What are the BEST Women's NIKE SHOES for RUNNING????????????????????????????????????????

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I've heard bad things about Nike Shox. And I don't know whether I should choose Air of whatever other kind they have. I have an ideal foot shape. Not too flat, and not too much arch.

Which would you suggest?

Are these any good? If you have more suggestions, please tell me the name of the shoe, and I will search it.

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Ideally you should go to a running shop & have the staff assess what type of foot you have (ie. neutral or overpronating). Or, stand with your feet about shoulder width apart & keeping your feet flat on the floor band your knees (get a friend to look). If your arches collapse when you do this, go for a pronation shoe; if not, neutral.

A few shoes are listed below

Neutral shoes:
Nike Pegasus (v. popular shoe)
Nike Percept (similar but more cushioning)
Nike Zoom Marathoner or Nike Mayfly (lightweight racing shoes)

Overpronation shoes:
Nike Perseus (overpronation version of pegasus)
Nike Air Structure Triax

As for Nike Shox, they look good but theyre basically a fashion shoe & far from ideal for a runner.

pain in feet and calves through exercise?

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Recently I've started back into training and have been getting very bad pain from the soles of the feet up to the calves when I run (which springs up within minutes)... Now after a bit of research and bit of help from more knowledgeable people I've concluded I have flat feet and overpronate so have invested in some new running shoes and insoles but it hasn't made much difference as of yet.

So, would anyone know 1) If there's anything I can do to relieve the pain 2) If theres anything else I can do to help ease the pain whilst running and 3) How long it would take in general for these things to go away if treated?

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Many runners who have severe overpronation need a running shoe with serious medial support. The best one on the market for men is the Brooks Beast (Brooks Ariel for women).

Here's a review of the Brooks Beast:

http://www.runpals.com/brooks-beast.html

Trying out the Beast would be a cheaper option compared to expensive alternatives, such as doctor visits or custom orthotics.

Try these out and see if it helps!

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When running all of a sudden my knees are almost giving out?

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Q. I started running 2 miles almost every day like 4 weeks ago. Up until last week everything was okay but now I can barely run and I have to job because when I extend my leg and it touches the ground my knee has this sharp pain like it can't extend :( It's on the inside of my legs and I've gone to the trainer who has no idea what it could be... any insight would be great.

Oh and my shoes are Nike Free Training
JOG* not job hehe

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Sounds like you have a case of Runner's Knee (or patellofemoral pain syndrome PFPS). This is a very common overuse injury that many beginners suffer from. It occurs when a mistracking kneecap (patella) irritates the femoral groove in which it rests on the thighbone (femur). Also, worn cartilage in the knee joint reduces shock absorption, high-arched feet provide less cushioning, and flat feet or knees that turn in or out excessively can pull the patella sideways. There are also muscular causes. Tight hamstring and calf muscles put pressure on the knee, and weak quadriceps muscles can cause the patella to track out of alignment. Just the repetitive force of a normal running stride alone can be enough to provoke an attack.

PFPS can affect one or both knees. It strikes mostly younger, recreational runners and twice as many women as men, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine. (Women tend to have wider hips, resulting in a greater angling of the thighbone to the knee, which puts the kneecap under more stress.)

Symptoms include tenderness behind or around the patella, usually toward its center. You may feel pain toward the back of the knee, a sense of cracking or that the knee's giving out. Steps, hills, and uneven terrain can aggravate PFPS.

To prevent PFPS, run on softer surfaces, keep mileage increases less than 10 percent per week, and gradually increase hill work in your program. Visit a specialty running shop to make sure you're wearing the proper shoes for your foot type and gait. Also, strengthening your quadriceps will improve patellar tracking, and stretching your hamstrings and calves will prevent overpronation. (Try the exercises below from Pribut.)

At the first sign of pain, cut back your mileage. The sooner you lessen the knee's workload, the faster healing begins, says Pribut. Avoid knee-bending activities, canted surfaces, and downward stairs and slopes until the pain subsides. As you rebuild mileage, use a smaller stride on hills. Consider orthotics if new shoes don't fix the problem. "If your feet have good form, your knees will follow," says Pribut. See a doctor if the pain persists, to rule out another condition.

running shoes for active woman with high arches and overpronation?

Sara Ladde

suggestions?

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Runners World: (Shoes)
http://www.runnersworld.com/topic/0,7122,s6-240-400-0-0,00.html

Road Runner Sports: (Cloths & Shoes)
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/

Springco Athletics: (All Track Products)
http://www.springcoathletics.com/

Hotestsale (Cloths & Shoes)
http://www.hotestsale.com/Wholesale-Nike-Shox-TL-Footwear-p-3973.html

ConsumerReports: (Search for rated quality running shoes)
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/search.htm?header_health_search.x=29&header_health_search.y=12&query=running+shoes

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What is the best running shoe on the market for women?

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I'm looking to get back into running. The last time I gave it up was because I couldn't seem to find a shoe that was comfortable enough. I'm not a huge fan of those shoes that say they lower impact, based on looks alone, but if many people find them great for running I would consider. Thank You!

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Asking if there is a best shoe is like asking if there is a best car or bra, it depends on the individual needs. If one shoe was better all the other shoe company's would go out of business.

Go in to a running shoe store and say you want running shoes, period. They would have you run in a shoe to see how you run, which would indicate what type of shoe you need, a stabilization shoe, underpronation or overpronation, etc. 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 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!

What causes shin splints and what is the best way to treat them? How can I avoid them in the future?

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I have started running again recently and now have shin splints so bad I can hardly walk. I am a 39 year old woman in fairly good physical shape, I work out regularly, not over weight and I have no physical problems short of the shin splints.. I walk on the tread mill and eliptical regularly with out much problem. The problem didn't start until I started running out side. I run on a concrete bridge with a slight grade (incase that makes a difference).
Thank you all for the fantastic answers! With that information I am able to determine that the fact that I am flat footed has a big impact. The shoes were fitted but my arch was not taken into account. I guess I need to go shopping again. :-)

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Shin splints are most commonly caused by overpronation (foot roles in too much at the toe off phase of your gait/running motion). A neutral foot lands on the outside corner of your heel, roles inwards so that it is flat and then roles out on the angle of your toes at toe off. An overpronated foot lands on the outside of the heel, roles in flat but continues to roll in and comes off even with or inside the big toe side of the shoe. The reason this is a problem is that the muscle that is supposed to role you out at toe off (tibialis anterior muscle) is not strong enough to counter the weight of your body that has rolled your foot inwards too far. It continues to pull until it actually pulls itself off the bone where it attaches (this is what shinsplints are - shin splints are not a muscle fibre strain you are actually tearing muscle from the bone which is why it hurts so much and takes so long to heal). The reason why you didn't feel it before is because under less load (walking = less downward force and elliptical = no downward force) your body wasn't thrown into am overpronated position. Now that your are running the repetition of the overpronated state is resulting in shin splints.
To get rid of the shin splints you must first rest the muscle, ice wil help with the inflamation and pain. Next you need to get a really good pair of shoes designed to work with YOUR body. Just going and spending a lot of money will not gaurantee a good pair for you. It would be like buying a Ferarri for off roading - it's a great car but not for what you need. Look for a shoe that is designed for motion control. These styles have a very wide sole through the arch, are stiff if you try to "wring it out", have a very hard "heel counter" and have some type of a "medial post" (usually a dark grey foam of higher density running along the arch sie of the foot). If you aren't comfortable with these terms then go to your local running store and ask them. If they don't know these terms then walk away - they are not trained enough to assist you. A couple of models/brands that do produce some very good shoes for overpronators (motion control shoes) are Asics (gel 2100 series), Saucony (grid stable as one example) and New Balance. Do some research on their websites and they will have pictures to describe what I've talked about.

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