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Subject: "I need to buy running shoes."
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hardware
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Tue Jun-05-18 09:37 AM
"I need to buy running shoes."
i don't know what to look for tho.
i don't have an arch so idk if that matters.
any help?
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im gonna recommend going to your local Fleet Feet (or similar specialty ...
BrooklynWHAT
Jun 05th 2018
1
is it expensive?
hardware
Jun 05th 2018
2
Cheaper than back and/or knee problems for life
MEAT
Jun 05th 2018
5
fair point.
hardware
Jun 05th 2018
8
I forget how much my back surgery was (insurance)
MEAT
Jun 05th 2018
10
just regular long(ish) distance
hardware
Jun 05th 2018
19
try some inversions w/ your yoga too
BrooklynWHAT
Jun 05th 2018
20
noted
hardware
Jun 05th 2018
24
have you started walking?
Playa_Politician
Jun 05th 2018
25
nah they do it just as part of you shoe shopping.
BrooklynWHAT
Jun 05th 2018
7
cool.
hardware
Jun 05th 2018
9
Most running specialty stores will do a gait analysis for free
magilla vanilla
Jun 06th 2018
43
^.
infin8
Jun 05th 2018
4
alladis...
tariqhu
Jun 05th 2018
6
+1. Niketown is also great for this
double negative
Jun 05th 2018
11
I take note of what they recommend...then go buy it online cheaper
bigkarma
Jun 05th 2018
21
Looking at some Hokas right.now. My boy swears by them...i'm worried
FLUIDJ
Jun 05th 2018
22
They probably do have too much cushion for the average runner.
bigkarma
Jun 05th 2018
23
What Vomero are you using?
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 06th 2018
36
i was mistaken. i have zoom odyssey 2s
BrooklynWHAT
Jun 12th 2018
59
I hate running, I do walk a good deal...
Dstl1
Jun 05th 2018
3
keep your options open to MANY brands. There's more than just Nike &...
FLUIDJ
Jun 05th 2018
12
yeah most people i know that are serious runners wear Brooks.
BrooklynWHAT
Jun 05th 2018
14
I want to try these On brand joints...but I got sticker shock at the one...
FLUIDJ
Jun 05th 2018
15
I've been big on Saucony. The Kinvaras are a great mix of cushion and mi...
magilla vanilla
Jun 06th 2018
44
Go to a store that will evaluate your, feet, pressure, running pattern -
Case_One
Jun 05th 2018
13
Get fitted
bentagain
Jun 05th 2018
16
Best running shoes. Brooks, New Balance, and Asics. Nike's are no good
Case_One
Jun 05th 2018
17
Ive had luck with the Nike Pegasus
DJR
Jun 05th 2018
27
Nike makes good shoes too.
tariqhu
Jun 05th 2018
28
yeah, the more expensive the shoe the worse it probably is
Rjcc
Jun 05th 2018
31
IMO Nike on average lags behind its running competition
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 06th 2018
34
I'm biased, so I've never been a fan of Nike. Brooks Revel's are inexpen...
Case_One
Jun 06th 2018
37
I don't run but I like Saucony's
legsdiamond
Jun 05th 2018
18
aye, the kinvara 9's look alright
infin8
Jun 05th 2018
29
I love the Grid 9000
DJR
Jun 05th 2018
30
kinvaras are great cushioned minimal shoes
magilla vanilla
Jun 15th 2018
64
Yeah I got a couple pairs for my GF after she was having some issues
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 06th 2018
35
Saucony's my running shoe of choice too
Mack
Jun 08th 2018
57
i've been running on New Balance 880 v7 since February
Playa_Politician
Jun 05th 2018
26
everyone's feet are different, plus shoe models change every year
Rjcc
Jun 05th 2018
32
Not much of a runner but I wear running shoes to the gym and study em
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 06th 2018
33
Adrenaline GTS 15 and 16 are amazing for me...
Dstl1
Jun 06th 2018
39
Ultra Boost 3.0 seems unusable for running to me
DJR
Jun 06th 2018
40
The ST version had better structure
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 07th 2018
49
anybody remember vibram five fingers and the barefoot running craze?
Reeq
Jun 06th 2018
38
yes...absolutely...
Dstl1
Jun 06th 2018
41
they're an extreme niche like they should be
Rjcc
Jun 06th 2018
42
RE: anybody remember vibram five fingers and the barefoot running craze?
Numba_33
Jun 06th 2018
45
class action lawsuit
bentagain
Jun 06th 2018
46
I would be one of those.
bigkarma
Jun 06th 2018
47
It was so dumb and counter-intuitive, irresponsible trade press!
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 07th 2018
50
damn lol
Reeq
Jun 07th 2018
54
They were based on made-up science and looked dumb
Walleye
Jun 06th 2018
48
I feel like there was a strong movement here on OKP around those a
FLUIDJ
Jun 07th 2018
53
there was a movement everywhere.
Reeq
Jun 07th 2018
55
I don't wear Vibram Fivefingers
Numba_33
Jun 14th 2018
60
My beef is with them foot glove joints."Minimalist" shoes look basically
FLUIDJ
Jun 14th 2018
61
Not all of the Merrell minimalist shoes
Numba_33
Jun 14th 2018
62
yeah, these Mizuno's aren't nearly as thick as they appear. The drop
FLUIDJ
Jun 14th 2018
63
Brooks for me; but everyone’s different
cbk
Jun 07th 2018
51
I prefer to run in basketball mids, but I run rocky trails...
flipnile
Jun 07th 2018
52
Don't the soles get trashed though?
ConcreteCharlie
Jun 11th 2018
58
Go to a running store, get fitted
B9
Jun 07th 2018
56
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