Hi everyone, I am new on here and quite new to running. I started running about 8 weeks ago after quitting smoking and now run 4 miles every other day.
I am currently wearing New Balance Running trainers but really want to change to a better quality shoe. What can you recommend?? I have heard there are shops where you can go to get your feet properly checked on a running machine and then advised on which shoe is best for you. Where can i get this done??
Thanks!
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You can certainly get your running checked, but where do you live? No point recommending somewhere 200 miles away!
Ha sorry doh!!! Banbury Oxfordshire
Ignore the names and run im a shoe that suits you.
NB make some running shoes that many consider to be the best, as a brand in running shoes i'd say there were one of the leaders.
I don't know Banbury, but I can recommend Up and Running in Headington, just outside Oxford city centre. They definitely do gait analysis and had a decent selection of shoes last time I was there.
Thanks Pethead......not far from me.
I don't doubt New Balance running shoes at all. My pair have been fantastic!
I was in the same boat as you once, and went for the GAIT analysis you mention. In my opinion this is a complete waste of time...the congruent advise I got from 2 running shops (Runners Need and Runners world) ended up giving me running knee problems and was completely at odds with what a physio (accredited by the London Marathon team) told me I needed.
If you're injury free and doing okay - be carefull what you wish for! I wasted a lot of money on crap shoes from these so called running shops.
NB in my opinion are the best. I get them from Sports Direct.
I bought a pair of nike free run kukini shoes last month, very comfortable and light, even cheap.
I think its definitely worth getting a gait analysis done first, but everyone's always recommended Asics http://therunningoutlet.co.uk/products/list/mens-shoes to me
Asics are good shoes, but they're overpriced. And it's not like they're head-and-shoulders above brands such as New Balance or Adidas, on average.
Not dodgy at all, who wouldn't want to pay $40 and shipping for an outdated gimmick that's lmost certain to injure you?
I think that gait analysis if very valuable in most cases - but it isn't completely foolproof. Of course, generally, the running shop staff are not trained medical people - so if you can find (and afford) a check up with a physio accredited by the London Marathon team, then I'd agree that you should do that first. But I think the big majority of people do benefit from going into specialist running shops... and you will almost certainly get better advice than if you go into Sports Direct.
Thanks. Is that your opinion on all Nike Free running shoes or just the ones in that link?
Nike Free in general, though with the disclaimer that I've never run in any of them. The opinion's based on other people's experiences, which makes it sound like they definitely wouldn't be suitable for me and generally are quite a gamble.
Ok thanks I'll bear that in mind!
Those Nikes have great treads if you like collecting stones! My very similar pair have become gym shoes for that very reason. But other than that good shoes IMO.
Any recommendations for good shops in Romford (where I live), Tottenham (where I work), East London/the City (where I roam)?
Just stumbled across this thread and I know it's old, but there really isn't an answer to this that suits all runners.
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You can visit Lanson Running online or in-store in Kingston, SW London.
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Brave words
> Plenty of people run in New Balance. They do nice running shoes.
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> Ignore the names and run im a shoe that suits you.
nice sharing!!
Can actually pick up the standard Peg 35's for about £70ish.
* That said, I've worn all iterations of the Sketchers GOrun series since 2012. They're light (213g), wide-fitting, well cushioned and durable. Sketchers have a bad rep but Meb Kefelzighi won the 2014 Boston Marathon (2:08:36) in a pair, so they can't be too shabby.
I have signed up to the Glencoe Marathon, I have never done much trial/hill running before. My training is going to be a mix of trails and roads.
I like the look of the Hoka Challenger ATR 5, but I see some negatives regards the height of the sole. Also looked at Innov8 Parkclaw but I see these are for wide feet and I have narrow feet.
Can anyone advise?