What are the best "Big man" running shoes?

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Ben Jammin

I need motion control and cushioning and style. I am 230 lbs, have flat feet, and have lost 30 lbs but the bad shoes
I wear have started to cause problems with aches (back, knees, feet) in my exercise and I have 30+ more treadmill/track lbs to lose!

I don't want to lose momentum and will pay for the best!

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Brooks Beast running shoes.

What is the most cushioned Asics running shoe for men?

nicster45

I am a big guy at 6'5" and 225 lbs. I am willing to give up some stability for cushioning.
I have never tried Asics shoes. My daughter has 2 pairs and swears by them.

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well I feel you there man, I'm 6'4 and around the low 180's to low 190's you seem to be a bit bigger than me but I definetly know the importance of a comfortable running shoe, thing is though...i tend to overpronate and so i need a stability shoe and while it does help decrease injury i really do need some more cushioning on my shoe as well

i have never owned a pair of Asics, to be honest but I do have 2 pairs of shoes of other brands, they are not all that expensive but have worked wonders for me

1.) I have my most mileage on this shoe, the Brook's Adrenaline GTS 8

this shoe has got GREAT stability, it does appear a bit bulky but at the same time it's got a great amount of cushion
they cost around 80 bucks for me they're are new models but i still enjoy these

next 2.) the Mizuno wave elixirs also provide cushion as well as great stability, they are also less bulkier than the Adrenalines

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Anybody know how to develop strong legs for vertical leap and what's a good basketball shoe to get?

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Allen

Im 5'11 and 14 years old. I want to make Varsity and I can touch rim. I have a long structure with a big wingspan. When I jump I use running shoes.Also do Concept shoes really Work?(APL) or other brands such as Joran,Adidas,NIke,Reebok?

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For shoes just get anything that is light weight and comfortable. Personally I prefer hyperdunks or D-roses. I very fast and quick so these shoes are good. When it comes to playing basketball just stick o Nike man.

Increasing your vertical comes down to about 4 main points

1) Lose any extra body fat you might have, this fat is what i call anchor fat because it holds you down.

2) Eat healthy and drink a lot of water, if your urine is not crystal clear than you are not drinking enough water.

3) Fix your broken jumping technique

4) Learn the CORRECT exercises to do and HOW to do them. The how part is crucial because you can do squats or calf raises all you want but if you do not do it the correct way than you will actually hurt your vertical.

Heres another tip, the THREE MAIN muscles that help you jump higher are your glutes, your hamstring and your lower back.

Utilize all 4 points and you'll increase your vertical

go to this site and click the link on the how to jump higher article, itll take you to a video with MORE info.

What recommendations do you have for ballroom shoes?

ToInspire

I want to buy my first ballroom shoes and I wanted some recommendations about shoes. What heel size is best for dancing, open or closed toe, single or multiple straps, etc. I want comfortable shoes where I'm not sliding around in them. Any recommendations?

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Get your regular shoe size. They should feel very snug, like a glove. You adjust the straps for a more secure fit.
If you're a beginner, a lower heel would probably be a good way to start. A 1.3 inch is good. I wouldn't go higher than 2 inches.

Shoes come with low, squared heel, standard heels, and also flared heels. Heel types can depend on the style you'll be dancing. If you're dancing West Coast swing, for example, you'll want a low, squared heel, open toe shoe. If you're dancing smooth dances (like waltz) you'll probably prefer a closed toe with about a 2 inch heel. Latin shoes are usually open toe, regular heel and much "strappier" looking.

If you're a beginner and/or learning a range of dances, then just pick a style you like best. My former instructor discouraged beginning women dancers from wearing open-toe shoes for their own safety because they were dancing with beginning men, who had a tendency to step on toes.

Some of the best mid-priced shoes are made by Very Fine and GoGo Dance. They tend to run under $60 a pair. With proper care, they can last quite a long time, though you'll want to replace them when they get stretch out and no longer give you that glove-like fit. There are pricier lines, but I suggest you wait until you know what shoe style suits you before spending big bucks.

My everyday go-to shoe is made by Stephanie Dance Shoes GoGo Dance division. They're peep toe, with a 1.3" heel. They give me the best of all worlds-- a slender, low heel (feminine), rather than a fat Cuban heel. Peep toe, which is more comfortable for me than closed, yet my feet don't slide over the edge as they would with open toe. The low heel is elegant enough to work for smooth dances, yet because it's low, I can do West Coast Swing with ease. They're a t-strap so they have a little strappiness going on.

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