What running shoes to get for training?

I have had the same pair of asics for a year now and face the trauma of buying a new pair of shoes. I am always intimidated by thousands of different products that all look the same and shoes are no exception. I run every day and somewhat long too so I want something good quality that will last me a long time, most of the time I run on trails, but I run on the sidewalk too. I prefer addidas, because they always fit me. Does anyone have any advise for how to pick the right shoe, or what shoe I should get.

What running shoes to get for training?
You can never go wrong with adidas....but you know if they arent working for you just buy a new pair such as new balance. whats the loss anyways its just about 50$ big deal. For me i like new balance. I hate nike though it just like isnt comftable because the soles wear off quickly and then like...ummlike they just try and sell em and ppl buy them because of the brand name but who cares about the its about the comfort right so overall i would pick new balance
Reply:There is no answer to this question.


It depends on so many things, like your foot's shape and your desired workout distance. If you are running 2 miles that's a different shoe than you'd need for 12 miles.


Do your feet pronate? Are you flat footed? Wide or slim feet?


Will you be running the streets (pavement and asphalt) or trails???


Try many brands and styles (not colors) and make sure they fit you comfortably because you can lose toenails, get blisters, shin or knee problems....good luck!
Reply:You should try to get a few pairs of different shoes to see which ones that will fit you the best. Different people have different feet, so there is not a single type of shoes that will do for everyone. In fact, most of the winners of marathons use specially designed shoes which probably will only fit the runner himself/herself.





My suggestion is to get a pair of running shoes, at least $60-80, with good cushion. You should go to a running shoes store and have the salesperson help you, since they do have some equipments that may help measure the type of feet you might have - high or low raches, overpronate or underpronate, etc. I would get probably one or two different types of shoes and try them alternately to see which one works better. Then that will be the shoes I will train for the next few months, and if you like it, go back to get more of it before they discontinue the style.





As for particular brands, personally I like Reebok. Addidas and Asics are both good brands, so are Brooks, New Balance, etc. However, you have to find the ones that fit you the best, and you will know whether it fits only if you try it on and run with it.



flower