Hey folks, I’ve recently started jogging about 12 miles/week in 4, 3-mile, sessions. It’s only taken me a week to figure out a need a good jogging shoe, however, I’m totally clueless about this topic.
I’m not looking to break the bank, I’m mean, I’m on a college budget. But does anyone have any brand or specific shoe that they find good for jogging/running? Thanks for the help, it’ll be running outdoors on concrete/sidewalks so keep that in mind.
I love my Asics, but you should go to a good running store and get fitted. They’ll check your stride, see if you over or underpronate, stuff like that.
The key is to get as much stability and cushioning as you need, but no more.
They should also be replaced every 300-500 miles, ideally.
When I got my last pair, I went to a running shoe store. After asking some questions(what type of sports I liked and experience level) taking measurements, looking at my feet, and asking me to walk, jog and even sprint, he came up with 4 suggestions, walk, jog, sprint, no not that one, walk jog sprint, oh maybe this one, walk jog sprint…etc.
He was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and the shoe I got was perfect(it also wasn’t the most expensive of the options)
That’s what I would recommend you do. Find a running store, and go there.
Last two post are right on the money. Every foot is different as well as every running shoe company. Go to the pro’s, foot comfort is everything. I’d even ask about running clinic’s you really do want to make sure your running correctly. Just like lifting, form is everything. Good luck.
I can’t answer in a runner-specific way, as I don’t run…
but what Emily and Malevolence offered is what I would recommend, based on my similar experience with a bike shop, when I was looking for a bike to suit my needs.
If you’re looking for running shoes to fit your physical and budgetary needs… don’t go to Wal-mart, or one of those shoe-stores in the mall… go to a running shop that specializes in the sport.
Tell them what you plan to do with the shoes, and what your budget is, and they’ll work with you to fit you with the best shoe in your physical and monetary ranges; and, if they are top-notch, they’ll back it up with a guarantee.
(case in point, when I bought my bike, they let me test-ride two different sizes of the model I liked. However, I got it home and, after riding up and down the street a few times, decided that it was too big according to the guidelines in the manual. I called the shop, told them of my concern, and they let me bring the bike back to exchange it for a smaller size… no charge.)
Go to a specialty shop, dude. They will pay more attention to your personal needs. Plus, the small specialty shops like that tend to be locally-owned by members of your own community, rather than a nationwide corporation.
Most conventional wisdom about running shoes is unscientific dogma that was created to support shoe sales. The best running footwear is no footwear at all- your bare foot is far better equipped to handle the stress of running than any shoe that could ever be built.
But since most people wouldn’t run barefooot, the best shoe is the one which creates the least interference with the natural mechanics of the bare foot. That means minimal cusioning, minimal support, minimal heel raise, and maximum flexibility. I recommend the Puma H Street, but there are lots of models to chose from.
While the aforementioned advice is all solid, I’m going to offer a slightly different suggestion based on the information given. The amount of running that your are doing isn’t really that significant in the running world. When I run, like you I typically do 5k and hit the weights. I have found cross trainers to be perfectly fine for this particular level. CT’s are much more durable than running shoes and would offer more value in your particular situation IMO.
Sorry for the hijack, but how do you know if you are running ‘right?’ I just started running and am fairly sure i’m doing it wrong. Can anyone point me in the right direction where i can find some advice mechanics-wise.
[quote]Mousse wrote:
While the aforementioned advice is all solid, I’m going to offer a slightly different suggestion based on the information given. The amount of running that your are doing isn’t really that significant in the running world. When I run, like you I typically do 5k and hit the weights. I have found cross trainers to be perfectly fine for this particular level. CT’s are much more durable than running shoes and would offer more value in your particular situation IMO.[/quote]
Another thought I just had, GS… which I offer as further thought to my hombre Mousse’s suggestion, but might also refute it…
You came down from what you state as a FFB weight to where you are now. I did the same, but I started at a higher weight (310 lbs., coming down to 192 (although I’m a bit heavier now)…
I can’t run anymore. There was a time when I ran 4-9 miles a day, back in high school, to maintain endurance for my martial arts training, but I can’t do that anymore.
After I had lost the gained weight, when I was still in the 190-200 range, I tried to do HIIT on the treadmill, wearing a cross-trainer. I had to quit after three or four days because my knees were fuckin’ killin’ me. I just woke up one morning during that time and I could barely walk. So I gave up running altogether; switched to a bike (Jamis 3.0 trailbike) for my cardio.
I’m just thinkin’ (and it may not be the same for for you as it was for me, so I’m not totally discounting Mousse’s suggestion) that you might want to go to a running shop to get fitted, given your FFB history, rather than make a choice on your own.
$.02, which ain’t worth all that much these days, but I’m just sayin’…
[quote]Agressive Napkin wrote:
Sorry for the hijack, but how do you know if you are running ‘right?’ I just started running and am fairly sure i’m doing it wrong. Can anyone point me in the right direction where i can find some advice mechanics-wise.
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Most Pro running stores put on running clinics or at least advertise for others that do.
Personally I love nike free’s. I have only ever used them on grass though, so im not sure how long they would last when running on concrete.
GetSwole, I’ve also been looking into running shoes lately. Besides weighing approx. 240 lbs., i’ve got plantar fasciitis in my left foot. The shoes that keep coming to my attention are the New Balance 992’s. Granted they don’t look all that fancy, but they have excellent support and cushioning. The one downside: they cost around $120-$135.
[quote]Agressive Napkin wrote:
Sorry for the hijack, but how do you know if you are running ‘right?’ I just started running and am fairly sure i’m doing it wrong. Can anyone point me in the right direction where i can find some advice mechanics-wise.
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Try doing hill sprints.
[quote]belligerent wrote:
Most conventional wisdom about running shoes is unscientific dogma that was created to support shoe sales. The best running footwear is no footwear at all- your bare foot is far better equipped to handle the stress of running than any shoe that could ever be built.
But since most people wouldn’t run barefooot, the best shoe is the one which creates the least interference with the natural mechanics of the bare foot. That means minimal cusioning, minimal support, minimal heel raise, and maximum flexibility. I recommend the Puma H Street, but there are lots of models to chose from. [/quote]
B, how does the H Street compare to the Nike Free?
[quote]EmilyQ wrote:
I love my Asics[/quote]
Same here.
I always have two pairs and switch regularly. When one pair gets worn out and has to be exchanged (don’t wait too long to do this), I still have a used pair and can slowly break the brand new one in.
Having two pairs also helps when one pair is still wet from running in the rain or snow.
Hm, I’ve heard Aesics are good for running multiple times.
[quote]michael2507 wrote:
EmilyQ wrote:
I love my Asics
Same here.
I always have two pairs and switch regularly. When one pair gets worn out and has to be exchanged (don’t wait too long to do this), I still have a used pair and can slowly break the brand new one in.
Having two pairs also helps when one pair is still wet from running in the rain or snow. [/quote]
Yeah, I keep two pairs in rotation, too. I’m not running as much now as I used to, though, so I might just go back to one pair at a time. I’ve always got an old pair I can throw on in an emergency.
I love hitting around the 50 mile mark in a pair of running shoes. Still like running on clouds, but nicely broken in. Perfect.
Asics are fantastic. I’ve had several pairs. My brother used them exclusively when he ran track in high school. New Balance are a good shoe as well. Budget and comfort.
With my job I run(jog) on a regular basis, 15 year old wanna-be bangers still cant keep up with my fat ass, but I have a moderately expensive pair of Asics and there great. when I got this job and was in a money pinch I bought a pair of $12 Dr. Scholls at Wal-Mart and they were excellent for the first 100 miles or so. Got close to 150 miles on my current pair of Asics.