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Birthday shoes! A couple of years ago that phrase would have been accompanied by a very different photo πŸ˜‰!

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It is my birthday next week and my husband took me to the running shop today for my first pair of trail shoes!

I took my trusty Mizuno Wave Inspire 13s with me to the shop (I don't know why I took them really, maybe I wanted to reassure them I wasn't letting them go completely or trading them in for a newer, flashier model? I even gave them a wipe down before I put them in my bag ☺️). My Mizunos still do the job, but just not on my woodland and heathland trails now the autumn is here, as I keep picking up acorns and small fir cones in the hollow below the heel, then I have to pause my run whilst I pick them out πŸπŸ‚πŸŒ², which is increasingly annoying and interrupts my flow. So when my husband asked what I'd like for my birthday I crossed my fingers and hopefully whispered "Trail shoes?"

Having overcome injuries and shin splints and finally got to the stage where my running legs don't go through the horrendous aches I once experienced, I was feeling more than a little cautious about a new pair of running shoes potentially throwing that progress completely out of the window (ah, that explains why I took my Mizunos - security blanket). I returned to the run shop where I bought my first running shoes and the lady in the shop was excellent; she listened to my concerns, recommended a few trail shoes to try and put me through my paces on the treadmill for gait analysis. I was surprised to see my gait has changed considerably and that the over-pronation noted during my first gait analysis had gone, and there I was, running in a neutral pair of running shoes in perfect alignment! I didn't realise that a runner's gait could change, but the assistant explained that it was a result of stronger leg muscles πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ˜ƒ, so that can only be good!

The first pair I tried on felt right immediately, the Brooks Cascadia 15s fitted like a dream and although I tried others, the Brooks were the ones for me. I am looking forward to giving them their first outing, so I thought I would post the obligatory photo on the forum before I get them covered in mud!

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Now those DD are lovely shoes πŸ‘ happy birthday in advance πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚

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FionamagsGraduate10

Happy birthday DD! Those shoes look gorgeous - good choice! I am sure you will have many happy miles in those.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

Woo they are gorgeous, you will have many happy miles in those

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TimoteaGraduate10

They look fab! Haven’t ventured out in my Hoka’s yet as the weather is disgusting. Feel a bit apprehensive about trying them out as so used to my trusted very falling apart Nikes. πŸ€ͺ

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Happy birthday to you Delly dot for next week, you have made a excellent decision on buying those shoes, for the first time ever I have now seen another runner on this forum buying the EXACT same shoes as I have, it was on the 7th September, last month that I bought these Brooks Cascadia 15 shoes after a gait analysis, you will enjoy running in them, since I bought mine I have ran 16K /10 miles, a 8K and a few 5Ks, enjoy your runs in them. 😊 πŸƒπŸΎ

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Thanks Al, that's a great recommendation for the shoes! I'm looking forward to giving them their first outing and I hope I will be as happy with them as you are.

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As its a first run, as in new shoes don't run any longer than 5K, one of the reviews said that they are good shoes for running in icy conditions with good traction, nevertheless still be careful if it's icy in the coming months, they are not waterproof, if you run through ankle deep puddles you will still get wet feet.

Happy Birthday for next week Delly, lovely shoes, very smart, I’m sure you’ll enjoy getting them muddy πŸ˜¬πŸ€—

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Buddy34Graduate10

They are just great Delly-dot. New shoes, neutral gait and stronger legs. Very nice early birthday present indeedπŸ˜ŠπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ‚

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Chris9RGraduate10

Love my Brooks. I wouldn't use anything else πŸ‘

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RoxdogGraduate10

They're lovely Hidden what a nice present. I bought exactly the same shoes a week ago. I ordered them online because I already have Brooks and knew I had a neutral gait. I got last year's model (the 14) because they were reduced, but yours are a nice colour. Mine are pinky- burgundy! Not my first choice if colour but oh well. Very very comfy.

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I'm looking forward to my first run in them. How are yours? I'm so glad I had my gait analysis done again as I it has changed so much and possibly would have looked for the wrong shoe otherwise.

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They're great. I thought I'd made a mistake running in them for my last long run, without trying them out on a shorter run first. They were absolutely fine. A bit heavier than my normal shoes but that's to be expected in a trail shoe. Super comfortable, had 3 runs in them now. Good luck with them πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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RoxdogGraduate10

And happy birthday for next week!

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Birdlady64Graduate10

They look the absolute bees knees!

Happy Birthday for next week πŸŽ‚πŸ˜

I need trail shoes - maybe a (very) early Christmas present?

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GrannyhugsGraduate10

What a lovely birthday present. I hope you have many happy acorn free runs in them πŸ€—

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

Some seriously lovely looking shoes there D-d! I hope they give you many miles of comfy running!

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dijepGraduate10

O h lovely new shoes what a wonderful birthday present they look great. Hope you have a fantastic birthday to go with your shoesx

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BlackberrypieGraduate10

May you have many happy miles together!

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Sandraj39Graduate10

Lovely shoes Hidden - here's wishing you many happy miles in them! πŸ™‚πŸ‘

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WeavingWonkGraduate10

Lovely shoes. How amazing that gait changes. I would love to be able to move into a neutral shoe at some point as there are so many more options!

Very brave trail running- I am such a klutz that the idea makes me nervous!

Enjoy! (Says the woman whose replacement Hoka's went for their maiden voyage today and managed 7k without any sore spots πŸ˜ƒ )

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nowsterGraduate10

After 8+ years of wearing barefoot shoes my gait changed too. I'm naturally flat-footed, but I'm not any more... as long as I keep the muscles exercised.

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HappyNoodleGraduate10

Happy birthday 😍 love Brooks post a post run pic too

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🌧 If I went out today I think a pair of flippers would be more useful! 🐟

The shoes have to be wrapped up for my birthday according to my husband, so no outing in them until then!

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CBDBGraduate10

Uhhh, I’m jealous! They look fab! Happy Birthday!

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Nice shoes DD. I have the 14’s and love them. So grippy. πŸ˜€

Happy trails. πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

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Wenderwoo

Very nice!

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Sparkey500060minGraduate

Ooooh they are gorgeous!! Happy birthday πŸ₯³

Lovely shoes - it's amazing how browsing (and shopping) habits change once you start running isn't it!

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LittleoyellowGraduate10

Great shoes πŸ˜πŸ‘πŸ‘Ÿ happy birthday πŸŽ‰ and happy running πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ I've got a birthday coming up and am hoping for some new shoes too 🀞

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EThomasGraduate10

Happy birthday Delly-dot.

New shoes must be the birthday gift of choice for us born in October. I have also asked for a pair of trail shoes for my birthday today. I'm hoping to get to my local running shop this week. I have also been looking at the Brooks. I have a pair of Ghost 12s which are comfortable. I want to try various pairs on to ensure I get the most comfortable pair.

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ThisGirlNowRunsGraduate10

Nice colour πŸ‘. Happy new shoes πŸ‘Ÿ

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BaddieThePirateGraduate10

Great news about gait/stronger leg muscles. Happy birthday πŸŽ‚. Lovely shoes.

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Fabulous450Graduate10

Happy birthday Tailchaser!! 🍾πŸ₯‚πŸ€©πŸ€©! What a fantastic birthday gift too! 🀩 Check you out with a running birthday present request! 😁😁😁!

I hope you have many wonderfully enjoyable runs in them to come! πŸ€—β€οΈ

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Dexy5Graduate10

Have fun in your new shoes Delly-dot.

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