Running shoes

[Uncle C]

In readiness for the inevitable get fit campaign after Christmas can anyone recommend a half decent pair of running shoes/trainers.

Nothing too expensive, I dont intend a marathon.

 

[Knightsworld]

A long time ago I worked for JJB and was always told that Asics trainers were probably the best for running.

 

[WallyBanana]

Asics, yep! Very comfy, no need to run them in!

 

[Simster]

A long time ago I worked for JJB and was always told that Asics trainers were probably the best for running.

I ran my first marathon in 1999 in Asics and just didn't get on with them.

Since then, I've done all my running in cheap £35 Nike trainers! To be honest, there is no sensible answers to this question beyond understanding that different people prefer different trainers. Stick with what you're comfortable. If you want to spend £80 on a proper pair, have your gait measured on one of those machines so that you have the right fit of trainer, do so. But really, it depends how serious you want to be.

 

[Badger]

Head down to Run on Blatchington Road in Hove, they film your running style and pick out some trainers accordingly. I've had a couple of pairs of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 and they are fantastic, I didn't have a single blister during my marathon training (except for one due to bad toenail management). They are fairly pricey though at around £85.

It's very much a personal thing as Sim says, some people get on fine with a cheap pair and others need to spend a bit of money. You do of course get what you pay for on terms of mileage.

 

[ArcticBlue]

Since the shoes are the only outlay it is worth investing in a fairly decent pair. Say around £60.00-80.00 as a guide. The thing is everybody has different shaped feet (shocker I know) so you do want to try half a dozen different manufacturers shoes to get a good idea which shape suits you best. The Jog Shop in George street Kemp Town has a good selection and will give you the time to try as many as you like. If you do get a pair that fits well you will get less injuries and be comfortable.

Alternatively you could get a pair of Green Flash and run around in your underpants!

Good luck.

 

[ArcticBlue]

Head down to Run on Blatchington Road in Hove, they film your running style and pick out some trainers accordingly. I've had a couple of pairs of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 and they are fantastic, I didn't have a single blister during my marathon training (except for one due to bad toenail management). They are fairly pricey though at around £85.

It's very much a personal thing as Sim says, some people get on fine with a cheap pair and others need to spend a bit of money. You do of course get what you pay for on terms of mileage.

This is good advice too. I have Brooks GTS8. Brooks make a very good shoe imo.

 

[vegster]

You get what you pay for and as such it's worth stumping up the £80 odd for a decent pair which match your gait and pronation.

I started running a few years ago with cheap trainers and almost destroyed my knees and shins. It then took 2 months of rest combined with special strengthening exercises and decent running shoes before I could return.

Bear in mind that it will be the only piece of kit you really need, if you took up Golf or Sea Angling it costs a lot more to be equipped to a reasonable standard.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Different trainers deliberately support your feet in different ways. If you strike the ground more heavily with the outside of your foot you will need a different pair to someone who strikes the ground heavier with the inner....and so on. Take a well worn pair of shoes to a half decent running shop and they should do the rest. And you don't need to spend big bucks to get the right shoes either; you can find what you need at the lower end of the running shoe market. For the record I use Asics.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Oh, and if you see a fat bloke who claims he is a marathon runner grinding round Hove in the new year that will be the recently patched up and serviced Herr Tubthumper. I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

You get what you pay for and as such it's worth stumping up the £80 odd for a decent pair which match your gait and pronation.

I started running a few years ago with cheap trainers and almost destroyed my knees and shins. It then took 2 months of rest combined with special strengthening exercises and decent running shoes before I could return.

Bear in mind that it will be the only piece of kit you really need, if you took up Golf or Sea Angling it costs a lot more to be equipped to a reasonable standard.

You dont get to look like a complete nob either

 

[vegster]

You dont get to look like a complete nob either

Robin Williams once said " Golf is the only pursuit where a white man can dress like a black pimp without ridicule"

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

You get what you pay for and as such it's worth stumping up the £80 odd for a decent pair which match your gait and pronation.

I started running a few years ago with cheap trainers and almost destroyed my knees and shins. It then took 2 months of rest combined with special strengthening exercises and decent running shoes before I could return.

Bear in mind that it will be the only piece of kit you really need, if you took up Golf or Sea Angling it costs a lot more to be equipped to a reasonable standard.

I agree with this to a degree but I think the issue is more down to finding the right running shoe to match your gait and pronation. I believe that £40 should be enough to make sure you a decent running shoe. They have to be proper running shoes though; £40 spent on a pair of well-fly pumps wll mean you get respect at the hip-hop jam but you will be in trouble when pounding the roads.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Robin Williams once said " Golf is the only pursuit where a white man can dress like a black pimp without ridicule"

He has got a point. Who was it who said golf ruins a perfectly good walk?

 

[pipkin112]

If you are going to be serious about your running i would advise you not to go into a highstreet sports shop to buy them.As someone has already mentioned go into "Run" or the "Jog shop" in Brighton, they will film you running and will be able to tell if you pronate or overpronate.The guy in "Run" will even let you run around the block before you buy.

 

[Trufflehound]

I bought a pair of running shoes once. Took them out of the box and they just sat there.


I felt cheated.

 

[tedebear]

I've run in quite a few different shoes, asic's gel and nike pegasus (old ones) but currently gone back to a new pair of my old fav's adidas marathon 10's. But as everyone else has said above its really worth while to go to Run in Hove. It may seem embarrassing to run up and down the pavement a few times but you could save yourself an injury or discomfort and the expense of a pair of shoes that just don't suit.

 

[Hockley Blues]

Head down to Run on Blatchington Road in Hove, they film your running style and pick out some trainers accordingly. I've had a couple of pairs of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 and they are fantastic, I didn't have a single blister during my marathon training (except for one due to bad toenail management). They are fairly pricey though at around £85.

It's very much a personal thing as Sim says, some people get on fine with a cheap pair and others need to spend a bit of money. You do of course get what you pay for on terms of mileage.

This. Great shop and very knowledgeable staff.

 

[Stoaty Ferret]

Head down to Run on Blatchington Road in Hove, they film your running style and pick out some trainers accordingly. I've had a couple of pairs of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 and they are fantastic, I didn't have a single blister during my marathon training (except for one due to bad toenail management). They are fairly pricey though at around £85.

It's very much a personal thing as Sim says, some people get on fine with a cheap pair and others need to spend a bit of money. You do of course get what you pay for on terms of mileage.

This.

Kurt and Fred in RUN shop are very knowledgable friendly guys who give great advice. For me Brooks are fantastic running shoes.

 

[Stoichkov]

Yep - another recommendation here for RUN and in particular Brooks

After a couple of pairs of so-so Sauconys Kurt suggested I tried a pair of Brooks and I really like them