I think knowing a little about the way your feet is shaped and the compatibility with the running shoes is important too: Wide vs narrow feet; shape of the shoes; etc.
Toe shape is a good example of this. I've got an Egyptian foot, so big toe is longest and that doesn't work with some brands so try a range of companies.
I think when you start running you need to be able to run as often as you want, and build volume without hurting yourself: to do so, the way to go is high cushion shoes. To keep price down, go with past season shoes: I've just got Puma Magnify 2 for 50€.
I am 6 months old to running now and my current shoe rotation is - ASICS Novablast 4 - Daily Trainer ( bread & butter ) Saucony Excursion Tr 16 - Trail Running Shoe Brooks Glycerin 20 Stealthfit - Max Cushion / Recovery / Treadmill Hoka Mach 6 - Daily Trainer And Speed Day Shoe ASICS Superblast 2 - Long Run Shoe Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 - Speed Day And Race Day Shoe. I know I have spent a lot as a beginner and probably don’t need this many shoes but, I run at least a 5k everyday and my weekly avg is around 30-40 km and I gave up smoking and alcohol so I am able to save a lot of cash which I’ve been gladly spending on shoes 😅
My first running shoes have made my feet sorer than dossing about in my skate shoes for a 10 mile walk. the first few days were some sort of adjustment to cushioned soles I guess. Just worth a mention...
That moment when you immediately like a shoe so much that you get a second pair asap. I've had: - Endorphin speed 3 - Kinvara 13 - Adios pro 3 - Boston 12 - Novablast 4 - Superblast 2 but the only shoe I've ever went and bought a second pair of was the rebel v3 (It's still my overall favourite). So yeah I agree with the part about not getting sucked into buying hero shoes
I've been running for a year. I started with the ghost. Then went to the. Adrenaline. I didn't think those were overlay. Comfortable for my foot. So I bought a pair of glycerine 21 And they were very comfortable but too soft. But I'm using those along with. 2 pairs of saucony speed 3, they have. And the saucony speed 3 is probably the most comfortable running shoe I've been in for me
I returned to running in April and am running in shoes that are a couple of years old but thinking about my next pair. I really like the feel of the New Balance Fuel Cell Prism, but they discontinued the line. Do you have any suggestions for shoes with a similar feel?
Don't forget used shoes. I own over 50 shoes that retailed originally between $150 to $280 and paid around $40 for most. Almost all had few miles on and only had tiny amount of dirt on outsoles. All still smelled new. Most came from my local running store as returns or eBay.
As someone looking to try to get some fitness what should I go for. I'm quite over weight and going to start with couch to 5k but I have also had some issues with my knees previously which I'm expecting to get some grief from but hoping as I strengthen up it will improve. What would be a good shoe to go for without spending too much? I was thinking something like a Brooks Ghost 15 but don't know if this is suitable for my needs?
Imo beginner runners are the one's who have put at least 6-8 months of consistent running. People less that this amount of time on foot(running) should go with whatever shoe they have at home unless they get any pain with the shoe they already have.
Don’t agree. If someone starts running then I think it’s best to get your gait checked. Then buy a running shoe that’s comfortable and supportive. Don’t need a shoe rotation or anything like that, but they should get a running shoe to feel good and avoid injury
If we were ever silly enough to believe the marketing from running shoe companies then any shoe older than 5 minutes is no good, was never any good, and will kill you!
I think knowing a little about the way your feet is shaped and the compatibility with the running shoes is important too: Wide vs narrow feet; shape of the shoes; etc.
Toe shape is a good example of this. I've got an Egyptian foot, so big toe is longest and that doesn't work with some brands so try a range of companies.
As gentlemen whose careers are necessarily involved with the shoe brands' marketing efforts, your posting this sort of piece is to be admired. Kudos.
I think when you start running you need to be able to run as often as you want, and build volume without hurting yourself: to do so, the way to go is high cushion shoes. To keep price down, go with past season shoes: I've just got Puma Magnify 2 for 50€.
Have Velocity 2, bought Velocity 3 for my step daughter, 30% discount. Looks fantastic as well. Keep up the good work.
I am 6 months old to running now and my current shoe rotation is -
ASICS Novablast 4 - Daily Trainer ( bread & butter )
Saucony Excursion Tr 16 - Trail Running Shoe
Brooks Glycerin 20 Stealthfit - Max Cushion / Recovery / Treadmill
Hoka Mach 6 - Daily Trainer And Speed Day Shoe
ASICS Superblast 2 - Long Run Shoe
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 - Speed Day And Race Day Shoe.
I know I have spent a lot as a beginner and probably don’t need this many shoes but, I run at least a 5k everyday and my weekly avg is around 30-40 km and I gave up smoking and alcohol so I am able to save a lot of cash which I’ve been gladly spending on shoes 😅
Yes. The immediate out of pocket expenses plus long term health related expenses mean you're probably still saving a ton of money. Best of luck.
Buying new running shoes is addictive 😂
Well done for giving up smoking!
thats a good rotation there. nice.
Most importantly. How did your weight and body change within the 6 months doing 5k and no alcohol?
My first running shoes have made my feet sorer than dossing about in my skate shoes for a 10 mile walk. the first few days were some sort of adjustment to cushioned soles I guess. Just worth a mention...
I was looking to replace my Puma Velocity Nitro 2s as the winter workhorse; sounds like I’ll be going with the 3s then
I scored a pair of nova blast 4's for $81 USD yesterday! Had to brag somewhere 😅
just when I'm about to get a new pair of shoes. Good timing!
That moment when you immediately like a shoe so much that you get a second pair asap.
I've had:
- Endorphin speed 3
- Kinvara 13
- Adios pro 3
- Boston 12
- Novablast 4
- Superblast 2
but the only shoe I've ever went and bought a second pair of was the rebel v3 (It's still my overall favourite). So yeah I agree with the part about not getting sucked into buying hero shoes
Someone said that only the Adizero SL2 made him switch from the Rebel 3. have you tried them?
I've been running for a year. I started with the ghost. Then went to the. Adrenaline. I didn't think those were overlay. Comfortable for my foot. So I bought a pair of glycerine 21 And they were very comfortable but too soft. But I'm using those along with. 2 pairs of saucony speed 3, they have. And the saucony speed 3 is probably the most comfortable running shoe I've been in for me
Thanks 😅
I returned to running in April and am running in shoes that are a couple of years old but thinking about my next pair. I really like the feel of the New Balance Fuel Cell Prism, but they discontinued the line. Do you have any suggestions for shoes with a similar feel?
Don't forget used shoes. I own over 50 shoes that retailed originally between $150 to $280 and paid around $40 for most. Almost all had few miles on and only had tiny amount of dirt on outsoles. All still smelled new. Most came from my local running store as returns or eBay.
Whats the name on the podcast Tom talked about?😊
As someone looking to try to get some fitness what should I go for. I'm quite over weight and going to start with couch to 5k but I have also had some issues with my knees previously which I'm expecting to get some grief from but hoping as I strengthen up it will improve. What would be a good shoe to go for without spending too much? I was thinking something like a Brooks Ghost 15 but don't know if this is suitable for my needs?
Isn't the Adizero SL2 a good beginner shoe?
Nike Winflo's. Good price, decent shoe. Just in case you decide running is not for you.
17:20 you underestimate my ability to not get better 🤣
Definitely get plated shoes. Makes people run better with the bounce
Terrible idea. Perfect way to get injured.
Im a beginner. Im only on my sixth day of training but i already have 8 shoes. 😂
Same here 😊.
Imo beginner runners are the one's who have put at least 6-8 months of consistent running. People less that this amount of time on foot(running) should go with whatever shoe they have at home unless they get any pain with the shoe they already have.
Don’t agree. If someone starts running then I think it’s best to get your gait checked. Then buy a running shoe that’s comfortable and supportive. Don’t need a shoe rotation or anything like that, but they should get a running shoe to feel good and avoid injury
If we were ever silly enough to believe the marketing from running shoe companies then any shoe older than 5 minutes is no good, was never any good, and will kill you!
Also the shoes that are so well rockered they'll do 5k all by themselves with a push start 😂
First!
Nope!