I bought my first pair of running shoes about a year ago now - pair of Saucony Grid 4 which have served me well so am I best to go for the same shoe again and go to the internet to get a good deal or do I go back to the same shop which gave me the good advice and used a pressure pad and treadmill to work out what shoes I needed? I mean I don't have any problems with my running style which is reflected in my choice of shoe I believe?
Also, do I really need 2 pairs of shoes? One for training and one for racing?
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2 pairs of shoes??!!
I have at least 5 (five) pairs of shoes on the go at any one time:
1 for "bog standard" runs
1 for very long road runs (extra cushioned)
1 for trails
1 for fells
1 for short/fast stuff (intervals/races up to 5M)
plus duplicates of the above 5 types that I'm either wearing in or wearing out.
(but feel free to ignore me as a bad influence)
;o)
I like to have 2 pairs and alternate them depending on the run I'm doing but I don't think I run fast enough to need specific racing shoes, although maybe I need all the help I can get...
I have some Triumphs for longer road runs, but I use the Trigon Ride's for "bog standard" running - they are less cushioned, but a bit more "responsive" (i.e. it's easier to go a bit faster) - they do take quite a bit of wearing in though, but you can find them online a LOT cheaper than the Triumphs...
The latest version of these shoes are all blue - bit P I M P but I haven't had any problems with them so I'll take the advice and stick with them and get another pair off the 'net.
http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/?product_code=SAU396 found them for £68 so £17 saving .
If I feel the need for a "faster" pair of trainers I'll go back to the shop and get some good advice.
'friad I don't have the inclination to wear different types of shoes for different types of training or racing currently. Running is just a way of keeping fit for me in my (limted) spare time so I'm not obsessed about kit (yet)
is the lightweight racing version of the Grids - would I be right in thinking they would be a good buy for faster paced stuff only?
ANd how long do you "break in" a pair of trainers?
I've got 2 half marathons in late sept/early oct I'm targeting and would like to have some good shoes all sorted by then
(plus they go well colourwise with my vest and shorts!)