worked for a couple of years in a sport shop. I always recommend ASICS or brooks as the best brands, but mizuno aren't bad. I'd go to a specialist running shop and they'll be able to tell you if a neutral or support shoe is better for you. Basically though, other than neutral Vs support the more expensive you go the more padded and comfy they are, but there's not an enormous difference in performance

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