Trainer recommendations for road running

[Nicketynac]

I run about 3km to work every day, all pavements. I have been wearing New Balance 460 v1 for years and my latest pair have just developed a worn patch inside the heel so won't last much longer. They have been discontinued and I need an alternative. Any suggestions? I don't want to spend more than £40-50 if possible.
I am too embarrassed to go to a specialist running shop and ask as I think they will recommend something way out of my price range. I have looked online and saw questions about running style and gait - I have no idea. My trainers always wear out on the inside rather than obvious wear on the soles so that doesn't help me either.
My feet are on the wider side of normal so nothing narrow please.
All suggestions welcomed!

You can go to a running shop just for gait analysis without purchasing, then look online for the shoes they recommend; sites like sportsshoes.com sell them cheaper.

Go to a running shop and get an analysis. If you don't buy there may be a small charge. Not everywhere does it for free. But as your shoes are your most important bit of kit (along with a decent sports bra) it's worth £5 for a bit of expertise. But there's nowt to be embarrassed about. Let them know your budget!

I always get mine from Cheshire oaks (don’t know if you’re near or have an outlet near you). I got my gait analysis done at the ASICS shop and a pair of Nimbus 17s for £80 about 6 months ago, and they’re £150 when new! Great shoes, I wouldn’t run in anything else.

This explains about under and over pronation:
www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/running-advice/understanding-pronation-find-the-right-shoes-for-you/

It you are road running daily it is worth saving for a while and spending a little more to protect yourself from injury. Road running is high impact, and your knees and hips will thank you for it when you are in your 40s. I didn't take this seriously in my 20s, but now I'm seeing my runner friends having hip and knee replacements and thinking I should have!

I think it’s okay to just tell them your budget. No shame in a modest budget.

You can also take a pair of old shoes so they can see where they are worn to supplement the analysis. I never run normally in a test because I am self conscious but one look at my shoes shoes I over prronate....

Thanks for all the responses! Wouldn't have thought of taking my old trainers with me so will do that lotsofplanets
I suppose I am worried that they will judge me for not being a serious runner, it's just my morning commute, but I guess they must see all sorts of runners.
There isn't an outlet near me but if my ideal trainers were really expensive then it would probably be worth making the trip runningaddict
starlight I had my first ever injury last year and was so taken aback. It was my calf so my hips and knees have been spared so far but I'm not far off my forties...

Don't be daunted at the idea of specialist running shops! I was, and found it's entirely misplaced. The running community is so friendly, and welcomes all levels.

It would probably help to have basic gait analysis done to see if you need a neutral or a supportive sole, and then talk about how much cushioning might suit you. Knowing that might help you if you decide to buy online in future, as would trying on a few makes to see how much you need to go up in sizing for comfy toes (for me it's one size in some makes, and half a size in others).

If you're looking for recommendations, you could look for whatever New Balance is just being discontinued (as price will come down), or try the Mizuno Wave Rider (as they regularly bring out new models - I have 20s from a year or so ago, and I think they're up to about 22 or 23 now, so any unsold 21s should be discounted. Try on Asics for comparison too. The Nike Vomero is cheaper than some in the first place, and is a perfectly good 'entrance level' trainer, though I found it didn't last as well as some others I've had, but again they reissue in new colours regularly, so you find the old ones at reduced price quite often.

auntiestella I cant find my size in the New Balance without paying about £60 which just annoys me as they were only about £30 in Sports Direct for years. I will look for the Nike and Mizuno ones though, thanks