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Last post: Nov 22, 2008 5:29 AM by Tri_baby RSS
Tri_baby Amateur 7 posts since
Oct 18, 2008
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Nov 20, 2008 5:48 PM

Newbie need help finding right shoe

I have been running for about 6 weeks.   I have one pair of shoes that fit great.  I thought they were Adidas Supernova Control, so I bought another pair.  However, these are causing blisters between the ball of my foot and the big toe (left side especially).  I did the "wet" test and think I have almost flat arches.  I know I need a shoe with lots of cushioning in the toe, but some sort of control for my ankle. Their isn't a running store in the town I live, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.





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OutRunTheReaper Rookie 2 posts since
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1. Nov 20, 2008 9:57 PM in response to: Tri_baby
Re: Newbie need help finding right shoe

How far away is the nearest running store? If you just can't get to one that will fit you properly try runningwarehouse.com. They have some online tools and will even let you upload a video of you running for a gait annalysis. I have not used them for that (I have 4 running stores in my area) but their prices look good.

cpa0217 Pro 79 posts since
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2. Nov 21, 2008 8:29 AM in response to: Tri_baby
Re: Newbie need help finding right shoe

Since you're new, if there's any way at all you can get to a running store in another city, I really encourage you to do it.  Once you get professionally fitted, then you can opt to buy your replacement shoes online, as long as you stick with the same shoe.  I went to the running store for my first pair of shoes & now I buy them online directly from Brooks.

lenzlaw Community Moderator 7,024 posts since
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3. Nov 21, 2008 9:00 AM in response to: Tri_baby
Re: Newbie need help finding right shoe

Based on what you said you most likely need a motion control shoe and the Supernova Control should work well for you.  I'm not sure what's causing the blisters.  I've had that problem but only at marathon distances.  Maybe your foot is sliding around a little.  There are various lacing techniques that may help> http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-267--12334-0,00.html and http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240---858-0,00.html   Try the Runner's World Running Shoe Finder to get an idea of what shoes are out there. http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/shoelabshoefinder/1,,s6-240-325-329-0-0-0-0-0,00.html  Put in Motion-control for the shoe type.  The problem is getting to try them for fit before you buy them. That's where a good running store is worth it's weight in gold-plated shoes.  For size, remember there should be a thumbnail width between the longest toe and the front of the shoe.





We've come this far and it's still the same,
Runnin' out here in the rain.
Just one more mile, if only you could fly.
(Apologies to T. Rush and J. Tempchin, for the paraphrase)

USASMA Rookie 1 posts since
Oct 8, 2008
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4. Nov 21, 2008 9:33 AM in response to: Tri_baby
Re: Newbie need help finding right shoe

Hi-- I highly recommend the SPIRA Shoes...Go to spirafootwear.com...they are great running shoes. If you live in EL Paso, TX, they have two stores, one in Cielo Vista Mall and the other in the Airport. The name of the store is SPIRA.

hattrickinc Rookie 1 posts since
Nov 14, 2008
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5. Nov 21, 2008 6:13 PM in response to: Tri_baby
Re: Newbie need help finding right shoe

 

I would find the best store thats closest (within reason, of course) and go there.

 

 

You ARE talking about the shoes that will help you  on your journey to greatness...

 

 

I have to travel about an hour to go to a shoe store (get2fit) that ACTUALLY knows what their talking about. They know me by now, and I don't mind the extra $ / time it takes, because I know it's the smart idea... 

 

 

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