What's the difference between running shoes and walking shoes?

inoffensiv

I have committed myself to training for a long distance marathon walk for a charitable cause, and I also walk for fitness/weight loss. As part of my training, I occasionally sprint while I am walking, but by no means consider myself a runner. I've been looking to buy some decent shoes, under $100, and am confused about the difference between running and walking shoes. If I buy a good running shoe, will there not be enough support for walking? If I buy a good walking shoe, will it be too bulky for my occasional sprints?

I'm middle aged and overweight, so I know that good shoes will make a huge difference on how my knees and hips feel after a walk/run.

So with that all said, does anyone have any suggestions on picking out a good pair of athletic shoes?

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its better to buy running shoes for long distance walking.
Walking shoes are basically just casual shoes, not meant for any athletisisim (even if it is just walking).
Puma shoes are walking shoes, but some of their brands have support for more active walking.
Running shoes are built for support and comfort and made to "conform" to your actual shape of the foot.
when you pick out athletic shoes, the brand only depends on your foot.
For example, some people really like the company "Asics" but they do not suit my arch well. Nike, however, is the best shoe for me and they feel comfortable and so natural.
When walking, you want a shoe that is light weight. Youre gonnna be walking as much as you can, so you dont want extra bulk to weigh oyu down.
Some walking shoes, however, are fine to walk in. But, if you want to sprint, i suggest running shoes so you dont hurt your feet in any way.
(Scince you are not an experienced runner and you dont know the perfect technique for running, walking shoes might increase damages like your ankle twisting the wrong way.)

On the box, you should see the word "running shoe". Most good companies vary from 60-90 dollars.
They will last a long time.
Try not to buy shoes with any "windows" or clear openings in the heel.
They will add extra tension and increase the risk of injury.
sorry if my answer isnt the most perfect explanation, but you can email me for any questions :)

Where's the best/more affordable place to buy running shoes?

Rachel

I really need new sneakers/running shoes. I want quality shoes, but for an affordable price...
I'm thinking brands such as Adidas, New Balance, Brooks, etc. and under $100. (and no internet sites, I want to be able to try them on)
Thanks!

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stores like big 5 sell brand name running shoes and they are all under 100 dollars.

i got my training shoes there for like 40 when they were on sale and they always have a couple different shoes on sale every time you go. they change it periodically.

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Where's the best/more affordable place to buy running shoes?

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Rachel

I really need new sneakers/running shoes. I want quality shoes, but for an affordable price...
I'm thinking brands such as Adidas, New Balance, Brooks, etc. and under $100. (and no internet sites, I want to be able to try them on)
Thanks!

Answer
stores like big 5 sell brand name running shoes and they are all under 100 dollars.

i got my training shoes there for like 40 when they were on sale and they always have a couple different shoes on sale every time you go. they change it periodically.

What is a good, yet cheap camera flash for my canon rebel 2ti?

Lt. Riley

I'm looking for a good flash for my camera but I am on a budget so I can't really afford one of the expensive canon flashes. Looking for hopefully something that is not past around 50 dollars. Also I am not really taking professional pictures, so I really DON'T need an expensive one.

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Not much to spend, but still it should be enough.

Ebay is your friend here. A brand called Yongnuo (yes, it's Chinese all the way) sells a flash model YN-460 that is well under $50, yet perfectly capable for most uses. It is a fully manual flash, so you will have to take that into account and use your camera in manual mode when shooting flash.

If you would like a little help from the flash, you can get a brand new Vivitar 285HV for somewhere between $80 and $90. This is an auto thyristor flash unit. It has a sensor in the flash that can control the amount of light emitted. You still have to shoot in manual mode, but the flash helps you get the exposure right.

The least expensive flash (worth buying) with full E-TTL control is going to run you just over $100. The Metz 36 series. Not terribly powerful, but enough for most folks that aren't trying to light up cavernous rooms.

You can also find bargains in the used market for good old Sunpak or Metz handle mounts. Something like my Sunpak 522 Auto runs less than $50 in working condition. More powerful than most of the shoe mount models, auto thyristor control, generally good stuff. There are also used shoe mounts out there, even cheaper. I would prefer to actually get my hands on a flash before I bought it for testing purposes.

A place like http://www.keh.com is a good place to find old flash units in (tested) working condition. You won't find a Canon E-TTL model for your price, but there are plenty of auto units that will work just fine on there.

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What is a good, yet cheap camera flash for my canon rebel 2ti?

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Lt. Riley

I'm looking for a good flash for my camera but I am on a budget so I can't really afford one of the expensive canon flashes. Looking for hopefully something that is not past around 50 dollars. Also I am not really taking professional pictures, so I really DON'T need an expensive one.

Answer
Not much to spend, but still it should be enough.

Ebay is your friend here. A brand called Yongnuo (yes, it's Chinese all the way) sells a flash model YN-460 that is well under $50, yet perfectly capable for most uses. It is a fully manual flash, so you will have to take that into account and use your camera in manual mode when shooting flash.

If you would like a little help from the flash, you can get a brand new Vivitar 285HV for somewhere between $80 and $90. This is an auto thyristor flash unit. It has a sensor in the flash that can control the amount of light emitted. You still have to shoot in manual mode, but the flash helps you get the exposure right.

The least expensive flash (worth buying) with full E-TTL control is going to run you just over $100. The Metz 36 series. Not terribly powerful, but enough for most folks that aren't trying to light up cavernous rooms.

You can also find bargains in the used market for good old Sunpak or Metz handle mounts. Something like my Sunpak 522 Auto runs less than $50 in working condition. More powerful than most of the shoe mount models, auto thyristor control, generally good stuff. There are also used shoe mounts out there, even cheaper. I would prefer to actually get my hands on a flash before I bought it for testing purposes.

A place like http://www.keh.com is a good place to find old flash units in (tested) working condition. You won't find a Canon E-TTL model for your price, but there are plenty of auto units that will work just fine on there.

What is the shoe of choice for professional freerunners?

GhostShrim

This one is for those that "Free Run" or preform the act called "Parkour."

A lot of this sport involves speed, strength, timing and to an extreme degree grip and friction. So, what shoe brand or specific style would you declare the best shoe to choose to this sport?

*Be specific and Detailed in your response

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It mostly depends on what you're usually running into when you're training and such. For one, you don't want anything that has a thick sole. You want to for your feet to feel as un-impaired as possible: touch, comfort, lightness, and sensitivity are important. Most of the popular models for this accomplish this task, and you can disregard grip to some degree in exchange for this. It doesn't matter if the sole is inches thick and if it's got springs in it for landings, either way the impact is still there. In fact, thiner soles would allow you to be better able to use the muscles in your feet to better disperse the landing impact.

Next is grip. For that, you want a relatively flat sole. No complicated tread is needed, it won't help with grip and will wear away anyways. Surface area is the key here.
Next issue is sole material. You'll probably hear about how Five-ten and aproach shoes are so great. They fit all of the above, and they've got killer grip... on rough surfaces. It's on smooth surfaces where climbing shoe rubber hopelessly fails. If you don't do many railing spots for training, then these aren't a bad way to go, only that they are a little too good on wallruns. Otherwise, stay away from these kinds of shoes. The freerunner V2 (by 5.10) is said to have fixed this problem, but they won't have all the sensitivity and flexibility mentioned above. Versatility is important in parkour.

Last is price and durability. Are the shoe's durability and their price worth it? 5.10 shoes cost a lot, but what's nice about them is that when the sole wears, you can get them resoled. On the other hand, take any regular nike shoe model. Sure, it's light, and the inch-high heel is comortable, and it even has springs in it, but you can't feel anything under you, the grip probably isn't any good, the fancy multi-pieced sole is likely to fall appart after a bit of wallrun abuse, and it'll cost you a good 60 dollars. And then you take something like the Feiyue. This Chinese-made shoe was originally intended as a bit of a "shaolin sneaker". It's almost a pk/fr work of art. It's sole is so thin you can sometimes even tell the difference between what kind of surface is under you. It's super light, and the materials (canavas and soft rubber) are so flexible, and it's sole grips well on just about anything as long as it isn't too dusty. The one problem is that the soft rubber used in the sole, while it's all one piece, wears away easily, so you can't do too many wallruns on it. The good news is that it won't cost you more than 20 dollars (originally less than 15, and then around $5 are added because of import costs). Availability is tricky. A local martial arts shop might have them.

Another few models to consider are:
K-swiss Ariakes- Parkour specific model by K-swiss. Most people who get them like them, but the sole looks a little thick on the back. You're gonna have to order these, I doubt you'll find them in a shop near you. They also cost around 100.
Asics Tiger Onitsuka- There are different submodels for this, but the sole is thin compared to others, especially the Mexico 66 model, although the Ultimate 81 is the more popular one. If you have a Journey's near you, this shoe has the best availability. Price may be at around 40 or 80 (depending how well they sell near you), but either way, people say they're worth it.
Nike Dart- Very popular. I don't hear any complaints about price, but since this isn't a "newest technology" shoe, availability may be a problem. Sole thickness is reasonable (I hear), and grip is pretty good.
Inov-8 PK- Inov-8 has two different parkour-specific models, and a few others that work just as well. They're the closest to any regular running shoe you may have, but they're a little pricey, and not easily available, although I know of a shop nearby that carried them at one time.

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