Good Trainers for Running?

maeve49

Can anyone recommend a good pair of trainers for running. I have recently got more into running but the trainers I have are killing my feet, I am getting lots of blisters, I get problems with my back as well so would need good support. I don't have a huge budget and I figure that if I go into the sports shop they will just try and sell me the dearest pair! Any advise

AdMMM

I've heard that New Balance are meant to be good running shoes. I know my friend got them because he used always have problems with his calves and since he bought them he hasn't had any problems!

Eurorunner

Has been discussed on boards before so you might want to do a search. Brand isn't necessarily relevant. Its a question of getting the runners that suit your feet the best eg. a pair that have support in the right places - for some people, more support on the inside, etc.
Its a question of getting good advice rather than anything else. Don't know of any specialist shops down here (I suppose sportsworld in terenure would be as good as it gets) but theres Up & Running in Belfast/Throughout England.
If you have been running a lot, you will be able to tell from your old pair as to the points that are wearing the most. eg. maybe the front has worn away faster than the rest. If the wear is even, then maybe you already have the runner that suits you best - assuming that they're (a). comfortable and (b). have adequate protection in them to soften the blow every time your hoof hits the tarmac.
Make sure to get a perfect fit as wearing runners that are too big can result in damage to the arches of your feet.

I have recently got more into running but the trainers I have are killing my feet, I am getting lots of blisters, I get problems with my back as well so would need good support.

Get rid of them ASAP. You can do longterm damage if you keep clocking up running mileage with the wrong footwear. You can expect to spend €100-€130 for a decent pair..


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Kingp35

I do alot of running along roads and I'm currently in training for the Dublin City Marathon and I can honestly say teh best pair of runners are Nike Free which can be found here
www.nikefree.com

They are reletively new out and are different to every pair of runners out there at the moment. The idea is that your feet have total freedom as if you are running barefoot. Ther runner is totallt flexible in that you can fold it in half so it can bend into any shape as you are running to allow for maximum support. The shoe it self is very light cloth with excellent breathability to allow for ventilation of your feet.

When I got mine they give you teo different tyoes of in sole so you can choose which one best suits your foot but there are countless more you can buy for very cheap if you dont like the ones you have.

I used to get sore shins from running no matter runners I wore from the impact of hitting the ground and I dont get any of that anymore. they are absolutely brilliant and I will definitely be using them to run the marathon in. They are specifically designed for road running and I got mine for only €95.

Get them they are the best out there by a long shot!!

Kingp35

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Dont listen to a single thing I said above. I ran the Dublin marathon in a pair of these runners and they are awful. they dont give your knees or shins any support and im still hurting from the race.

I hop you didnt take my advice

liamskater

got a good pair of Reeboks in Champ.Sports Blanch for only 40euro. really nice and compfortable

http://www.shoes.com/productimages/shoes_is35380.jpg

very similar to these except not girly and the logo in the middle is grey and red

Amz

I might move this to the Athletics forum, as there are probably a larger group of experienced people reading that forum who might be able to contribute to this thread.

p.pete

Bought a new pair of runners this morning
I went for adidas again (don't have any details of the specific pair). For me they fit my foot quite well and I'm comfortable with them - it's not a case of x or y being better for running in. I've got narrower then normal feet so adidas is good for this (also asics I think) and my gait is reasonably normal.

If when you're getting advice you can get someone to tell you what kind of gait you are this should also help future purchases. Gait is basicly how your feet strike the ground, so shoes can be built slightly different to accomodate this.

Anyway, I spent 80stg on my pair today, it's the most I've ever spent on a pair so hopefully they go well

Downtime

Asics Gel kayano all the way - great support and very comfortable

mrak

I have Kayano's too and the are very good. However they are quite heavy and the heel is a little thick for my liking.

Anyone know of a decent pair of trainers with a thinner heel wedge? I have a pair of ds-racers which I like for races, something like that with a more padded forefoot and more toned down color would be fine What's the ds-trainer like?

copacetic

mrak wrote:

I have Kayano's too and the are very good. However they are quite heavy and the heel is a little thick for my liking.

Anyone know of a decent pair of trainers with a thinner heel wedge? I have a pair of ds-racers which I like for races, something like that with a more padded forefoot and more toned down color would be fine What's the ds-trainer like?

the trainer is nice, although the latest colour of baby blue and white isn't great. I wear kayano/nimbus for most runs and the trainer for speedwork and some tempo runs. also I have the mizuno wave rider which is much lighter than the kayano/nimbus with similar levels of cushioning...

Footloose

Kingp35 wrote:

I do alot of running along roads and I'm currently in training for the Dublin City Marathon and I can honestly say teh best pair of runners are Nike Free which can be found here

Alternately, run barefoot: strengthens your feet, forces you to sort out your gait problems, considerably cheaper than buying shoes ...

Check out:
http://www.runningbarefoot.org/
and the John Raucci articles here:
http://www.tullyrunners.com/Articles.htm

Yes, it's not the best time of year to start with this, but it's not as bad as you might suspect, and it will make you a much better runner, while saving your knees & hips from the damage inflicted by running shoes that cause more injuries than they prevent.

If this is really too big a step, try to buy shoes with as little cushioning as possible, such as the Puma H Street or New Balance 950's. My own preference when it's really cold (ie, snowing) is for Nike Wrestling boots with the ankle supports cut off.