Shoes..: Shoe question.. I did my first ever run... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,192 members159,537 posts

Shoes..

JohnWhite94 profile image
JohnWhite94Graduate
8 Replies

Shoe question..

I did my first ever run the other day in a pair of knackered old ‘fashion’ trainers. It was actually fine but I was on grass and wasn’t exactly going hell for leather!

I then got over eager and bought a pair of running shoes from my local nike factory shop. I completely forgot about the gait checking thing and am wondering if it’s a mistake to go out in the new shoes today? I did explain that I was new to running and that I’d be running on a variety of surfaces. The shop assistant assured me the shoes were appropriate for my needs and made sure I had space at end of my feet.

They’re lovely trainers and were frankly a bargain (£25 from RRP £125!). With the brand and the original price I assume they must be reasonably well engineered.

Should I just go for it?

Written by
JohnWhite94 profile image
JohnWhite94
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
8 Replies
UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate

Nike don’t subscribe to gait analysis theory... the odd store has a treadmill hidden away somewhere so you can test those shoes. You should be fine in very comfortable running shoes. Gait analysis is debated, it certainly helps people feel more comfortable, but doesn’t reduce injury... even runners world are advising to choose on comfort now.

runnersworld.co.uk/training...

JohnWhite94 profile image
JohnWhite94Graduate in reply toUnfitNoMore

Thanks so much - that’s really helpful. I’ll just go for it and see how it goes!

PeteB1961 profile image
PeteB1961Graduate

I also had an old pair of trainers which hurt the top of my foot. Never did a gait analysis like most people here, but just got a cheap pair of ASICS running shoes suitable for beginners which have been great. Actually the expensive ones which I tried on seemed uncomfortable too hard on the sides.

JohnWhite94 profile image
JohnWhite94Graduate in reply toPeteB1961

Brilliant, thanks. I had a suspicion that plenty of people got on fine without gait analysis but it’s good to have it confirmed! These shoes seems very comfy so I’ll give it a go.

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

This post is about buying shoes healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and in there you will find a link to a post about gait analysis.

I recommend it, but many don't bother and presumably survive.

Reduced by £100 sounds like Sports Direct...........who, in my experience, do not generally train their staff at all well.

Best of luck with the new shoes.

JohnWhite94 profile image
JohnWhite94Graduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Hi there, thanks for the link.

Great to know about FAQ posts - I’ll look them up as I have a lot to learn!

I went for a run earlier and the new shoes seemed good - I’m only on week one run 2 though so I’m hardly pushing them to the limit yet. Obviously if I have trouble or start doing long distances I’ll have another look at shoe buying.

It was a Nike store I bought them from, it’s their factory shop in Hackney hence the price as they’re old stock. In fact they currently have a bargain section of shoes at 50% of the already reduced price which is how mine were so cheap!

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate

Shoes for gait correction are for road running.

Not needed for varied surfaces! 😸

JohnWhite94 profile image
JohnWhite94Graduate in reply toKatnap

Good info - thanks!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

New shoes

Today I bought new running shoes. I didn't go out intending to buy new running shoes. I actually...
Debih191 profile image
Graduate

New Shoes

Having settled into the whole C25K thing and being on W3, I decided it was time to invest in some...
Sarah1703 profile image

New Shoes

An important event in my plodding history. The running shoes that carried me through C25K and...
Austen304 profile image

More running shoes advice needed

So I've recently bought myself some new running shoes after i posted last week about how...
afro-girl profile image
Graduate

Gait Analysis and New Shoes

After graduating and suffering from shin splints I visited my local running shop, had a gait...

Moderation team

See all
Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministrator
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Annieapple profile image
AnnieappleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.