Best type of running shoes?

yogazen

What is the best brand of running shoe for someone with high arches and a tendency to rotate the foot out while running?

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There are different shoes that fit people's feet differently. I got orthotics years ago and found out I needed a show with a stable base on it and a straight "last" - because of the way I walk (pronate) - so I don't usually buy NIKE. The important thing is not the shoe but going to a shop where the people there really know about shoes and what are good for you. My best experiences and advice I have gotten from podiatrists has been with "New Balance" - "Saucony" "Adidas" - New Balance at the top though - and the guys in the store said they overall made the best shoes.

What are the best running,workout shoes for only one fallen arch?

omniscient

First off I wanna say that I broke my femur on my right leg. I still have the metal rod and screws. After a while my left foot started to hurt. I found out that I had a fallen arch. If I want to find a running shoe, do I have to get one type for each foot. For instance, one for a flat foot, on my left leg and one for a normal foot, on my right leg.
The shoes don't have to be specifically for running, just as long as I can run with them.

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Most running stores or specialty shoes stores will do an evaluation on your walking/running gait and recommend a specific pair of shoes or orthotics for your use. This is a really good option that won't set you back much more than the cost of a good pair of shoes. I know New Balance does these regularly, and I'm sure a little online searching will let you know other stores/brands willing to do this too. This route will be much cheaper than going to a podiatrist or therapist and having them make you custom orthotics.
You can also look into purchasing off the shelf arch supports and inserting them into a quality running shoe. Any good shoe store should have a plethora of them to choose from. As far as shoe brand, New Balance and Nike have always been what i recommend, however it's all up to what type and style of shoe feels best on your foot. If you can run with it and it doesn't give you foot or knee pain, then that's a good shoe for your foot.

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Best mens running shoes?

Paul

Well the topic is my question, so input would be the best, i do not have the fundage to pay like 300 bucks but close.

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Best running shoes in general? There are two- pretty much a tie. Asics and Brooks. They both only run up to about $190( with most around the $80 range) so that's under $300. :) They last the longest, they give the best support, they have the lightest but still supportive and comfortable cushioning, and they have a reliable reputation. Brooks is a company made specifically for running, and Asics has a huge emphasis on running, so they are both very good brands on shoes and running clothes and stuff. I trust them 100%. I've been using them to run competitively for about 7 years. My first two years I tried Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, Saucony, and Mizunos, but they just don't cut it. I recommend Brooks for training use- like regular/everyday running- and Asics for competition; this is just what I personally use them for. (I just like Asics spikes better than Brooks, personally, but they are both good for competition.) I only differentiate them for training and competition because they are both so good that I can't chose one to stick with. Asics training shoes are amazing and so are Brooks- just the spikes Asics make are a little more cushioned-while not too heavy- than Brooks. Honestly, if you go with either brand, you are in good hands. And, your shoes are your only equipment in running, your only contact with the ground(hopefully), so you should make sure you are getting the best-which you've shown by asking. :) And, there are so many models for each of the brands that are specifically designed for different types of runners and different types of feet- like high arches, normal feet, flat feet, etc.. You can tell if you have normal feet(arch wise) if when you walk or stand(barefoot makes it easier to tell) your ankles roll in just slightly- if they roll in a lot and your feet look flat when you're standing on them, then you have flat feet. If your ankles don't roll in at all or just a miniscule amount, you have high arches. And, the shoes will say if they are for a certain type of arch and if they don't then they are made to fit all kinds-but the specific kinds are better for your individual type of arch. And, different styles of running are also supported by both of these brands. So, just choose Asics or Brooks(or both like me) and you'll be glad you did. Good Luck with finding your perfect shoe!

Running shoes?

soccersobc

I just have a few questions about running shoes.

1 Is it really worth blowing a hundred dollars for a pair of running shoes?(I a 14 year old with little cash to spend on such expensive shoes)For example, has anyone bought cheap shoes and ended up being injured because of the shoes?

2 How often should a runner replace his/her shoes?(I usually run about 4 miles five days a week)

3 What is the running shoe for the money?

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I work at a specialty running store in California and im also a competitive runner. I have worked with running shoes for years and know that brands like asics, brooks, new balance, nike, misuno, adidas, sacony and a few others have great long distance running shoes. It all depends on what type of shoe you need (neutral, stability and motion control) and how you want it to feel. If you over pronate (your feet and/or ankle role inward) than you need a shoe with some stability (stability=grey material on the inner arch of the shoe or with mizuno is more radical wave like on the Inspire) to support your foot so it can run neutrally. A neutral shoe has white all around the base and is for people who supinate (roll out while toeing off) or for people who donât over pronate. Motion control is for people who over pronate like crazy or for rare conditions like surgery on the foot.

Each brand caries all three types of shoes; they just feel different for each brand.
Asics and Brooks are two brands that have a happy medium feel where most of the population will buy a shoe from them so itâs safe to by from them and if you donât like them; try New Balance.

Fit:
This is a list of what foot type usually works with each brand (this is not always right, but it is most of the time).
Adidas: high arch
Sacony: high arch
Nike: normal to high arch
Asics: normal to high arch
Brooks: normal to low arch
Mizunno: normal to low arch
New Balance: low arch

Price:
When you buy a running shoe the price should be about $85 and up for a new style. If you go to an all-a-round sports store, the shoe should cost $65 and up unless youâre buying an Asics 2110 for $45. The shoes around $85 dollars and up usually are lighter and last longer. A good place to buy shoes is the running center or www.runningcenters.com
(all online orders are 10% off)


Shoe life:
Depending on your weight and how you run, the shoe should last about 400-500 miles until you need a new pair. Running on worn-out shoes is one of the best ways to get injured. I have see shoes last about 900, but donât chance it.

I have a high arch and a couple shoes work for me.
I currently run in asics (DS trainers), nike (Vomero), New Balance (1061) with a DS trainer liner. I race in adidas (adizero). I still want a pair of the new brooks (Adrenalin) and I know they work for me and feel good.
I use different shoes for different workouts; thatâs why I have so many (I also work at a running store so get a BIG discount and some are free for testing^_^).

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Opinions on good Walking Shoes for women, please?

Hummingbir

I had surgery on my arch in April. The casts are off, Physical Therapy is just about done, and I'm waiting for my custom orthotics. I work as a Nurssing Assistant in a Hospital, so I spend most of my shift on my feet. I plan on asking my Dr. for recommendation on shoes, but I am looking for opinions. I want to know what shoes others find comfortable, durable, and aren't real expensive. ($60-$80)
I am going to wait until I have the orthotics to actually buy the shoes.

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Every shoe has a different fit and feel. Since you are going to get custom orthotics, you can really get into a "neutral" shoe as oppsed to having to get a motion control shoe. You really have to take the mechanics of your own foot into consideration. Many people are happy with a New Balance, but I find the toe box is too wide. I personally like Nike...espeically because they classify the shoe for you right on the box, but many people find them too narrow.

My best advice is to wait to get your orthotics, then find a shoe that will comfortably accomodate them. Don't go for any shoes on clearance, they've usually been sitting around for a year or so...the EVA in shoes has a shelf life of about 6-8 months.

As a PT myself, I am not loyal to any one brand.

Good walking/running shoes?

Nobody

I have pretty big feet. Size 13-14 and I can't find any stores that carry my size for a lot of the shoes. What are some good walking/running shoes that fit someone my size?

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Hi.I would recommend getting the New Balance 890 shoe.Their one of the best shoes I have ever had.

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Men's toe nails curving under from the sides, big toe and little toe?

Mystical O

Causing the tissue under the nail to be trapped between the nail's curvature.

The big and little toes on both feet are the affected ones.
I wear loose fitting, wide shoes.
In my adult years, I have put on some extra weight, could be a contributing factor. 5'6" 180 lbs.

I don't think age is a factor, although I am 60 going on 29.
If anyone could help before this becomes a health issue I would appreciate it.
My last visit to the poditrist(foot doc) when unnoticed/responsive.

I had a ruptured ligiment at the end of my index toe, I guess that would describe the toe next to the big toe.
All my life I have been very athletic, even now I continue to be very active. Am I wearing my feet out?

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I've had this problem to some degree, too. The best thing I did was change to a better, well made, well fitting shoe. While you're on the right track w/wide shoes, the loose fit may aggravate the problem. Your foot may be shifting forward putting pressure on the toes without you being aware of the change. Very few retailers measure feet properly, probably because few offer shoes in the range of widths to fit anyone out of the norm or majority.
I had the problem worse on my right foot when I drove my old Mercedes diesel an average of 400-600 miles a day-the accellerator spring was verrry...uber strong, very teutonic. I seemed to push with my toes I guess.
Age may be a factor-I'm 50 going on 29,myself-on my feet a lot. But I remember as a very small child my dad, he would have been in his mid 20's, having the problem so bad that he would cut the toe area out of some of his shoes to wear when he could be discrete.
The advise I've always tried to follow is to trim the nail closer at the mid-point than in the corners, & trim often. Also try using a file or emory board to flatten or thin the top of the entire nail surface-theory being growth will be directed to the thin area. Of course this applies to the big toe, but do what you can to the little piggy.
If you are diabetic like me, don't delay acting-if something doesn't help soon, find a better foot doc-maybe get a ref. from your primary doc. Whatever you do don't ignore the situation. Also beware the dreaded fungus problem-yellowish & thickening nails. There are cures,but they can be expensive.
I'd be glad to share some specific shoe brands but I'm not sure of the rules here. The best I've found are S.A.S shoes,(San Antonio Shoes), still made only there & sold only in their factory owned stores all over Texas, but maybe other states now, too. They made their rep.selling shoes for and to nurses...who along with waiters/waitresses, beat cops & corrections officers like me live...or die on their feet .

In China, what are the State defined differences among: Athletic Training, Re-education, and Torture?

We left an

http://abcnews.go.com/International/olympics/china-strives-superpower-sport/story?id=16959263#.UCMl9-j_bGU.email

Are their any legal definitions?
If so, how are these definitions applied?
Are each of these actions completely legal under the CCP's rule?

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One word to describe the 3 actions, CRUELTY.

After reading Sailor8's description I don't even want to browse the link. CCP are not human beings, they're a gang of brutal, barbaric beasts.

The athletes are mainly poor peasants' kids, the potential ones are "kidnapped" into the athletic concentration camp when they're very young to go through intensive, tortured training. Inside the camp the young kids only received about 12 hours per week in total of normal classes that teach math, Chinese and glorifying CCP etc. the remaining time is inhumane exercises. The kids have no personal or private time, they cannot go to see their parents, cannot date or involved in love affairs and cannot get married. All their livelihood are 100% controlled by the coaches, incl all the prize money and ad income have to split 50/50 with the coaches. Not necessarily the best ones get entered the Games, the athletes must first able to shoe-polish and please the coaches to win their chance.

Indeed the camps are beautifully built, with state-of-art equipment, swimming pools, field tracks, basket/volleyball/football courts, so forth. A special farm also built nearby to supply all the food and dairy products to the camps with zero pesticides, preservatives nor toxic added.

On the contrary, everywhere across the nation incl those richer coastal cities, one can hardly find a football court or swimming pool that is opened for public to enjoy.

In recent years CCP's getting wealthier, so 10s of millions Yuan are spent on individual athletes to send them abroad for further training. For instance the cyling gold medalist was sent to Australia for more than a year along with a team of coaches and staff that have spent over 10 million Yuan. In return what does that gold medal bring back to the 1.4 billion poor Chinese people? Can it be turned into clean drinking water for the 100s millions poor rual Chinese people who have to walk for hours each day just to get 2 buckets of clean water?

Furthermore, because the athletes have not received proper education, for the vast majority that cannot win medals nor a chance in entering the Olympics, they can only turn to laborers' jobs after retiring from the concentration camps. The Olympics is definitely a glorifying moment for the CCP but to the millions of poor Chinese people, it's so sad and beyond reach.

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I'm looking for these shoes?

Khari

In... Umm... I wanna say late Summer/ early Fall of 2010 I was looking at a pair of shoes on the Puma website. This particular kind of shoes came in bright orange and yellow and I believe green and another color. They were the first thing you saw when you went to the Puma webpage so since they were advertising them rather heavily, I'm not sure why I can't find them now. But I was just wondering if someone might know what kind of shoe this is and where I can get them now. Thanks :)

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Are they any of these? http://www.6pm.com/puma-women-sneakers-athletic-shoes/CK_XARC81wFSAX3AAQHiAgQYAQIK.zso#!/puma-women-orange-sneakers-athletic-shoes/CK_XARC81wFCApcEUgF9wAEB4gIFGAECCgg.zso

You can check a lot of different shoe sites and sort by color. They will probably be discounted too since they were from a different season.

what pair of shoes is the best to workout in?

Lo

Ok, i am starting a strict workout this coming monday, and i have alot of shoes, but here are some of my more athletic shoes what pair should i use that are best for working out in..

Nike Maxx Airs 2010

Nike 5.0's

Nike Shocks

Addis Bounce

What pair do u think? Thanks so much!
Also if you have any other good shoes let me know, because i am willing to go buy more ( i love shoes, and aways buy them ;) lol)

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Hey if you really want to buy good sports shoes then I am sure that you will like
http://www.ballersonline.com/men/shop-by-brand/nike-b-73.html

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Help selecting running shoes?

A. Bunker

I am 6'0, 230 lbs. I have high arches, I under pronate (or supinate), and I wear a 4E width. Any suggestions for running shoes? Thanks.

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You go in to a running shoe store and say you want running shoes, period. Good idea to go in with the type of socks you usually wear. If you have running shoes, go in with them also. They would check your shoes to see the wear pattern which would indicate what type of shoe you need, a stabilization shoe, underpronation or overpronation, etc. Then they would have you run in a shoe to see how you run. Once they have an idea of what you need they should pull out several models and have you try them for comfort, have you put both pairs on and jog around the store to see which you like best. They will probably should be half a size to a full size larger than your street shoes. And thatâs it! If you go to a shoe store and they don't ask to see you run first thing to get an idea of your needs, find another store.
Good luck!

can someone give me the name of a running shoe, preferrably asics, which can help with high arches or underpro

deedee

or underpronation. I have heard these are pretty comfortable. I cannot even walk in New Balnce shoes...

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Asics Gel Nimbus are specially designed of underpronation, i highly highly recomend them. In australia you can go to a shop called the athletes foot, and they test your feet to give you your perfect shoe. But most asics shoes are designed for underpronation.

www.asics.com.au has a chart with what you need to know.

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What's the best running shoes to buy for cross country?

gotta laug

I need help finding good running shoes, any ideas? please something under 70 dollars.

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Running shoes or cross country spikes?

You will need to get running shoes at a running specialty store that will see what shoes are good for your foot. Otherwise you might get injured if you get the wrong shoes. It will be more than 70 dollars, but staying healthy is a lot more important than forking over a little more money.

If you mean XC spikes, lots of girls like Saucony Shay XC and Saucony Kilkenny XC 3. A few good guys shoes would be the Nike Forever XC 2 and adidas Cadence. They would be good, but it depends if the extra width is alright for you. All of those are under 70 bucks.

fast running shoes?

Greg

I want a pair of lightweight fast running shoes for my training season before xc running starts. ill be training at about 4-8 miles most days i want a fast light shoe for my TRAINING season and to use them in practice too i already got racer spikes.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2836382

i like the 9.5 ounces it it too light or is it a racer or what .....help

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9.5 ounces is boarder line for a trainer/racer, you'd be OK to train in them but I wouldn't make them your main training shoe. Just maybe 2 runs a week "tempo or near race pace", they are light enough you could race in as well. Other suggested Asics DS Trainer 13, they are usually around 9.8 to 10.8 ounces and a great shoe as well.

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I'm moving to Vancouver from London (UK) in September of this year.?

Alan

I'm planning to live around Mount Pleasant and I was after some general advice about the city. I've been there before but only for a couple of days. I spent a year studying in Ottawa in 2007.

How much do you reckon food and travel etc will cost me a month? (I should be in walking distance of my work)
Good places to go? Good places to avoid? (I'm 24)
is it worth investing in a bike?
Am i going to need as many cold weather clothes as I did in Ottawa?
Anything else I haven't mentioned that you think i ought to know!
Cheers!

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If you can walk to work, that won't cost a thing except shoe leather. Bus fare for within one zone is $2.50 for a single fare, and a monthly pass is $81. You won't need anywhere near as much winter clothing as you did in Ottawa. Main thing in a Vancouver winter is staying dry. If you do that, you're probably warm enough too. Most people manage most of the winter with waterproof footwear and a medium weight rainproof jacket. I haven't been in a London winter but for gardeners, the Vancouver climate is reckoned to be much closer to that of Britain than that of the rest of Canada. Clothing you can layer is very useful especially in spring and fall when it can go between cool and drizzly to warm and sunny several times a day. I keep a few items of clothing in my closet for the occasional times it snows or gets really cold( below zero) and some winters I never even look at them.

Many people use their bikes all year round in Vancouver.

Food cost is a little hard to judge because it depends so much on how you manage it. For a single person to eat reasonably well at home, I'd figure on around $50 a week. Vancouver is filled with reasonably priced restaurants of all kinds so eating out doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg.

There's really no part of Vancouver I wouldn't go in daytime, even as an unaccompanied woman. There are parts (of the Downtown East Side particularly) that I would avoid after dark, but then every city in the world has some of those. I wouldn't worry about the personal safety side of things, but I think bike theft is pretty common.

As for where to go, I hardly know where to start. Vancouver has a lot of activities available, indoors and out. One of the nicest things about it is that when the weather turns fine, even for a day, people get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Summers are beautiful, warm and generally dry, but winter can be a bit of a trial. It can start turning grey and damp in September and stay that way till about now. But it doesn't usually rain hard enough to stop people from doing things. You can find people playing tennis in December.

Honeymoon in Vancouver/Whistler BC Canada..?

ron1971920

early february 2011....besides skiing/snowboarding what else to do, besides lots of sexy time. Experiences and suggestions of places and things to do/see.

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Up in Whistler besides the skiing/snowboarding, you could also snow shoe or ice skate, which are both quite fun activities. Besides doing that, Whistler also has a village you can walk around. Inside the village there are stores like, Lululemon,Billabong, Northface,etc. In the Whistler village there is also a movie theater, that plays new releases. The have a variety of restaurants, Spaghetti Factory, Grills, Bars,etc.
I was up in Whistler for my birthday last year, and I found it to be quite enjoyable. There are sometimes some people performing all around the village. A shop you should visit in Whistler is definitely a store called Cows. I adore it. It's an ice cream parlour along with a store, It's adorable with some really cute finds and souviners.

I've been living in Vancouver all my life, and it's beautiful. In Vancouver it's beautiful. In Febuary it may be a little chilly, so remember to wear a sweater or a jacket. Places that you should visit are Granville Island, Stanley Park, Downtown. Aquarium,Capilano Suspension Bridge, Canada Place etc.
If you want to experience some culture, head down to Chinatown. There's a variety of Chinese shops, restaurants, and other things. But I must warn you, it can get a little scary down there because the homeless/addicts do tend to wander around there.
Downtown is a must visit! With many shops, restaurants,etc. Also downtown you may get to see the Olympic torches from the 2010 games. Robson street is the main shopping street of downtown.
Stanley Park is also a MUST. Vancouver is best known for Stanley Park. Stanley Park's attractions include, Totem Poles, the Vancouver Aquarium, Hanging Gardens,Prospect Point,etc. Also inside Stanley Park there are two beaches, Second and Third Beach.

I hope this helped, and I hope you have fun in Vancouver in your furute visit :)

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Is it okay to workout in barefoot shoes?

annette591

Im talking like squats, jump rope, high knees, plyometrics, etc. Will it hurt my knees if i do? I wear Merrell barefoot shoes when I workout. Is that okay or should I invest in a pair of cushioned Nikes or something?

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I have a pair of Inov8 180 Bare-X shoes. I run in them and wear them to the gym. Against popular belief, wearing zero-drop, barefoot shoes is actually better for your knees since it forces you to pay more attention to gait, foot strike and balance. In doing a squat, a barefoot shoe would allow your lower leg muscles to work more properly.

The one downside of barefoot shoes is that if you are used to a heeled, cushioned shoe, you should ease into using them. For running at least, you are supposed to start with 1/4 mile for the first week and add 1/4 miles each week after. Trying to do too much too quickly may cause pain in your ankles and calves if you have worn cushioned shoes your whole life.

My best advice for you is too try them and assess how your legs and feet feel a few days after. In the long run, not having a heel drop, cushioned shoe will be better to allow all of your leg muscles develop as they are supposed to and prevent injury mowing forward.

Good luck!

Feet feel like they're cramping when running?

(_)

Only happens sometimes, but it's just an annoying cramping feeling in both my feet when I'm running. I have flat feet and older running shoes that have an arch. Could it be my shoes causing the foot pains or what else could it be?

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I used to have this, because you are running flat footed your arch is unsupported so it just flattens when you run which overstretches the muscles under your foot. The only solution to this is to either largely strengthen your feet by doing exercises so that the muscle will support an arch on your foot or start running on your fore-foot as this will strengthen your feet and seems to work a lot better for flat footed people. Supportive shoes are not the answer as they only encourage your feet to be weaker. If you do decide to start running on your forefoot you should get some shoes that are "zero-drop" or have a very low heal to toe hight difference, it will take a bit of time to strengthen your calves and feet to run this way but it is definately worth it in the long run.

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What kind of running shoes should I buy?

Christine

I have pretty bad feet and I'm only in high school. I think I walk on the outside of my foot, which is probably a bad thing...high arches, bunions, and I think bunionettes. Is there a specific kind of running shoe that I should get? My current running shoes (New Balance) make my ankles hurt when I run.

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Asics are great running shoes! I run track and cross country and they were super good shoes. Those are what I bought last year I bought pumas for this year they were like $110 and shoe guy said they were awsomes shoes. The asics were $120. But I dont have any bunyans or stuff like that so maybe you need something else. So talk to a shoe salesman.

Tips on running shoes?

Wait What?

I want a good running shoe for races during the track season I usually run over distance so spikes are not that necessary plus I would like to keep them for cross county season, if possible 100 dollars is my limit. The shoe would have to be wide, because I have a bunion and crossed toes, I also deal with minor knee pain

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Best thing to do is to go to the shoe store and see if you find any nice styles, also tell the representative there about the type of shoe you want and what it needs. Some of my personal favorite brands are Asics and Nike, good luck, hope I helped a little!

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Any recommendations for tennis/running shoes?

Greg H

I'm looking to buy new athletic shoes for college - and it everyone is telling me that I should buy tennis and running shoes separately (I can't use one for both? :( ) Anyways, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations.

I don't run that often, but when I do it's usually on a treadmill. I also run up a mountain on a dirt fireroad, but I think I'll use my older athletic shoes for that so they don't get too messed up.

In college I'm going to play tennis more often than I do now, and I'm looking for a pair of shoes that will last long without breaking the bank (I'm a student after all!)

Thanks!

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I used to wear Saucony running shoes but I have switched over to Adidas and I'm really happy with them. The running shoes I currently own are Adidas Supernova. I wear them at the gym on the treadmill and the elliptical climbing machine more than I wear them at the track. They are supportive and cushion-y. Adidas has several different varieties of the same shoe, so they can fit runners with different strides: overpronation, normal stride or supination. That way you can be sure that you get the right shoe for you. Not every runner runs the same!

Beware of off-brand shoes and sale flyers! Avoid those Sunday paper ads that say: "Lookie! $29.99 for Nike! We'll beat any price!" Those shoes are cheap-o models that the manufacturers make ONLY for that store. That way, you can never find another pair of Nike Spiffy-Ultras because no other store sells the Spiffy-Ultra model, and the store can lure you into thinking they are giving you a deal. Those $29.99 shoes are made with cheaper foam and cheaper glue and have low-tech cheaper design elements. The show manufacturers are smart; they save the good materials and the good technology for people who can afford to spend twice as much. You get what you pay for. Cheap-o shoes from the sales flyer are just that: Cheap shoes.

I would look online at the various shoe makers web sites, and choose a model that is best for you. Say for example, you choose the Adidas Supernova Sequence 2. Great, that's a regular brand and a regular model so more than one store sells that shoe. Now go online (like NextTag or something) and find the retailer with the best price on that specific shoe. I think you can get a long-lasting, comfortable pair of running shoes if you are willing to spend around 60 dollars.

As for tennis shoes, you can get away with a decent pair of Adidas Stan Smith model or Rod Laver model shoes. Sure, you can pay 200 dollars for Adidas tennis shoes, but do you really need them? Go with the classic designs: They are well proven on the court already. If you are willing to spend 50 dollars, you can get a decent pair of Rod Laver tennis shoes on sale.

If you wear your tennis shoes on the tennis court only, they will probably last you for your entire college career. Otherwise, wearing your running shoes on the tennis court will just make them wear out fast and you'll just have to get new ones.

So, you can get two pairs of activity-specific shoes if you are willing to spend $110. In the long run, it's better for your ankles and knees to have well-designed shoes that are specific for the sport you are doing.

There is no need to spend over $100 a single pair on shoes, unless you are really into the activity and you know exactly *why* you are buying that specific model super-shoe. Likewise, stay away from the el Cheapo model sale-flyer shoes. They may have a brand name, but they're not the same as the "regular" models. The 20 dollar Saucony XM-24 running shoe they only sell at Mega-5 Sports Mart is going to be a cheaply made shoe. You're going to wish you had spent another 20 bucks.

any recommendation for ladies athletic shoes to help with supination?

msfixit

Due to previous injury the heels of my shoes tend to wear down quickly. Does anyone have a recommendation for comfortable shoes that will help stabalize feet?

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My only recommendation is to ask a podiatrist. They will know what brands/types that will work best.

GOOD LUCK!

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Women's Running shoes!?

Michelle

I need to purchase new running shoes. I currently run 5-7 miles per day mainly on the treadmill. I have narrow feet and VERY high arches. My current pair are Asics to which I added poly sorb insoles, I love them now, but they were really hard to break in, they pushed down on my toes for a long time (no they are not too small, I always get my feet measured and the size has been the same for a long time). So ladies or men who REALLY know about women's running shoes, can anyone recommend a shoe for my foot type and need that will not take forever to break in? I would love to go to a specialty running store, but there is not one in my area.
BTW-I don't care about what is cute or trendy.

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2 words: New Balance. They're great running and walking shoes.. They are very light weight and merciless on the balls of your feet... They are really comfortable... I ran track and I would slip them on after I ran and they are a good quality shoe.. pricy but good.

What are good women's running shoes?

Live2Run

I want to get a new pair, because my old ones are worn out. I'm willing to pay up to 120 if their good. Obviously the cheaper the better haha :) Thank you!!

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There is no "best" running shoe - there is only the best shoe for you, and that may change with time. The best running shoe for you may not be the best shoe for me, because we might have differently shaped feet, different strides, different body mechanics, etc. For these reasons, running shoes need to be professionally fitted. Having shoes that aren't properly fitted is one of the leading causes of leg injuries among runners.

The first thing you need to do to find the best shoe for you is find a store in your area that focuses specifically on runners & running (preferably not a big chain sporting goods store) and ask for a shoe fitting. They should measure your foot in several different directions, watch you walk and run both barefoot and in shoes, and have you try on several different types of shoe. (If they don't do this, go somewhere else.) Take a little jog around the store in each to help you decide which is most comfortable. Don't worry about the brand, color, how they look, etc.; none of that matters. Go with the ones that feel best on your feet.

You can expect to pay anywhere from $60 - $150 for a quality pair of shoes. Price doesn't always correlate with quality; some shoes are more expensive because they are more complex to make, and some are more expensive because the brand is well-known and people are willing to pay more. I would say that you should be able to find a quality pair of shoes that are a good match for your feet for under $120. If you go to one store and they don't show you any shoes within your price range, I'd at least check a few other places. Alternatively, you could write down the names of the models they show you and check online to see if you can find a good deal.

Hope that helps - best of luck!
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Which nike shoes should I get?

Brittany

I'm looking at getting a good pair of nikes. I've recently started working out and I ordered Insanity. I don't run normally. Occasionally i'll get on the treadmill but I don't really like to run. I like to do circuit training (Jillian Michaels) and ride bikes. I know it's important for runners to find a good running shoe but does it matter for me since I don't really run? I'm looking at Nike dual fusion lite, in season TR 2 high performance cross trainers, and Nike flex 2013 high performance running shoe

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I used to like Nike, but as a runner, they don't support my feet very much. Nike Frees are more of a look-cool shoe, but for the kind of stuff it sounds like you're doing, they should be good. Pretty expensive though. Don't run in them though.

Nike Free Run 5.0+ or Nike Flex Run 2013?

Asdfghjkl

I need a new pair of sneakers for a 5k I'm running, and I have no idea what the pros and cons are of either. So far, I'm leaning towards the free runs. Thanks!

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i bought the flex run 2013 took about 3 days to get used to it
and they are quite good for running i do my 5ks in them
pros are they are nice and lite and omg they are breathable my feet feel free and it doesnt feel hot in the shoes
cons would be well im not sure if its just mmy feet or my product was defected
but i felt that the right shoe had less arch support than the left
and i honestly cannot remember but i think i started to develop a problem with the ball of my foot because of this

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