The right sneakers

TheScorpion

TheScorpion

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Hi guys, I'm going to be joining a gym soon and will be buying sportswear etc.

I need to know when buying sneakers does it make much of a difference what to go for? I am not the type to spend that much on clothes but I want to make sure I am buying at least a decent pair of sneakers - not looking for anything with bells and whistles though!

I guess a better thing to ask would be what kind of sneakers to avoid that could cause pain or wear/tear easier than others. Sorry if it sounds like I'm bull****ting but I just want to do this right. ;)
 
TheScorpion said:
Hi guys, I'm going to be joining a gym soon and will be buying sportswear etc.

I need to know when buying sneakers does it make much of a difference what to go for? I am not the type to spend that much on clothes but I want to make sure I am buying at least a decent pair of sneakers - not looking for anything with bells and whistles though!

I guess a better thing to ask would be what kind of sneakers to avoid that could cause pain or wear/tear easier than others. Sorry if it sounds like I'm bull****ting but I just want to do this right. ;)
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Definetely Air Jordans !!! Just kiddn scorpion. Seriously i either use any of the nike elite line, or any new balances are good for cross trainin, which is what im assumin your doin. If your liftin or runnin these are the two that work for me. I have nike flight elites on my feet right now and ya cant beet em for trainin or comfort.
 
You should go to a good store with people that can tell you what you need by looking at the sole of your shoe. Wear a well used pair. They can see if you overpronate or the inverse. Some places have treadmill so the sales person can watch your stride. It is very important to find sneakers that suit you. I think runnersworld.com probably has a section on running shoes that could help you.

You must research this!!
 
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JohnnySolo said:
Yeah I saw your post after I posted so I got a little lost too....he did say gym

here you go....good stuff to know anyway
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very true, my theory is runnins free but ya never know where a person lives i guess, either the weather or ive been in many bad neighborhoods that ya really dont wanna go for a casual jog in.... good stuff
 
Sorry for the delayed response, guys - and thanks for the replies!

I'm a fitness novice and it's really to lose some weight so what with going into thwe gym and using their equipment there, doing drills etc I intend to cycle as I used to cycle regularly and miss this tremendously. I'm in rainy Northern ireland so not sure if jogging outside is advisable especially now that it's autumn but I have a lot to learn about weight loss and fitness!

Plus the shops here are crap and we almost certainly won't be able to get helpful staff so easily lol but thank you guys for your help!
 
JohnnySolo said:
You should go to a good store with people that can tell you what you need by looking at the sole of your shoe. Wear a well used pair. They can see if you overpronate or the inverse. Some places have treadmill so the sales person can watch your stride. It is very important to find sneakers that suit you. I think runnersworld.com probably has a section on running shoes that could help you.

You must research this!!
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I agree with this, go to a store that actually knows how to tell if you pronate or supanate when walking, running and training. Regardless of what you are going to train for, a good specialist will be able to fit you properly into a good pair of shoes. I know in the states a good pair of running shoes can cost $80 to $100 USD.

Good luck in your search.
 
Avraham said:
I agree with this, go to a store that actually knows how to tell if you pronate or supanate when walking, running and training. Regardless of what you are going to train for, a good specialist will be able to fit you properly into a good pair of shoes. I know in the states a good pair of running shoes can cost $80 to $100 USD.

Good luck in your search.
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But like he said, the shops their are crap and wont be able to help him. No specialists in northern ire bro. Nike elites or new balance....
 
4 easy steps:
1)Know what you want to do in them?
2)Look at your old ones, were they good, did they work?
3)Work the web, there must be hundreds of sites to choose from on this.
4)Unless you are getting the same pair again, go to the store try them on and make sure they work.


adidas actually ran a promo once when they sold you a set of shoes and if you weren't happy in 28 days they gave you your money back. Their return rate was less than 5% which is awesome.

Best of luck
 
I’ve suffer from having Plantar fasciitis in both feet from over doing the running in too soft of a shoe. It is no fun not being able to walk in the mornings.

Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

TheScorpion, I hope you are doing better on the personal side, I know you were having a tough go at the time you joined here. I’m pretty excited about your enthusiasm for bikes; hope you get into it again that could be a lot of fun. I need to get my bike fixed up now that the kids can ride along. Bet they can keep me at a good pace.
 
Cross Trainers for the Gym (Soles are made for foward and lateral movements)
Runners for hitting the pavements (Soles are made with a foward direction only)

Definitely hit a running specialist store if youre going to be hitting the pavements to check if you are neutral or you have slight pronation - its amazing how much damage smashing concrete over 20km can do to you... im' currently nursing my left foot back from Platar Facilits... aRGH..
 
JohnnySolo said:
I’ve suffer from having Plantar fasciitis in both feet from over doing the running in too soft of a shoe. It is no fun not being able to walk in the mornings.

TheScorpion, I hope you are doing better on the personal side, I know you were having a tough go at the time you joined here. I’m pretty excited about your enthusiasm for bikes; hope you get into it again that could be a lot of fun. I need to get my bike fixed up now that the kids can ride along. Bet they can keep me at a good pace.
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Thank you for your kind words, JohnnySolo, and thank you to everyone who has taken the time to give solid advice while I've taken my sweet time replying [sorry about that]! Haven't checked back here in a while but a mate and I have looked at a gym and it feels right to me. We'll be hitting the gym this Thursday so I gotta get me some good trainers. O.O

I think for now I'll stick with shoes for gym use but they'll probably be worn for cycling as well, I don't want to take on too much at one time by jogging on top of workouts/cycling. In time I would like this but not until I feel more capable physically and mentally.

And you're damn right I'm enthusiastic about cycling! Three or four years ago I even cycled out to my sister's house way out in the sticks...knowing I was going out there to babysit my two year old niece. That was a tiring day, I can tell you!

Hm, that Plantar fasciitis sounds nasty. Is that only from wearing soft shoes and doing a lot of running or could, say, buying the wrong kind also do it [and can you get it from heavy cycling]?

Thanks for all the help so far, guys. I'm making notes of stuff to ask in shops on the off chance they'll know. No harm in asking!
 
Hey, don’t worry about not getting back quickly. You were spending you time well by finding a good gym.

You should train for that ride to see your niece again. I’ll bet that girl would love the fact that her uncle does that huge ride just to see her. You could make it a monthly event once you are ready, a great long run for you and some great memories for once the little girl is grown. She might even be inspired to take up cycling.

In my case, I’m a heavy runner and was running too much in a soft shoe. I don’t believe you can suffer from it by cycling so you are good.
 
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Lol not sure I'd go out there on a bike now as she has two younger sisters to consider! :D

Thanks for the information, I didn't actually get the runners today as I was sidetracked so tomorrow will have to be the day! Pressure!!
 
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