getting right trainers

blackrovers

Hey just wondering how one knows to get the right trainers for themselves for regular jogging and also where is the cheapest place, like is there any online sites that would be of benefit?

RayCun

Everyone is different, you need to find the runners that are best for you. Which means going to a proper running shop, going on a treadmill so they can see how you run, and trying on a few pairs.

After that, I'd be inclined to buy from the shop rather than writing down the name of the runners and looking them up on the internet...

blackrovers

hey cheers for that but would you not get a better saving from perhaps going online somewhere, considering the cost of things in Ireland!

RayCun

Yeah, it would be cheaper.

My attitude is, if you know what you want - brand, type, size, etc - then fine, order from the Internet. I frequently do myself.
If you don't know what you want until you go into a shop and browse/get advice, then you should buy from the shop. They're providing a service, so you pay to make sure that service will be available to you in future.

I read a good article about this a while ago, but can't find the link any more...

blackrovers

RayCun wrote: »

Yeah, it would be cheaper.

My attitude is, if you know what you want - brand, type, size, etc - then fine, order from the Internet. I frequently do myself.
If you don't know what you want until you go into a shop and browse/get advice, then you should buy from the shop. They're providing a service, so you pay to make sure that service will be available to you in future.

I read a good article about this a while ago, but can't find the link any more...

and what sites would you order from?

catweazle

Some thread hijacking here.

My first pair of runners were a pair of Asics, I bought what I think was the same American version when I was in the states for when I was finished the first pair.

So now I am down two pairs now and looking for the next one, should I even consider trying a different brand or should i just get another pair of the same seeing as I havent had any injury problems with them

RayCun

I haven't ordered runners online myself (I meant I've ordered stuff online), but www.sub4.ie and www.wiggle.co.uk seem to get good notices.

robinph

blackrovers wrote: »

hey cheers for that but would you not get a better saving from perhaps going online somewhere, considering the cost of things in Ireland!

You could get the shoes for a tenner or so cheaper online probably, but that is a worthwhile tenner to spend if it means that the proper sports shop fits you in the correct shoes. Although those tenners do add up when your getting through a pair of shoes as quickly as the guys at the top of the 1000 mile thread would be, otherwise, consider it money well spent.

tempo

I agree with robinph,dont buy much online but some mates
shop with www.forrunnerbyrunner.co.uk

petermijackson

Been thinking about having a Gait test (see threat about Dublin shops Gait). Anyways currently I have a pair of runners that brought a number of years ago when I was just a casual runner - these work fine for me. Obviously they will have been updated since, is it easy enough to find out the newer generation or version or runner?

Sorry my runners are at work so cannot comment on model number(is that right?) But will update tomorrow.

My question is am I better off just buying the upgrade of what I have or should I have Gait test?

Thanks

PS : Sorry bout grammer/spelling mistakes but on mobile boards

RayCun

Lots of people complain that the newer model of a running shoe doesn't suit them as well as the model that has been phased out. Search for Kayano 16 threads and you'll probably find a few.

Also, as another live thread says, your gait may change as you run more, so an analysis from a few years back mightn't be accurate any more.

I sound like I own a shoe shop...

petermijackson

I sound like I own a shoe shop...

And do you??

RayCun

Nah, I train people in gait analysis.

SueWho

For the OP who seems focused on getting a bargain...

Suck up the cost of buying the first pair in a proper shop that does gait analysis- I've gone to Runways on Parnell st, they're good. If you really want to save money after that just look up that exact model online and buy cheaper. I don't see how you can just go online and magically find the runners that are right for you without having gait analysis done.

I usually just watch out for the sale in Runways and get my Mizunos for €100. And while €100 may seem like a lot, it's the ONLY real investment required for running and it's important to keep you comfortable and injury free.

Zak Flaps

SueWho wrote: »

For the OP who seems focused on getting a bargain...

Suck up the cost of buying the first pair in a proper shop that does gait analysis- I've gone to Runways on Parnell st, they're good. If you really want to save money after that just look up that exact model online and buy cheaper. I don't see how you can just go online and magically find the runners that are right for you without having gait analysis done.

I usually just watch out for the sale in Runways and get my Mizunos for €100. And while €100 may seem like a lot, it's the ONLY real investment required for running and it's important to keep you comfortable and injury free.

Totally agree.

blackrovers

hey guys cheers for the advice, i'd a look at that place on parnell street and i reckon i wouldn't b that dedicated to running to fork out 100plus. Reckon i might do that gait analysis and see from there.

Cheers again guys for the info

Dotcomdolly

RayCun wrote: »

I sound like I own a shoe shop...

I wish !

petermijackson

blackrovers : like I mentioned earlier I have a pair of runners that I bought years ago and although they cost me around €100 at the time because I was only running maybe a couple of times a week they have lasted for ages so you will get your money's worth.

I'm no expert but better to have good shoes whether they last last a few months or a few years depending on your milage...