Chosen running trainers ?

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Wanted to take up running again after 2 years of health issues so decided to look for some good running trainers not professional just your average joe runner.Now i don't know much about trainers or running ive read the sticky thread on running but still have unanswered questions.

Where i live there are not any specialist running shops that carry out a real professional assessment of what trainers will fit best for you depending running style for at least 50 miles.Ive visited the only local small sports shop nearby tried some trainers on and they observed my foot gait as i walked in straight line the question is is this enough to determine the correct trainer for my walking/running style ?


Does the 60-80GBP price bracket seem about right for whats being asked?
 
tron said:
Does the 60-80GBP price bracket seem about right for whats being asked?
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Yep, no need to spend any more than that imo.

Essentially, you'll know when you put the right shoe on because it will be comfortable to wear and comfortable to run and jump around in. If you pick one with the wrong support you'll be able to feel it, plus the shoe probably won't fit properly :)
 
My Dad seems to exclusively like New Balance. He tried Nike Air Max but didn't like them after a few uses so I got them :D

Anyway he said he just went and had to have some sort of measuring (He isn't around so I can't ask him for details) and then they gave him the right trainer. I am also not sure on the prices but it might be worth looking into unless anyone has some very negative opinions but my Dad loves his.
 
I use Brooks Adrenaline GTS 11 which I find very comfortable. I over-pronate fairly heavily, so these shoes suit me well.

I am tempted to try some flat, very thin shoes with ground feel to start forefoot running. Probably wouldn't go for the Vibram five fingers, but something like the Vivo Barefoot Evo looks good. Would take a while to get used to though. :)
 
Just to throw in a vote for my Asics Nimbus Gel 12's. Most comfortable and supportive shoe I've ever run in (neutral runner). I've only put 30 miles on them so far but love them.
 
How many average joe runners out there go though the process of actually getting their gait checked professionally whilst running rather than just chosen a pair of trainers that fit/support foot well and that are comfortable and just using them?


How low in price should one go for running trainers ?
 
I got mine checked when I bought my second pair because I was starting to run bigger distances. I ended up with the same brand but with a slightly different support.

If you stick with the usual brands you'll end up spending about £50 if you get lucky in the sales, otherwise between £60 and £85 depending on the model. Once you know what shoe you use, you can get them cheaper online. Personally, I wouldn't go cheaper with a no-name trainer because I need to know the shoe will last and not fall to bits.

The most important thing is you don't blind-buy a trainer because someone else told you they find it comfortable.
 
I like ASICS - just because after the first pair of 7.5s I bought

no matter which style I buy (last 3 pairs have been Kayanos though) - they've fitted like a glove - of course within parameters of my stride (ie I pick trainers that are suitable for my overpronation)

get your gait analysed- well worth the tenner or so it costs
 
tron said:
How many average joe runners out there go though the process of actually getting their gait checked professionally whilst running rather than just chosen a pair of trainers that fit/support foot well and that are comfortable and just using them?


How low in price should one go for running trainers ?
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I had my gait analysed before I bought mine. It is well worth having done, as though even a random brand shoe may feel comfortable, the support might be totally wrong for your foot and running style which can lead to shin/ankle/knee/calf pain or even damage.
 
Does anyone know of a place that analyzes your gait for running i live near Andover in Hampshire and i cant find any specialist sports shops near that do that don't really want to travel if you get what i mean ?
 
As an overpronator I was shocked when I saw a video of the way I run when having gait analysis. I was equally shocked to see how much of an improvement there was when I was then given the right pair of trainers. I ended up picking up some New Balance shoes.

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Does anyone know of a place that analyzes your gait for running i live near Andover in Hampshire and i cant find any specialist sports shops near that do that don't really want to travel if you get what i mean ?
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It's definitely worth a few quid travelling to get it done. There's this one but it's in Portsmouth:
http://www.alexandrasports.com/Article/114/Directions-to-the-Shop.html
 
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I've just about worn out my Kayanos in about 5 months - but I;ve done well with them - see below

Count: 47 Activities
Distance: 446.97 km
Time: 40:18:29 h:m:s
Elevation Gain: 3,020 m
Avg Speed: 12.0 km/h
Avg HR: 145 bpm
Avg Run Cadence: --
Avg Bike Cadence: --
Calories: 29,315 C
 
tron said:
How many average joe runners out there go though the process of actually getting their gait checked professionally whilst running rather than just chosen a pair of trainers that fit/support foot well and that are comfortable and just using them?


How low in price should one go for running trainers ?
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Probably not many - which is why they don't end up sticking with running. If you're putting in 20+ miles a week in the wrong shoes you won't stay with it for long.

The pricing issue is kind of moot, because great shoes from a few years back on sale could be only £20. Pricing doesn't have much to do with it, it's finding yourself the right shoe.
 
Go Outdoors in southampton has a gait analysis machine, I got mine done free at the one in Coventry and got some nice Asics Gel for about £45 in the sale. Well worth the trip.
 
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