Motion Control Trainers

Shure · 31 Jul 2007 at 19:55

I know a lot of you if not all would advise to get your feet checked out by a specialist but I am not a heavy runner and doubt I ever will be. I'm looking for a new pair of trainers for the gym i.e. running/cycling and rowing and quite like the look of the Saucony Grid Regulate's (here)
These are on offer on a particular website although as they state they are motion control for slight/heavy pronation.

How would these effect a neutral foot for casual gym use?

ojo · 31 Jul 2007 at 20:33

chrisstevens said:
I know a lot of you if not all would advise to get your feet checked out by a specialist but I am not a heavy runner and doubt I ever will be. I'm looking for a new pair of trainers for the gym i.e. running/cycling and rowing and quite like the look of the Saucony Grid Regulate's (here)
These are on offer on a particular website although as they state they are motion control for slight/heavy pronation.

How would these effect a neutral foot for casual gym use?

I would not mate. Get some neutral trainers.

I run a good amount so quite anal about traniners though so you can happily ignore the advice

Shure · 1 Aug 2007 at 13:12

I've had a good look at my work shoe's today and it appears that a lot of the wear on my shoes are on the outside part of the heel so it appears I must supinate?
I guess neutral shoes is a must!

firstborn · 2 Aug 2007 at 10:37

I wouldn't rely on the heel wear as the only indicator and would check the wear on the fore foot of your work shoes as well - what does that show? I'd also do a wet test and see what your arches are upto and reach a conclusion from there.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_type

But from what you say you'll be using the shoes for I personally wouldn't worry about what type of shoe you get.

Shure · 2 Aug 2007 at 12:33

firstborn said:
But from what you say you'll be using the shoes for I personally wouldn't worry about what type of shoe you get.

I thought that might be the case. I doubt very much I would be running any great distances(>5 miles). If I did decided to focus on running more that would be the point I would get my shoes assessed accordingly.

#Chri5# · 2 Aug 2007 at 16:14

You can make yourself hurt in well under 5 miles!

When I decided to get some running in, I went out in a pair of my usual gym Reeboks. Did about 2 or 3 miles but I must have looked like a cripple on the last bit home. I didn't go out again until I had proper shoes and some new socks.

You've got a SweatShop in Nottingham - go ask in there. The store page says they have a tread mill, so you'll be able to give a couple of pairs a try out.

firstborn · 2 Aug 2007 at 17:32

#Chri5# said:
You've got a SweatShop in Nottingham - go ask in there. The store page says they have a tread mill, so you'll be able to give a couple of pairs a try out.

Wasn't too impressed with the sweatshop lot tbh. Also believe you have to book in advance if you want to use the treadmill.

UP & Running are pretty good though.

http://www.upandrunning.co.uk/shops/nottingham.php