How do I chose the right running shoes.?

I have a very cheap pair of trainers at the moment for running but my feet are getting sore during the run. I am going to buy a new pair, but I know there are different foot types and different shoes to suit them. I am 5%26#039;11 and 13 stone male. I want to spend about £40-£50. Any recomendations or advice on how to chose the right shoes? I want them to be suitable for a mix of road and trail.

How do I chose the right running shoes.?
You are looking at the right time now - sales are on and you can get last years models at half price, so your £50 could get you a really good shoe if you are lucky with whats in the sale.





Best advice is to go to a running shop and ask them, they will have a range that you can try on. All will have differences but the main thing is that they are comfortable and that they support your feet. If youi take your old trainers with you they might be able to look at them and advice better models depending how they are worn (for example, they can tell how your foot lands %26quot;pronountion%26quot; from the way the upper has twisted as you have worn them - and advise suitable shoes from that). If not tell them of problems you might have with leg joints (if you have any) and if they are good they will still be able to advice you.





As for particular makes - avoid other peoples preferences - what fits them like a glove migh tcause you blisters and twisted knees - choose what fits you well and that you can run in, even if it isnt the best name on the shelve.





If you are running on road and trails it might be best to get 2 pairs (OK if you can afford them), one for off road and one for road - of course depending on the trails you run and how off road they are (or whether they are gravel tracks or bogs basically)
Reply:Same way you choose the left running shoes, or your times will suffer.
Reply:Go to a specialty running store...I use to work at one and the benefits of getting fit for the right shoe is priceless....mind you is also generally a free service.
Reply:Shoes are a good example of the old adage %26quot;you get what you pay for%26quot;. Keep in mind your shoe is the only thing between you and the ground, so you don%26#039;t want to skimp.





I%26#039;ve tried several running shoes, my favorite is the Asics, they have gel soles. The gel works better for me than the air insoles others have. They are the only shoes I%26#039;ve tried that do not cause soreness the next day.





A cheaper alternative could be to get a gel insole to put inside your shoe.
Reply:I found that Asics are best, and currently have a pair with a gel sole which cost £40 (in a sale) and are always comfortable and are tough. But this is a personal choice. I noticed that most of the decent local runners use them and they are cheaper than brands such as Nike which are more fashion wear than sports wear.
Reply:Get yourself some New Balance shoes!





they are the best for running! but you will need to get them properly fitted otherwise you will end up in the same boat you are in now!





also it is worth paying a little extra for decent shoes! your feet will thank you!
Reply:i suggest going to a running shoe specialty store, talking to one of their specialist and trying on different shoes. most stores offer a gait analysis and give you great recommendation especially since they%26#039;re local and know the area running trails.


every runner has their own shoe preference. i love my brooks axiom 2 bc i do a lot of road running; they%26#039;re light yet stable. asics tend to be too stiff for me personally.


if you find one in specialty store, you can try to find them on-line for cheaper at any of these sites or other running shoe sites:


http://ebay.com


http://www.runningwarehouse.com/


http://www.kellysrunningwarehouse.com/cg...



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