Running Shoes Needed - Suggestions

cayenne

I have recently taken up running and bought a pair of asics which at first fit like gloves but have quickly starting giving me pains in my ankles, shins and knees. I'm therefore thinking of buying another pair (unless I can do something with my current pair???) and am wondering where is the best place to buy them or what the best brand is. I was recommended asics but so far I'm not a fan. Any advice would be great

Squirrel

What model shoes did you get? You could be training on the wrong surface, try running on grass perhaps

cayenne

Asics Gel 1100. At the moment I'm running on a combination of grass and tarmac but intend doing a few 10k road races so I really need to be running on tarmac all the time

epo addict

cayenne wrote:

Asics Gel 1100. At the moment I'm running on a combination of grass and tarmac but intend doing a few 10k road races so I really need to be running on tarmac all the time

just cause the race is on tarmac it doesn't mean you have to train on tarmac..As what the other lads posted grass is your best option for injury free and comfortable running..Find a park and take it from there and you will be fine in the 10k races:)

myflipflops

http://www.startfitness.co.uk/acatalog/MensNikeFootwearNeutral.html

copy and paste the above link. i used to run in asics all the time but i'm a recent convert to Nike. Check out the 9th pair down (red pegasus 2005), i've been running in them (40-50 mpw) for about 2-3 months nowand i found them top quality. i'd run on a mixture of tarmac/grass and i'm 6'2 and 13 stone so i'm pretty tough on runners. website is good too. i got my runners in about 10 days as did a mate of mine who used it.

deadlybuzz

cayenne, it's not necessarily the brand that counts here, but the model or type of running shoe. Key factors are weight, running style, foot type/strike, among others. For instance, Asics has a whole a range of shoes catering for runners looking for stability / motion-control / whatever.

Here's a useful link to aid you in your decision...
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/cgi-bin/rrs/rrs/rrShoeDog.jsp

Best of luck!

Domer

I used to run a lot of mileage 60-70 per week and I only ever wore Nike Pegasus. Last year I discovered Asics 2100, and I now I think that they are the best pair of shoes on the market as they give me support right where I need it.

My point is not that Asics are better then Nike or vice versa, but rather that no two pairs of feet are the same. You need to go to a store that knows something about running shoes and go through what is available and what are the pros and cons of each style. Have them look at your gait and where you need support and cushioning. Then choose what best suits you as an individual.

Good Luck!!

Clum

I started training for a 10K 6 weeks ago and went through a stage where my ankles, shins and knees were in pain also. I had not done any running in almost a year and I think it was just the shock to my unfit, weak legs that caused the pain. I did a lot of leg strenghtening exercises and plenty of stretching and for the last two weeks the pain has not been there after running, now I just suffer from tired muscles.

I'm not ruling out changing your footwear, but they may not be the only reason for soreness in the legs.

cayenne

Thanks for all the suggestions. What are the best outlets to go to for advice on running shoes and a good choice?

deadlybuzz

Hi cayenne,
Not sure if you live in or near Dublin, but a good bet would be 'Sportsworld' on Terenure Road, run by Mick Dowling. It's a specialist shop for running, and they know their stuff. Also, Arnott's sports section has a wide selection of running shoes, although you may be not guaranteed to meet staff with the same knowledge and experience as Sportsworld.

You can determine your foot type yourself by doing a 'wet test' - i.e. wetting the sole of your foot and placing it on dry, thick paper and then checking the profile of your foot arch (low / medium / high)... Sportsworld should be able to advise you on the right shoes in anycase, taking into account other key factors , such as weekly mileage, weight, running gait, etc.