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<blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1093175" data-attributes="member: 211504"><p>Im not sure if I'd agree with that unless of course your mileage exceeds 50/week. To me, that sounds like improper footwear more than anything.</p><p></p><p>Buying cheap shoes is a great way to tear up your feet, knees, and back especially if you're a heavier runner like me.</p><p></p><p>People also don't realize that there are three basic types of running shoes: cushioning, stability control, and motion control. Buying the wrong type can also have significant negative implications.</p><p></p><p>The sizing of the shoe is extremely important as well. I wear an extra size larger in running shoes to allow for extra room in the toe box. I also buy extra-extra wide shoes because I have Hobbit feet. I can tell you that it makes a HUGE difference. I also tie my shoes using the "runner's lace" method which is extremely helpful for keeping your heel from moving too much (and avoiding blisters).</p><p></p><p>If price is an issue, I'd just buy past year shoe models. Most running shoe brands (asics, new balance, brooks, mizuno, etc) keep the same models in their lineup but redesign the looks of the shoe each year. For example, I have two pairs the Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 model (great for heavier runners). They retail for $135usd, but I paid $30 and $45 for each pair (I bought one pair and then the other got even cheaper the next week).</p><p></p><p>Long story short, I don't have issues with blisters or shin pain....except when I wear my trail shoes which have very little support and cushioning. Good shoes and working on your running form are the two most important things for me, personally.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TorqPenderloin, post: 1093175, member: 211504"] Im not sure if I'd agree with that unless of course your mileage exceeds 50/week. To me, that sounds like improper footwear more than anything. Buying cheap shoes is a great way to tear up your feet, knees, and back especially if you're a heavier runner like me. People also don't realize that there are three basic types of running shoes: cushioning, stability control, and motion control. Buying the wrong type can also have significant negative implications. The sizing of the shoe is extremely important as well. I wear an extra size larger in running shoes to allow for extra room in the toe box. I also buy extra-extra wide shoes because I have Hobbit feet. I can tell you that it makes a HUGE difference. I also tie my shoes using the "runner's lace" method which is extremely helpful for keeping your heel from moving too much (and avoiding blisters). If price is an issue, I'd just buy past year shoe models. Most running shoe brands (asics, new balance, brooks, mizuno, etc) keep the same models in their lineup but redesign the looks of the shoe each year. For example, I have two pairs the Mizuno Wave Inspire 10 model (great for heavier runners). They retail for $135usd, but I paid $30 and $45 for each pair (I bought one pair and then the other got even cheaper the next week). Long story short, I don't have issues with blisters or shin pain....except when I wear my trail shoes which have very little support and cushioning. Good shoes and working on your running form are the two most important things for me, personally. [/QUOTE]
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