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i gata get new running shoes with stability and cushion but i aint rich. Im lookin at newbalance, brooks, and adidas. But i dunno what to get. Im battling thru plantar fascitis, its much better but i still need good shoes to help rid of it soon

Gin2312002 - 17 October 2007 09:30 AM

i gata get new running shoes with stability and cushion but i aint rich. Im lookin at newbalance, brooks, and adidas. But i dunno what to get. Im battling thru plantar fascitis, its much better but i still need good shoes to help rid of it soon

get the rockets by brooks, they are only 40 bucks.

can u send me the real name or a link so i can see what they look like

These are pretty good
http://www.run100.jp/gear/special/creation8/product.html
...only about 150 bucks

thx but i dont have dat kind of funds..i only gat 0-65

you get what you pay for…

Winnesota - 17 October 2007 01:58 PM

you get what you pay for…

not always.

I've worked with several shoe biomechanists who've consulted with all the major brands and they say there's definitely a point of limiting returns when it comes to the 'what you get is what you pay for' idea. The el cheapos (the ones that originally retail for $55-65) are typically not the best option. The best bang for the buck shoes are probably in the $80 range. Anything over $120 and you're either paying for cosmetics or paying off the brand new research and possibly getting a product that hasn't been fully refined yet (which typically happens after several iterations of a shoe have been released).

Alternatively, consider buying a year old model. Shoe technology doesn't advance that fast and you can usually get shoes at a 30-50% discount by buying last seasons style / edition.

ok then do you have any ideas for good running shoes for support, stability, cushion..???

Mizunos are pretty nice. i always run with Alchemies and they are pretty reasonably priced.

Support / Stability shoes are generally not the same as cushioned shoes. That's not to say they don't provide cushioning but the two qualities are somewhat exclusive.

From things you've said in the past, I suspect you'll need a support / stability shoe. As for specific recommendations, New Balance and Brooks are probably the industry leader for that type of shoe but all companies make a support shoe with good selling points. You really just have to go and try the shoe on (do that at a store even if you're buying online). Everyone's foot is different and we can't tell you what will work perfectly for you.

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Mizunos are pretty nice. i always run with Alchemies and they are pretty reasonably priced.

how much?

http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/advancedSearch/?module=topNav&action=keywordSearch&search=k&keyword=alchemy

mortac8 - 19 October 2007 05:22 AM

http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/advancedSearch/?module=topNav&action=keywordSearch&search=k&keyword=alchemy

ok i see 7 and 6..which one ???

6 because they are cheaper and still the same shoe.

ok the 6 are good..now id have to see on the size cuz i dunno..all my shoe sizes are different