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Steve09

Steve09

Steve09

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I am looking for some running shoes for running on roads/pavements.

I have been meaning to get some proper shoes, but after running in inappropriate footware for a few months and injuring my foot, I think it's time I got some.

Does it matter what shoes I get for around £50-£60? aslong as they're a decent make such as Adidas, Asics, Nike etc? and fit correctly?

Any recommendations for makes/models?

I run for about 30mins currently and over time would like to increase it to 45mins/1hour so not loads of running and this is for 5 times a week.

Thanks for your help :)
 
We can't recommend you a pair without knowing what sort of runner you are. If its your first pair get along to a proper running store who will analyse your running style and recommend a pair that will fit with it.
I know there's a few places in Leicester that do the gait analysis but cant for the life of me remember what their called.
 
I've found a place called "Leicester Running Shop" who do the gait analysis.
I didn't know what it was until I searched, would you say it's necessary/massively beneficial for people running like myself?
I thought aslong as the shoes were running shoes and a decent make they'd be ok, didn't realise there was quite a bit more to it.

Thanks.
 
If your a new runner then yes its worth it. There isnt a great deal more to it than your thinking but the advice they will give you will help you pick suitable trainers for you the rest of your running days and as many places don't charge for the gait analysis its well worth it.
 
all my normal shoes wear out on the outer edge of my heel and there is not specialist running shoe shop near me what shoes would you recommend if you had to suggest a pair.
 
Steve - naughty naughty. :)

I'm pretty sure i've told you a while back if you intend to run any sort of distance is to get yourself over to a proper running shop with people that know what they're talking about. Get gait analysis done and get a pair of running shoes that are right for you.

The single most important thing I did when I started running was (on the advice of people in here!) get over to a shop in Notts for gait analysis and never looked back. Since then i've had no issue with my feet at all, albeit a black toenail when I run half marathons or more - even though there is enough room in the front of my shoe. I'll mention it next time I go to the shop.
 
Delboy said:
Steve - naughty naughty. :)

I'm pretty sure i've told you a while back if you intend to run any sort of distance is to get yourself over to a proper running shop with people that know what they're talking about. Get gait analysis done and get a pair of running shoes that are right for you.

The single most important thing I did when I started running was (on the advice of people in here!) get over to a shop in Notts for gait analysis and never looked back. Since then i've had no issue with my feet at all, albeit a black toenail when I run half marathons or more - even though there is enough room in the front of my shoe. I'll mention it next time I go to the shop.
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I agree with the above, my asics previously gave me horrible ankle pains. To the point I just couldn't run.

I didn't get a gait, but knew what type of trainers to go for.
 
Bit of an update.
Just had the gait analysis and got a pair of shoes that fit me perfectly in terms of size and suitability.

It was pretty good seeing the video playback and the difference each pair of shoes had.

I probably paid about £10-£13 more for the shoes as it was an independant running shop, but they did the gait analysis with me, explained it all and let me try on about 5 different pairs whereas i could've gone somewhere that did no gait analysis and end up paying £60-£70 for a pair of shoes that were totally unsuitable, so I'm pretty happy.

Thanks for the help.
 
Steve09 said:
Bit of an update.
Just had the gait analysis and got a pair of shoes that fit me perfectly in terms of size and suitability.

It was pretty good seeing the video playback and the difference each pair of shoes had.

I probably paid about £10-£13 more for the shoes as it was an independant running shop, but they did the gait analysis with me, explained it all and let me try on about 5 different pairs whereas i could've gone somewhere that did no gait analysis and end up paying £60-£70 for a pair of shoes that were totally unsuitable, so I'm pretty happy.

Thanks for the help.
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You did the right thing :)
 
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