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What shoes you wearing now and what next?

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  • #62
    tang1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,121 ✭✭✭tang1


    Anybody know a shoe similair to Adidas Tempo 4's??


  • #63
    mr.wiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 842 ✭✭✭mr.wiggle


    A lovelingly patched up pair of Asics Cumulus 12's which have served me well over past 12 months, on all runs from short road runs to long hilly climbs with a few trails thrown in.
    The dreaded big toe hole appeared two weeks ago, but i got some duct tape advice from a good buddy ( you know who you are! :pac:)
    Bowed to pressure, from body ,and wife..and bought a pair of Nike Pegasus 28.Two medium runs in, still not used to them...:(


  • #64
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,627 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    As a person wearing motion control shoes my chices are extremey limited..

    I currently wear the Brooks Beast and am going to get a new pair this week sometime but i am thinking about a different runner.
    Choices are Asics Foundation,Saucony ProGRID Stabil CS or the Beast again...
    Or should i get orthtoics altogether to broaden my choice of runner?

    I am a 98kg runner with really bad pronation issues.It is either Brehon sports of Cashel or Buckleys of Cork to go for them.
    I think Brehon's use Dartfish technology for gait,anyone any experience of this system?


  • #65
    thirstywork2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭thirstywork2


    dahat wrote: »
    As a person wearing motion control shoes my chices are extremey limited..

    I currently wear the Brooks Beast and am going to get a new pair this week sometime but i am thinking about a different runner.
    Choices are Asics Foundation,Saucony ProGRID Stabil CS or the Beast again...
    Or should i get orthtoics altogether to broaden my choice of runner?

    I am a 98kg runner with really bad pronation issues.It is either Brehon sports of Cashel or Buckleys of Cork to go for them.
    I think Brehon's use Dartfish technology for gait,anyone any experience of this system?


    if you know a motion control shoe is what works well then why the need for a gait analysis.Dartfish I used few years ago and is very imformative but as always it depends who is using it.Fromt he above shoes I know the Stabil has changed alot in the last year like most Saucony runner.The Evolution is more supportive than the Foundation in my experience.


  • #66
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,627 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    thirstywork2 wrote: »
    if you know a motion control shoe is what works well then why the need for a gait analysis.Dartfish I used few years ago and is very imformative but as always it depends who is using it.Fromt he above shoes I know the Stabil has changed alot in the last year like most Saucony runner.The Evolution is more supportive than the Foundation in my experience.

    Evolution 6 seems to be more what i am after than the 10,not a high mileage runner!!......
    Any idea how they compare to the Beast support wise?
    I suppose i would just like a different brand of runner to rotate them

    Mizuno Men's Wave Alchemy 11 is another brand,quite confuzzled really and last time i was confuzzled i came home with the wrong shoes...........


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  • #67
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,627 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    dahat wrote: »
    Mizuno Men's Wave Alchemy 11 is another brand,quite confuzzled really and last time i was confuzzled i came home with the wrong shoes...........

    Ended up getting these after trying a few pairs,after 2 runs in them it looks like maybe the Beast was too much shoe for me.
    Love the feel of these and they are alot lighter than the beast.I went 5.5 mile today feeling really comfortable,delighted...thanks Brehon Sports for the guidance...


  • #68
    Deego01
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭Deego01


    Thank you, glad you're getting on well with them. Brehon


  • #69
    Buck
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭Buck


    Currently alternating between the Brooks GTS11 and the Asics 2160 (2E size, much more comfort than the standard size for the wider footed person).


  • #70
    SM01
    Registered Users Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭SM01


    Asics Torana 5. Cheap and do the job :)


  • #71
    ecoli
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,762 ✭✭✭✭ecoli


    Recently got a pair of Aasics Supremacy. My most expensive training (non spike or racing flat) shoes to date at a whopping 70e:eek: (Minus a 50e voucher had left over from a race before Xmas:D) Dunno what to make of them as of yet though if they are anywhere near as my last two pairs of shoes (20e and 30e respectively) then I should be set till around September or 1200 miles which ever comes first:D

    I keep saying I am gonna look for a new racing flat but my current pair of T5s are still going strong a good 4 years on


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  • #72
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Anyone wearing Newton Running shoes? They are very expensive, was wondering if they are anything special?


  • #73
    caseyjones1
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭caseyjones1


    nellocono wrote: »
    Anyone wearing Newton Running shoes? They are very expensive, was wondering if they are anything special?

    My friend got a pair of these just the other day. He has arthritis in his toe, and has been trying loads of different shoes to try and find a way to run that doesn't hurt/inflame the toe. Anyway, his brother had them, and swore by them so my friend borrowed his brother's pair, loved them, and has now bought his own.

    I can put you on to him if you like to get a direct recommendation? He was showing me them yesterday and they have these funny lugs on the sole, kind of across the midfoot area, and apparently that's what makes them so great.


  • #74
    Truman Burbank
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Truman Burbank


    Need a little direction here please.

    Young teen running about 6 months, few 5ks a week and the odd race, including The Urban Trails series.

    Got him a pair of maybe Nike Pegasus, bit of a haze there, but did ask for them. Complaining of pain in the ball of one foot after training, that resolves after a few days rest and that his runners are now too tight.

    Went to Arnotts the other weekend (always liked their sports shop etc) and they have no measuring device for size (:confused:). Sent me to Clarkes, which I thought was still in Arnotts, so went to the men's for measuring....... no measuring device there either (:confused:) and was told to go to Clarkes.......wherever that now is! (I'm sure Clarkes love having to do this!). Tried the Arnotts women's section but not big enough measure. Went out to Lifffey Street, Henry Street, no Clarkes found. Went home :mad:

    What do I need to do for him and this intermittent foot pain?
    Does he need 2 pairs of runners at one time?
    Where can I get his feet measured?
    Does he need that gait analysis?


  • #75
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    after 6 months your kid's feet could have grown all right
    Go out to Base2Race (Amphibian King) in Ballymount. They'll measure their feet and do gait analysis


  • #76
    Truman Burbank
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Truman Burbank


    RayCun wrote: »
    after 6 months your kid's feet could have grown all right
    Go out to Base2Race (Amphibian King) in Ballymount. They'll measure their feet and do gait analysis

    Thank you, will pop out next weekend as he did a run today and the ball of his foot is killing him again.

    Can you let me know, typically, what a runner needs in terms of footwear? I'm thinking at 6'2" and nearly 15, that he'll stop growing soon, but do 'runners' need/typically use 2 pairs of trainers and alternate them?

    Separately, have no tops esp. long sleeved ones, tracksuit bottoms, shorts etc. Are most sports shiops the same price? Am also happy to buy 2nd hand gear.


  • #77
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Truman Burbank wrote: »
    Thank you, will pop out next weekend as he did a run today and the ball of his foot is killing him again.

    Can you let me know, typically, what a runner needs in terms of footwear? I'm thinking at 6'2" and nearly 15, that he'll stop growing soon, but do 'runners' need/typically use 2 pairs of trainers and alternate them?

    Separately, have no tops esp. long sleeved ones, tracksuit bottoms, shorts etc. Are most sports shiops the same price? Am also happy to buy 2nd hand gear.

    It depends on how often you run, I think - your runners will wear out faster if you have a single pair that you wear every day. If you wear them every second day - because you're alternating with a different pair or tat's how often you run -they'll last longer.

    Your best bet for clothes is to keep an eye out for Aldi and Lidl sales of running gear - they're pretty good, and much cheaper than sports shops. Other than that, I get running tops from races, and shorts in the sales...


  • #78
    Truman Burbank
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Truman Burbank


    RayCun wrote: »
    It depends on how often you run, I think - your runners will wear out faster if you have a single pair that you wear every day. If you wear them every second day - because you're alternating with a different pair or tat's how often you run -they'll last longer.

    Your best bet for clothes is to keep an eye out for Aldi and Lidl sales of running gear - they're pretty good, and much cheaper than sports shops. Other than that, I get running tops from races, and shorts in the sales...

    Took a wander down to Lidl/Aldi for some recon and they have The Merchandise. Yours thankfully etc.


  • #79
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    So I am in Saucony Kinvara for shorter type races...and LunarGlides 3 for my current marathon training...

    I am looking at getting another pair of fast, lightweight runners which will suit anything up to 10 miles max. Was thinking about Adizero Adios 2, but dont really fancy the bright Orange colour in these.

    Any other recommendations?


  • #80
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    nellocono wrote: »
    So I am in Saucony Kinvara for shorter type races...and LunarGlides 3 for my current marathon training...

    I am looking at getting another pair of fast, lightweight runners which will suit anything up to 10 miles max. Was thinking about Adizero Adios 2, but dont really fancy the bright Orange colour in these.

    Any other recommendations?

    don't have a pair myself but going for a good price

    http://www.elverys.ie/Product/Asics-Gel-Hyperspeed-5-Mens-Running-Shoe-Neon-GreenWhiteBlue/214503/0000000609

    reviews from users

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/asics-gel-hyperspeed-5-shoes/


  • #81
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Thanks Glasso. That is a pretty good price that even though I was never a fan of Asics too much, I think ill be tempted...


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  • #82
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Just a note on what are some tell-tale signs that you need to replace your runners?

    I know most say to watch for the wearing on the sole but I honestly cant really tell judging by this. I have no idea how many miles I have on my current LunarGlides but in my most recent 10 mile run (race) I finished with a blister the size if a two euro coin just below my toes and on the other foot, one of my toes were bleeding....

    Now, these are not new runners by any means and I didn't have too much trouble in them at all recently so I am wondering what is going on? Not sure if the problems above were caused by needing new runners as it doesn't seem logic to me? Im guessing it was due to the fact I was running on a hilly route with lots of ups and downs which maybe forced my foot into motions it wasn't normally used to?


  • #83
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    You won't see much wear on your soles, it's the cushioning between your soles and your feet that gets worn out. (The pattern of wear on your soles might tell you about your gait)

    Blisters are caused by friction, your foot moving around in your shoe. Hilly courses are bad for this, because on the downhills your foot will tend to slide forward in your shoe on landing. You could try tying your shoelaces a different way to keep your feet more secure in your shoes.


  • #84
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Thanks. I figured it had to do with the terrain as I was running a very hilly up and down course that would have caused friction. I generally tend to keep my shoes tied loose also which would explain the room for movement.


  • #85
    madon
    Registered Users Posts: 560 ✭✭✭madon


    Any NB fans, I got 1080's in TKmaxx in Newry for 39.99stg- they had both men and womans in stock. Couldn't believe they had them- then I seen the price:eek:- I should have got two pairs!


  • #86
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    Yep, I saw those NB last week. Never heard of them so wanted to do a bit of research before picking them up. Looks like they are a bit heavy for me (11 .oz)...Good deal though


  • #87
    littlebug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,832 ✭✭✭littlebug


    Been wearing Saucony Hurricanes recently. I actually have them a few years but they got shelved when I got orthotics. The orthotics have now been binned and the Sauconys are back on the road. I loved them when I started running in them first and I still love them :). Great support for over pronation. I've also recently added a new pair of Mizuno Wave Alchemy 10s which on their maiden run also felt great.
    On trail runs if it's going to be wet I wear Asics Gel Trail Lahar.
    For walks I generally wear my older mizunos/ asics or just whatever comes tumbling out of the cupboard first.


  • #88
    Truman Burbank
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Truman Burbank


    RayCun wrote: »
    after 6 months your kid's feet could have grown all right
    Go out to Base2Race (Amphibian King) in Ballymount. They'll measure their feet and do gait analysis

    Turns out the cushioning inside the shoe was worn - totally - after the 6 months. This is not my specialist subject. Obvious once shown.

    Fantastic service at Amphibian King (Colin). Great set-up. Very professional. Relaxed, no pressure. Stores usually ignore teens and only talk to paying parents, this place had a genuine interest in engaging with him from start to finish. He got the Asics 2170.


  • #89
    Head The Wall
    Registered Users Posts: 2,892 ✭✭✭Head The Wall


    Just made the move from a pair of New balance which I damaged at work to Brooks pure cadence. Enjoying them so far, taking it easy at the moment because of the change to midfoot strike. They have gotten a lot of compliments so far

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  • #90
    nellocono
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭nellocono


    How much cushioning is in those Pure Cadence? I am still on the lookout for a nice light pair of trainers that are bouncy and soft :)


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  • #91
    Head The Wall
    Registered Users Posts: 2,892 ✭✭✭Head The Wall


    They seem okay so far but they are only my second proper of runners so I don't have much to compare against, sorry.


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