Need some running shoes/trainers

SidewinderINC · 21-05-2008, 17:11

Right, need to get back into the habit of running a few miles a week!

There's a nice park just outside the back of my house that I can run around, two laps is just over a mile.

I know there's different types of shoe for different ground and this park has quite a few paths and is quite hilly. I'll often be running on grass but I wan't to be able to run comfortably on the pavement if needs be.

I have no idea where to look, and as there's so many sporty people on here I thought I'd get some good advice

Don't have a particular budget, just not "stupid money"

Ta Muchly

Piggymon · 21-05-2008, 20:15

I went to runners world where they popped me on a treadmill, filmed me running then slowed it down to see how I ran.

I went through about 5/6 pairs of trainers before I decided on a pair ( the first ones I tried on

) and they cost me £70

Well worth the money if you're going to be running on a regular basis!

dimple · 21-05-2008, 22:39

Exactly what Piggy says.
Don't go to JJB unless they have the shoes that were suggested at a proper shop when you have your MOT done.
My original shoes cost £110 but they've come down to £70 now and worth every penny.

Matblack · 21-05-2008, 22:47

Sweatshop stores have treadmills and footscanners

http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/storefinder.cfm?shop_ID=7

MB

SidewinderINC · 21-05-2008, 22:50

That's a price I'm happy with

Though I tend to wear through shoes like nobodies business

That's great MB! Didn't even know that company existed! heh

It's a 2.5 Mile run to the shop from my house

Matblack · 21-05-2008, 22:57

Seems to be part of a MASSIVE sports complex, with 8 5 aside pitches, a full size astro turf pitch, a full size hockey pitch and a big health club, have a look

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF...num=1&ct=title

Oh and Dartford Football Club

MB

SidewinderINC · 21-05-2008, 23:01

Blimey, I bet that's where my boss does 5-a-side and possibly hockey too.

Admiral Huddy · 22-05-2008, 08:59

I tend to buy a good cross trainer that's confortable at the time.. These normally get relegated to the gym after 3 to 4 months. I get through trainers in no time. I prefer a harder cushion rather than air with good side support.

Joe 90 · 22-05-2008, 09:29

i've got a velcro pair of adidas climacools. cost me £40 and they're great

just gotta be careful not to stand in any puddles if i have em on when its wet!

Wryel · 22-05-2008, 11:46

I got some on mail order from mandmdirect, I just did a quick test at home to see if I needed support or cushioning, it basicall involves walking over a piece of paper towel with a wet foot: http://www.thefinalsprint.com/2006/1...e-right-shoes/

21-05-2008, 17:11	#1
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	Need some running shoes/trainers Right, need to get back into the habit of running a few miles a week! There's a nice park just outside the back of my house that I can run around, two laps is just over a mile. I know there's different types of shoe for different ground and this park has quite a few paths and is quite hilly. I'll often be running on grass but I wan't to be able to run comfortably on the pavement if needs be. I have no idea where to look, and as there's so many sporty people on here I thought I'd get some good advice Don't have a particular budget, just not "stupid money" Ta Muchly __________________ No Sig.

21-05-2008, 20:15	#2
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	I went to runners world where they popped me on a treadmill, filmed me running then slowed it down to see how I ran. I went through about 5/6 pairs of trainers before I decided on a pair ( the first ones I tried on ) and they cost me £70 Well worth the money if you're going to be running on a regular basis! __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

21-05-2008, 22:47	#4
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Sweatshop stores have treadmills and footscanners http://www.sweatshop.co.uk/storefinder.cfm?shop_ID=7 MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

21-05-2008, 22:50	#5
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	That's a price I'm happy with Though I tend to wear through shoes like nobodies business That's great MB! Didn't even know that company existed! heh It's a 2.5 Mile run to the shop from my house __________________ No Sig. Last edited by SidewinderINC; 21-05-2008 at 22:53.

21-05-2008, 22:57	#6
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Seems to be part of a MASSIVE sports complex, with 8 5 aside pitches, a full size astro turf pitch, a full size hockey pitch and a big health club, have a look http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF...num=1&ct=title Oh and Dartford Football Club MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

21-05-2008, 22:39	#3
dimple Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30	Exactly what Piggy says. Don't go to JJB unless they have the shoes that were suggested at a proper shop when you have your MOT done. My original shoes cost £110 but they've come down to £70 now and worth every penny.

21-05-2008, 23:01	#7
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	Blimey, I bet that's where my boss does 5-a-side and possibly hockey too. __________________ No Sig.

22-05-2008, 08:59	#8
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	I tend to buy a good cross trainer that's confortable at the time.. These normally get relegated to the gym after 3 to 4 months. I get through trainers in no time. I prefer a harder cushion rather than air with good side support. __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

22-05-2008, 09:29	#9
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	i've got a velcro pair of adidas climacools. cost me £40 and they're great just gotta be careful not to stand in any puddles if i have em on when its wet! __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter Last edited by Joe 90; 22-05-2008 at 09:35.

22-05-2008, 11:46	#10
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	I got some on mail order from mandmdirect, I just did a quick test at home to see if I needed support or cushioning, it basicall involves walking over a piece of paper towel with a wet foot: http://www.thefinalsprint.com/2006/1...e-right-shoes/

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