Any runners on here recommend a good pair of running shoes for myself? I am flat footed and have ask around and no one could give me and two cents about flat feet shoes.
I’m far from a runner despite my continued claims that I intend to start, but go see the folks at the Foot Store in Mount Pleasant.
I wanted a pair of lightweight minimalist running shoes to fit my wide feet and high insteps, and they managed to get me in a shoe (Altra model called The One) that was more comfortable than anything else I had tried on or purchased in the past.
X2 for the foot store
“Those who have the ability to make a difference have the responsibility to do so.” Thomas Jefferson
I would go with the toe running shoes. They don’t make you look gay at all
went to tri-sports once and they sold us some $90 insole inserts without telling the price until they were already fitted. This was when I was having a hard time getting a job and it made me pretty mad… $90 inserts in $60 shoes…
Besides, only thing I run is “out of food”
I’d generally say skip the inserts and just get the right shoe. If you are really flat footed, you may need to be in a motion-control shoe. Hit up on of the local running stores(foot store, try-sports, extra mile, etc.), not a big box store, and get a professional opinion. Take in an old pair of running shoes, if you have any. They can look at the wear patterns. I think try-sports may have a treadmill that they will have you run on and film your foot strike to help pick the best shoe. A correctly styled $80 shoe will generally always beat a $150 incorrect shoe.
15’ Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro
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Originally posted by xmanTake in an old pair of running shoes, if you have any. They can look at the wear patterns.
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Originally posted by PeaPodI would go with the toe running shoes. They don’t make you look gay at all
14’ Skiff-“Redfish Reaper”
I have had Adidas, Nike, Reebok, NewBies… you name it… but i have had the most pleasure out of my Vibram Five Fingers. They are so comfortable I wear them everywear, including work sometimes.
My only advice… steer away from gravel if you are a heel striker… but, the nice thing about the Five Fingers is that I heel strike in my work shoes (Danskos), but have absolutely no heel strike in my Five Fingers.
Turkey… the other white meat.
I don’t run so I can’t help much but just in case, if any of you do ever see me running, Please</font id=“red”></font id=“size2”> stop and get me, because something is chasing me:sunglasses:
Ask a pro at one of the shops or at www.roadrunner.com. It really depends on your style of running and your size too. I’m 6’2" and tip the scales at 215#. I run about 10 miles a week on average. I run exclusively in Asics and always go with the “high end” pair to save my knees. I recently tried a pair of Brooks at the recommendation of a pro at a local shop (don’t recall the name) and they have worked pretty well too.
19’ Sea-Pro CC
“Swagger Wagon”
Yamaha 115 - 2 stroke
14’ CMF Skiff
25 Johnson - 2 stroke
14’ Heritage Redfish
“There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.”
Ernest Hemingway
Best advise is to not take any advise about running shoes that fit other people. Go get fitted, and/or try on a bunch.
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Originally posted by TexasRedAsk a pro at one of the shops or at www.roadrunner.com. It really depends on your style of running and your size too. I’m 6’2" and tip the scales at 215#. I run about 10 miles a week on average. I run exclusively in Asics and always go with the “high end” pair to save my knees. I recently tried a pair of Brooks at the recommendation of a pro at a local shop (don’t recall the name) and they have worked pretty well too.
19’ Sea-Pro CC
“Swagger Wagon”
Yamaha 115 - 2 stroke
14’ CMF Skiff
25 Johnson - 2 stroke
14’ Heritage Redfish“There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.”
Ernest Hemingway
TR: I’m glad your shoes have worked out. I just want idratherbefishing to understand that he doesn’t necessarily have to have a top-end $140 shoe. It is more important to get the right style for his feet, stride, mileage, etc. As you say, “ask a pro”.
John
15’ Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro
Any higher end asics models. Final-score.com sometimes has some good deals.
172 Sea Hunt Triton
Laser Sailboat
Ive tried alot of different shoes, brooks’ are where its at
@ XMAN: No offense taken. I have found that the $140 shoe will last longer and is overall a better shoe as far as padding and stability. It totally depends on his stride, age and his weight. I am a neutral runner, but require the extra support due to my size and weight as well as overall mileage. I have cut back over the years on my mileage. I started wearing Asics when I was doing 30 + miles/week. The pounding on a 49 year old body can be brutal. 
I always advocate checking with a pro for proper fit and support. Especially if there are corrective issues that need to be addressed.
19’ Sea-Pro CC
“Swagger Wagon”
Yamaha 115 - 2 stroke
14’ CMF Skiff
25 Johnson - 2 stroke
14’ Heritage Redfish
“There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.”
Ernest Hemingway
Hey thanks everyone for the advice. Texas- I am 19, 220lbs and I get shin splints easily. But running is more relaxing for me, until a PT test is required. My shoes from knob year went through a pretty good beating 