Running shoes / trainers

[lesleyann208]

Can anyone recommend running shoes or trainers? I'm due a new pair, been using my reebok trainers, they are ok but getting a bit worn and don't really give much support. I'm pretty sure I'm a neutral foot person and can't afford high end ones but any suggestions I'd be grateful. I've just started wk4 of C25k. thanks Lesley.

[casdix Graduate]

The best thing to do is get properly fitted - the best places do gait analysis and find the perfect shoes. If you do a quick search, many have said that they're not pushy at all and are happy to let you shop around to get a good price once you know what you're looking for.

Personally I was very lucky and bought some branded running shoes from an outlet store, which seem to be fine and I've graduated with no problems (touch wood!!).

[shelleymcb Graduate]

I went for a treadmill analysis & told the assistant that £40 was my limit at the moment, having just spent out £35 on other important running stuff (bra!). he was kind enough to write down the model no of the shoes & I bought mine from ebay for £30 from an ebay sports shop. in dw sports they were £65.

you dont have to be pressured into buying from the shop & the assistant I saw was really helpful & explained the analysis, which was well worth the visit, just to see that.

[TrickyHicky Graduate]

I went to a local running shop (didn't even realise they existed until recently ) they got me to balance on each leg and walk up and down and then recommended shoes. They weren't pushy at all and had prices from £40 upwards. The key thing is to go and talk to someone who knows what they're talking about and not just hope that buying "decent" running trainers will do. I ended up with a size bigger than I would have bought without professional advice.