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Question : running shoe advice?
I want a new pair of running shoes but I am very particular about syles. I like really unique and cool looking shoes. My question is: ARE TRAIL RUNNER SHOES ABOUT THE SAME AS REGULAR RUNNING SHOES? They are both for running so would it be a bad idea to get trail running shoes for regular running? And I'm buying them online so I can't try them on and test them out.
snvffy: I buy shoes shoes online and don't have any problems.... style is important to me because I'm a designer.... so I'm sorry if you have no eye for style and asthetics.... and I don't appreciate your rudeness.... *prick*
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Trail running shoes can be used both for street running and trail running. They have basically the same make up as a normal running shoe, they just have a little more tread on the bottom. Sorry that that previous guy was rude...good luck with your search.
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Question : Serious runners - can you help me with this question about pain?
Hi everyone. I just recently resumed running after a hiatus of about 25 years. Yesterday I ran 5 miles. After 4 miles, the balls of my feet started tingling and were painful. Since my shoes were getting old, I thought they might be the source of my pain. So today I bought new running shoes, high quality and very comfortable. I went out to do 5 miles, and this time, after three miles, I had tingling in the balls of my feet. Help! I want to run again, preferably pain-free.
I run the first mile on asphalt, the next three on a trail (packed dirt), and the last on asphalt again.
All advice appreciated - thanks!
The pain is in the front of my feet, in what I think is called the ball of the feet, the part right before the toes.
My heels are absolutely fine.
Oh, and my weight is fine. I'm 5' 7" and weigh 135. BMI is good. Waist/hip ratio very good. Blood pressure great.
Answer:
I run about 7-8 miles per day for 4 days a week, and I do a long run of more than 10 miles at least once. I hope I qualify as a "serious runner", so that I can answer your question.. :)
If your feet are tingling and the sensation is also painful, the most likely explanation is that your circulation is being cut off somewhere, and this may be the culprit. Chances are, your feet are constricted because your shoes are too tight, either because you got a small size or your shoe laces are too tight. Also, you should keep in mind that when you run long distances, your feet tend to swell quite a bit because the blood vessels need to expand to allow extra blood to get to the muscles in your feet.
Another less likely explanation is Neuromas (inflamed nerve endings in your feet), which usually requires treatment by a specialist.
UPDATE: For a foot neuroma, the tingling sensation is in your toes, which is not consistent with your symptoms. Please ignore my suggestion that that is a possibility. It sounds a lot like you just have shoes that are too tight.
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Question : What pair of running shoes do you recommend?
I am an avid runner. I try to run 3 - 5 miles every day. I usually run on pavement but sometimes I enjoy a jog on trails and through grass. Let me know what kind of shoes you recommend and let me know if you have a favorite type of shoe. Leave a link if possible.
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The fit is important, but so is the quality of the shoe. You don't want to have to replace them too often, since great quality shoes cost you more than say, something at Wal Mart.
I recommend Spira shoes. They have titanium springs in the sole (so they will set off metal detectors), and they give you great return when your feet hit the ground.
The Spira Volare has three springs - one at the heel and two at the ball of the foot, so the shoe should respond well to cross country as well as pavement running. (There are other models as well. The Volare just happens to be on sale where I purchase my Spira shoes. Link below.)
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Question : What are the best running sneakers for cushioning and stability? I am 225lbs. I am looking to pay 50$ or so?
I have heard alot about New Balance and Asics Gel. The sporting goods store has New Balance Trail 474 on sale for $40. It seems to me that trail shoes would be more durable. I do live in Buffalo NY and I run on the streets. Any suggestions Good runners of Yahoo.
Answer:
First, you need to know what kind of shoe you need? It's based on your foot ... if you have flat or low arches, you may need a "motion control" shoe ... if you have very high arches and narrow feet, a "cushion" shoe may be for you (all shoes are 'cushioning shoes' so don't let the term confuse you, but a shoe called a "cushion" shoe means it offers very little "stability" or "motion control") ... at your size, you may need a beefy shoe like the Brooks Beast or Addiction, if you have low arches ... .talk to a real running store, not some general sports store.
And sorry, $50 is kind of unrealistic ... good running shoes will run you $80-$100 a pair, running injury free is worth it. Trail shoes, btw, are not the way to go, they generally have a very solid footplate and toe box to protect against rocks and roots, but they offer little support, since they are meant for unstable terrain, not pavement. If you run on pavement, steer clear of trail shoes.
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Question : Can you play tennis in trail runner shoes?
I have Receptor from Ecco. Seems like there's enough ankle support. Does it matter what type of outsole they have? I'm not an expert in choosing the right shoes for tennis so it would be nice if you guys could help me out.
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I would not recommend running or trail running shoes for tennis. Running shoes are designed for heel to toe motion and the materials of the sole are softer and so increase risk of injury. Tennis shoes have harder soles and even micro-slid on hard surfaces to keep the shoes from catching and causing an injury. Tennis involves pivots off the balls of the feet with much lateral movement and quick side steps. Running shoes including the Ecco lack both the lateral support and larger toe box needed for the quick stopping.
Don't listen to anyone that says recreational players don't need real tennis shoes because a casual player is actually much more likely to be injured (black toe, ankle, achilles, etc. than an experienced player. If you don't have tennis shoes, use a cross training shoe or a shoe built for basketball. Running shoes and sandels should be your last option...
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Question : what is the best brand of running shoes?
i run cross country and do marathons i''ve had asics and nike shoes before and i wasn't a big fan of either of them. any trail or cross country runners have a suggestion?
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I have run 5 marathons and one Ironman in New Balance.
They were great. I have a wider foot and they fit me the best.
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Question : Can trail shoes be used for road?
I'm a beginner runner and I need to get shoes. Right now I live(and run) on a dirt road but in a couple months I'm moving to PA for college and will be in town. So if I get trail shoes now can I still use them on road/sidewalk or should I just wait until I get to school and get road shoes?
Thanks.
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You can use them on the road, but they aren't as useful.
Trail shoes generally have deeper treads, which allow for much better grip in trails.
From the sound of it, you'll do fine with road shoes on the dirt path you live near. I run on trails meant for mountain bikers, meaning there are rocks, pebbles, roots, etc., and i still generally stick with road shoes, because they generally have more cushion and can be less expensive. if the dirt road you're on is in any sort of decent condition, you should be okay with road shoes, and then you'll be able to use them in PA without a problem!
Hope it helps!
~Abab
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Question : Tips for flat-footed runner.?
My feet are as flat as...heck, I don't know...something really really flat.
Anyway, I'm also a runner and after a mile or so my feet start hurting which causes me to stop and rest my feet. It hurts my "arch" or lack thereof...the area along the inside of my foot between my forefoot (big toe side/sesamoid bone) and just before my heel.
Is there an insole for my shoe that I can buy to prevent this? Any other suggestions?
At the moment I'm running with Asics GT2120 and also some old pair of Asics I have a sentimental bond with, lol. I stopped running on hard concrete and now I stick to treadmills and trails.
I'm 23 and I love running. I have done it constantly as a healthy release. If I wasn't able to run I'd be doomed to couch-potatodom. I'll never be able to reach the level I'm seeking with this problem...and I'd rather not have to resort to visiting a sports-health clinic.
Any help you can provide is welcomed!
- I already run on my toes. :)
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The problem is that there can be a lot more to it than how flat (or not flat) your foot is. The first thing to do is to get properly fitted for a running shoe. Any good running store will video tape you running on a treadmill and put you in a shoe with good mechanics for your body. It's important to have good motion control if you are over or under-pronating (see link below). Try this and see if they can film you running in your shoes. If your gait is nice and neutral, then you can try an over the counter insole or arch support.
Just be careful not to over do it while you're trying something new. If you're not addressing the right problem you can seriously injure yourself.
I tend to under pronate, and when I run in shoes without motion control my arches start to kill me after a quarter-mile. At first I thought it was my arches and tried a Dr. Scholl's arch support insole and only made things worse.
Good luck!
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Question : Could you help out a beginning runner please?
Hi,
I'm starting a running class for beginners this week. I wanted to know what type of shoes would work best...we will be running outside on tracks sometimes and then on trails as well.
Also, should my running shoes be 1 size larger than my normal shoe size? I've heard that before, so I just wanted to make sure.
Thank you in advance!!
Answer:
You should go to Footlocker or another sports store and have them help you with your running shoes. You don't want your shoes to be too big, so standing striaght up your big toe should almost touch the tip of the shoe. Get something with good shock protection.
But it's best to have your feet checked for the right type of shoe. If you lean outwards when you stand/walk/run, you want a shoe that will compensate for that.
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Question : How to Ultramarathon and trail runners keep feet dry when crossing water. I know I can't run far with wet feet
I am a marathon runner. I use typical high end running shoes to run on hard pack trails, asphalt, concrete in all weather conditions. I know I can't run a marathon distance with wet feet. I see ultramarathon and trail runners crossing streams of knee deep water, etc. How do they keep feet dry so they can continue the run. I assume they use trail running shoes but I can't imagine that they are waterproof.
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I've run several ultra-marathons where stream crossings have been part of the course. Yes, your feet get wet. If you're wearing well fitting running shoes and good, moisture-wicking socks, then the majority of the water is shed from the shoe, and your feet, relatively quickly.
After a few hundred yards of running beyond the stream, your feet are only slightly more wet that they would have been from sweat alone. In addition, you've had the opportunity to cool your feet, which is a real joy after having run for 10 hours.
With some experience you will find that you have one or two areas on your feet which are more likely to blister. These areas can be taped prior to the run, to reduce the abrasion of your shoes and socks. A good blister prevention/treatment kit can be purchased through Zombie Runner -- http://www.zombierunner.com/store/product3.html
Whatever you do, don't wear cotton socks.
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