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Joga3
27 Jan 2009, 09:18 PM
im assuming this will be a valid thread considering its in the training section ( i am sorry ahead of time if not)

Anyways onto the question,
Running shoes, I did some research but have no idea what shoe would be good for me. I know the logical answer would be to try them on in a shoe store, however no matter the comfort, the shoes still tend to hurt me (usually knee) considering I have osgood shlatter disease, so I guess the point of this thread is to say what shoes work for you, why, and how to diagnose which shoe is best for your needs, Any help would be much appreciated thanks

Joga3:)

bassboi
27 Jan 2009, 11:25 PM
the best i advice i got for running shoes, was "Go to a running store and pick their brains out!" i got that from one of my friends who does distance running and well i did. I got my feet scanned, sized and tried on many a shoe, but we eventually found one that worked well with my feet and legs.

ctoa23
28 Jan 2009, 03:13 PM
Agree with bassboi. It's impossible to buy running shoes online IMO.
I was going through the same thing a couple months ago, until I finally went to my local running shop andn tried on just about every pair they had.

Devil500
29 Jan 2009, 07:39 PM
Go to a shop 100% find a pair you like, and say your really set on a color well maybe then buy online.

Joga3
29 Jan 2009, 08:25 PM
Thanks so much, will do. i could care less how they look they are ment to run not to attract the ladies right? heh

Joga3

rustynation
30 Jan 2009, 07:27 PM
Definitely go to a running shoe store, but if you've got bad knees (I've got one bad knee and two bad ankles), I recommend Asics or Brooks.

kravi
01 Feb 2009, 12:27 AM
Running store does not mean sports store. The guys at "xxx sporting goods" don't know running shoes from goats.

Running store means a store specific for runners. And if you go there, don't back out and buy cheaper online like that ass above said. These stores provide a service nobody else does (and which you apparently need). Don't put 'em out of business.

--Me

bassboi
01 Feb 2009, 03:25 AM
Running store does not mean sports store. The guys at "xxx sporting goods" don't know running shoes from goats.

Running store means a store specific for runners. And if you go there, don't back out and buy cheaper online like that ass above said. These stores provide a service nobody else does (and which you apparently need). Don't put 'em out of business.

--Me
truth, and if you go there enough they will eventually(hopefully) give you a discount.:p:cool:

Joga3
01 Feb 2009, 02:12 PM
Thanks, rep given looking forward to going to my runner specialist store sometime next week.

thanks again
Joga3:)

OliverE
04 Feb 2009, 05:08 AM
i reckon go online because you can get some realy good deals there. watch out for scams though as you can end up with fakes

Giallorossi10
19 Feb 2009, 09:33 PM
Definitely go to a running specific store, i did last year and got a lovely pair of brooks runners, pricey but worth it--the smaller run-specific brands are great

chopper8
22 Feb 2009, 02:11 PM
Yup - go to a running store and get some advice specific to your feet and running specs.

I have found Asics to be good on many levels.