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09-02-2011, 14:07
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Long Island Iced Tea
Join Date: May 2009
Location: South Beds Baby
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Running Shoe Recommendation - heel strike / over pronation
Looking to get back into some sort of exercise routine, so need a new pair of trainers
Whilst I understand that yes, its a personal thing and I need to try a few on, thought I would ask if someone could recommend any that they have tried / good reviews etc My running style is heel strike & over pronation so it needs to be a control shoe (I think) with a decent shock system I cant afford silly money though  Thanks in advance 
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09-02-2011, 16:37
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Pole Model
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Get your gait analysed. They will then give you a list of shoes that are perfect for you to try. Try them on. Note numbers and makes then shop online and get them cheaper.
Only cost me £60 to get my gait analysed plus my trainers at the same shop and they were the most comfortable trainers I ever had. I now just buy that brand and model online.
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09-02-2011, 17:01
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+1 for gait analysis
The last thing you want is to be damaging yourself through the wrong supports etc. I'm completely neutral when I run but heel-strike like you; I don't think this is related but I always found Addidas shoes to be too tight around the base of my ankle. I have always run in either Nike or Saucony, leaving the latter behind in the last 3 pairs due to the additional weight. I run in Nike Vomero shoes as they give me maximum comfort for minimum knee-impact but I think it's very difficult to specify a model for another runner As lady twizzler-pants says, getting them online can often save a few notes
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09-02-2011, 17:31
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Hahahaha! Lady Twizzler-Pants! Awesome!
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09-02-2011, 19:10
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All the brands offer shoes with low, mid and high support options. Go get your gait checked and basically pick the brand that you find most comfortable. Aim to spend between £65 and £85, don't need to spend more than that
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09-02-2011, 19:39
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+1 for gait analysis and buying the first pair in the shop. It really is the only way. I've never gone off recommendations because only my feet and legs know what feels good on them.
Once you find something you like, just keep buying it online.. until they discontinue the model 
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09-02-2011, 20:11
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09-02-2011, 23:24
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+4 for gait analysis. I haven't had it done, but my physio took one look at me and immediately offered me some corrective insoles. They worked.
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10-02-2011, 13:45
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10-02-2011, 13:56
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Long Island Iced Tea
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Thank you peeps - will look into getting my giggity giggity gait looked into then go from there - muchos appreciated
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