Walking/Running shoes

[HoneySuckle]

I have mentioned before that we are going to Europe, and found myself in quite a lot of pain this evening at La Fortune Park.

Imagine paying $110 + tax for a pair of ECCO walking shoes, using them for a few weeks to run errands, and thinking they were so comfy[]

Well, let me tell you.  I don't know what the heck those shoes are made from, but during that 3 mile walk today, I thought my heels would fall off and that my knees were going to follow suit!  I needed to break in new shoes before my trip because the older walking/running shoes are on their last leg.  

Besides FleetFeet, where else would you go for shoes?  I was told to buy running shoes since we will be walking on cobbled stones and really being on our feet a good 10 hours every day, no joke.

[thetysonwynn]

Two words: New Balance

[Wilbur]

There is a huge difference between a walking shoe and a running shoe.  I would not buy a running shoe and depend on comfort for lots of walking.

Everyone has their own foot, thus their own favorite shoe that likes their foot.  I'm on my feet a lot at work and have found either the Rebook DMX Walker or just about any Sketcher is very comfortable and keeps my feet from getting sore.  A good shoe insert also helps.

[sgrizzle]

I use reebok walking and running shoes, nike occasionally. The soles on NB haven't treated me as well as Reeboks have. That doesn't mean the $20 pair generally. The walking/running shoes have a lot of visible mesh for breathability and air in the soles. Some of walking versions move air from the front to back and vice-versa to help with walking. The running ones have air in them as well but it doesn't move.

Go to someplace like Kohl's. You can generally get a pair for under $50 on sale. Good walking/running shoes shouldn't require lengthy break-in periods. They should be comfortable when you first try them on.

[sauerkraut]

This Shows you the big difference paying alot of money for shoes makes. I'm a runner, I run about 4 miles every day if the weather is good- (two miles down the trail & two miles back) and I do longer runs on weekends. I use Wal-Mart shoes and have never had a problemo, I have ran in Wal-Marts cheap $9.67 shoes and I have ran in Wal-Marts $25.00 running shoes and all prices inbetween and had no trouble. I just can't see me spending $50.00 for a pair of shoes when a $20.00 pair works just as good. Don't buy shoes just because of price- thinking that  if it costs more it's got to be better, all shoes are made in China anyhow.

[Shaneous]

I'd recommend Tulsa Runner www.tulsarunner.com off Riverside. As I've learned from trips there, not all shoes are the same.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by sauerkraut

This Shows you the big difference paying alot of money for shoes makes. I'm a runner, I run about 4 miles every day if the weather is good- (two miles down the trail & two miles back) and I do longer runs on weekends. I use Wal-Mart shoes and have never had a problemo, I have ran in Wal-Marts cheap $9.67 shoes and I have ran in Wal-Marts $25.00 running shoes and all prices inbetween and had no trouble. I just can't see me spending $50.00 for a pair of shoes when a $20.00 pair works just as good. Don't buy shoes just because of price- thinking that  if it costs more it's got to be better, all shoes are made in China anyhow.

If you buy New Balance shoes at Utica Square, they are made in the US.

[Ed W]

I've found that running shoes are too soft for my weight.  I over-pronate, meaning that my foot rolls to the inside and the shoe develops a cant.  That puts a twist on the whole lower leg and I get tremendous knee pain.

So I need shoes with a stiffer mid sole.  The old Nike Approach was a good choice as well as the Army jungle combat boot (though it holds the patent on butt ugly).

There are some sites that recommend good walking/casual shoes that are stylish enough to go with nice clothes, unless you just have to be seen in a light summer suit sporting a pair of combat boots. It's definitely stylin!

[charky]

quote:Originally posted by sauerkraut

This Shows you the big difference paying alot of money for shoes makes. I'm a runner, I run about 4 miles every day if the weather is good- (two miles down the trail & two miles back) and I do longer runs on weekends. I use Wal-Mart shoes and have never had a problemo, I have ran in Wal-Marts cheap $9.67 shoes and I have ran in Wal-Marts $25.00 running shoes and all prices inbetween and had no trouble. I just can't see me spending $50.00 for a pair of shoes when a $20.00 pair works just as good. Don't buy shoes just because of price- thinking that  if it costs more it's got to be better, all shoes are made in China anyhow.

Consider yourself lucky.

I run 25-30 miles a week...and I'll gladly drop $100-125 every 5 months or so for new shoes (and good socks). My knees and hips thank me.

To the initial poster...I've had great success with Mizuno shoes.

[RecycleMichael]

I don't run...unless I am being chased.

[HoneySuckle]

Fleet Feet told me that I needed running shoes because of the walking we have to do.

This is not about buying expensive to expect comfort, but I always remember a saying from a Chinese man (old), he said: "cheep ting no good, good ting no cheep."[]

Thanks for the recommendations.

By the way, I used a pair of Dr. Scholls from Walmart two years ago when I went to Europe.  I was in such pain that I would cry at night from them.  The kind of walking we were doing, I needed really tough shoes.  I use the same Scholls at La Fortune and have no probs.

[sauerkraut]

quote:Originally posted by charky

quote:Originally posted by sauerkraut

This Shows you the big difference paying alot of money for shoes makes. I'm a runner, I run about 4 miles every day if the weather is good- (two miles down the trail & two miles back) and I do longer runs on weekends. I use Wal-Mart shoes and have never had a problemo, I have ran in Wal-Marts cheap $9.67 shoes and I have ran in Wal-Marts $25.00 running shoes and all prices inbetween and had no trouble. I just can't see me spending $50.00 for a pair of shoes when a $20.00 pair works just as good. Don't buy shoes just because of price- thinking that  if it costs more it's got to be better, all shoes are made in China anyhow.

Consider yourself lucky.

I run 25-30 miles a week...and I'll gladly drop $100-125 every 5 months or so for new shoes (and good socks). My knees and hips thank me.

To the initial poster...I've had great success with Mizuno shoes.

I have never ran in expensive running shoes so maybe I don't know what I'm missing. I have always bought cheapies, and I buy the lightest shoe I can find. Perhaps if I did  longer runs I'd notice something, My short 4 mile runs may not be long enough to cause foot problemos. I offten do 6-7 miles on weekends if the weather is good. I started running in 1980 when I lived in Fort Worth, Texas- they have a real nice jogging trail there called the "Trinity trail" back then in the 1980's it was only 14 miles long today I hear it's around 30 miles long it follows the Trinity River and has no street crossings, it's one of the best places to run there's tons of Texas wildflowers all over the river bank in the spring time and lots of wild life, the trail is far from any car traffic except when it crosses under a street. If any poster here plans to be in Fort Worth take your running shoes along and try out the jogging trail there.[8D]

[guido911]

quote:Originally posted by charky

quote:Originally posted by sauerkraut

This Shows you the big difference paying alot of money for shoes makes. I'm a runner, I run about 4 miles every day if the weather is good- (two miles down the trail & two miles back) and I do longer runs on weekends. I use Wal-Mart shoes and have never had a problemo, I have ran in Wal-Marts cheap $9.67 shoes and I have ran in Wal-Marts $25.00 running shoes and all prices inbetween and had no trouble. I just can't see me spending $50.00 for a pair of shoes when a $20.00 pair works just as good. Don't buy shoes just because of price- thinking that  if it costs more it's got to be better, all shoes are made in China anyhow.

Consider yourself lucky.

I run 25-30 miles a week...and I'll gladly drop $100-125 every 5 months or so for new shoes (and good socks). My knees and hips thank me.

To the initial poster...I've had great success with Mizuno shoes.

That is money well spent. I like Asics.

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by Ed W

I've found that running shoes are too soft for my weight.  I over-pronate, meaning that my foot rolls to the inside and the shoe develops a cant.  That puts a twist on the whole lower leg and I get tremendous knee pain.

So I need shoes with a stiffer mid sole.  The old Nike Approach was a good choice as well as the Army jungle combat boot (though it holds the patent on butt ugly).

There are some sites that recommend good walking/casual shoes that are stylish enough to go with nice clothes, unless you just have to be seen in a light summer suit sporting a pair of combat boots. It's definitely stylin!

Ed, I highly recommend orthotics if you pronate pretty bad.  I've had to have the medial miniscus in each knee cleaned up via arthroscope.  Since I've gotten orthotics, the pain in my knees has improved a lot.

[mspivey]

I'm no expert on shoes but I bought some Lowa high top hiking boots at Sun-n-Ski several years ago. It t was the best money I ever spent. I'm never going to run, but I can walk until my legs fall off and my feet feel GREAT.