Cheap but good trainer recommendations?

[Skito1]

I have flat feet so I need some decent trainers that aren’t really more than £40. I currently use an old pair of Nikes, but they’re just not supportive enough and I don’t want to get an injury. What would anyone recommend I do? I could look into insoles but then my feet slip out of the trainer

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

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Check this out for really great advice...

Your shoes, next to you are the best asset... and need not cost mega bucks..but try to get the right ones!

Lots of offers around.. old or odd colours, last years stock etc... I have never paid full price for any of my shoes...

In the long run... getting the best shoe you can is going to pay dividends...and keep you off the IC

[Goforitmama Graduate]

Try having a look at your local running store and check out the clearance shoes. I got a pair of Brooks Ghosts 10 (last years model) for $93 Canadian (that's about 53 pounds), the gait test was free. (Yes I know 53 is more than 40 - but we are in the same range). It's just an idea.I don't know what your local running store is like, but the one near me is great, i could go in there and tell them that I have a budget and they would show me what they had in my price range.

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Someone recommended these but they're aimed at trail running, not sure what you're doing. Road or trail. This is a good site though so of they're no good, stay and browse around.

Top 3 names in running shoes on here seems to be Asics, Brooks and Sauchony. But I've had Mizunos before and they were great. Good luck!

sportsshoes.com/product/miz...

[MarkyD Graduate]

Hi Skito1, please ignore any recommendation for a particular brand or model. You need to be assessed for some running shoes that suit your gait, and the style/frequency/distance/terrain that you run. Definitely get some advice from a knowledgeable assistant in a reputable, independent running store. Preferably after gait analysis. You can be upfront and honest about your budget. The store has an interest in you buying something, and so are not interested in bringing out shoes that you are not going to purchase. Oldfloss is quite right - the shop is going to have stock that they can discount to meet your budget.

Just my opinion, but if you go to a store to get some advice and they have something that suits your budget, buy it. Don't go home and buy it online. You want the shop to stay in business to service you and runners in later generations.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to MarkyD]

Great advice 😊