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I'm not looking to be competitive or anything, I just want to get outside to shed a few pounds. I really don't have a lot of money since I am dumping it all into the SVT.
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Originally posted by BloodyTomFlint:
I'm not looking to be competitive or anything, I just want to get outside to shed a few pounds. I really don't have a lot of money since I am dumping it all into the SVT.
good equipment will make even the occassional run feel better. you're more apt to stay with the sport. just my 2 cents.
i have used NB, Nike, Adidas, Asics, and Saucony in the past and Brooks beats them all, IMO.
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Some brands I've tried since running track and cross country in hs:
Adidas - eh
Asics - currently Gel Nimbus VII, love em - see below
Brooks - solid
Mizuno - nice
New Balance - great support
Nike - haven't found a pair I liked
Saucony - love em
For me in the new models, I have to spend in the $90-$110 range to get a really good shoe. I can't find a shoe for less that provides the support I need with my ankle and knee problems.
Tip:
- Go try on shoes
- Note the size for that brand (different brands, different sizes)
- Search online for old models
I bought my Asics Gel Nimbus VII - usually ~$120 - for $70 using a $20 coupon I found online and a store that does price matching. I saw it on sale at Sports Authority a couple weeks ago for $80. One of the most comfortable running shoes I've ever owned.
Try on everything and buy what's comfortable.
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Head to a Sports Authority store & try on a bunch of shoes. For my brother, the New Balance shoes were the most comfortable & supportive he's ever worn. For me they were just OK. You can collect opinions & experiences as a general guide, but make the final decision on your own two feet.  SA generally has a pretty good selection of the better run/walk/court/cross-trainer shoes.
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best training shoe ever i have long thin feet, these were the best training shoes i have put on. just above 10oz. is a good weight.
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Originally posted by m!key:
best training shoe ever
i have long thin feet, these were the best training shoes i have put on. just above 10oz. is a good weight.
My grandpa agrees. 
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Originally posted by ohsigmachi:
New Balance is a good shoe, but I have always used Asics (I do run marathons). The GEL series always has a couple of $50-70 entries.
Maybe next time i'll check out asics.
I have a pair of $50 reeboks that are pretty comfortable. Before that I had addidas, but they didn't hold up very well. I never wear nike because they hurt my toes. The tip of the shoe is always too narrow which = blisters.
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As far as brands go, I think New Balance and Saucony are both good, but as someone else said insoles and a good fitting are very important.
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Originally posted by PlatoSVT:
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.
This is the way to go. Don't bother going into a Footlocker, Kohls, Academy, Sports Authority, etc. Try to find a running specific store. At least for the recommendation.
I used to wear nothing but Nike back in the day. Then I had some training to do and a local running store was recommended to me. I went and figured they'd try to sell me some $200 New Balance. Instead, I was advised to buy a pair of Mizuno's (didn't even know they made shoes at the time). Even had me jog down the street to try them. I bought them for less than $70.
I've never returned to Nike as they are too slim for me. Most of my athletic shoes are New Balance now a days, but I'd definitely go back to the running store if I was to get back into training.
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