What's a good pair of running shoes under $100?

Christine

For a teen girl:)

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There are definitely some really good shoes that are under $100. Like someone already said here, if you can get the Nike Free's for under $100, I would get them. That is if you have high or normal arches and you don't pronate a whole lot. If you do pronate a lot, you should get stability shoes. Asics makes the best stability shoes. I'll give you a couple of choices here.

Asics GT 1170 http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:165787/sku:3150190/asics-gel-1170-womens/white/purple/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

Asics Gel-Phoenix 4 http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:171933/sku:2733501/asics-gel-phoenix-4-womens/pink/purple/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

Nike Structure Triax 15 http://www.eastbay.com/product/model:166536/sku:72506056/nike-zoom-structure-triax-+-15-womens/grey/purple/?cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH%3A%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

If you do not need or want stability shoes, I would suggest getting the Nike Free 2 or 3.

Can you all recommend some running shoes for a male? In the price range of $80-$100?

Q. I appreciate the help

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I can't possibly overstate this fact, You need a shoe built for you, you can get the most amazing shoes for 100 dollars but it may not work for you, what I'm talking about it pronation. its the lateral movement of your ankle on impact and you can't see it by yourself you need someone to see what part of your heal hits the ground first, the more inside hits the worse you pronate, also any good shoe store should let you try on your shoes and run in them and they should watch and help you pick out how bad your feet pronate, if you dont know what i'm talking about go to another store, as for shoes, go get ones that fit your pronation level, any top brand is good, i've run in asics my whole life but now have a pair of saucony's, lots of my friends use mizunos, brooks are almost as good addidas are ok never run in a nike, thats just not a good idea, best of luck

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larock31

Currently I'm looking for something under $100, I like the Under Armour Spine running shoe, does anyone have any suggestions?

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Can't recommend any specific shoes. Look for something with an elevated heel (most running shoes have this) and proper arch support.
If you're not already, incorporate a routine of calf and achilles tendon stretches after your workout.

What are the best running shoes for me?

Jessica

I am looking to buy some new running shoes next week and I have no idea what kind to buy. Mostly I will be running on the treadmill with these shoes. I have a medium to high arch on my feet and I have bad knees from years of softball. Thanks for your feedback!

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As a coach of marathon and half-marathon runners, this is a question I am asked frequently, and it's an excellent question.

As an alternative to what Jo suggested:
Yes, there are MANY running shoes in the $100-150 price range, but that does not mean they are the best shoe for you!

Prior to running my first marathon, I had worn New Balance and a couple of other "no-name" shoes. For that marathon, though, I visited the local running shoe store, where members of my own running club went for their running footwear. After talking with the owner for about 15 minutes, he didn't hesitate. He pulled down a pair of Nike Air Pegasus and said "this is what you will need". When I asked "why these?", he replied with a good, detailed explanation of the construction of the shoe, and how it was well-designed to protect my feet. It sounded reasonable, so I bought a pair.

I've never regretted it! To this day, it's the only thing that goes on my feet when I'm not wearing regular street shoes or dress shoes.

A funny thing happened, however, when I got to the Marine Corps Marathon that year. It seemed that almost all of the Marines in the race were also wearing Nike Air Pegasus. Naturally, this aroused my curiosity, so I asked several of them "why?" All of them had the same response: "That's what they gave us in Boot Camp." When we consider that the Marines do more running in Boot Camp than the other military services, it makes sense that they'd want to protect their feet.

If it was good enough for the United States Marines, it was good enough for me.

I ran all of my marathons in Nike Air Pegasus. It is definitely not the most expensive running shoe on the market. When I bought my most recent pair (less than 2 weeks ago), it cost $79.99. Considering that my first pair (19 years ago!) cost $53.99, that's not a bad price at all.

However, just remember that the best shoe for one runner is not necessarily the best shoe for the next runner. Some shoes are built wide while others are narrower. Some have a higher arch, and some have little arch. That's why you need to go to a running specialty store and have the clerk look at your feet. He or she will measure them properly, and will probably ask you several questions about your running. That's their job, so don't let it bother you at all. In fact, I'd be more worried if they didn't ask you any questions!

Whatever happens, let me wish you Good Luck and Good Running!

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