Running Shoes?

[BirdyRose]

Its my birthday. I want some running shoes.

But I did the foot shape machine thing IN Sports Direct and it said I've got flat feet.

In the shop there were only 3 running shoes for flat feet and they were triple the price of all the others on the same shelf!

What running shoes are best for flat footed freaks like me? 🙈

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

I don’t think Sports Direct are well respected for analysis...I would go to a specialist running shop, you will get advice there from a proper hoomin being who knows what they are talking about. 😁 Depending on what your foot issues are, you can also get special insoles made for normal shoes, I have heard. Also, if by flat feet you mean dropped insteps, there are exercises you can do to improve that! All is not lost. 👍

[BirdyRose in reply to Sadie-runs]

Thanks this is actually the exact sort of response I think I needed. Will get myself down to a running shop if I can find one 😲

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to BirdyRose]

And “dropped insteps” is not a thing. I think I made that up. I meant, of course, fallen arches. Doh. I hope you can find a proper running shop - they are everywhere these days so you should be able to Google find one. Unless you live on Craggy Island or somewhere very remote. 😂

[Madge50 Graduate]

Hi Birdy,

Definitely recommend a proper gait analysis and at an independent store if you can find one.....if you don’t buy shoes at the time some stores charge for the analysis, - this is reasonable as the person would have spent a good deal of time with you and allowed you to try several different pairs......but once you know the type/make of shoe you prefer you can have fun hunting on t’internet for cheaper ones - e.g last seasons model.....

Good luck, hope you find something that suits, oh and happy birthday- fab idea to treat yourself to running shoes! 🏃‍♀️😎🍾🧁💐

Mx

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

Oh yes, a happy birthday to you too! x

[AnneDroid Graduate]

I did that thing in Sports Direct and I had two completely different types of feet, allegedly. I don't think it's very accurate.

I now know I have "neutral" feet - two of them in fact.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Happy Bleurghthday!!

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

I concur with Sadie-runs about Sports Direct...........their staff training is abysmal, although some of their products are excellent value.

A full gait analysis done at a specialist running shop will provide you with a lot more accurate advice about your gait.

Those expensive shoes work out cheaper than a physio.

[lexi6 Graduate]

Happy Birthday Birdy, hope you ate cake. Don’t forget to post a piccie of your flash new shoes 🙂

[ktsok Graduate]

Happy birthday! I hope you find your perfect slippers 👟👟

[BirdyRose]

Faaanks everyone I'm about to go do my first 28 minute run now then go to an actual shoe shop. It might sound like the wrong way round but I've decided I'm gunna take my time buying the perfect running Slippers! 🏃