Casual trainers. Would a standard sports shop do?

Danye

Hi,

During the summer before I started back pre season training I went to a well known running shop on Parnell Street in Dublin. I was put on a threadmill for a few seconds and then advised on which trainers would be best.

I bought them and I have to say they are fantastic and they opened my eyes to what I was previously putting on my feet for training and casual wear.

I'm now looking to buy a casual pair(s) to wear, which are slightly better looking than the ones I currently have, from a standard sports shop i.e Lifestyle or Elverys etc.

My question is, will a new pair standard trainers upset any of the corrections to my gait and or running pattern that my old trainers helped to correct?

If that makes sense?

Thanks.

sconhome

Danye wrote: »

Hi,

During the summer before I started back pre season training I went to a well known running shop on Parnell Street in Dublin. I was put on a threadmill for a few seconds and then advised on which trainers would be best.

I bought them and I have to say they are fantastic and they opened my eyes to what I was previously putting on my feet for training and casual wear.

I'm now looking to buy a casual pair(s) to wear, which are slightly better looking than the ones I currently have, from a standard sports shop i.e Lifestyle or Elverys etc.

My question is, will a new pair standard trainers upset any of the corrections to my gait and or running pattern that my old trainers helped to correct?

If that makes sense?

Thanks.

If they are just for casual wear and not running you will have no problem.

Danye

amphkingwest wrote: »

If they are just for casual wear and not running you will have no problem.

Thanks for that.

Is there a point where I should having my analysis done again? Like if these trainers were used to correct any issues originally, should I look to update my trainers soon as the issues might now be corrected?

BeepBeep67

Danye wrote: »

Thanks for that.

Is there a point where I should having my analysis done again? Like if these trainers were used to correct any issues originally, should I look to update my trainers soon as the issues might now be corrected?

Generally the right shoes are controlling and supporting your imbalances, if your not having issues then there's no need to change. However, sometimes updates to models can have subtle changes that may not suit, so best to go back into the shop for a refitting.

Danye

BeepBeep67 wrote: »

Generally the right shoes are controlling and supporting your imbalances, if your not having issues then there's no need to change. However, sometimes updates to models can have subtle changes that may not suit, so best to go back into the shop for a refitting.

But the trainers were picked to help with my imbalances. How long should I be wearing these until my imbalances become balanced so to speak?

I appreciate your input

sconhome

The differences between running and walking can mean that imbalance which is evident in running may not be an issue when walking or standing. This is mainly to do with the multiplier of body forces upon impact from a running stride.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Enjoy running knowing that the shoe has been recommended to help prevent injuries and choose a comfortable pair of casual trainers or shoes for day to day wear.

Danye

amphkingwest wrote: »

The differences between running and walking can mean that imbalance which is evident in running may not be an issue when walking or standing. This is mainly to do with the multiplier of body forces upon impact from a running stride.

I wouldn't worry about it too much. Enjoy running knowing that the shoe has been recommended to help prevent injuries and choose a comfortable pair of casual trainers or shoes for day to day wear.

Excellent. Thanks for the advice

Do you stock any high street brands just for casual wear?

sconhome

Danye wrote: »

Excellent. Thanks for the advice

Do you stock any high street brands just for casual wear?

No, not my kind of footwear to be honest.