Rey Perez
My feet have been hurting at work lately and I got a callous because I havent been wearing the right shoe. What kind of sneaker shoe brand should I buy
Answer
Vibrams are the WORST shoe you can wear if you have flat feet. Your feet NEED support and vibrams are the closest thing to running barefoot as in no support.
If there is a local running store near you - a store like Fleet Feet, not something like Sports Authority or Feet; just do a search on running stores), head there and get a gait analysis, and make sure it's more than having a saleperson simply watch you walk across the store in your socks. A decent store will have you on a treadmill where they can gauge your stride, footstrike, etc. Big box stores like Sports Authority, though they might have salespeople that are runners, are really not the place to get the right shoe for you if you have no idea what shoe to get.
Even though I technically have normal arches based on the wet test (dip your feet in water, step on a newspaper to see the imprint; if you see an arch, normal foot, flat foot or high arch), my feet are flat, I am an extreme heel-striker, and I am a severe overpronator. While I was in the correct group of shoes (stability), I needed a sturdier shoe.
You might find that your foot type may be wrong, or that depending on factors other than your build, like your age, weight (a heavier runner might need something with more cushioning), how long you have been running, where you run (pavement, trail), your average pace (fast runner or steady slow runner), and how many miles you plan to put on your shoes per week can determine your correct type of shoe.
A good store will not pressure you to buy their shoes, though some will do the gait analysis for free if you buy a shoe they have there. You can take their information and do a bit more research on the shoe(s) suggested and either purchase them through Ebay (they do have lots of new in box shoes, which is why I do all my shopping there). Many times online stores like runningwarehouse have sales on last season shoes, which are still new and often priced quite nicely. Be prepared to replace the shoes every 300 or so miles, since they will break down in the midsole even though the shoes look new. So be prepared to purchase several pairs over the span of a year. Trust me, there are few things more painful than running in a pair of shoes that are no longer good for running.
No one brand or style of shoe is better since everyone's feet are different. While I love my Asics Kayanos, many hate it and prefer something with even more cushioning, like the Brooks Trance. I started out on Nike Shox before I realized that these are pretty awful shoes - for me - though many like them. A good running store can at least narrow down for you types of shoes that you might like, and if you are willing to experiment (get two pairs of shoes and alternate them), you might find out that the one shoe you would never otherwise consider would be your shoe of choice. My husband, who has wide, flat feet and overpronates, uses the Brooks Beast, but depending on your personal biomechanics (even some flat footed runners are underpronators, others overpronate), you might be suggested other brands or styles of shoe.
A good site to start your search on a shoe for you is on runnersworld.com; there is a link on the left side of the main page for shoe finder and reviews, and perhaps that can also help you.
Vibrams are the WORST shoe you can wear if you have flat feet. Your feet NEED support and vibrams are the closest thing to running barefoot as in no support.
If there is a local running store near you - a store like Fleet Feet, not something like Sports Authority or Feet; just do a search on running stores), head there and get a gait analysis, and make sure it's more than having a saleperson simply watch you walk across the store in your socks. A decent store will have you on a treadmill where they can gauge your stride, footstrike, etc. Big box stores like Sports Authority, though they might have salespeople that are runners, are really not the place to get the right shoe for you if you have no idea what shoe to get.
Even though I technically have normal arches based on the wet test (dip your feet in water, step on a newspaper to see the imprint; if you see an arch, normal foot, flat foot or high arch), my feet are flat, I am an extreme heel-striker, and I am a severe overpronator. While I was in the correct group of shoes (stability), I needed a sturdier shoe.
You might find that your foot type may be wrong, or that depending on factors other than your build, like your age, weight (a heavier runner might need something with more cushioning), how long you have been running, where you run (pavement, trail), your average pace (fast runner or steady slow runner), and how many miles you plan to put on your shoes per week can determine your correct type of shoe.
A good store will not pressure you to buy their shoes, though some will do the gait analysis for free if you buy a shoe they have there. You can take their information and do a bit more research on the shoe(s) suggested and either purchase them through Ebay (they do have lots of new in box shoes, which is why I do all my shopping there). Many times online stores like runningwarehouse have sales on last season shoes, which are still new and often priced quite nicely. Be prepared to replace the shoes every 300 or so miles, since they will break down in the midsole even though the shoes look new. So be prepared to purchase several pairs over the span of a year. Trust me, there are few things more painful than running in a pair of shoes that are no longer good for running.
No one brand or style of shoe is better since everyone's feet are different. While I love my Asics Kayanos, many hate it and prefer something with even more cushioning, like the Brooks Trance. I started out on Nike Shox before I realized that these are pretty awful shoes - for me - though many like them. A good running store can at least narrow down for you types of shoes that you might like, and if you are willing to experiment (get two pairs of shoes and alternate them), you might find out that the one shoe you would never otherwise consider would be your shoe of choice. My husband, who has wide, flat feet and overpronates, uses the Brooks Beast, but depending on your personal biomechanics (even some flat footed runners are underpronators, others overpronate), you might be suggested other brands or styles of shoe.
A good site to start your search on a shoe for you is on runnersworld.com; there is a link on the left side of the main page for shoe finder and reviews, and perhaps that can also help you.
Jordan Trunners for running?
brunaldhin
I asked a similar question but know I'm wondering solely about these. Are these good to run a couple miles a day plus gym in them? Does anyone have any experience doing so in them? I'm asking because I'm looking for a pair of good looking running shoes.
http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/index.html#/footwear/453843-002?idx=0&cid=453843-002&filter2=footwear_fwSportTraining
Answer
Hi
If you're going to run every day (particularly on a hard surface) you should go to a specialist running store, get your running style checked, and buy the shoes which are the most suitable.
Why? Because running is a high impact exercise. It puts tremendous strain on ankle and knee joints and the majority of injuries suffered by runners stem from poor footwear.
I'm not saying don't get good looking shoes. Just as long as they give you the proper protection. And only someone who has checked whether you over pronate, are a heel striker etc can give you that advice.
Enjoy your running.
Hi
If you're going to run every day (particularly on a hard surface) you should go to a specialist running store, get your running style checked, and buy the shoes which are the most suitable.
Why? Because running is a high impact exercise. It puts tremendous strain on ankle and knee joints and the majority of injuries suffered by runners stem from poor footwear.
I'm not saying don't get good looking shoes. Just as long as they give you the proper protection. And only someone who has checked whether you over pronate, are a heel striker etc can give you that advice.
Enjoy your running.
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