Running shoes

[Poshmanners]

Hello

Looking for recommendations for a good ladies running shoe

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It’ll vary from person to person. I’d recommend going to a running shop and getting good advice and a fair analysis. When I do that, I buy my first pair from that shop but replace via the internet.

[Poshmanners in reply to Hidden]

Thank you , I will do that

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Fair analysis was an autocorrect! I meant “gait” analysis!!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Hmm, that's very individual. It will depend on your feet, your running style and your wallet. As Charlie says, your best going to a knowledgeable running shop for your first pair. Lots of people will advise you to have a gait analysis, but I think the quality of the staff is more important (ducks and hides in the corner); the Saturday boy looking at a video of you running and then recommending what the shop has in stock, isn't much help.

It's quite a financial outlay, but if you're serious about wanting to run, it's the one item of kit I wouldn't advise skimping on.

People tend to be passionate about the brand they've found suits them. Asics, Nike and Brooks seem popular. Personally, I invested in a pair of Ons Cloud and love them. 💖 The best thing I can say about them, is that I don't notice I'm wearing them.

Enjoy your shopping and post a picture when you've made your purchase.

[Poshmanners in reply to Speedy60]

Thank you - so informative

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Poshmanners]

You're welcome, someone will come along and contradict me on the gait analysis in a minute. 😉

[Hidden in reply to Speedy60]

🤣😋😉

[Hidden in reply to Speedy60]

Guilty 😂

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

It won’t be me 👍😁

[Jell6 Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

Or me!

[Hidden in reply to Speedy60]

Come out of hiding haha. Guess it depends what they do, watch you run or use the fun machines to see where your weight is distributed 😁 I’ve been so

Impressed with the advice at Sweatshop.

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Yes, I think it's really down to the quality of advice you get with your gait analysis and the amount of time the shop is prepared to with you.

[Hidden in reply to Speedy60]

👍

[Roxdog Graduate]

Getting a gait analysis and having shoes fitted around week 5 made all the difference. It is individual. I have Brookes which are great - my previous Asics were a bit too rigid. Apart from tbat, don't go for looks, but take advice instead.

Happy running!

[Poshmanners in reply to Roxdog]

Thank you , I will

[Hidden in reply to Roxdog]

I’m a Brooks girl, previously ASICS!

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Find a good running shop with knowledgeable staff and a range of running shoes to suit your budget.

Due to a muscle inbalance it was important for me to get gait analysis done before I bought my first pair of trainers. Gait analysis will assess your foot placement and find out if you over pronate as you run. Analysis will indicate if you need a supportive or neutral shoe.

The fitter advised me to take a half shoe size up from my previous trainers and they were right to do so.

I have Mizuno and they are really comfortable. Now I know what suits me I can find cheaper past-season versions on the internet when I need to replace them.

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yep that’s what I do. I feel honour bound to buy he first pair from the shop. But thereafter, it’s the web for me

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Gait analysis is the only way for most people, and to find out you’re not one of them takes a gait analysis session 🤣

The right shoe for you will make a big difference, and they’ll be well worth the investment.