It had been a while since I'd bought a new pair of running shoes and I thought mine were getting almost to the point of needing replacement so I thought I would have my gait analysis checked again. I was initially an over pronator.
I went into a specialist running shop near my workplace and they told me I was actually a neutral runner so needed a different pair of shoes. For some reason I thought it strange that I had indeed changed so I went back to the running shop near my home that did my initial analysis and they told me I was still over pronating so needed the new version of my current shoes. I decided to try a third shop to see if they agreed with one party of the other. They said I was a mild over pronator so recommended yet another pair of shoes which offered minor support!
So 3 specialist running shops, 3 different resuits and 3 different shoe recommendations, 2 Asics and 1 Saucony. What do I do?
Suggestions anyone?
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if you have been running fine in your existing shoes, then just stick with the newer version of those
It's all b******s anyway. Just get what feels the most comfortable
Sounds like two of the analyses were essentially similar, but maybe one shop wanted to flog you a different shoe that does the same job? Anyway, stick with what you know if it ain't injuring you.
Did you see the video where they draw an angle from your ankle? Did they give the same angle in each shop?
Go see your GP, your over pronation has not healed, you're still at terrible risk of buying the wrong shoes. Ask for your money back and call 'injury lawers 4U'.
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So that's how you've got free shoes for the last 20 years eh RicF?
More likely to accept a hit to the wallet regarding a pair of wrong un's.
I can recall a number of shoes worn once or twice before ending up in the bin. Win some lose some.
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Thanks for all of the responses. I certainly agree about the shop trying to sell me something else that does the same job. They are a big, well known running shop who's name I won't mention but I couldn't see anything different in their video to the others. I didn't fancy taking the plunge and spending another circa £100 on the wrong shoes though. As the majority have suggested I shall stick to the type I have been running in.