Finally after just under a year of running I plucked up enough courage to get my gait analysis done and purchase a proper pair of running shoes.
Thanks to misswobble for your tips I managed to get a nice little discount for mentioning Couch to 5k at The Derby Runner.
Also got some good tips on my running form with a walk through of my running "style" in slow-mo.
First tried on some Brooks which felt great but with just a small glitch due to the width of my feet, after just 3 pairs settled on some New Balance 608 V8 shoes which felt so comfortable and light compared with what I was wearing.
When asked about my old shoes the assistant was very polite with his advice which amounted to don't wear them again as they give me no support which apparently I need.
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Awesome!! I love my only pair of proper running shoes so much that I hope they live forever! They've done over 400 miles so far, so going well. I hope you bond with yours in the same way I have with mine. Enjoy!!
I had to give up Brooks Cascadias as they got narrower in the forefoot, as so many shoes seem to do these days. I wore the bargains I got from Derby runner on my weekend run. They're like clown shoes, and a full size bigger than my normal shoes. I felt a bit of a clodhopper but at least they didn't pinch (Altra Torin)
So, have you tested em out yet? Let us know how you get on with them. If you don't like them be sure to take them back.
These are a 1/2 size bigger (11.5) than what I was wearing and I can see the toe box is much wider too. Only had one blister in the old pair. First run scheduled tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Maybe I should try Brooks as I struggle to find running shoes that fit well. I have large feet but they are quite thin, but as soon as you go for a bigger size the width gets all sloppy, so I’ve had to stick with my Cloudforms which seem to be thinner in a size 8 without giving me black toenails.
Test run done. Oh dear!! Outside of foot uncomfortable. Might be because I now have support so running on parts of my foot I have not been using before!! Will call the shop and see what they say ☹️ first. Read a post on this forum said they had similar and it went after a couple of runs!
Further update ... Just called the shop who reassured me not to worry about bringing them back in but probably just needs a few runs for my foot to adjust to being supported for a change!! Well give it a few more runs and see how things develop. Fingers crossed.
I am amazed that you managed a year before getting new running shoes Richard7. Or maybe you just struck lucky with your old ones. They might be good for gardening if nothing else.
I bought brooks but it was a wide size. Not all shops have them - I guess there’s a limit on how many shoes they can hold.
I started C25K last August (29th ish) in ordinary shoes! After about 3 or 4 weeks I purchased some from Decathlon that were the only size that claimed to be for my weight. No gait analysis, no idea what I was doing and too stupid to follow the advise and do it properly.
According to my info my shoes should have lasted around 650k and I am just under that. According to the sales assistant today they are overdue!
I’m sure you’ll notice a great difference - it will be like having springs in the soles. You’ll probably beat your PB. Lovely colour too. Happy running. 🏃♂️😎
Thanks Ted - I think I need those few runs. This morning's was not all I had hoped as get a bit uncomfortable. I think it's down to having run in no support shoes and suddenly giving them support. Will try them a few times.
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