Running shoes?

Mat · 29 May 2006 at 21:29

Bes said:
In the end I got a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6 for £75- well worth it for the level of personal service, and they just feel so much better than the ones I was using before too!

I ended up with a pair of those too after a session at a specialised running shop in Norwich.

SexyGreyFox · 29 May 2006 at 22:17

TripleT said:
Ah find a better JJB store?

Most largers ones should stock the Specialist Running range ala here

You're right - plenty of proper running shoes there.
Take the advice earlier by somebody else - get a proper MOT at a proper running shop and see if you can save a few quid at JJB.

Mr Mag00 · 29 May 2006 at 22:49

Iwould have advised New Balance,get the fit in a running shoe shop. New Balance are made in the uk and operate a fairtrade policy for overseas and uk workers so no sweatshops involved. Future advice!!

Bes · 30 May 2006 at 13:27

Ok going for my first run in them later- here's hoping the weather holds out!! The guy in the shop said they're good for about 500 miles... Will they last longer than this? as I can't see it taking me too long to clock that up!! Seems very low to me

IceBus · 30 May 2006 at 15:16

Bes said:
Ok going for my first run in them later- here's hoping the weather holds out!! The guy in the shop said they're good for about 500 miles... Will they last longer than this? as I can't see it taking me too long to clock that up!! Seems very low to me

That's what I was quoted for mine and was told it was pretty standard for running shows nowadays. Apparently after that the cushioning becomes pretty useless. It'll take me a while longer as I'm only running about 5 miles a week atm.

SexyGreyFox · 30 May 2006 at 17:53

Bes said:
Ok going for my first run in them later- here's hoping the weather holds out!!

Oh no, fair weather runner

IceBus · 30 May 2006 at 19:31

dmpoole said:
Oh no, fair weather runner

I don't know why, but I actually prefer running when it's absolutely chucking it down

Bes · 31 May 2006 at 00:41

Pfft only girls don't run in the rain! I'll go again tomorrow come rain or shine

Actually the most annoying weather to run in is wind.... It makes it feel like you're not moving. Does anyone else get this or am I just weird?

red11 · 31 May 2006 at 00:53

You're just weird.

I hates the wind. *Shakes fist at wind*

IceBus · 31 May 2006 at 00:55

Bes said:
Pfft only girls don't run in the rain! I'll go again tomorrow come rain or shine

Actually the most annoying weather to run in is wind.... It makes it feel like you're not moving. Does anyone else get this or am I just weird?

It's worse when you're going uphill at the same time, then it really feels like you're making no progress whatsoever.

Bes · 31 May 2006 at 15:58

ok just been again and I don't think i even made it 2 miles before my feet really started to ache down the sides! (especially the inside) The aching was so bad I had to stop running. I used to get this with roller blades/ ice skates when I was a kid but I've never experienced it from trainers!

Any ideas as to what's causing this?

Thanks

IceBus · 31 May 2006 at 18:37

Bes said:
ok just been again and I don't think i even made it 2 miles before my feet really started to ache down the sides! (especially the inside) The aching was so bad I had to stop running. I used to get this with roller blades/ ice skates when I was a kid but I've never experienced it from trainers!

Any ideas as to what's causing this?

Thanks

How much room have you got in the shoe at the front when you're standing up? You should have a thumbs width iirc as your feet will expand when running.

Bes · 1 Jun 2006 at 00:28

IceBus said:
How much room have you got in the shoe at the front when you're standing up? You should have a thumbs width iirc as your feet will expand when running.

Nope the length is good, I've got plenty of room inside (fnar)

Do you think its an issue with the width of the shoe? I was thinking about just wearing them round the house and stuff tomorrow to see if it helps?

IceBus · 1 Jun 2006 at 01:11

Bes said:
Nope the length is good, I've got plenty of room inside (fnar)

Do you think its an issue with the width of the shoe? I was thinking about just wearing them round the house and stuff tomorrow to see if it helps?

I'm not an expert by any means, and if you're having pain the best bet might be to ring up the shop/go back and ask them.

Without meaning to be asking a silly question, are you lacing them up very tight?

Bes · 1 Jun 2006 at 11:51

IceBus said:
I'm not an expert by any means, and if you're having pain the best bet might be to ring up the shop/go back and ask them.

Without meaning to be asking a silly question, are you lacing them up very tight?

At first they were quite tight but I thought that might be the cause of the problem (putting pressure on the sides of my feet). I might go again today and see what happens when they're not quite so tight,

IceBus · 1 Jun 2006 at 13:05

Bes said:
At first they were quite tight but I thought that might be the cause of the problem (putting pressure on the sides of my feet). I might go again today and see what happens when they're not quite so tight,

Let us know how you get on. I deliberately went for shoes that felt very open in the middle and toes part of my foot as I have fairly wide feet and knew anything narrow might feel constrictive after a while of running.

If in doubt, get in touch with the shop and I'm sure they'll help you out.