getting new shoes

[benwill]

I went running the other day with my trail shoes and they started to rub the inside of my feet. So I don't really want to run in them at BeachyHead Marathon next week.

So the question is do just run with my road shoes or do I go for new trail shoes and try and bed them for the short time I have left (don't wear anything new on race day!)

I do quite like my road shoes don't really want them ruined!

[Tomas Marathon]

I know they say never do anything new on race day, but with a week to go you will probably have sufficient time to see if the new trail shoes are ok. I say go for it!

[benwill Marathon in reply to Tomas]

Yep maybe your right.

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Bed in some new trail shoes, but if the going is dry next weekend your road shoes could still be ok to go. I only remember a couple of short sections where the terrain was really rough. I was wearing hybrid shoes last year.

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Yes, i am looking at Hybrid's not full on trail shoes.

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

what hybrids have you got?

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

They are New Balance, I've had them for a while. Actually I have always found that my New Balances don't really need much breaking in, although as I've only ever had New Balance I can't compare them with anything else

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

My first running shoes where NewBalance, i tried to look for new balance hybrids couldnt find any.

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

sportsshoes.com/product/new...

These are the mens' version of the ones I have. I like them, they're very light and have wide toe-boxes, they are a bit rigid around the ankle for my liking, but ok with the right socks

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to roseabi]

nb they're not showing up as hybrid shoes, but they do claim to be "all terrain", and I don't have a problem with them on roads...

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

thank you! they dont do my size of 11.5 or 12's

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

Oh poo! Well, maybe you wouldn't have liked em anyway...

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

these seem tempting -

startfitness.co.uk/mens/foo...

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to benwill]

Nice colour, nice price!

Have you seen the RunRepeat site? Rather good for reviews, although they haven't spotted your deal on those shoes

runrepeat.com/salomon-sense...

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

Yea i always look at the runrepeat website it's pretty good for reviews pretty rubbish for prices, i always seems to find cheaper elsewhere.

[Gabby08 Half Marathon in reply to roseabi]

I love this website. It’s entirely to blame for my ridiculous trainer collection. Have been looking for trail shoes too so will check out the ladies’ version - thanks!

[C3PO Marathon]

I don't know if any of you listen to the "Running Commentary" podcast. During my run today I heard Paul say how he likes to break in new shoes during a race - just a fresh pair of the same kind he has been running in. I'd say, go for it, but stick with the same shoes.

[benwill Marathon in reply to C3PO]

thank you, I can see if it is the same model but I didn't really like my last trail shoes so need to change!

[ju-ju- Marathon]

Oh blimey, I wouldn't wear a new brand.i lost 2 nails at the Exmoor marathon because I wore new thick socks. Don't do anything out of the ordinary. Do your trail shoes normally rub or could it be socks related?

[roseabi Ultramarathon in reply to ju-ju-]

.... or is it taper paranoia?

[benwill Marathon in reply to roseabi]

no it's not sock related I wear them socks all the time. it's the shoes!

roseabi me paranoid no never!

I have a new pair of shoes coming I will see how much i can wear them in between now and then and make a choice.

[Maddee_6333 Half Marathon]

Good luck tomorrow! What did you decide in the end about your shoes??

[benwill Marathon in reply to Maddee_6333]

I have brought some hybrid ones and been trying to wear them in all week. Looking at the pictures on Facebook from the organisers it looks muddy!

[Maddee_6333 Half Marathon in reply to benwill]

Hope they behave for you.

I haven’t got as far as checking out pictures - had a really busy day and still need to feed my grandson and then take him home.

I have packed both my Inov-8s and my Fellraisers though. Along with my waterproof because last year’s(?) looked really foggy.