to those who run/jog

[karl]

what brand shoe do you use? im running in some nike air max, but i dont think they are cutting it. im thinking of using the nike shox. ive tried adjusting my stride because i run heal to toe and have high arches, i get shin splints.

i feel better that ive started running again and i dont want to fall off. but i think if i had a better shoe, it would make running a little more enjoyable.

[JETTAone420]

new balance is good.
if your not used to running then your gonna get shin splints( when i went to boot camp and they had us ruck marching 2miles starting off i had the most massive shin splints) just make sure u stretch really good and do toe pulls.

i have a high arch too! welcome to the club!

[JETTAone420]

i went to walmart and bought some bootleg brand running shoes for like 30$ and i like them alot. their super light and fit my foot well. but the build quality feels like they wont last long....

[John5788]

i run every monday, wednesday, and friday in new balance. they are comfortable shoes and very light.

[oc-audica]

not that i have gone running in a while (realllllly need to get back on it too man) also been thinkin bout some new balance

but i ended up always using these... they're really comfy and breathe nicely... they were really gentle on my big ass feet

Reebok Ventilators ~ come in all kinds of colors but i got these

[v2rocket]

go to a running store theres one in pq across from the 24 hour fitness theyll tell you exactley what you need

they have you run in shoes to see how your foot lands and stuff too

[mexmini]

nike air max for me. i run 3.5 a day and never had a problem of any sort with cramps, feet etc. shox didnt cut it for me..... and new balance is a excelent shoe also.

[RavinJetta]

I run in Nike Shox's. I am happy with them but I have been using nikes forever

[jincs]

I run in some Adidas running shoes. Gonna need new ones soon, I'll try out a pair of New Balances. How long does everyone run for?

[JETTAone420]

when the army made me...it was 4miles @ a 8min/mile pace mondays,wednesday,fridays. and once a month we'd do a company run across the post. hootin and hollerin some cadences!

[Kelly Girl]

Nike Shox

or the Adidas "squish" i don't know the formal name for it, but i has the pseudo-shox
they're wiked comfy

[DTolo]

Asics has got to be the best running shoe. Saucony has really come a long way too.

New Balance usually handles wider feet better than high arch feet. Nikes tend to be a little more narrow compared to the same widths of other shoes in the same size width.

For one, running "heel-toe" will aggrevate shin splints. Running at any pace slower than a sprint, should be, "toe-heel-toe". Meaning your toes, or ball of your foot lands first,heel comes down to touch for just a second before it picks back up and your foot lifts off from your toe/ball of your foot again.

There are many other factors that add to shin splints, I have become pretty well versed on the subject lately.

My recommendation to you, would be to check out Road Runner sports and have them fit you for a shoe. If you have a high arch, ask about their insoles (the green ones).

I run anywhere from 9-18mi a week, and I am 186lbs, usually run 3mi in about 21min (working on getting under 20min).

Hope that helps, I wasn't sure if you were looking for help with shin splints, or just a generally good shoe, or a combo. I have more info if you'd like, send a pm.

[oc-audica]

^^ nice post!

[JETTAone420]

damn damion your fat! werent u like an underwear model or somthin last year?

[socalrally]

Everyone runs "heel-toe" ... it's whether you supinate or pronate, and to what extent that makes a difference ... nearly every running shoe manufacturer makes a shoe designed for people who supinate / pronate / have a neutral gait ... the trick is finding a shoe that is designed for your natural gait ... go to a proper running store like RoadRunner Sports, and they'll have you run on a running machine for a couple of minutes to analyze your natural gait, and then once they know what your natural gait is, they'll be able to recommend a shoe designed for your natural gait.

This site has some more detailed info:

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com...supination.php

HTH.

[ohheycheckmeout]

I second the Asics as most likely the best running shoe out there, as Dtolo said. I ran x-country for 4 years along with track for 2 and tried a little bit of everything, but always ended up back in my Asics. They are light, support you and are comfortable. I am currently only running 3-5 miles a week, along with playing soccer 3-4 nights a week and Asics have always done it for me.

Regarding shin splints, as said above, a shoe will only help so much. More often than not, it is technique, pace or pre/post run routines that more often than not are the main cause. Hope that helps.

[DTolo]

damn damion your fat! werent u like an underwear model or somthin last year?

I was 195lbs in those pics!

Everyone runs "heel-toe" ... it's whether you supinate or pronate, and to what extent that makes a difference ...


This site has some more detailed info:

http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com...supination.php

HTH.

I'll have to check that site out, but I have to disagree with you. Not everybody who runs, runs "heel-toe". And Pronation doesn't have as much to do with the most common cause of shin splints as it does with having the right arch support.

If you don't believe me about "toe-heel-toe", give Steve Scott a call. He ran 136 sub-4min miles that were recorded in his career. He's a US record holder, and only 1 of 5 in the world to run a sub-4:50 mile. He can better explain the mechanics of "toe-heel-toe".http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Scott <-- it is Wiki, but pretty well on with is Bio.

The only thing I don't like about the "running diagnosis" you recieve at RoadRunners is that when you run barefoot, people tend to put more of their weight on the balls of their feet... meaning they run less heel-toe, and more of toe-heel-toe, since landing on the balls of your feet is the only natural shock absorber as opposed to landing on just the heel.

This causes the "diagnosis" to be not always correct, because the employee is not seeing how the customer truly runs.

[karl]

im gonna have to find a place in the IE that does a shoe diagnosis. my guess is that i run/walk about 2 miles. im trying to build that endurance where i can run the whole time. ive increased it little by little so far, but need improvement. ive tried running at a slow pace running toe/heel and feel like running that way will make my calf knot up.

i do stretch before my run. and the info has been very helpful.
thanks guys

[GTiGirl]

RoadRunner Sports is rad - I have very special needs feet and they were able to accommodate my custom orthotics and supernating stride no problem. Good service too. It's weird seeing your feet on TV.

I was running in Adidas Bounce and after I went to RoadRunner, I found I was running in a shoe that wasn't made for my feet. I ended up with some Mizunos and they are the shit!

And remember to replace your shoes every 500 miles or so.

[veedubber7]

do you have to pay to get your feet tested at road runner?