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Question : Cheap running shoes with puffy cushioning?
I need recommendations for some running shoes under $80, with alot of cushioning. It can be any brand, any year.
I'm used to running with lighter shoes, but I am about to increase my mileage to about 50 a week and want to experiment with some heavier cushioned shoes before I committ bigger bucks for one of those luxury cushioned Asics models (or something).
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you could always get some Dr Shcolls cushioned insoles --- they work well K-mart specials ....
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Question : What running shoes should I get?
Puma shoes? Asics? Adidas Microbounce? Nb Zips? Nike shox? Under Armour? I like light-weight, cushioned, comfartable, running shoes. What should i get? Give me an answer and a reason and you could get 10 points.
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Puma shoes? Asics? Adidas Microbounce? Nb Zips? Nike shox? Under Armour? I like light-weight, cushioned, comfartable, running shoes. What should i get? Give me an answer and a reason and you could get 10 points.
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Question : I need some suggestions on great running shoes with good cushioning for during cross counrty and track?
I have worn my air max 360s for more than a year now for track and I have gotten shin splints the past two years. I need some new shoes with better cushioning. suggestions?
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Questions about shoes I will never get tired of answering. First I will start off with the trainers because you will be wearing them for the majority of the time. Since you will be running on all types of surfaces (pavement, grass, dirt, rocks, etc) you will need a shoe that can take a beating. The shoe will have to be more light weight but yet it will need stability it will also have to have good cushioning and it will need waffles (bottom of the shoe) made for all types of surfaces. Waffles made for pavement are going to be larger than waffles made for grass and dirt. This is because smaller waffles offer more traction but yet they wear down faster on pavement and concrete. So shoes for pavement and concrete are larger to help with the wear and tear. So the key is finding a shoe that has a mixture of both more specifically the heel of the shoe should have larger waffles. With this being said the Asics Kayano is the best on the market right now. The upper is made of mesh which makes the shoe lighter and more breathable. It has plenty of cushioning and the waffles are perfect for all types of terrain.
Next the racing flats. A racing flat will be a lighter shoe. Now you don't need a shoe that has removeable spikes they are for more advanced runners. I didn't start using them until I had been running for about 2 years and I was running sub 12 min in the 2 mile. A racing shoe should also have a little bit of heel (that gives a little more cushioning.) If you go to the eastbay website (link below) you will see a bunch of different choices. I don't really have complaints about any of those shoes. There are only a very few on that page that have spikes in them but it will say. If I had to pick one I would pick the Nike mens waffle racer. Now just because it is mens doesn't mean you can't wear them. All of my racing shoes are mens shoes. I am normally a size 9 in womens but I am an 8 1/2 in mens. good luck with everything
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Question : Neutral cushioned running shoes?
I'm getting 2 new pairs of shoes to alternate. I have decided on the Asics Cumulus 9 for my first pair and am undecided on my second pair. I'm leaning towards the saucony progrid triumph or the nike air pegasus. I'm open to others though. I have medium to high arches.
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I have these Adidas shoes and I love them. They support my high arches very well. I run 2-3 miles a day, and my feet never hurt!!!!
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Question : Impact protection vs. cushioning in running shoes?
Some shoes claim to have "superior cushioning", others "advanced impact protection." Difference?
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Marketing!
Too bad there are no accepted measures for impact reduction to allow such claims to be quantified.
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Question : If I have shin splints and I think I overpronate, should I buy heel cushion running shoes?
I have started running not too long agao and I have shin splints (mild pain). I think I overpronate. I also have arches that are more on the flatter side.
Should I buy running shoes that have cushioned heels (ex: Nike Shox Turbo V style)??? Or should I look for other features?
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Shin splints are the result of muscle imbalance. Strong calves, weak shin muscles. To prevent them, lie face down in bed with your toes hanging over the edge. Slowly pull your toes upward against the resistance of the mattress. Hold for 1 or 2 seconds, then repeat. Try to work up to 2 or 3 sets of 10.
Now that you already have the injury, it's best to rest and ice them to relieve the pain. Flat feet don't necessarily require lots of cushioning such as high-arched feet do, but it's more about how you run and what shoe you feel best running in. Continue to do research on running sites and do some experimenting. A good runners' store is your best resource.
Good Luck
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Question : What kind of running shoes should I buy?
My ankles are slightly pronated (they curve inwards) and tend to get sore after I exercise. Should I buy cushioned, stabilized, or lightweight, etc. running shoes?
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I don't know where you live, but where I live in Southern California, their are two shoe shops highly esteemed in my opinon: Fleet Feet, and A Snail's Pace. I suggest looking those stores up online and see if there are any locations near you. Anyways, they do a rigorous examination of your shoe, and then they choose the shoe they think is the best for you, you run around in them for 5-10 minutes, if you like them buy them, if you don't they pick another one. Usually they know which shoe is best for you. You might also want to do some research online and see if any shoes are specifically made for your case, because I know they make shoes with different support levels, and even shoes for flat feet. Also, before you buy them, make sure you run in them for a good 10 minutes around the store, walking up and down the aisle won't tell you whether they will hurt after a while or not. Hope this helps!
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Question : Is underarmour shoes good for running a marathon?
I bought new underarmour shoes today from finishline, they are the new prototype running shoes. I am running the chicago marathon this year (2008) and i want to know if those shoes are good to run in. The associate at finish line said they would work (eventhough the shoe is designed for speed). Any ideas? I figured the shoe has good cushioning and other things, so it might work but i also want to make sure i am not killing my knees, (I am 22 years old).
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I have been running for 8 years now. Though I am biased towards Nike as a brand, I would recommend you to go to a running-specific store, like Fleet Feet in Carrboro, NC. They can help you find the right shoe because people buy shoes that aren't necessarily right for their feet, but more comfortable or fashionable. But after you get the correct shoes or even if you haven't, I would go to any major athletics store and ask the sales associates because they are getting paid to know the products they are selling. But make sure you state the use/reason for buying the shoes. Good luck!!!
http://www.fleetfeetsports.com/
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Question : Why is too much cushion in a running shoe bad?
I read somebody saying that Nike Shox sucked because they have too much cushion... but how is that bad in a running shoe.. wouldn't you want a lot of "shock" to absorm the impact? I know I would.. I currently have shinsplints in my left leg, and achilles tendinitis in my right heel.... I think cushion is a might fine idea.. lol
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You have to have a shoe that is best for you.
Some people need a soft shoe, the problem is if it has too much cushion you do not have as much control.
Meaning that your foot moves around, and if you have ankle problems you are more prone to injury.
Also if you have a foot plant problem you are not going to have the correct that was designed in the shoe if the cushion is too soft.
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Question : what is the best running shoes that has extreme CUSHIONING?
i going back to running,i just need the best shoes for me.
my knees hurts before and now my heel too.
i gained weight,i need to cut weight on my upper body,so my lower body wont have too much pressure
i really need extreme cushioning.please help thank you
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I know how you feel. The most important aspect to me about a running shoe is the cushioning. I have always ran in assics and thought theses were the best, but I have not been impressed with how they have feeling lately. I just bought suconey triumph 4 and love them. They have the most cushion in a running shoe I have ever had. They have EXTREME CUSHIONING!
Good luck
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