What are the best running shoes? Most economical? What should I look for when buying a pair?

Running is a complex action and the shoes make the difference.





Find a store that specializes in running. One that has a treadmill onsite so they can analyze your gait and feet.





If your structure is good the less support you need, however the feet are dynamic structures that require use to keep them strong and getting shoes with too much support takes away the job of the various components of the feet and much like walking with crutches, will weaken the now unused muscles.





You have to use it or loose it. And you have to use it optimally. Overuse and misuse will eventually lead to injury. Any structural imbalances in the body will be magnified by 10 when you run. Get checked out by a sports/running Dr.





Get massage from a sports massage therapist. They can asses your body for imbalances and refer you if needed to another qualified professional.

What are the best running shoes? Most economical? What should I look for when buying a pair?
Asics Gel Nimbus series 7 are now on sale due to the series 8 being released.
Reply:For years I bought shoes at the old Gart Brothers (now Sports Authority). My last pair convinced me their people don't know a lick about fitting shoes. They felt fine in the store but the first 10K -- the toe box was seamed and wasn't wide enough -- I ended up with a great looking black toe. Still growing back the nail.





Anyway, the best shoe I've ever had was fitted by a running expert. Since I run 10K everyday, I had to bite the bullet and spend the money for my feet's sake. I trotted up and down in front of that shop at least a 15 times in 15 different shoes before the expert was able to fit my stride and pronation. Believe me, I'm a convert, these are the best shoes I've ever had (Asics IGS GT-2120 Gels).





In a nutshell, get fitted by an expert. It's difficult to recommend a shoe, I mean 15 pairs before both the expert and I were satisfied. Be prepared to pay at least $100.


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Reply:Go to a running store and have then analyze your gait on a treadmill and determine which kind of shoe works best for you. what might work for one runner may not for another. Once I did that I buy on line which is usually less expensive. I use a site called Road Runner sports . they also have experts on shoes that can answer your questions when you call to order or just call to ask questions. but to start with go to a running store and have you stride analyzed
Reply:Like many have already indicated you need to go to a local Speciaty running store (not a chain like Dick's or Sports Authority) or heaven forbid places like Famous Footwear or discount shoe stores! A running shoe needs to fit based upon the type of runner you are or want to be, foot type, weight etc.. Lasty, do not be convinced to buy a cheap shoe unless it's discounted due to a newer model being available. The overall best shoes are: Ascis, Brooks, Mizuno and Saucony. Nike makes a lot of models also, but stay away from those over $100; as normally they're overpriced and are not good options for most newer runners!
Reply:Go to a good running shoe store such as Runners Market, they can tell you by the shape of your foot and how you walk what is good for you.





(And if you are as cheap as I am you can go on ebay and buy the same pair of shoes 30$ less.)
Reply:What I would like to know is which are the most COMFORTABLE, not necessarily to run in.
Reply:Hi Turtle,





The very first thing you do is go to a specialty running store for shoes. They will analyze your form and style and recommend a pair of shoes for you.





Running shoes depend on the following:





The surface you will be running on (concrete, terrain, treadmill, track);


your pronation (very important when choosing running sneakers!);


and a few other things that escape me right now.





I have 3 pairs of sneakers I use for running:


Reebok DMX for street running (excellent cushion)


Saucony for beach and trail running (excellent stability)


Nike Air Trainers for the treadmill (they are cute)
Reply:Go to a shoe store that will anylize your foot type. Then try some on. I wood stick with name brands Nike, addidas, soucane
Reply:With running shoes, it's all about the comfort %26amp; fit. Don't get caught up in the hype of glitter, glitz %26amp; name brand. Find the best shoe that works with your foot and go with it. Try going to a running store, as these places are usually staffed with some pretty experienced runners. I've worn road shoes on XC trail races and both racing flats %26amp; trainers for marathons. Most running shoes are more versatile than the manufacturers want you to believe (they want you to buy a pair for every race!)...go with the fit %26amp; feel. The page below have some tools and fit-test guidance. Good luck!





- Mike



tanning