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Re: Shoes?

azza074 — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:17:30 GMT

Funnily enough, yesterday I just raced with a friend who isn't crazy about the 7's, and wants to stock up on the 6's instead.

Just goes to show - don't trust shoe reviews, the fit and usefullness all depends on your own 2 feet.

Re: Shoes?

jcrule — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:38:43 GMT

azza, I would have to agree with you there. I think the 6's aren't the best. I do like the 7's though! I had the Adrenaline as my first shoe, but I think it gave me too much support.

Wiz, glad you found something you can work with. Did the store you bought them from have a return policy for used shoes? I'm so glad mine did because I decided to try a new brand and my feet hurt so badly and I took them back two weeks later and the exchanged them for me. Was wonderful...that's how I got my Trance 7's. I call them my spider man shoes. I so wish they could make them a bit more gender neutral so I didn't have to wear such flashy men's colors...I want PINK! LOL

Re: Shoes?

Wiz123 — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:34:17 GMT

I went today to the shoe store. I wasn't overly impressed but feel they put me in a good shoe, which was New Balance 1062. I ran in them today and they felt good. I could really tell when I put my old shoes on to walk out and they felt like I was wearing moccasins.

Re: Shoes?

azza074 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:20:35 GMT

Slightly off-topic, but I really didn't like the Trance 6's - to the point that they actually gave me some issues. The 5's and especially the 7's are much better shoes.

But...every person is different and what works for me could be horrible for someone else, and vice versa. Get fitted.

Re: Shoes?

jcrule — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:51 GMT

I'm not sure what you would do, but if you get fitted and you end up in a Trace shoe. There are tons of Trance 6's on sale on-line right now since it's last year's model. I have both Trace 6 and 7. 7 is MUCH lighter, I could feel the difference as soon as I put it on. But yes, go get fitted. That's a great step. Also do some reading on the subject so when you go in, if you get a lesser sales person you will know better, ya know?

Re: Shoes?

chuck43 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:46:46 GMT

smart choice going to a running store. while your there they might have some info on a local runners club or more 5k's incase you get the fever after running your first. I wish you the best with the knee. I hurt mine in High school Football and haven't had any problums running. good luck and enjoy running.

Re: Shoes?

Wiz123 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:31:04 GMT

Thanx for the help. I was going to buy the Brooks Trance 6 on-line, but I figured I better get fitted. I found a strictly running shoe store near my house, I'll check it out Sunday. Self fitting myself I have a normal to high arch and slight to moderate pigeon toe. So I really wouldn't know what kind of shoe to get.

Re: Shoes?

jcrule — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:13:50 GMT

Oh for sure! I would never get fitted in one of those stores...I could buy from them if they had a great deal on the shoe I already knew fit me well. I wear stability shoes as well...with ortodics. I've loved the Brooks Trace for years now. Their newest one Trace 7 I'm actually wearing right now...soo comfy!

Re: Shoes?

Michael. — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:29:08 GMT

In Big I am thinking names like Big 5 Sporting Good or Sports Authority, I stand corrected. I have never been to a Roadrunner since there is none near me but I have heard they are an exception to this "big name" store issue.

The reason I got off cheap was because they were on clearance due to being last years model shoe. Even then my wife purchased Brooks Adrenaline GTS (I think) and it was about $90. Having PF myself I wear stability shoes.

Mike

Re: Shoes?

jcrule — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:42:44 GMT

Hmm, I wonder what we are considering "big" shoe stores? I really like the attention I got at Road Runner and the Foot Zone. I totally wouldn't get fitted at FoorT Locker or a Nike store or anything like that. IMO

Michael, where did you find shoes that cheap? Are you more a neutral shoe style? Geesh, my Brooks cost me $120...ouch! I haven't been in shoes under $100 for quite a while. Hate having plantiar fac. UGH

Anyhow, once you find a shoe that you really like, you can always go online and see if you can find it cheaper than retail! That's what I'm going to start doing!