Wasnt sure if this should go in GAL or Conditioning so Im sorry in advance. I used to be a big runner but I have been bulking for years so i cut out all running. I want to get back into some running for cardio and for when I begin to cut. I have been prone to shin splints and the few times I have run in my Nike 5.0’s my legs get extremely sore especially the shins. I also have a pair of five finger Vibrams but they are strictly for lifting.
Just wondering if any of you can recommend some good solid running shoes that will provide support and help with my shin splints. And obviously I would love if they could be fairly light. Thanks guys
I like aisics, i go to a running store that has light-heavy support, i rock the light, if you have bad shins/feet try putting some special insoles in those can help alot instead of just running on a cushy heel.
If youre willing to spend about 100$ should be able to get some fine shoes. Also run on trails…
[quote]Nards wrote:
I tried running in Nike Frees and yeah, I felt like my feet were being destroyed. (I’m 250to255lbs by the way)
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That happens at first. Your feet adapt to it fairly quickly if you wear them walking around during the day before you start serious running. I can’t imagine wearing anything else now. Granted, I don’t do a ton of running out side of sprints anymore but my feet don’t ever bother me so they get the job done. And I’m 270-280 depending on if I’ve recently eaten/rocked a shit.
Vibram five fingers… i went from getting shin splints in aisics and brooks to running a marathon in 2 years with my vibrams, training for a 50 mile 12 hour race next spring right now…
if you do go vibrams, start small and walk around in them to get your ankle / calfs used to it… i gained 2 inches in my calves training for the marathon using the vibrams…
[quote]Nards wrote:
I tried running in Nike Frees and yeah, I felt like my feet were being destroyed. (I’m 250to255lbs by the way)
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That happens at first. Your feet adapt to it fairly quickly if you wear them walking around during the day before you start serious running. I can’t imagine wearing anything else now. Granted, I don’t do a ton of running out side of sprints anymore but my feet don’t ever bother me so they get the job done. And I’m 270-280 depending on if I’ve recently eaten/rocked a shit.
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Nike was the first into the minimalist movement yet they completely missed out capitalizing because they skrewed up so bad with the Nike Free. Frees have heal lift, minimalists don’t want heel lift. Frees are soft and squishy, minimalists want firm. The one supportive type feature a minimalist might want? Heel stability. That’s the one place Nike really really decided to go minimal, your heel can slip right out the side!
On topic: OP, I believe in the minimalist concept for running and I recommend New Balance Minimus or Merrill Trail Glove. These are better than Vibrams because they are easier to get on, they don’t get stinky as fast because you wear socks, you don’t get funny looks from people and, most importantly, they are multi-purpose. I can go out and play basketball or whatever in my Minimus, I can’t make side cuts in my Vibrams.
Like others said about Vibrams, build up slowly in any minimalist shoes.
Okay thanks. I actually used to run the 800M (1/2 mile) so if I get back into running it would probably just be a few miles a week. With the vibrams, I tried playing basketball with them once and after not only was the inside sole all messed up but my feet were ridiculously sore. And again I wear them everyday to the gym. Maybe I should try going on a treadmill first.
For the people that use their vibrams for running, do you sprint in them also? Do they give you a lot of traction for stop go types of running?
For the op I have asics now, they’re really good. I started buying them like 5 years ago when I was told I had flat feet and issues caused by wearing shitty nike’s and addidas sneakers.
[quote]Ratchet wrote:
training for a 50 mile 12 hour race next spring right now…
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Ratchet, my wife would probably leave me for you based on this statement.[/quote]
by the time im done training my wife my leave me… its a very large time sink (im slow as all hell) and there are days all you do is sit trying to decide when to start crawling to the bathroom so you make it in time…
[quote]Phoenix44e wrote:
For the people that use their vibrams for running, do you sprint in them also? Do they give you a lot of traction for stop go types of running?
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yes,
I only wear regular shoes when I have to have on saftey shoes or dress shoes (though I will throw on some black leather vibrams with dress cloths if my fiance doesnt catch it before we ar in the car)…
every wednesday is speeday with my running group, i do sprints and a much faster pace then usual and love the vibrams… The newer sock liner based ones or the trail shoes have great traction…
Also, to address another post above, I wear Injini socks with my vibrams, they are wicking socks with toes, if you put them on, your foot slides into vibrams just as easy as normal shoes… plus, your shoes dont smell bad nearly as fast…
[quote]Nards wrote:
I tried running in Nike Frees and yeah, I felt like my feet were being destroyed. (I’m 250to255lbs by the way)
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That happens at first. Your feet adapt to it fairly quickly if you wear them walking around during the day before you start serious running. I can’t imagine wearing anything else now. Granted, I don’t do a ton of running out side of sprints anymore but my feet don’t ever bother me so they get the job done. And I’m 270-280 depending on if I’ve recently eaten/rocked a shit.
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Nike was the first into the minimalist movement yet they completely missed out capitalizing because they skrewed up so bad with the Nike Free. Frees have heal lift, minimalists don’t want heel lift. Frees are soft and squishy, minimalists want firm. The one supportive type feature a minimalist might want? Heel stability. That’s the one place Nike really really decided to go minimal, your heel can slip right out the side!
On topic: OP, I believe in the minimalist concept for running and I recommend New Balance Minimus or Merrill Trail Glove. These are better than Vibrams because they are easier to get on, they don’t get stinky as fast because you wear socks, you don’t get funny looks from people and, most importantly, they are multi-purpose. I can go out and play basketball or whatever in my Minimus, I can’t make side cuts in my Vibrams.
Like others said about Vibrams, build up slowly in any minimalist shoes.[/quote]
I startd running trails a lot and tried the trail glove but i like the vibram spydrons more as they have better traction and their rock block protection was a lot better…
OP. are you running on grass? If so I suggest some footballing boots/cleats. For comfort I recommend kangaroo leather. I suggest the Adidas copa mundial.
its a very large time sink (im slow as all hell) and there are days all you do is sit trying to decide when to start crawling to the bathroom so you make it in time…