Gait Analysis

[cathsykes]

When I read posts of gait analysis and expensive trainers what sort of range of £££ am I realistically going to pay - I know it’s very dependent on my actual need but just some sort of guide would be appreciated

Thanks

[AnnieW55]

Below is the guide to GA (sorry if you’ve already seen it. The price of shoes varies tremendously but you can get bargains by buying unpopular colours, last seasons style etc. Having an unusual shoe size can also help reduce the cost. I would guess round about £80-£100 is a mid price/average (I’ve bought shoes both cheaper and more expensive than that). It really is a “how long is a piece of string” answer. The main thing is to get shoes that are right for you. Tell the store you go to what your budget is and they should be able to help you. If you do find the type of shoe you need and it is too expensive you could always do an internet search for the exact same shoe. Although returning them if necessary won’t be as easy as taking them back to a store.

Remember, after you your shoes are the most important part of running kit, helping to avoid injuries

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

[cathsykes in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks - very useful info - and not too many ££ when you consider how important they are - plan to visit a local shop near work ASAP

[Tasha99 Graduate]

£120 but after you’ve had one, you can get the same shoe again for cheaper online.

[cathsykes in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks that's helpful to now what I'm budgeting for - not so bad when you compare prices to 'designer' trainers

[Hidden]

If you can afford it, please support the independent (small chain)running shop. They give such a great service and it would a shame to see them disappear

Here endeth the Sermon 🙏

[cathsykes in reply to Hidden]

I shall indeed support local trader - there's one that's been recommended near work - I shall hopefully get there sooner rather than later

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Go girl... ! x

[Lordi Graduate]

I buy last year's models in sales and consequently almost always get 50% off...so I usually pay only 75-100€ for top-end shoes. Old models still have all the latest technology/gels/construction, just not the latest colourways/ go-faster stripes...

[purplewalker Graduate in reply to Lordi]

I’ve just done that and got some Saucony Triumph for £50- old model. I love them.

[misswobble Graduate in reply to purplewalker]

My Saucony kinvara 5 were £28 from the running shop Older model (same as me). I got some £50 Peregrines from them as well

[cathsykes]

I'm not too bothered about looks - it's the job they do that I'm interested in

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

My first pair of shoes bought after a gait analysis were Brooks Adrenaline GTS15 and they cost me £120............way more than I have ever spent in one go on footwear or clothes for myself.

Two years later I bought a pair of GTS17s at £59 in a clearance sale.

The new 2019 models are coming into stores now, so last years models are often available, as were mine, at half price.

Just consider it money well spent and cheaper than a couple of physio appointments.

Have you read this guide to buying shoes? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[cathsykes in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Can you wear the same trainers year after year? You don’t need to redo Gait analysis??

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to cathsykes]

Gait can change, especially in the first year of running, as muscles develop and change, which is why the retailers recommend that you have it done each time you buy shoes. Personally, I think that if you are happy with your shoes and have no issues, then there is not a problem with repeat buying.

[cathsykes in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks

[Phoenix_flames21 Graduate]

I've just had mine done and brought shoes costing £120. Worth every penny tho.

[cathsykes in reply to Phoenix_flames21]

I shall look forward to getting mine done

[Ang33333 Graduate]

If you have dodgy feet like I have, it is money well spent. 👟👟

[cathsykes in reply to Ang33333]

Not sure about dodgy feet but definitely have dodgy balance

Falling over is my speciality

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Sometimes you can get lucky and come away with a big discount. Usually road shoes are £100 plus, trail shoes too, but they don’t need gait analysis so other stores are then usable.

[cathsykes in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Road shoes?

Trail shoes ?

Now I’m really confused

I thought I just needed trainers.

[Ang33333 Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

I have only had road shoes til now but just got trail shoes. Our park run is on grass and my road shoes are slippy! Also my usual hard path is becoming muddy and uneven so I need more grip. Got my trail shoes at go outdoors. They were 45 pounds and are fab!

[cathsykes in reply to Ang33333]

Maybe I need to mention this I feel my shoes can be quite slippy

[AnnieW55 in reply to cathsykes]

If you are running regularly on trails and grass (where you have to watch out for tree roots and mud) then trail shoes a preferable. Trail shoes are neutral as your feet/ankles stabilise your body over uneven ground.

If you are mainly running on pavements/cycle tracks/“manicured”** trails (no real mud or tricky ground) then you need road shoes. Road shoes come in all sorts of varieties according to your gait (how your feet hit the ground). There are stability shoes, shoes for over/under pronates, shoes for long distance - to name a few. So when having gait analysis you should/will be asked what kind of running distances you do and type of ground you play on.

**One trail (ex-railway line) I run on is used a lot by Sunday strollers and due to the hot weather this summer a long crack appeared (about 20m) in the ground a couple of cms wide. I was amazed to see tape and warning signs saying “beware, uneven ground” set out by the council - on a trail!

[cathsykes in reply to AnnieW55]

I’m mainly a path / tarmac / pavement runner - especially in winter

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

Road shoes it is then... I need both because life’s like that for me... still, it’s only money 😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to cathsykes]

Do read the guide to buying shoes that I linked to above.

[cathsykes in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I have done

Graduated a year ago

Have had ‘comfy’ shoes but now thinking I need a pair specifically for running in rather than general purpose

[cathsykes]

Sounds like a bargain !!

[misswobble Graduate]

My first pair were about £40 - Karrimor Tempo Loved em 🙂

[cathsykes in reply to misswobble]

What was your gaits analysis results?

[misswobble Graduate in reply to cathsykes]

I didn’t do gait analysis at first. I did the wet foot test which showed a high arch so bought a neutral shoe. I tried them on and walked around the shop in them a bit. They were dead comfy straight out the box I liked them so much that my husband bought me the road version, which I still have 🙂

[Dexy5 Graduate]

I went to a local independent shop recommended by local running clubs, rather than chain stores. Service was fantastic. Ask if they do discounts for being in their mailing list or various clubs. I got 10% off as a result.

Have fun and allow at least an hour.

Mine were £120 less £12.

[cathsykes in reply to Dexy5]

That’s seems about the price

Thanks for info

Maybe they’ll make my running better - or at least easier!!