Footwear!

[GreenBearxxx]

Any recommendations for a good pair of trainers on a budget. Thanks

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I recently got a pair of Nu Balance for around £50 and found them more comfy than other more expensive shoes I tried on by asics and nike etc.

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thank you I will take a look

[Lockdown20 in reply to GreenBearxxx]

I have a pair of Karrimor running shoes & they are the most comfortable trainers I have ever had got them on sale for only £37.Total bargain..Only problem is it's much better to try trainers on & not ideal ordering on line under the circumstances.. Good Luck ....

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Lockdown20]

Karrimors are always on sale.....that's how Sports Direct works.

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to Lockdown20]

Yeah I totally agree but in the circumstances. One of the reasons why I was going to go lower end of budget was when this is over I think I will invest time in finding the best shoes for me but shopping on line is so difficult. so many brands and so hard to judge. Thanks for your recommendation.🙏

[mrrun Graduate]

That's the most important part of your gear. It's not the price, it's what fits perfectly. You can find top gear at low prices (*top = fits) but you'd need to visit gait analysis shops. When l started l bought cheap, cheap hurt my knee and then ankle. I was out for nearly 5 months (combined). Finally l walked out with a pair of perfect shoes at £90, and haven't had a shoe related injury in nearly 4 years.

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to mrrun]

Thank you. yeah I totally understand the importance my knees are starting to feel it and a dont want to cause any damage. I think I am definitely going to take your advice you are so right, and I will invest and get some with a custom fit and as soon as lockdown is over(unless shops open now?? I haven't checked) so I was thinking in the meantime picking up online something with good cushioning and support. looking online makes it difficult to judge! I really appreciate your advice. 🙏

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This might help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Any body else's favourite shoe may be totally inappropriate for you.

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for taking the time to reply and I will read the link that you sent.I think I am definitely going to take your advice on board. I will invest and get some with a custom fit and as soon as lockdown is over(unless shops open now?? I haven't checked) so I was thinking in the meantime picking up online something with good cushioning and support. looking online makes it difficult to judge! I really appreciate your advice. 🙏

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[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to GreenBearxxx]

If you follow the link to the post about gait analysis there is a link to a wet foot test, which is probably the next best option to an actual gait analysis.

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you, you have been so helpful 🙏

[Cutejog]

Good trainers save you a future of pain and doctors appointments

[JonnyBeGood Graduate]

Sports Direct are ok, I bought some Nikes for £40 which are quite comfortable

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Have a look at sportshoes.com sale section. They have all price ranges from £50 reduced to £20, to £150 reduced to £60 (not that I'm looking 🤥). 👍

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Lol thanks for the heads up 👍I will take a look x

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to GreenBearxxx]

It's very difficult at the moment and I hear what everyone is saying about gait analysis. It really depends how bad you feel your current trainers are.

Always go for a size up on your normal shoe.

Good luck 👍

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks. I have done a wet gait test as recommended and it shows a have a normal arch which although no accurate it gave me an indication so I can relax on the trainers I get. My current trainers are worn and loosing grip. At the moment I'm also doing most of my running through fields and woodland would i be better getting trail trainers? Minefield lol!! Definitely take your advice and go a size up👍 thank you 🙏

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I run on tarmac mostly, some footpaths and have bought road shoes. I'm no expert in this area, but I'd suggest light trails? Someone else will definitely know more than me.

[GreenBearxxx Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks you x