Best trainers on a budget

[Sarahf40]

So I graduated last week and am now going to treat myself to some new running shoes as my sketchers are literally on their last legs.

Am just wondering if anyone has any recommendations on the lower end of the scale, as I still class my self as very much a beginner and don’t really have the budget to spend money on what is still really a new hobby.

Thanks in advance

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This post will give you some pointers. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Don't pay too much attention to anyone's specific recommendations........what is perfect for one may be wholly inappropriate for you.

Your shoes are the most important investment you can make in your fitness.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

As IannodaTruffe had said , don't pay too much attention to recommendations.Go get yourself a gait analysis and then you will know what you need ,

The perfect shoe for someone else could be totally unsuitable for you

[Pinkpig20 Graduate]

If you can go into a shop to get a gait analysis & they recommend some shoes, you can ask for a budget price & a more expensive pair. I think I had a choice of two.

[nowster Graduate]

Just to add to the chorus of people saying that shoes are a very individual thing, and having someone looking at how you run will indicate what sort of shoe you need.

Sadly, proper running shoes aren't usually cheap. However they're not as expensive as some fancy but totally unsuitable trainers.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

If you don’t want to spend much money, look on sportsshoes.com. Go for something with neutral support and buy a full size up. If you have knee or hip issues, try Hoka which have a low drop of 4-5mm. If you have lower leg/ankle issues, try Something with a higher drop, say 12mm like many Brooks shoes. Otherwise try something with an average 8mm drop, maybe Saucony. Look in the product details to get the technical details. But ideally, you need to get fitted at a proper running shop and you’re looking at £120-£130. They’ll tell you how much support you need etc. After you’ve been fitted once, you can buy the same shoes again online for cheaper the next time you need shoes.

Read this. Maybe you should get support shoes rather than neutral if you don’t know your gait. theendurancestore.com/blogs...

[Sophiant]

Have a look at Brooks shoe finder on their website. brooksrunning.com/en_gb it prompts you to check how you walk barefoot and the results will tell you if you're a neutral runner or need support. I found the Asics website equally useful to understand which shoes provide support and which are neutral. Then you will know what to look for and look for something in the sales to suit your budget.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

Yes, another vote for getting properly fitted. I didn't know that when I started and ran in ordinary trainers - got the most excrutiating shin splints on week 3. Don't economise on trainers, although as Tasha says once you know what you need you can get them cheaper online. Certainly an investment worth making - along with your sports bra.