Gday all you real runners,
Firstly, I must say how impressed I am at the quality of the few posts I have read here after following a link from the Choice article entitled “Running shoes buying guide”. I am a 56yo recent convert to any form of exercise and having made some baby steps into the value of running now wish to identify shoes that will offer me the lowest risk of joint injuries as I see how far I can push this.
I have previously bought running shoes from Athletes Foot without being convinced that the teenagers serving me had actually understood anything from their pressure-point device and had probably sold me “one shape fits all” shoes. While satisfied that this was as good as I could do, the Choice article suggests there may be something more.
Hence, my question is simple – Is there any retailer in Perth that offers a service similar to that offered by Sydney’s Running Science?
Cheers,
Nick
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Started by NickBell, Mar 12 2010 12:46 AM
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 12:57 AM
Nick, I'll declare my bias by saying that one of the partners is my running coach, but I can recommend The Running Centre in West Perth. They offer what you're after
Another option is to see a podiatrist before you head to a shoe store. Peak Podiatry in Subiaco does video gait analysis and will recommend shoe models for you.
Another option is to see a podiatrist before you head to a shoe store. Peak Podiatry in Subiaco does video gait analysis and will recommend shoe models for you.
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 01:57 PM
orlando, on Mar 11 2010, 10:57 PM, said:
Nick, I'll declare my bias by saying that one of the partners is my running coach, but I can recommend The Running Centre in West Perth. They offer what you're after
Another option is to see a podiatrist before you head to a shoe store. Peak Podiatry in Subiaco does video gait analysis and will recommend shoe models for you.
Another option is to see a podiatrist before you head to a shoe store. Peak Podiatry in Subiaco does video gait analysis and will recommend shoe models for you.
Orlando,
Perfect, as I work in West Perth, have spoken with The Running Centre and will go see them next week.
Thnaks very much
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 03:44 PM
Welcome to Coolrunning Nick. I have to say you are spot on about Athletes Foot. I had a bad experience there a few years ago and haven't bought anything there since. I do have to say though that occasionally you'll get someone who knows what they are talking about.
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 03:48 PM
wombatoutofhell, on Mar 12 2010, 04:14 PM, said:
Welcome to Coolrunning Nick. I have to say you are spot on about Athletes Foot. I had a bad experience there a few years ago and haven't bought anything there since. I do have to say though that occasionally you'll get someone who knows what they are talking about.
Unfortunately the shoes they sold me felt FANTASTIC on, but gave me the most horrendous blisters I've ever had in my life. I've never ever ever had blisters before and I want to cry every time I put them on because they actually do feel so good, I just can't run in them!!!
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 04:58 PM
An Iron Man competitor in my office recommended Sports Fever in Subiaco.
I liked the attention and care taken and am basically happy with the shoes they gave me.
I just have a niggling issue with the fact that they push Brooks above all else. All 4 pairs of shoes that I tried were Brooks.
Since these were only the 2nd pair of running shoes I have ever bought, I can only wonder whether one of the other manufacturers may be even better.
The running centre has opened since then and is just around the corner from my office. A different colleague has had great service from them too, so I will be heading there in a few weeks time to get some new tread.
I liked the attention and care taken and am basically happy with the shoes they gave me.
I just have a niggling issue with the fact that they push Brooks above all else. All 4 pairs of shoes that I tried were Brooks.
Since these were only the 2nd pair of running shoes I have ever bought, I can only wonder whether one of the other manufacturers may be even better.
The running centre has opened since then and is just around the corner from my office. A different colleague has had great service from them too, so I will be heading there in a few weeks time to get some new tread.
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Posted 12 March 2010 - 06:21 PM
Hi Margot-welcome to Coolrunning.
My experience was similar-the shoes felt fantastic in the store but when I tried running in them they hurt-bad. Being naive and stupid I ran 11km thinking I needed to break them in a bit. I could barely walk for a day or so after. They ended up being my everyday shoe for a while-and were ok for that.
Now I'm older and wiser I get analysed by a professional so I know what should work-and I mostly stick to that although I can be tempted to try shoes that are cheap and feel good. I have about a 50% success rate with that method!
My experience was similar-the shoes felt fantastic in the store but when I tried running in them they hurt-bad. Being naive and stupid I ran 11km thinking I needed to break them in a bit. I could barely walk for a day or so after. They ended up being my everyday shoe for a while-and were ok for that.
Now I'm older and wiser I get analysed by a professional so I know what should work-and I mostly stick to that although I can be tempted to try shoes that are cheap and feel good. I have about a 50% success rate with that method!
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Posted 02 April 2010 - 06:16 PM
wombatoutofhell, on Mar 12 2010, 04:21 PM, said:
Hi Margot-welcome to Coolrunning.
My experience was similar-the shoes felt fantastic in the store but when I tried running in them they hurt-bad. Being naive and stupid I ran 11km thinking I needed to break them in a bit. I could barely walk for a day or so after. They ended up being my everyday shoe for a while-and were ok for that.
Now I'm older and wiser I get analysed by a professional so I know what should work-and I mostly stick to that although I can be tempted to try shoes that are cheap and feel good. I have about a 50% success rate with that method!
My experience was similar-the shoes felt fantastic in the store but when I tried running in them they hurt-bad. Being naive and stupid I ran 11km thinking I needed to break them in a bit. I could barely walk for a day or so after. They ended up being my everyday shoe for a while-and were ok for that.
Now I'm older and wiser I get analysed by a professional so I know what should work-and I mostly stick to that although I can be tempted to try shoes that are cheap and feel good. I have about a 50% success rate with that method!
Just a quick follow up to orlando, wombatoutofhell and anyone else interested. I got to The Running Centre on 19 March, did the stuff and bought a pair of Saucony Omni 8s for just over $200. I was in an out in under half an hour and very happy with the product and service.
I ran "the bridges" (9.2Km) in just under the hour the following Sunday, feeling solid and comfortable during and after. The only downside was that the new shoes threw the calibration on my HRM (accelerometer foot pod type) which I have now fixed but running with the new shoes took 140 less paces than a week prior.
I have no affiliation whatsoever to The Running Centre
Cheers,
Nick
