I never have to break in my running shoes, because I always stick to what I know suits me, and I only ever buy that brand and type....hey dont get sucked in by things that dont work for me...
How do other runners buy shoes, and do u always stick to what you know suits u.... :unsure:
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Started by toriejane, Mar 26 2006 09:20 PM
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Posted 26 March 2006 - 09:20 PM
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Posted 26 March 2006 - 10:41 PM
Technically all shoes change...though the change may be not happen every yr or may be very subtle and unnoticed by the wearer.
When a shoe manufacturer significantly modifies the next model, then many people jump ship and try different brands.
I used to love my original Mizuno Wave Creation and wouldve cont'd buying them but they changed compounds and lost the soft ride....been with asics ever since.
I think Dunlop Volleys are the only shoes that stay the same yr in yr out :)
When a shoe manufacturer significantly modifies the next model, then many people jump ship and try different brands.
I used to love my original Mizuno Wave Creation and wouldve cont'd buying them but they changed compounds and lost the soft ride....been with asics ever since.
I think Dunlop Volleys are the only shoes that stay the same yr in yr out :)
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Posted 27 March 2006 - 01:13 AM
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I think Dunlop Volleys are the only shoes that stay the same yr in yr out
[/indent]Ask Tim but I think Dunlop KT's HAVEN'T changed since first introduced. When I heard that Tim still ran in them I actually wet to K Mart to see if they still stocked them. They do - the price about 2 pound 10 and six pence :D
I think Dunlop Volleys are the only shoes that stay the same yr in yr out
[/indent]Ask Tim but I think Dunlop KT's HAVEN'T changed since first introduced. When I heard that Tim still ran in them I actually wet to K Mart to see if they still stocked them. They do - the price about 2 pound 10 and six pence :D
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Posted 27 March 2006 - 01:33 AM
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Even volleys change!
[/indent]I should have said "classic volleys"..
Damn those Velcro units are sexy!!
Originally posted by RunDave:
Even volleys change!
[/indent]I should have said "classic volleys"..
Damn those Velcro units are sexy!!
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Posted 27 March 2006 - 03:12 AM
I believe the KT's are still exactly the same as they were when I was at school. I guess you can not improve on perfection.
Although they have recently introduced the KT 26 Osaka which is a bit like a KT racing flat.
Although they have recently introduced the KT 26 Osaka which is a bit like a KT racing flat.
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Posted 27 March 2006 - 12:42 PM
I love my Asics Gel 1100 and luckily the only thing that has changes is the colour trimmings :) . Tried the Asics GT2100 and never again <_< .
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Posted 27 March 2006 - 05:12 PM
hi toriejane
I'm a complete beginner - only on my 3rd pair of high-end shoes- so will probably be howled out of this debate, but I go to Athlete's foot (I think? the place that has the electronic foot diagnosis pads anyway) before I buy new shoes so I can see if anything has changed much over the intervening time. Then the staff make recommendations of several pairs which suit my imperfections & I pick from those. If I'm seeing my podiatrist I ask him too what types/brands he thinks suit my feet/gait.
I'm a complete beginner - only on my 3rd pair of high-end shoes- so will probably be howled out of this debate, but I go to Athlete's foot (I think? the place that has the electronic foot diagnosis pads anyway) before I buy new shoes so I can see if anything has changed much over the intervening time. Then the staff make recommendations of several pairs which suit my imperfections & I pick from those. If I'm seeing my podiatrist I ask him too what types/brands he thinks suit my feet/gait.
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 02:36 PM
Alisonjc - I am heading to Athletes foot today so will hopefully get some insight on what will suit me. I have always bought Nike cross trainers as they suited me for what I used to do but now that I am starting to run, I think this is my best option.
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 02:54 PM
the thing that really stands out re the Athlete's foot pressure pad is that they get people to walk across it. Now I am no expert but I am thinking that you run different then you walk. So the system may be fine if you were buying shoes to walk in.
Maybe you could do a test and walk across it and then run across it and see what the differences are. Better still first off ask the staff member what they have found when they tried to do the same. If they say they have never tried it then I would go to another shop since they obviously do not have any passion or imagination.
Maybe you could do a test and walk across it and then run across it and see what the differences are. Better still first off ask the staff member what they have found when they tried to do the same. If they say they have never tried it then I would go to another shop since they obviously do not have any passion or imagination.
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 03:40 PM
I got my shoes recommended by a podiatrist. A really good one. (There are two of these in Brisbane that I know of...)
I've found that once my legs get really run-strong though, I can run in pretty much any shoes without too much trouble (especially since I've been running trail), as long as they don't blister me. Anyone else get this?
I've found that once my legs get really run-strong though, I can run in pretty much any shoes without too much trouble (especially since I've been running trail), as long as they don't blister me. Anyone else get this?
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 05:07 PM
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Maybe you could do a test and walk across it and then run across it and see what the differences are.
[/indent]I did that once, to see what would happen. As expected, no obvious correlation between walking and running. The people in the shop seemed surprised. If I had one of those things where I work, I'd be jumping up and down on it all day to see what would happen. :)
tank girl, I tend to find that too, to an extent. If I've been running quite a bit (for me that is) I can get away with relatively neutral shoes even though they're not normally recommended for me. But I'm still really picky about the feel of them.
Originally posted by tim:
Maybe you could do a test and walk across it and then run across it and see what the differences are.
[/indent]I did that once, to see what would happen. As expected, no obvious correlation between walking and running. The people in the shop seemed surprised. If I had one of those things where I work, I'd be jumping up and down on it all day to see what would happen. :)
tank girl, I tend to find that too, to an extent. If I've been running quite a bit (for me that is) I can get away with relatively neutral shoes even though they're not normally recommended for me. But I'm still really picky about the feel of them.
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 05:13 PM
I went to the Athlete's foot in Collins St (Melb) and they got me to run on the pads. Their diagnosis agreed with my podiatrist's too so I was confident in what they told me
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 05:57 PM
I go here:
Active Feet
Had ankle and achilles issues when I started increasing my distance and speed a few years back, so had my running gait looked at and was fitted with Brooks Adrenaline, which I have faithfully stuck with ever since.
Active Feet
Had ankle and achilles issues when I started increasing my distance and speed a few years back, so had my running gait looked at and was fitted with Brooks Adrenaline, which I have faithfully stuck with ever since.
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 06:24 PM
I got fitted out at Active Feet last weekend and was impressed with the explanations of the biomechanics of the feet they gave. The recommended shoes are working out well for me so far, and if they continue to go well, they'll probably stick to the same shoe for a few years to come. I'm not too adventurous though, and tend to stick with what I know.
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Posted 28 March 2006 - 09:34 PM
Right-o
I went to Athletes Foot & stepped (& ran) on the pad only to be told pretty much what I knew already - that I need to have support in the arches of my feet and that I tend to put a lot of pressure in my heel. I know I do that as I have had shooting pain in the past. Anyway, she then tried to sell me the most expensive pair of runners they had so I told the assistant that I would go back as I had a bit of shopping to do. I don't think she really knew much and as I don't either, I didn't feel comfortable in purchasing from them.
Then I headed over to Rebel to see what they had in their range. The guy who helped me out seemed to know what he was talking about and said that he also runs. I explained to him the type of trainers I used to wear & that I was just starting out in running. I picked out a few different pairs of trainers but none of them felt right.
He then recommended some Brooks. He explained the platforms of the runners and the midfoot support & stability (which is what I needed). I tried them on and I tell you, it was like putting on a pair of slippers.
So, I ended up with a pair of Brooks Alpha 2 (medium) & I cannot wait to hit the road tomorrow :)
I went to Athletes Foot & stepped (& ran) on the pad only to be told pretty much what I knew already - that I need to have support in the arches of my feet and that I tend to put a lot of pressure in my heel. I know I do that as I have had shooting pain in the past. Anyway, she then tried to sell me the most expensive pair of runners they had so I told the assistant that I would go back as I had a bit of shopping to do. I don't think she really knew much and as I don't either, I didn't feel comfortable in purchasing from them.
Then I headed over to Rebel to see what they had in their range. The guy who helped me out seemed to know what he was talking about and said that he also runs. I explained to him the type of trainers I used to wear & that I was just starting out in running. I picked out a few different pairs of trainers but none of them felt right.
He then recommended some Brooks. He explained the platforms of the runners and the midfoot support & stability (which is what I needed). I tried them on and I tell you, it was like putting on a pair of slippers.
So, I ended up with a pair of Brooks Alpha 2 (medium) & I cannot wait to hit the road tomorrow :)
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Posted 29 March 2006 - 01:17 AM
Eagle, I loved your answer.
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They do - the price about 2 pound 10 and six pence
[/indent]I showed my wife and she pissed herself laughing.
Ahh, its good to see the old wit coming back into the forum.
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They do - the price about 2 pound 10 and six pence
[/indent]I showed my wife and she pissed herself laughing.
Ahh, its good to see the old wit coming back into the forum.
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Posted 29 March 2006 - 02:00 AM
Razy, i would be interested to see how you go. Just because someone runs doesnt mean they actually know a good shoe from a bad shoe and more to the point the right shoe for you, your exercise and your foot type.
I know my foot type and purchase accordingly, used to run in the Asics 20's series, changed over to brooks adrenaline and so far so good but i have used Nike Structure Triax and race, how infrequent that is, in Adidas supernova competition so its not so much what is a good brand but what fits and works for the individuals needs. I wont change my shoes until i find something better or what i currently use isnt working for me.
I know my foot type and purchase accordingly, used to run in the Asics 20's series, changed over to brooks adrenaline and so far so good but i have used Nike Structure Triax and race, how infrequent that is, in Adidas supernova competition so its not so much what is a good brand but what fits and works for the individuals needs. I wont change my shoes until i find something better or what i currently use isnt working for me.
