View Full Version : Just bought some running shoes. How times have changed!
The last time I bought some running shoes it was a simple case of trying on a few pairs and buying the ones that felt the most comfortable.
I'm just back from the local running specialist. I explained what sort of use they'd receive, mentioned my dodgy knees etc etc.
The very knowledgeable lady explained all about pronation(?) and the like and went to get some 'neutral' trainers.
Then, and here's where the experience differ from say, JJB Sports, she stuck me on a running machine and filmed me running.
We had a look at my gait on the playback and she pointed out how my feet rolled over etc etc and went off to get some more shoes.
Tried another pair. Great improvement but she thought she could do better. Tried another pair and even I could see how much better my gait was. No excess roll etc etc.
So I took that pair and the best bit was that they weren't the most expensive.
So that's Up and Running in Wakefield. Excellent service and a very interesting shopping experience.
that's great service mate.
I used to have to wear a lift in the inside of my left shoe when I was competing for Scotland, due to the amount of training. Its amazing how little things like the right trainers for you can make a huge difference to your suseptibility to injuries.
...and I'm just uploading the vids to youtube now...
I get gait analysis on every pair I buy (and I buy a new pair of running shoes every 3 months). Well worth doing. Runners Need in London do free gait analysis and they know their stuff as well.
FWIW running shoes are designed to last on average about 500 miles. Tracking your mileage allows you to manage when you change your shoes. My theory is that I only get one set of ankles, knees and hips, but I can get many many pairs of trainers.
Whats 'gait'..?
It's the biomechanical action of how you run (or walk for that matter). Everyone's is different.
Whats 'gait'..?
http://www.bearhillblacksmith.com/garden%20gate%20hardware%20b.jpg
just had them recommended to me (for my missus), so good to hear that you had pretty much GREAT service from them as well!
FWIW running shoes are designed to last on average about 500 miles. Tracking your mileage allows you to manage when you change your shoes.
That's what the lady in the shop said.
Thorin,
You are failing at funny today.
...FWIW running shoes are designed to last on average about 500 miles. Tracking your mileage allows you to manage when you change your shoes. My theory is that I only get one set of ankles, knees and hips, but I can get many many pairs of trainers.
good way to think!
Thorin,
You are failing at funny today.
I'm failing at doing any work too.
I'm failing at doing any work too.
I'm on holiday so I have an excuse.
I can recommend Alexandra Sports (http://www.alexandrasports.com/) in Portsmouth for the same service... they're amazing!
Which shoes did you end up with?
After all of that jiggery pokery I ended up with size 14(! you should go a couple of sizes up on your normal shoes as your feet spread etc.) New Balance 767's... they're like slippers! I bought them two days before a 10 miler and they were comfy straight away...
You can't beat good service like that though... :)
I got some Brooks Switch:
http://www.brooksrunning.co.uk/products/footware/for-men/guidance/item/switch-2.html
The more expensive but less suitable pair were from New Balance. I'm a big fan of NB and would probably have chosen them had I just been left to my own devices.
Very nice...
I really liked these Mizuno ones they had, but apparently I need 'a good strong saddle, with a wide toe box' which is what NB do best... running eh? I got little rubbery bits to put in the sole to straighten my feet up too :blink:
'a good strong saddle, with a wide toe box'
That made me think of a video I once saw on Redtube! :blink:
I'm some way from needing inserts and the like but, as has been pointed out to me by numerous people, running is a good sport for breathing development, endurance and weight loss. All of which will help me at Kendo.
As such I expect I'll be looking at getting close to perfect shoes every time so as not to cause any injuries/damage which may effect my ability to do Kendo.
Took my missus to "up and running" in Horsham yesterday, and was brilliant service. Watching the running motion in slow mo, etc. Very good!!
RobSheffield
27-07-08, 17:34
Sounds grand, like a dyno for Moderators :p
Sounds grand, like a dyno for Moderators :p
That reminds me. I was going to ban you for some of your comments today.:p
RobSheffield
27-07-08, 18:04
That reminds me. I was going to ban you for some of your comments today.:p
I am Awesome :)
If you are not more careful i shall get Deon and we can gang up on you ;)
vBulletin® v3.7.4, Copyright ©2000-2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.