Comments on: Picking the Right Running Shoe

By: JennyJo

JennyJo — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:17:59 +0000

The guy before me is right about making sure you get a shoe that suits your gate. But when it comes to shock absorption, running shoes now-a-days are all comparable. I really don’t recommend the shox. If you have a "perfect" foot strike, meaning you are neutral, then you can maybe pull it of. I’d suggest going to a running store.

But sense your question isn’t about what shoes to get but what size… a good rule of thumb is to get a half size bigger in your running shoes. Never wear the same size as your casual shoe. A lot of times when I fit people, I even go a full size up (thats usually when women wear their shoes too small). But for you I’d say 10.5. If you can, try them on and jog in them in the store.
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By: jp

jp — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:15:59 +0000

Hi there– you need to know a few things about your form before you buy. First, consider your arch — do you have a high arch or low arch — some shoes are designed with arch size in mind. Typically people with lower arches tend to pronators. Pronation has to do with your footstrike. Look at the wear on your current shoes and take your current shoes into the running shop. If you’re a pronator, you need a stability shoe. If you’re strike is normal (or if you supponate), you don’t want a stability shoe.

Another thing to consider is how puch padding (shock absorbtion) you need. If your knees are fine, you don’t need a heavy shoe with lots of shock absorption. A lighter shoe may be more helpful when running long distances. If you need significantly more cushion, you may want a slightly heavier shoe.

Hope this helps. Glad you’re running!
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By: Wild Mangie

Wild Mangie — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:13:59 +0000

just becuz the pros have them doesnt mean they will work for you, I went to a less popular shoe store where they found the demensions of your foot and how you run and those shoes where the best i had ever gotten so i suggest you go to one of those type shoe stores
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By: JohnDoe

JohnDoe — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:11:03 +0000

How do I pick the right size running shoe? How is a properly fitting shoe supposed to fit?
I am looking forward to buying my first pair of Nike Shox. But I seem to have a hard time trying to figure out how these shoes are supposed to fit and feel. How much room am I supposed to have at the end for movement? How should my feet fit in them? I am terrified to buy a pair just to go running and find them to be uncomfortable. Experts please help. My work boot is a size 10 and that feels comfortable.