Recommend me a pair of 'running' trainers please

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CrumpetPeanutButterBanana · 27/08/2024 12:14

When I say rubbing...obviously I mean C25K plodding.

Want some really springy and bouncy trainers to help cushion my middle aged and fat frame.

Less than £100.

We don't have a shop that analyses your gait etc anywhere near here I'm afraid so that's out, plus I'm really shy and would find it difficult anyway.

Would be grateful for any recommendations

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SabbatWheel · 27/08/2024 19:19

FeelinTwentySixPointTwo · 27/08/2024 12:35

Gait analysis is absolute nonsense so don't worry about that for now. What you need is a decent, cushioned, neutral pair of running trainers.

Avoid anything that says "speed" or, equally, anything that says "stability." A stone cold classic like Brooks Ghost or Nike Pegasus are the place to start. You can usually get previous years' models on Sportshoes for half the price of the current range.

The thing is with gait analysis, if you went for gait analysis now they would almost definitely tell you that you land heavily on your heels and overpronate. 99% of new and steadier runners do. But if you seek to "correct" that by wearing built-up stability shoes then you're not going to help the issue - all you're going to do is refer the problem elsewhere (usually a knee or ITB injury).
You are far better off getting a quality cushioned shoe in the early days, building up your speed and strength and mileage very gradually and then - when you're a more experienced runner and know what your form looks like, see if you need any specialist shoes. You probably won't..

I disagree.
When I started C25K years ago I chose some Nike running shoes from the local sports shop without gait analysis and ended up knackering my knees that needed physio to correct.

THEN I had gait analysis (by Run and Become, who did it by eye not machine) and was recommended my first pair of Asics. I’ve since had two other pairs of Asics and on my fourth. I’ve run many half marathons in Asics.

The most recent pair were bought after trying 3 other brands on a treadmill (no analysis, I know what my feet need now and what is right for me). My feet are definitely not Brooks shaped, no matter how popular they are.

Ohdearyme72 · 27/08/2024 19:20

Love my Hokas :-)

Gymmum82 · 27/08/2024 19:20

The best bounciest trainers I’ve ever had are hoka bondi 8. Get them. You won’t regret it

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