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Best running shoes unfit 60 yr old...

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Hi all, I am on W3R2 and thinking about getting some decent running shoes but am bewildered by reviews and types. Dont want to spend a fortune but want good enough shoes. Any similar people out there who can recommend? I cant go to shops to get advice but do want some good supportive shoes. I have no particular gait or problems other than being a lumpy older lady 🙃🙃 any advice appreciated.

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Hold on a little while, running and sport shop's will soon open again, then you can go and get a gait analysis and buy the recommended shoes.

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Instructor57Graduate

Not sure where you are but running shops are open now in England.

I went on Monday and had a gait analysis done and came out with some great running shoes after a lot of advice from knowledgeable staff

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This post about shoes may give you some guidance and explain why the recommendation from somebody else may be meaningless at best and hazardous at worst healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you can get to a specialist running shop and have a gait analysis then you can reduce all the risks of pot luck by buying over the internet.

Good shoes are far cheaper than a physio.

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Wandzoff

Thank you all. Will look into sports shops to help!

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