Buying proper running/gym shoes

.E_C_K_S.

Hi guys,

I am in the market for a new pair of running/gym shoes.

I was hoping for a shoe that was light but sturdy with as much support as possible (I have insoles in at the moment)

The shoes I looked at it in town seemed very expensive so if possible could ye recommend what works best for ye. Places to purchase online would also be handy!

Thanks in advance

.E_C_K_S.

Bump! Anyone??

spurscormac

Best advice would be to get gait analysis done somewhere that knows what they are talking about, Elvery's is utter waffle most of the time unless you get lucky and find someone who knows what they're talking about.
I've lost count of the times I've been browsing in there & heard them with the same old sales BS re insoles while selling the most structured shoe they have.

Not sure where you can get decent gait analysis done in Cork, maybe someone from down south could assist on that front.

Other than that, it will depend what you want the shoe for, are you running on a treadmill only, on the roads or maybe even off-road ?
A good sports shop should ask all those relevant questions.

BenMicheal

One bit of advice ill throw into the mixer is if your lifting weights etc in the gym use a different or old pair of runners than the runners you use for running out on the road or races. The downward pressure will destory the cushioning and structure of the runners.

sconhome

If you're Cork based go into John Buckley Sports.

Talk to the staff, get their advice on footwear based on what you aim to be doing & invest in a proper pair of shoes.

Insoles may not be the best thimg to be using if you are using weights, they may throw your body out of alignment (especially if using inappropriate footwear) leading to injury. I find it is better to go barefoot or in socks when lifting or doing squats. Your body will naturally balance properly over the foot without being throuwn by the shoes.

Face to face advice is far better for something like this so you can see and understand the differences in the footwear.

.E_C_K_S.

Cheers for the replies lads!

I'll pop into John Buckleys in Cork and explain my main purpose for the shoes (gym mostly) and hopefully they will sort me out with a pair taking into account my insoles, weight etc

Thanks!