Do I REALLY need running shoes for jogging 20 min every other day?

I%26#039;ve only been jogging for a couple of weeks and use some every-day trainers.





Are running shoes meant for people who run more than I do?





I%26#039;m living of £30 a week as I%26#039;m a student so would rather save my money for a sports bra.

Do I REALLY need running shoes for jogging 20 min every other day?
You definitely need something with some cushioning and arch support. Are running shoes 100% neccesary in your case? No. As a runner myself though and a track coach I would recommend them for you. Running shoes should be replaced every 6 months or approximately 400 miles. Your knees and hips will tell you if you need them or not, they will also tell you when you need a new pair. A sports bra is a very good investment as well.
Reply:no u can try going barefooted
Reply:If you don%26#039;t wear the right shoes, you are risking injury to not only your feet, but your ankles, knees and hips also.


You don%26#039;t need to get an expensive pair, but the trainers you are running in should have some sort of cushioning and support, especially under the arch of the foot.
Reply:If your current shoes aren%26#039;t bothering you, you don%26#039;t need running shoes. Running shoes are meant for people who run as a sport. If you%26#039;re just getting exercise, you don%26#039;t need them unless you want them.
Reply:They don%26#039;t have to be expensive, but I would really recommend some decent shoes with a good thick sole. Like the other poster said, serious damage can be done running in shoes that aren%26#039;t made for running in.
Reply:I would suggest getting running shoes. The problems of running in shoes that aren%26#039;t designed for running can be pretty serious. The biggest problems with a non-running shoe is the lack of support and the lack of proper cushioning.
Reply:No, you don%26#039;t.





I ran cross-country for 3 years, and while everyone else on my team went out and bought the super expensive running shoes, I bought a pair of $20 reeboks, and they worked great. I still have them, 6 years later.





The running shoe is not what%26#039;s important. It%26#039;s the fit that%26#039;s the important part. If you find a pair of light, comfortable shoes, use those. Don%26#039;t waste your money on shoes you hardly wear but for an hour a week.



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