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New to running - trainer recommendations please

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Emmmmz9 · 23/02/2024 10:50

I've done strength training for last few years and now moved to a more hybrid style of training.
Whilst my Nike metcons are great, I cannot run in these.
Would appreciate your recommendations for entry level running trainers.
Nike vomeros or other styles?
ps don't live anywhere near a foot analysis / gait service
Thank you

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Evenmoretired44 · 23/02/2024 17:53

ASICS 100%

Keepithidden · 23/02/2024 17:42

Another ASICS fan here, although I use the lower range trainers, but include orthopedic insoles as I can be prone to plantar fascitis. It certainly works out cheaper!

But if you've got the cash, go for it!

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 23/02/2024 17:29

Go and try someone. You don't have to have gait analysis (although I do about every 3rd pair of running shoes). But different shoes fit different people differently. I love Brooks trainers! New Balance too. Nike are too narrow for me. Innov8, Salomon and Saucony just don't fit my feet. I go to a great shop in Sheffield run by runners for runners, who work with podiatrists, and they really know their stuff on shoe fitting and only use gait analysis as part of a wide range of shoe fitting methods.

Lastqueenofscotland2 · 23/02/2024 15:44

I wouldn’t bother with gait analysis. It think a lot of it is a waste of time.
if you’re injury prone having gait analysis by a sports physio can be really beneficial but I don’t believe there is much benefit from someone who works in retail and has probably had half an hours training doing it.
Not least as how you run now as a beginner will likely not be how you run in 3 months time.

Nike Pegasus are a great, all round cushioned daily trainer and if you already get on with them for other sports I’d go for them. They bring out a new one seemingly every 9 months so you can get an older model still new for a bit of a bargain.

Happierwithouthim · 23/02/2024 11:33

I've tried Brooks & Asics but Asics have been far better for me, but the absolute top of the range ones, due to suffering from plantar facilitis in the past.

Get yourself to somewhere doing gait analysis though, the inconvenience will be worth it.