Running shoes
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Same foot and I been using the Asics Gel Nimbus 9s, need a replacement now so thinking of nabbing the 11 version which is £60 right now (so quite a bit cheaper than newer 12s). I am heavy for a runner though so I need extra cushion in my trainers.
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get your first pair fitted as it's (very) highly likely that you'll end up having wasted your money.
You could try using this site to get an idea of what to get.
But, as already been said, everyone is different, so what someone might suggest on here might be totally inappropiate for you and thus be money wasted. The good thing about going to a specialist is that they will let you "test run" the trainers and of course get invalueable advice.
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i highly doubt that
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Well I wear Mizuno but they do 3 different support options and I think the Rider must be the low support for over-pronation because I think the Nexus is medium support and the Inspire (which I wear) is high support for supination.
You can't just pick some without trying them, unfortunately. If they aren't spot on you won't find them comfortable, the support will be in the wrong place and you'll get blisters and injuries. No two brands or models come up the same so you need to find the ones that suit you. It'll be worth the trip to the running shop, even though you'll almost certainly end up paying more. If you go to somewhere like Sweatshop or He Runs She Runs they do a 30 day satisfaction guarantee, so you can run in them for a month and if you don't get on with them they'll change them
You can't just pick some without trying them, unfortunately. If they aren't spot on you won't find them comfortable, the support will be in the wrong place and you'll get blisters and injuries. No two brands or models come up the same so you need to find the ones that suit you. It'll be worth the trip to the running shop, even though you'll almost certainly end up paying more. If you go to somewhere like Sweatshop or He Runs She Runs they do a 30 day satisfaction guarantee, so you can run in them for a month and if you don't get on with them they'll change them
You'd be surprised...
IF you're serious about running, go to shop that is also serious about running. If you're not, go to SportsDirect and go for a lucky dip.
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Well I've gone against all your advice and bought some Asics Gel Cumulus 12, I'll test drive them for a week and if they're giving me trouble I'll just send the back then go to a shop i guess
you'll need far longer than a week to be able to tell if they're giving you trouble - you won't have broken them in properly by then, let alone got accustomed to them
you've wasted your money, you utter tool.
Any shop that specialises in running, where do you live? Try googling for specialist run shops in your area.
If you're wanting to get a pair of shoes fitted you'll need to set aside 30-45 minutes, took me nearly an hour because I'm an indecisive git. The process can feel rather odd but don't be embarassed by it and they will more than likely ask to see you run. Shop I used filmed my feet as I ran so they could better explain what's happening.
It is a very good idea to get your first pair fitted under advisement like this, you'll prob have to pay the full RRP for your trainers, but once you know what sort of shoe you need you can shop for a cheaper pair next time. Most trainers will last for about 400 miles, or so they reckon.
If you're wanting to get a pair of shoes fitted you'll need to set aside 30-45 minutes, took me nearly an hour because I'm an indecisive git. The process can feel rather odd but don't be embarassed by it and they will more than likely ask to see you run. Shop I used filmed my feet as I ran so they could better explain what's happening.
It is a very good idea to get your first pair fitted under advisement like this, you'll prob have to pay the full RRP for your trainers, but once you know what sort of shoe you need you can shop for a cheaper pair next time. Most trainers will last for about 400 miles, or so they reckon.
Nike running shoes are very generic and not particularly clever. And no, those stupid mushroom things on the shoes that were popular 9-odd years ago were not really any different to standard air foam running shoes from a biomechanical perspective, despite what Nike Marketing would have you think.
Asics, Mizuno, some French company I forget the name of... Adidas occasionally get something right, but...