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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.
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.
What are the best running shoes for both men and women?
Adam
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I really hate it when people ask about the best shoes.
And people shouldnât just recommend brands and models.
Its a subjective opinion and depends so much on fit. One runner with a wide foot and a shallow arch will have a totally different opinion from a narrow footed deep arched runner. Everyone is different. There are hundreds of shoes and what works best for me may not work best for you.
Of the hundreds of shoes, there will be a few that are really good for you
So, this is what you have to do:
You should go to a good running store, even if you have to drive a while to get there. You can use the Runnerâs World Shoe Store Finder to help you find a nearby store.
http://www.runnersworld.com/store/search/1,7978,s6-240-417-0-0,00.html
If there isnât anything nearby you can use the Runner Worldâs Shoe finder to help you pick out a shoe.
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor
Road Runner has online the âShoe Dogâ, which helps pick out shoes. If you order their shoes online, they have a very lenient return policy.
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/product/shoe-dog.jsp
Iâm lucky and I have a Road Runner store only 15 minutes from my house. If you call ahead you can make an appointment to work with the shoe dog. (A lot of running stores have something similar â so you donât have to go to Road Runners. But this is where I have my experience.)
They take accurate measurements of your foot, determine your arch, and determine if you over-pronate or not. Then they determine which particular shoe would best meet your needs. They let you try them all on and run with them on their treadmills.
And they have a 30-day return policy.
Once you find the right shoe you can look online next time you need to buy a shoe to see if you can get it cheaper. I really like my store and it seems like they always have competitive prices. Plus they are always having sales.
Keep track of your running and buy new shoes every 400 miles or when they look worn out.
I really hate it when people ask about the best shoes.
And people shouldnât just recommend brands and models.
Its a subjective opinion and depends so much on fit. One runner with a wide foot and a shallow arch will have a totally different opinion from a narrow footed deep arched runner. Everyone is different. There are hundreds of shoes and what works best for me may not work best for you.
Of the hundreds of shoes, there will be a few that are really good for you
So, this is what you have to do:
You should go to a good running store, even if you have to drive a while to get there. You can use the Runnerâs World Shoe Store Finder to help you find a nearby store.
http://www.runnersworld.com/store/search/1,7978,s6-240-417-0-0,00.html
If there isnât anything nearby you can use the Runner Worldâs Shoe finder to help you pick out a shoe.
http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor
Road Runner has online the âShoe Dogâ, which helps pick out shoes. If you order their shoes online, they have a very lenient return policy.
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/product/shoe-dog.jsp
Iâm lucky and I have a Road Runner store only 15 minutes from my house. If you call ahead you can make an appointment to work with the shoe dog. (A lot of running stores have something similar â so you donât have to go to Road Runners. But this is where I have my experience.)
They take accurate measurements of your foot, determine your arch, and determine if you over-pronate or not. Then they determine which particular shoe would best meet your needs. They let you try them all on and run with them on their treadmills.
And they have a 30-day return policy.
Once you find the right shoe you can look online next time you need to buy a shoe to see if you can get it cheaper. I really like my store and it seems like they always have competitive prices. Plus they are always having sales.
Keep track of your running and buy new shoes every 400 miles or when they look worn out.
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