What running shoes to get

dumb larry

I need to buy a pair of runners to go running in (duh!). I'll probably be running about 4km each time I go out. What's a good brand to get and where should I buy 'em? (preferably somewhere in town or on the southside).

Stark

Nike Air Pegasus are supposed to be good. Depends on your foot though. If you're high-arched you'll want shoes with lots of cushioning, but stability won't be an issue. If you're mid-arched you'll want mid-range running shoes and if you're low-arched/flat-footed (like me) you'll want shoes with lots of stability but cushioning won't be much of an issue.

Visit the respective websites of the various shoe-makers. Nike, Asics and New Balance are the main ones.

Eurorunner

If your serious about running and are going to do it regularly, then you should go to a place where they 'assess' what shoes suit you.
Unfortunately, i cant point you to a specific outlet here but hopefully someone here will, as i will also have high mileage on my current pair in another month or two & will need to square away a new pair.

My current pair i bought whilst i was living in germany through a high street store called Running Point. There, they put you on the treadmill for a minute or two - it has a camera attached to the back of it - they play it back and check how you run...some people put more pressure on the inside of the foot than the outside or vice versa...others need more suspension cos they run hard ground as opposed to soft.etc.

One particular brand of runner isnt necessarily the best...different runners for different people..if your going to do this a lot, then its important that you get this done.

dumb larry

Originally posted by Eurorunner
One particular brand of runner isnt necessarily the best...different runners for different people..if your going to do this a lot, then its important that you get this done.

Yep, I know. I used to run a lot but my legs started hurting after a while so I stopped. I want to make sure I'm not messing up my legs this time around so I'm looking for a good pair of runners to suit me. I'd probably be running 4-5km three or four times a week, nothing too stressful. Can anyone tell me where I could get that type of test done here in dublin?

weemcd

if youve got plenty of cash try nike shox, they've got spring style cushions for comfort

Eurorunner

if youve got plenty of cash try nike shox, they've got spring style cushions for comfort

Nope...

As i said in my previous post, different runners suit different people...you have to go and get them properly fitted.

Now, where in ireland can that be done,...or do i have to take a flight somewhere...:rolleyes:

Genghis

Sportsworld in Terenure is probably the closest you'll come to a specialist running shop in Ireland. It is run by Mick Dowling (Olympic Boxer), who is married to an Olympic runner, and together they run a growing athletic club. In other words they know a bit about running.

His shop is small, but you can be sure that everything you need would be stocked. He does not have a treadmill or anything else other than his skill and experience for assessing what you need, but I'd be inclined to take his advice.

AFAIK there are outlets in England with video monitoring technology for ensuring you get the right shoe - London and Manchester spring to mind, and I think they may be a particular manufacturer - like Reebok or Adidas.

If you needed to know more you could ask for info on the discussion forums on www.runnersworld.co.uk

Quigs Snr

I have had problems running for years and I find Asics shoes to be by far the best.

Asics Gel Kayano
Asics Gel 2080

are two that I would recommend.

PS: Anyone know of a decent podiatrist in this country ?

dumb larry

I'll check out Sportsworld in Terenure, it's not that far from where I live. Thanks for the advice y'all.

spaczed

yeh, i must say i agree with Quigs. I run a bit and really prefer Asics gel. They've good cushioning and seem to last an ok while, but tbh Asics are a name that i trust when i buy runners. i figure asics runners= for running, not foot candy.

Eurorunner

yeh, i must say i agree with Quigs. I run a bit and really prefer Asics gel. They've good cushioning and seem to last an ok while, but tbh Asics are a name that i trust when i buy runners. i figure asics runners= for running, not foot candy.

Well, i have asics gel runners but again, it doesnt mean their the best option for everyone. It all goes down to comfort, level of suspension required, whether you lean more on the inside or outside of the shoe.


Running specialist shops often suggest that you bring along your old pair so that they can see how you've been running. If you look at your current pair, you will more than likely see that ware has not been even..if you have been putting more pressure on the inside, then the inside will be worn down more for example.

But we all fall for the marketing nevertheless. Asics do promote and market themselves toward athletics. <Powered by Asics>:D

tunney

First and foremost, very very very few actual runners will wear Nike runners, they're sh&t, simply fashion accessories.

Asics, brookes and mizumo are all decent but I'd have to say I'm an ascis man myself. I've had pairs of 1070s, 2070s and just yesterday got a pair of 2080s from Mick Dowling in Terenure, I went in with the intention of getting Kayanos (50 euro more expensive) and he said that they weren't what I needed and to get the cheaper pair. I've also heard stories(well read in irish runner) of people going in with their old runners saying "this is what I run in, I want a new pair" to be told that they didn't actually need a new pair, just new insoles. Sportsworld terenure is a REAL sports shop and AFAIK is the only place in dublin that you can get real running socks(asymmetric socks with Ls and Rs on them) Get on down there and tell him what you are training for and the like and he'll sort you out.