Running/Walking Shoes

[historian]

My sturdy pair of Running Shoes has died. 13 years young. As I was just finishing mile 1 of 4 I felt an odd lift. I thought the treadmill was going out of whack, but then realized that my heel had died. Much sadness was had.

Anyhoo, where do you guys who run go to get your running shoes? I've just restarted morning walks (soon to be morning jogs) and need a good, sturdy pair for the treadmill.

I'd like to go to a store to get them and try them on rather than just buy on the interwebs, as I want to try them on.

 

[maansmit]

Asics are the only athletic shoe I buy. I pretty much buy the same pair every time so I just order off the internet. I tend to browse at Dick's Sporting Goods or Finish Line.

 

[lovemachine]

I just use Nike or Reebok. Really, whichever is cheaper and feels the best. I have bought from Dicks Sporting Goods, or at the Edinburgh Outlet mall.

 

[FishnHunt]

If you ever make it up to Fort Wayne, these guys are great - 3RRC - Fort Wayne & Northeast Indiana's Running Specialty Headquarters | Locally Owned They will take the time to look at your stride and help you pick the right shoes for what you need.

 

[avboiler11]

I've been an ASICS Nimbus runner for about 8 years now; have a number of halves and the Chicago Marathon on them and they work great. They do typically run north of a C-note, though, and I normally retire shoes from running to 'wear around' at the 400 mile mark.

 

[yeahbaby]

Asics for running, Skechers for casual wear.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Not a runner, but a hiker...Wife, who is from Seattle originally turned me on to Brooks shoes. I haven't worn anything since...
http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_

I was told by the folks at Brooks that they are stocked at Nordstrums....

 

[MilliJac]

Fred Toenges Shoes and Pedorthics in Ft Wayne is where I will buy the rest of my shoes until I die or they close. They'll sit you down, measure you, analyze your stride and stance, and they have pedorthists on staff there that can go even more in depth if it turns out you need it. They have a Muncie store, but I have never been and my understanding is that it is much smaller.

 

[SMiller]

Just got my first pair of Brooks Glycerin 13, you can try them on at Dicks and they can be bought on Amazon for $104.

They are like running on pillows!

 

[cburnworth]

I was looking @ REI yesterday and they seem to have several different types of shoes. They were not cheap, but you also get a 1 year return policy and if you get the lifetime membership you get a rebate.

 

[HamsterStyle]

Not a runner, but a hiker...Wife, who is from Seattle originally turned me on to Brooks shoes. I haven't worn anything since...
http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_

I was told by the folks at Brooks that they are stocked at Nordstrums....

Brooks. I got mine at blue mile in greenwoo . Couldn't be happier with shoes and the service.

 

[Tanfodude]

Newton is another quality shoe.

 

[cjcinin]

Had good luck with new balance. Usually from zappos.
I try for made in USA and check reviews mostly for sizing info. Internet reviews are usually all over the place.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Brooks. Get fit for the shoe you need based on your height, weight, pronation and use. Brooks Ravena and GTS fit me well, but YOU need the style that fits you and your purpose. I put a minimum of 1200 running miles a year on mine and go through 2 pairs a year. Best running shoes I have ever worn.

Once you find your model and size, go to Dick's online and order last years model at basically half price. Going through 2 pairs a year, I can't afford this years model and this years price every 6 months.

Dirty Steve

 

[SEIndSAM]

If anyone gets to Seattle for business or vacation, Brooks started there,

They have an outlet store there that the wife and I hit every trip. The outlet store has all their discountinued or last years leftovers... all for $30 to $50 a pair.

Edit-I am wearing some Ghost 7's that I paid $39+tax the first week of May this year.

 

[HamsterStyle]

If anyone gets to Seattle for business or vacation, Brooks started there,

They have an outlet store there that the wife and I hit every trip. The outlet store has all their discountinued or last years leftovers... all for $30 to $50 a pair.

That's a steal!!!

 

[saintnick81]

If you know what you are looking for check out Men's and Women's running shoes and apparel, running shoe reviews: Nike, Brooks, adidas, Mizuno, Asics, Saucony & New Balance. Code fb15d will get you 15% off anything on clearance. I believe they will also do a gait analysis if you send them a video. Free 2 day shipping on everything from them. It's where I get most of my running shoes. Just got a pair of adidas energy boost 2 and they are fantastic. Very comfortable ride.

 

[OkieGirl]

Not a runner, but a hiker...Wife, who is from Seattle originally turned me on to Brooks shoes. I haven't worn anything since...
http://www.brooksrunning.com/en_

I was told by the folks at Brooks that they are stocked at Nordstrums....

QFT - Brooks is excellent for runners! The are also sold in Dick's stores if you want to try on a pair. Check out their web site first and do a little reading about the types of shoes for the way YOUR foot moves while walking/running so you pick a style that gives you the best results. I've got IndyJohn in a pair and it's about time to replace them...many miles later.

 

[PaulKersey]

I run about 35-40 miles per week in the Brooks Ghost series. I love Brooks over any other running shoe. For the person with a neutral foot, the Ghost is awesome. The Brooks website currently has the Ghost 8 on sale for $78 with free shipping. It retails for $120, but is on sale because the Ghost 9 just came out.

 

[historian]

Went to Blue Mile off Exit 205. Great service, good people. Got a set of New Balance 860v6. Very comfortable, apparently my legs wobble, so I have corrective shoes. I guess that means I'm old...