Question:can anyone give me some suggstions on what kind of shoes to bye? i am a
20 year old light weight female runner with normal arches. perfer
brand: nike and new balance.
Another question is does having flat feet mean that i need good midsole
cushioning and medial support shoes?
Answer:
The best thing to do is to go to a specialised running store. Bring in an
old pair of running shoes so that they can check out the wear pattern,
but they still determine the type of shoe you should wear by looking at
your feet. Usually, they will give you several pairs of shoes to try on
and they let you run in them to see which one you like.
I am looking for some information on running shoes. Is there a
brand of running shoe that is union-made? I contacted the Canadian
Labour Congress, who referred me to UNITE (Union of Needletrades,
Industrial, and Textile Employees), who quite kindly sent me their Brand
Name Directory. However, running shoes are absent from this directory.
Does anyone know of a shoe that is produced by unionized employees? It
doesn't have to be produced here (Canada), just so long as the working
conditions for employees are legal/reasonable, and not sweatshop conditions.
I'm thinking of buying a new pair of running shoes. I run a maximum of
6 to 8 miles a week. My question is, can I get a decent pair of shoes
in the $50 - $70 range? I mean, I have seen shoes in that price range,
but does one HAVE to sink $100+ to get good quality? Also, is there
really a whole lot of difference between equally priced of shoes by
different companies - that is, are those $70 Nikes really head n
shoulders above the $70 pair of Filas?
Good questions. Some answers from a shoe salesman:
1) Yes. You can most certainly get a good pair of shoes in that price
range. The price range I would be looking in would be the $70-$75US price
range (a little on the higher end of your price range, but probably worth
the little extra). The Asics Gel-140, Nike Arma, NB 497, Adidas Resonse
and D'Fiant, Brooks Addiction and the Saucony Jazz are all around that
price range and are very good shoes.
2) You do not have to spend $100 to get good quality. The most money most
people should HAVE to spend on running shoes is about $85US (MSRP) to get
some of the features found in these shoes not found in lower end shoes
(although one could easily make the argument that between the Adidas
Resonse (good cushioned shoe) and the Brooks Addiction (good motion
control shoe), you have the basis covered well in the lower price range).
3) There is not *a lot* of difference between most shoes at the same price
point. Adidas is heading the way in forefoot cushioing, putting their
little piece of adriprene in the forefoot of ALL their shoes (forefoot
cushioning is something usually found only in higher end shoes).
For how much you are running, I see *no reason* to spend more than about
$75US. Anyone who says otherwise is telling you that you need a Ford
Expedition to carry two bags of groceries.
I would like to point out two positive things about Hank's
post.
1. His response was right on the money. Thanks for taking
the time.
2. While he does work at selling shoes, he simply
noted in his sig file the store he works. No hard
sell, merely great information. This is the correct way
achieve a harmonious relationship between participating
and advertising.
I had to look at the web page and of course the staff.
Sorry but I'll have to choose Heidi if I ever get to
Louisville Ky. :) We are always talking/suggesting that
one finds a mom and pop shoe store for a proper fit.
Somehow, I get the feeling this is one. And no, I have
nuttin' to do with this store.
Does anyone know whether Nike Air Structure II running shoes are still
available? If not, is there anything similar on the market? Is it
possible to buy Nike shoes on the internet or by mail order?
I heard Nike will no longer be manufacturing running shoes. It was great
while It lasted!
There is a new product on market today that active people need to know about.
IRIS-PRO Inflatable Replaceable Insert for Shoe with miniature pump and relief
valve built-in, underneath arch pillow, so you can adjust air pressure
according your weight and your activities, such as: Standing, Walking, Hiking,
Running, Sports, etc. Professional / active runners should consider protecting
their feet/joints/knee with IRIS-PRO inserts, as well as improving race time.
By adding extra air pressure for running it really propels runners forward.
