Corey Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I want to pick up a good pair of shoes for working out, running, playing deck hockey(roller hockey without roller blades, haha) etc etc. I wear Nike Shox for casual walking around shoes to work and so forth, but I've heard they may not be the best shoe for running. What are some good shoes I should be looking at for an amatuer runner. If it matters, I'm about 5'11 ~200lbs (thus the reason for wanting to run more so I can lose weight). Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkleskiw Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Every person's foot is different. Go to a running shoe store and have them fit one for you. It's what I did, and now I just buy the same shoe just the updated styles when I have enough miles on my current pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 +1 on the local store. My brother just went there and they checked the foot out there and got the one that worked best for him. Hard to do that over the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoleroJesse Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 For running it's hard to get started wrong with some Asics 2100 series. At 5'11" and 200 it's a safe bet you are either neutral on your pronation or slightly over and the 2100 series handle either of those well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 you cant just pick a shoe model without knowing the size and shape of your foot. My feet are straight, 90 % of the shoes on the market are curved, just look at the bottom. None of them fit me. Go to roadrunnersports.com you can learn alot there, join the club and they offer all kinds of helped, I sufferred for years in the Army buying theshoes from the px that caught my eye, Until I learned the whole none of them fit me thing from roadrunners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenD Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'd recommend getting fitted. I also recommend taking a hard look at New Balance. I wore NB all the way through high school athletics, an Army career on through to present day. I haven't found another brand that fits my feet that meets the same price performance curve. Also remember if you're really doing serious running, be prepared to buy a new pair every 4-6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think you need a pair of Stacy Adams. Though they need a good spit shine from time to time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Another vote for anything New Balance. They have wide widths readily available in almost all their shoes so they are much more comfortable to us wide footers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmysterious Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Can't go wrong with the New Balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Wallace Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Get some Vibrams Five Fingers, take your time getting used to them, never look back. I have never felt so good running as I have since I started using these. I have done my fair share of running too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUbor9 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Get some Vibrams Five Fingers, take your time getting used to them, never look back. I have never felt so good running as I have since I started using these. I have done my fair share of running too. I use LaSportiva http://www.zappos.com/la-sportiva-crosslite-black however I am going to try the five-fingers my friends pair were great for running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangucci Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 The five fingers are a good choice for running and general fitness. I like the added proprioception the thin soles offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax52 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 I also agree with everyone that is telling you to go to a shoe store and get fitted properly. My first 5 years in the Army I wore the wrong shoes and I hated running. I went with a buddy who runs a lot and got fitted. As it turns out I over pronate and wearing Nike and Asics was killing my feet. Now I wear Saucony. Don't be afraid to spend a little extra money on a good set of shoes either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Could someone be a little more specific on what kind of shoe store does proper fitting for running shoes. Do any of the name brand sport / shoe stores do this type of fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Skinny in shape people die too. Why bother? Get a case of beer and sit in front of the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvary45 Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Get some Vibrams Five Fingers, take your time getting used to them, never look back. I have never felt so good running as I have since I started using these. I have done my fair share of running too. The five fingers are a good choice for running and general fitness. I like the added proprioception the thin soles offer. +1&2 on Vibrams Vibrams or great for fitness and everyday use. You will bring out your full potental in agility and speed with vibrams. If you dont like vibrams i would recommend any quality running shoe with a minimulist sole. Merrell make some really good running shoesmerrell running shoes When all else fails there nothing better than running barefoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okc icore Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I would by new balance running shoes these shoes held up through the marine corp and years after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkleskiw Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Replacing shoes on a miles or time interval is a good idea too. It may have been mentioned before, but it's worth mentioning again. I think the basic metric is every 300 - 500 miles you replace them. So depending on your weekly miles, time will vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Must agree with coach...only excuse for running? The icecream truck driver didn't see you. Seriously go to a store that deals with running shoes as their primary business. What works for one person you just may absolutely hate on your feet. Buddy of mine swore by Asics and so I went out a purchased a pair soley on his recommendation....big mistake. I wore Adidas marathon trainers and loved them. You gotta go get fitted by someone who knows running and runners and see if you like them. Change them often for new pairs to avoid back and knee injuries. To find a store in your area there should be some listed in the back of a copy of Runner's World magazine. JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus DUX Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 If you run trails, my new favorite are those: Adidas Kanadia 4Trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Corey, The suggestions are good about getting fitted. There is usually a running store in every sity of any size and most will spend the time to fit you properly. The local running store here will let you take the shoes for a run and then return them if you don't like the fit. My suggestion for road shoes is Brooks. They are great for heavy runners. Trail shoes I can't recommend the Salomon Speedcross strongly enough. Not only are they are the best trail shoes I have ever tried, they are the best shoe to shoot in I have found. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelli2 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I went minimalist about 2 1/2 years ago on footwear and have never looked back, I love the Vibram Five Fingers and hav shot every major 3 gun in them but also trail run, street run, work out, hike etc. But I also like the Inov8 shoes the very light minimal sole models X-lite 195, have a set with cleats and flat soled. I will never wear a healed type athletic shoe again, my feet love me the closer I get them to barefoot, as nature intended, just need a little protection from the elements is all jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landshark45 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Great advise on goin into a running store and getting fitted. I do this currently for people at my work. Asics and New Balance are both excellent options. Check out the Asics next time the inside of the sole will have a gray insert or just be plain white. The gray insert is for extra stability... Like flat feet or people who just want the support. If the insole is solid white its for the neutral runner. I wear the Asics nimbus- neutral shoe. New balance is the same except they normaly have a wider toe-box. People with wider feet sometimes will prefer this. Vibrams are good but not for everyone. They take a lot of getting used to. Especially if your big like me. 6' 250lbs. Currently I wear newbalance 573 trail shoes... Love em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MQW Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) You are dead on the money for running but for training, I would say that one of the new balance minimus shoes would be better; I do all of my fitness training in either the vibram five finger shoes or the new balance minimus shoes, they allow your foot to be strengthened & function correctly without any artifical support (which can actually cause problems in the long run); In today's fitness training world, we have come full circle back to functional training for all of your training needs, if you get very specific about your training, as in, our longest stages in action shooting are 25-30 sec. max, so your training should be based on that; I do fairly solid bike rides as part of my training, but I spin for 2 -5 min. with 20-40 sec. sprints in between for 30-40 min, that actually does more good than riding for 2 hours without sprinting. I also do a considerable amount of kettle bell training and power yoga based training for functional flexibility, burst speed & powerful movement; Just my two cents , but FYI, I am 51 now, and am in better shape than I have ever been, I have spent 33 years in the military with over 10 years in the SOF community and am still currently serving in the USAR. I didn't learn any of this from them, I had to find it out by working with some of the top Trainers and Physical Therapists in the US. Every person's foot is different. Go to a running shoe store and have them fit one for you. It's what I did, and now I just buy the same shoe just the updated styles when I have enough miles on my current pair. Edited October 19, 2011 by MQW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I replace my shoes when they wear out. I do about 30 miles per week so 300 to 500 would be crazy. I buy about 2 pairs a year but I rotate between 3 or 4 pairs depending on where and how far I am running. I am 5'11 and 200 also and I have worn Nike lunar glides, this may sound funny but they are noisy. saucony and Adidas they all work. New balance shoes don't work for me. For trail running I wear only Adidas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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