Walking & Jogging Shoes
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They all fit your feet a little differently, I wear a pair of Vasque speed hiking boots. They are very sturdy, but have a soft tread compound and are still light enough to run in. I mostly run on dirt trails anyway.
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Thanks for the suggestions.
/me hates shopping for shoes.
My shoo shopping for the last 5+ years has consisted of walking up to the counter and asking for size 11 Cats.
Plus I'll have to fight the cheap SOB in me to get something good... or tough it out for another month, at which point I should have lost all the weight I want to. decisions, decisions.
Somebody at work mentioned 'Freeze' (sp) shoes, possibly by Nike, anyone else try them?
/me hates shopping for shoes.
My shoo shopping for the last 5+ years has consisted of walking up to the counter and asking for size 11 Cats.
Plus I'll have to fight the cheap SOB in me to get something good... or tough it out for another month, at which point I should have lost all the weight I want to. decisions, decisions.
Somebody at work mentioned 'Freeze' (sp) shoes, possibly by Nike, anyone else try them?
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The more expensive a shoe is, is partly a few things. One is quality, one is performance (generally), and the other is brand name.
You would be surprised how much more some people pay just for a name brand!
You would be surprised how much more some people pay just for a name brand!
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Originally Posted by Oakroadjoe
Check out consumer reports,they test allkinds of shoes,(the most expensive are not always the best)
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New ballance and Saucony have very good reputations for running shoes. But as mentioned, you need to spend the cash to get them. Every company makes cheap shoes, but the higher-end ones will last and fit better.
If it's just for walking, I'd actually reccomend some light hiking shoes. Vasque, columbia etc (try MEC) are good brands.
More important than the brand though is the fit.
Even if you spend a couple bucks more, buying the shoes from a person who actually knows how to fit a shoe is very important. MEC is decent at it. The specialty stores like the running room or Gords running store would be good. Town and Country or Check-mate shoes also get my votes.
Good shoes will last years, so spending a little is worth it IMO.
Good luck with the shoes and the goals!
If it's just for walking, I'd actually reccomend some light hiking shoes. Vasque, columbia etc (try MEC) are good brands.
More important than the brand though is the fit.
Even if you spend a couple bucks more, buying the shoes from a person who actually knows how to fit a shoe is very important. MEC is decent at it. The specialty stores like the running room or Gords running store would be good. Town and Country or Check-mate shoes also get my votes.
Good shoes will last years, so spending a little is worth it IMO.
Good luck with the shoes and the goals!