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Hey guys - I'm looking to get a little more serious at the gym, and I think I have been screwing up my feet by maybe not wearing shoes that are working well for them, so looking for some advice....
I have a somewhat wide foot and pretty prominently high arches. I'm looking for a budget-friendly shoe (pref. under $50) that will work fine both at the gym and running (outdoor and on a treadmill). Do you guys have any recommendation? I'm hesitant to just walk into a shoe store and chat with somebody working there; I'd rather do a bit of research and hear feedback/reviews before actually going in to make a purchase.
Browse runnersworld.com, they have lots of articles on picking the appropriate shoe. I always buy my shoes at the "close-out" section of HolaBird Sports. The discounts are excellent; the shoes are usually the prior-year models, but the changes are mostly cosmetic. Running Shoes & More | Holabird Sports,
There are a LOT of variables that go into making recommendations for running/exercise shoe (i.e., your weight, gait, exercise intensity, % of time you'll be running compared to gym, distance of runs, sprinting, weight training, male/female, etc.). Your budget really makes good recommendations tough because its so low.
I HIGHLY suggest going into a shoe store to get fitted and have them check your gait. They'll put you on a treadmill and record you running and make the best recommendation as to what TYPE of shoe would be best for you. This is FREE and provides VALUABLE info to help you on your exercise journey. Even if you plan on just working out at the gym instead of running, its still very very valuable to have this FREE check done.
Since I've never paid less than $100 for any pair of workout shoes ever, I cant really give you specific advice for what shoe brand/model to choose. But, I can at least say to stick with the more tried-and-true companies and their cross trainers. Brands like Nike and Saucony.
I am partial to Mizuno and Brooks (Nike to a lesser extent) but they usually run around $120 - $150 dollars. You should be able to find some quality Saucony and Nikes for around $50.00 but I dont know if the models available would be best for your needs.
You live in Connecticut, Im sure you can find a quality athletic store (non-mall shoe store) to have them check what would be best for you.
Hey guys - I'm looking to get a little more serious at the gym, and I think I have been screwing up my feet by maybe not wearing shoes that are working well for them, so looking for some advice....
I once did roofing as a roofer's helper for flat tar roofing on commercial projects and grain silos. Those kinds of jobs. I had purchased a pair of work boots but I foolishly bought them too large. I had the cash to buy a pair of new boots that fit me well but I was too damn cheap to spend the cash, instead, for months, I preferred to come into work everyday to a job I absolutely hated in the first place wearing boots slipping on my heels and giving them blisters. So, I worked with big blisters, using duck tape on them.
Absolutely dumb. Years later I bought a pair of really cheap (as in cheaply made) boots to do an easier warehouse job but the boots were to damn small on my feet. Again, I prefered to labor in discomfort than o spend the extra money on getting decent, well fitting boots. This time it cost me permanently. I developed on corn on one small toe that forever will never go away at root. So, I have to shave it every so often to manage it. At first I thought my toe was broke as that is how intense the pain was.
Moral here: foot wear is one thing that is okay, if not critical, to spend extra cash on getting a really decent, quality product that fits you well.
That is my recommendation but feel free not to follow it.
That said... life is not always perfect and their might be times a person might have to skimp temporarily. I've done it. I've bought running shoes at Walmart and Payless Shoes. It's doable.
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I have a somewhat wide foot and pretty prominently high arches. I'm looking for a budget-friendly shoe (pref. under $50) that will work fine both at the gym and running (outdoor and on a treadmill). Do you guys have any recommendation? I'm hesitant to just walk into a shoe store and chat with somebody working there...
Being cognizant of my recommendation above:
1) I would go to an actual running shoe/waking shoe specialist store and talk to someone there. Try shoes on. Run on their little runway thing or have them put you on the video camera thing. Whatever.
2) I have a pair of Altra Instincts 3.5 and they are like sex on my feet. No, really. And I have wide feet like you, so, these work outstanding due to their natural toe box design. And since you have good arches in your feet their should be no problem.
Altra's homepage have them on a close out sale right now:
I've tried on the Hoka brand running shoes too. Outstanding as well. They have the narrow toe box though but the pair I tried on and practiced ran in had such a massive cushion on the heels that your heel sinks in when picking up speed and each foot landing on the floor or cement pavement.
I once did roofing as a roofer's helper for flat tar roofing on commercial projects and grain silos. Those kinds of jobs. I had purchased a pair of work boots but I foolishly bought them too large. I had the cash to buy a pair of new boots that fit me well but I was too damn cheap to spend the cash, instead, for months, I preferred to come into work everyday to a job I absolutely hated in the first place wearing boots slipping on my heels and giving them blisters. So, I worked with big blisters, using duck tape on them.
Absolutely dumb. Years later I bought a pair of really cheap (as in cheaply made) boots to do an easier warehouse job but the boots were to damn small on my feet. Again, I prefered to labor in discomfort than o spend the extra money on getting decent, well fitting boots. This time it cost me permanently. I developed on corn on one small toe that forever will never go away at root. So, I have to shave it every so often to manage it. At first I thought my toe was broke as that is how intense the pain was.
Moral here: foot wear is one thing that is okay, if not critical, to spend extra cash on getting a really decent, quality product that fits you well.
That is my recommendation but feel free not to follow it.
That said... life is not always perfect and their might be times a person might have to skimp temporarily. I've done it. I've bought running shoes at Walmart and Payless Shoes. It's doable.
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That's a great anecdote but you've already admitted that your cheap shows did not fit.
There are a number of studies available that say more money is not better.
I only buy new balance, I had heel spurs and my foot doctor recommended them. They can be expensive but the ones I bought were about $59.00. I buy them at Kohl's or online and Kohl's. I use coupons too when ever possible and look for sales. http://media.kohlsimg.com/is/image/k...0&op_sharpen=1 These are women's BTW.
Prominently high arches = you probably supinate and need a neutral cushion shoe, as opposed to a motion control shoe or a stability shoe.
Wide feet = no problem. Most brands come in wide sizes.
I have prominently high arches and wide feet myself. I supinate and am a mid foot striker.
The budget shoe I like is Saucony Cohesion. MSRP $60. I can always find these on sale for $50 or $40, though.
I have gone through a crap ton of the higher end models from Saucony, New Balance, Nike, Asics, Brooks and Adidas once. They were all nice, and I have no complaints. The budget Saucony Cohesion model worked just as fine, though. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I do all my running shoe shopping online because that's where the deals are (and they always have wide widths and my very common, always sold out size in stock).
I like Amazon. Last seasons models are always on sale and in stock. Sometimes I find really good steals on 6pm.com.
But your first pair should probably be picked out at a running store where you can try stuff on.
I don't know any good running shoes for under $50. I am a long distance runner and usually the good ones are $120 and up. I usually spend about $130 for my running shoes.Although sometimes you might find a sale.You may be able to buy the cheaper nikes if you are planning to just do minimal running. But since you have feet issues you might want to save up for better quality high end running shoes...
Hey guys - I'm looking to get a little more serious at the gym, and I think I have been screwing up my feet by maybe not wearing shoes that are working well for them, so looking for some advice....
I have a somewhat wide foot and pretty prominently high arches. I'm looking for a budget-friendly shoe (pref. under $50) that will work fine both at the gym and running (outdoor and on a treadmill). Do you guys have any recommendation? I'm hesitant to just walk into a shoe store and chat with somebody working there; I'd rather do a bit of research and hear feedback/reviews before actually going in to make a purchase.
Thanks in advance!
If you try to use one pair of shoes for both running and weight-lifting, you will have significant compromises for both purposes. If you use lighter and faster running shoes for heavy lifting or playing ball, they will wear out or become damaged much sooner and you won't have the kind of support you need. And if you run in heavier and sturdier shoes, you won't go as fast or enjoy it as much.
I have a pair of Asics Hyper Speed 6 shoes for running (available now as Hyper Speed 7). They are extra light and suitable for competitive racing. I love them for running, but would never wear them for any other purpose.
For weight-lifting and general gym-type exercise, as well as everyday use, I have Denali low-cut hiking shoes. They are wide and comfortable and I can run a bit in them. They make them in several models which are different enough from each other, to try them all on for fit, before buying. I got three pairs of them on sale for $15. each (regular $55.), at Big 5.
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