Running shoes

JarHedSolja · Post by **JarHedSolja** » February 9th, 2006, 8:03 am

Do any of the Rangers here or the more serious runners shop for your running shoes by type? As many miles as I've run in the military I have always just bought cheap shoes to save a little money here and there but as I am beginning to really want to improve my run times I've been introduced to the whole pronation concept. I found a chart and diagram in a running magazine and I was just curious to see how important it is to Rangers, whom I know run more than any human being should run.

RiserBurn · Post by **RiserBurn** » February 9th, 2006, 8:41 am

I used to wear New Balance, but my back would start hurting a couple of miles into the run. I went to a specialty running store where the owner is actually a foot doctor. He made me run in my bare feet, and told me that I roll my ankles in slightly. He recommended me Brooks Adrenalines and I have never had the problem again.

I will always buy Brooks from now on. Hope this helps.

Kurt V · Post by **Kurt V** » February 9th, 2006, 9:41 am

Go to a specialty running store and talk to a knowledgeable sales person. You need to find out about the shape of your foot. Is it straight? Curved? Do you pronate? They will recommed a couple of different brands. Try them on with running socks. A good store will even let you go out the door and jog a bit in them. You will be amazed at how good a well fitted pair of shoes will improve your run. For me nothing feels better than Sauconys. They are curve lasted and make for some happy feet and knees.

Southern_Brit · Post by **Southern_Brit** » February 10th, 2006, 6:32 am

I agree with Veteran Kurt V...

Get your feet checked out - they should check your gait and see what running shoes fit best and compenstae for your style - you may even bed inserts / insoles. Cheap running shoes can lead to shin splints, knee problems etc....

Worth getting a decent pair if you're going to eat some road up.

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » February 10th, 2006, 6:54 am

You will see that there are different running shoes for outdoor and indoor running. I found that as I run indoor in Athens (You could get killed fast by a car here) the NIKE indoor running shoe (Top of the line) was best for me. It cost me $250 but I donâ€™t have any trouble/pain. Regarding an outdoor I have no idea.

ShortStackAO · Post by **ShortStackAO** » February 10th, 2006, 7:48 am

I'll echo that you should go to a specialty store and have them help. I've been running (cross country and track) for several years now and started getting cheap shoes until I had shin splints/stress fractures from shoes that weren't right for me (I over pronate). Once I healed up and had good shoes on, I stopped having problems...

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » February 10th, 2006, 8:24 am

I have been running 22(+)-Years and I can honestly say that "Cheap Shoes" are not the answer. I can also say that special testing and fitting is probably a little beyond a soldiers cash allowance.

My reccomendation (I have had zero knee operations) is to ensure your shoes fit (comfortably) and that they are a "Good" quality running shoe. I buy my runing shoes at sales and outlets stores.

Kurt V · Post by **Kurt V** » February 10th, 2006, 12:22 pm

Silverback wrote:I have been running 22(+)-Years and I can honestly say that "Cheap Shoes" are not the answer. I can also say that special testing and fitting is probably a little beyond a soldiers cash allowance.

Not really, a specialty athletic store will not charge anything for the advice of their in store specialist. Granted, the person will not be a medical doctor, but they know what to look for when they watch a person walk/run.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » February 10th, 2006, 12:50 pm

Kurt V wrote:Not really, a specialty athletic store will not charge anything for the advice of their in store specialist. Granted, the person will not be a medical doctor, but they know what to look for when they watch a person walk/run.

any "Shoe Store" that has a shoe fitter is going to be charging premium price for their gear. Not to mention that the average soldier is not covering enough miles to benifit from this.

If you have or need orthoctics then get them and use them, if you don't have any special needs then get on the road and make yourself tough. Don't go fagging about trying to get some fucking Nancy in a running leotard to assess your gait.

Flesh Thorn · Post by **Flesh Thorn** » February 10th, 2006, 1:02 pm

RiserBurn wrote: I went to a specialty running store where the owner is actually a foot doctor. He made me run in my bare feet, and told me that I roll my ankles in slightly.

This may sound a little out there, but there is growing evidence that running in any kind shoes is bad for you. It seems that shoes can not improve on the soles that our creator made for us. This isn't to say that shoes don't have there place. I ran a mile barefoot on asphalt one evening. Other than the friction blisters on the pads of my toes it was a pretty good experience. When barefoot you tend to run on the balls of your feet. The structure of your foot, flexes and acts as a shock absorber. When you run in shoes you tend to run on your heels and roll forward on to the balls of your feet. Of course it isn't always pratical to go barefoot. Wal Mart tried to have me arrested for not wearing shoes in their store one time.

JarHedSolja · Post by **JarHedSolja** » February 10th, 2006, 1:05 pm

Flesh Thorn wrote:
RiserBurn wrote: I went to a specialty running store where the owner is actually a foot doctor. He made me run in my bare feet, and told me that I roll my ankles in slightly.
This may sound a little out there, but there is growing evidence that running in any kind shoes is bad for you. It seems that shoes can not improve on the soles that our creator made for us. This isn't to say that shoes don't have there place. I ran a mile barefoot on asphalt one evening. Other than the friction blisters on the pads of my toes it was a pretty good experience. When barefoot you tend to run on the balls of your feet. The structure of your foot, flexes and acts as a shock absorber. When you run in shoes you tend to run on your heels and roll forward on to the balls of your feet. Of course it isn't always pratical to go barefoot. Wal Mart tried to have me arrested for not wearing shoes in their store one time.

No shirt, no shoes, no service Ranger Flesh Thorn! :D

Flesh Thorn · Post by **Flesh Thorn** » February 10th, 2006, 2:53 pm

Had nothing to do with your feet, you were buck naked in the Jr. Misses dept.

....but I was wearing shoes on that occasion. I just wasn't wearing anything else. :D

Earthpig · Post by **Earthpig** » February 10th, 2006, 6:20 pm

The only running shoe that I've found that works good for my feet is New Balance. I have had a problem with plantar fasciitis. New Balance is pretty much the recommended shoe for that type of injury. Nike's have always been too narrow for my feet.
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JarHedSolja · Post by **JarHedSolja** » February 10th, 2006, 11:30 pm

I ended up buying the latest New Balance 970. Very light weight and great breathing capability. My feet tend to sweat a lot so I'm sure these will work out great.