Top Three? March 5, 2008
Posted by regivizz Run, Running, Shoes
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“Running with my kids”, “Does diet soda make you fat” and “Cycle with a purpose”: All three are great blogs, but am I the only one who would like some new content on the top of the homepage?
Yesterday was a really short run to try out my new shoes. Asics GT-2130s is what I went with. Every runners’ feet are different, and Asics fit me best. I trained for and ran my first marathon in Asics and then was convinced to buy a pair of Sauconys. My first 30 miles in them went okay, but after that I started feeling pain in my knees. After asking around at my last race to see which running shoe store came with highest recommendations, I went to Elite Feet in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Taking a parking lot run (as any great shoe store should let you do!) in their top three recommendations for my foot (Mizunos, Asics and Brooks) the Asics just felt right. The Brooks had too narrow of a toe box and pushed on my little toe, the Mizunos, although cush and comfy, didn’t seem to have the support I needed.
Finding a shoe store you trust is one of the greatest assets to a runner. From personal experience, here are a few tips:
* Ask other runners in your area.
* Shop around.
* Look for people who know about the shoes’ support, cushion, durability etc.
* Ask them the best way to tie the laces if your heel slips or if you need more room across the top. They should be able to show you several different ways to lace your shoe specific to your needs.
* Ask them the difference between shoe “A” and shoe “B”.
* Bring in your current running shoes and they should be interested in looking at them!!!
* Tell them you’d like to jog around the parking lot for a bit. They SHOULD let you.
Any other tips I’m forgetting?
Comments
I’m with you 100% on that - find a shop you can trust & keep going back. We’ve got a great place here in Newcastle (Start Fitness), but I just get along better with the folks at a shop (SheRunsHeRuns) near my parents’ place - almost 300 miles away. At least it means I get to go & see my folks every few months, I guess!
Great Post Regina!
Excellent info!