Trainers- need recommendations

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Bodear · 20/02/2018 18:17

Just that really! I run 2-3 times a week, nothing over 10k and need some new trainers. My feet roll in slightly and I’d like something reasonably durable as my current ASICS haven’t lasted at all well and have a hole over the big toe after a couple of months.
I’d like to keep it under £50 if possible so any recommendations would be great.

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emummy · 21/02/2018 11:08

A good running shop will be welcoming so don't worry, they get a huge range of people in. And it's worth it to try on more shoes. Once you know what suits you, sites like sportsshoes.com are useful for lower prices

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Bodear · 21/02/2018 07:59

Thanks for the advice. I agree that I don’t care what they look like, just that they do what I need them to do!
I’ve always been a bit nervous of going into a running shop; think I feel like a bit of a fraud! And the idea of doing the gait analysis on a treadmill is so daunting!
Great name by the way Bike

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BikeRunSki · 20/02/2018 21:34

Your current trainers probably haven’t worn well because they don’t fit properly. I’d recommend getting running shoes properly fitted at a running shop. I do this for about every third pair; in between I hunt the internet for the same style and save a few £££.

carrie74 · 20/02/2018 21:28

DH and I both wear Asics Kayano, not under your £50 budget I'm afraid. DH has very dodgy knees, and finds these are best for his needs, and I like the support I get (narrow feet, I can get a narrow width, plus I overpronate).

We do get them as cheaply as possible though: previous seasons at outlets are a good source, and sometimes they do better deals (I got an end of season clearance pair of men's Kayanos for about £36 in my size - I don't give 2 figs what they look like as long as they support me).

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