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Probably a bit to late to ask for advice as have already bought these trainers. Got myself a set of Asics Gel-Kayano 16 & a set of Asics Gel-Nimbus-11 today. They look part and think they will be comfortable to run in but wonder if any one had used these and has any product feedback???
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The Kayano is a moderate support shoe for over-pronators and the other is a neutral shoe.
Solent
FF is right opposite types of shoes.
Take them back to shop tell them you need to identify your running style and if they can do that then ask to swap the shoes you don't need for the pair you do. If they cannot tell you your running style tell them you want to return both sets
This week whilst up in London for an interview I had a bit of time to kill so popped over to the Asics store and paid £5 for their gait analysis and that I would pretend I've never run before as I was interested if they came up with the same result ...what a can of worms they have now opened when they told me I'm Neutral and that I should be running in Asics Nimbus.
What to do now? ...I think I'll stick with the 2000 series though as they've never caused me any probs!
Generally I'd say 2 things about trainers:
Get gait tested, and follow their advice.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'd stick with the 2000 series if they've caused you no probs.
eghamR,
The asics store my well be right. Alot can change in your running style over 7 years. When you first started running 7 years ago particular muscles may have been weak causing the biomechanics problems. Over the last 7 years with regular running, cross training, gym work or whatever you may do will have strengthened your legs and as a result alter your biomechanics.
My gait has changed alot over the last 5 years due to loosing weight, getting strongers and leaner.
Hope this helps
Also agree that your gait and therefore shoe type can change over time. When I first started (many years ago) I wore motion control/stability shoes. Over time I've got fitter and now wear neutral shoes, albeit at the more stable end of the neutral category.
I have a good friend who used to run at a very high level but dislocated her knee so had to have a lengthy layoff. During this time, her very high arches visibly dropped, presumably as muscles and tendons went out of condition.