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Best running shoes? What are the best running shoes for the $$$
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Wow, i could actually have a lot of help with this thread. I sold shoes for about 8 years in a high quality retail shop, still there, just moved up the food chain. There are lots of good brands and styles. The hardest part for some people to understand is what you need vs want. A couple things for MAJOR concern is pronation vs supination, or if your feet turn in or bow out. If you pronate, you are going to want a stability shoe and if you supinate, a cusion might be more your style.
Things to think about when you are shopping for the next best thing. Insoles also make a big difference, NOT the dr scholls. (my strong opinion lol)
Some Brnads to look into are Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Hoka, Saucany are a great place to start.
Hope some of this information helps if it has or hasnt been stated yet.
Enjoy!
Things to think about when you are shopping for the next best thing. Insoles also make a big difference, NOT the dr scholls. (my strong opinion lol)
Some Brnads to look into are Asics, Brooks, New Balance, Hoka, Saucany are a great place to start.
Hope some of this information helps if it has or hasnt been stated yet.
Enjoy!
The Shoe Industry is fundamentally flawed. The design of shoes today is to cushion people’s' foot strike. The vast majority of folks out there have goofy (incorrect) strikes which are the result of poor posture and a shitty stride. As such you see the Shoe Industry pushing big heel to toe drop ratios, a mega shit ton of padding under the heel, and narrow toe boxes. Shoe construction that purports to provide support / correct pronation or supination only add to the problem.
I have suffered through all of the common injuries - TFL / plantar fascitis / back and hip / shin splints - many of these requiring months off of running.
99% of all of that can be corrected by concentrating on perfect posture - forcing you pelvis under / forward, and engaging your glutes with each stride, leaning forward from the ankles up, use the upper body and head to adjust CG based on slope, and “stand tall”. Stride - pull the heel toward your ass, a high knee, a gentle landing on the ball of the foot, a brief touch down on the heel, and the foot always lands under the center of gravity.
When I look at my old Brooks I see lots of wear both under the ball of the foot but also on the outside of heel (and I remember on long runs how the padding under the ball of the foot felt insufficient - which probably contributed to the heel strike). Since really focusing on posture and stride and switching to Newtons - I see even wear on rubber pads under the ball of the foot (hey, where the padding ought to be, right?) and I see the slightest wear in the dead center of the heel. (I have @ 200 miles on this pair of Newtons by the way) I am back to running low 20 miles a week, and hope to be back to more like 30 by the fall.
Seriously - posture and stride (and rational training schedule) = injury free.
Shoe industry rant off.
I have suffered through all of the common injuries - TFL / plantar fascitis / back and hip / shin splints - many of these requiring months off of running.
99% of all of that can be corrected by concentrating on perfect posture - forcing you pelvis under / forward, and engaging your glutes with each stride, leaning forward from the ankles up, use the upper body and head to adjust CG based on slope, and “stand tall”. Stride - pull the heel toward your ass, a high knee, a gentle landing on the ball of the foot, a brief touch down on the heel, and the foot always lands under the center of gravity.
When I look at my old Brooks I see lots of wear both under the ball of the foot but also on the outside of heel (and I remember on long runs how the padding under the ball of the foot felt insufficient - which probably contributed to the heel strike). Since really focusing on posture and stride and switching to Newtons - I see even wear on rubber pads under the ball of the foot (hey, where the padding ought to be, right?) and I see the slightest wear in the dead center of the heel. (I have @ 200 miles on this pair of Newtons by the way) I am back to running low 20 miles a week, and hope to be back to more like 30 by the fall.
Seriously - posture and stride (and rational training schedule) = injury free.
Shoe industry rant off.
In the past I've bought shoes fited to me and five finger shoes. They worked okay, but I love my crossfit 2.0 Nanos!
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Was fitted hearts ago and went with ASICS Gel Nimbus11's I believe, still have them, they are/were comfortable, thinking of dusting them off and trying to run again.
Did HIIT for 1.5 miles today, first time running in years, felt great. Shoes still feel good actually. I think I'm going to give cardio another try.
Did HIIT for 1.5 miles today, first time running in years, felt great. Shoes still feel good actually. I think I'm going to give cardio another try.
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I stick to new balance. But I think different feet need different shoes. Go to a shop that can scan your foot and recommend the best fit for you
Knowing if you are a pronate, supinate, or neutral runner will help narrow down your choices. I don't run enough long distances for it to make a huge deal but I've learned having the right shoe for you is not the same for the next guy in line.
I would say it's more about the fit than the brand. That being said, Hoka makes a great running shoe that fits me well. I've owned several pairs. Their Clifton line is an awesome shoe and despite my efforts I've never been able to break down the foam sole. They have nearly the same level of cushioning a year later as the day I bought them.
Okay this is seriously a great point. Learn how to run, then start moving towards a minimalist/"zero drop" shoe and things will be better. Puts humans closer to their natural running form. In this regard, Altras have been my favorite. Look into them if you're wanting a more natural run. They take a little getting used to, but they're absolutely amazing.
