The one and only way you're going to find a good shoe that matches up to what you need is to go into your local running shoe store. We have Runner's Roost around here, I'm not sure what there is in other states. They will talk with you about what distance/style/purpose you want out of your shoe, then analyze your stride, your foot position, your weight(which makes a HUGE difference when selecting a shoe) and other factors. THEN they will find a few that fit your needs, let you try them all on then decide what shoe is right for you. If you're serious about running and getting in shape, you should be able to pick up some good shoes anywhere from 70-120, but these are essentially the only "workout" tools you'll need for the next 6-8 months, so do yourself a favor and get the right ones so that you're not hurting yourself or holding yourself back. My .02 cents, and I do ALOT of running. I'm no track sprinter, but for my type of needs, it's a bit of speed and a whole lot of endurance.
To summarize, get to a store that specifies in running shoes/athletic gear and get someone who knows their ish. Then pick a shoe on what feels right. Each brand has different characteristics so a brand that someone recommends might feel good for your wide feet, but you might try on a diff. brand that feels perfect. Case in point, my wide feet feel a WHOLE lot better in a Brooks than they ever did in NB, which I found out a long time after I was a huge NB fan. Now I love my Brooks.
Last edited by PlatoSVT; 07/11/06 04:53 PM.
