Trainers Question?

[KTCarty]

Trainers? I am treating myself to a proper pair as I am now nearing the end of my 5K journey... any suggestions please

[AnnaKarenina]

Hello, I went to Run and Become this week as an impromptu Christmas treat to myself. I have terrible neuropathy in my feet after finishing chemotherapy earlier in the year and I also had lost my toenails as a result of chemo, so it felt important to get this shoe business as right as it can be. I had been running in Hoka shoes which were fine, but the shoes I left Run and Become with are like fairy godmother shoes! It took about 45 minutes and I was amazed at the care, attention, skill and patience shown by the two women who served me. I felt a bit daft running outside the shop in front of commuters with my smart trousers tucked into my socks, but what the heck? After trying on six pairs, I ended up with some Asics that turned out to be on sale. I really liked the Brooks I tried too, but the Asics were perfect. All of which is a long way of saying, I would really recommend braving a running shop and getting some expert advice. It is so worth it and far less intimidating than I feared when I crossed the threshold. Enjoy shopping.

[Oldishrunner Graduate]

Fully endorse previous post. Should also get your gait checked running on the treadmill. The shop where I bought my shoes had a video at the back although as it was my first time ever running on a treadmill they had to keep pushing me gently forward to avoid kicking it. One further suggestion go on a weekday if you can - usually much quieter.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Get checked out.. and get the correct shoes for you..

[AllyChristina Graduate]

Running trainers are such a personal thing that recommendations aren't the best way to do it. Go to a professional running shop and get your gait analysis done

[MarkyD Graduate]

Suggestions?? Yes. Blue ones. You definitely need blue ones.

It is harder to give you an indication of the model or brand, but here is a list of the things to think about:

Your height, weight, distance run per week, what running surface(s) you run on, feet width (some brands are available in widths), your gait (toe, heel, mid-foot landing), your pronation (under/over/neutral), preference for toe-drop, preference for stiffness or support, preference for cushioning, preference for light/heavier shoe.

A visit to your local independent running store (hint: it is not a warehouse on the edge of town) will work you through the things to think about, probably analyse your running gait, find a selection of shoes that fit your budget, and send you off with a pair of shoes that suit you (and offer a guarantee if you don't get on with them).

Or you can pop into a warehouse and buy the nicest-looking blue ones with no guarantee that they suit you.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This might help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...