running shoes

Why is it better to use running shoes to run? i use basketball shoes right now and i never wore running shoes before but whats the difference? and where can you find some good but cheap running shoes?
 
Because they're called running shoes?:D

A good pair of running shoes are designed for running. The proper design/padding in the spots where impact is likely to occur while running.
 
whatabout the lipside of the topic.

i like shoes that i can put on, use to workout/lift but then run on the treadmill or do some other form of cardio...would a x-training shoe be better orjust a quality running shoe?
 
Dunno about Asics, but I bought a pair of New Balance 2 months ago and my running has been so much smoother and enjoyable. That being said I would recomend finding a local running store with lots of glowing reviews from runners. A little time on google should turn one up, my area has a Fleet Feet Shoes and they rock. They sized my feet, put me in neutral running shoes, slapped me on a treadmill, and recorded me at foot level for about 30 seconds. Then we reviewed the film, discussed my strike (heel strike with moderate pronation I think), and the salesman brought out 3 pairs from different makers for me to try on. After his statement that he wouldn't put one pair up against either of the other two as being better I tried them all on and went with the most comfortable. If you can find a store in your area that works along these lines you're in business.
 
I went to a site to look for running shoes and it said "Width - 4E - X Wide " what does that mean? how do i know which fits me
 
you dont wanna buy running shoes from internet, go in store and buy them there much better, i recomend asics just bought shoes, they are a dream to use i recomend asics all they products are great, prob with nike is that it uses air and can puncutre etc while the gel system of asics do not
 
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