Comments on: Are cheap running shoes as good as expensive ones http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive Just starting to run Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Asli-Elizabeth http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-1056 Asli-Elizabeth Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:05:13 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-1056 Even if shoes you like are expensive there are ways to get your favourite pair without paying the high end retail price. Take my running shoes for example. My brand is Nike- especially the Nike+ shoes. In a Nike retail store those shoes run about $100-$150! However, Nike (as do other stores) has what is called an outlet store. These stores sell the same shoes only at 1/2 to 1/3 the cost. Sure they may not be that seasons shoe- but they are brand spanking new and just as comfy. I got 2 pairs ($50 each) for the price of 1 in the retail store! Even if shoes you like are expensive there are ways to get your favourite pair without paying the high end retail price. Take my running shoes for example. My brand is Nike- especially the Nike+ shoes. In a Nike retail store those shoes run about $100-$150! However, Nike (as do other stores) has what is called an outlet store. These stores sell the same shoes only at 1/2 to 1/3 the cost. Sure they may not be that seasons shoe- but they are brand spanking new and just as comfy. I got 2 pairs ($50 each) for the price of 1 in the retail store!

]]> By: Perry http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-351 Perry Mon, 18 May 2009 20:08:57 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-351 I just bought a pair of $129 CDN Nikes. A $90 pair from the big box stores would have been as good, but the fitting and talking to someone that knows what they are talking about was worth the premium (I bought them at the Running Room). Here is my first run - old and slow but working n it: http://bit.ly/oPB08 I just bought a pair of $129 CDN Nikes. A $90 pair from the big box stores would have been as good, but the fitting and talking to someone that knows what they are talking about was worth the premium (I bought them at the Running Room).

Here is my first run – old and slow but working n it: http://bit.ly/oPB08

]]> By: Choosing Running Shoes http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Choosing Running Shoes Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:19:29 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-285 When it comes to choosing the right pair of running shoes, I'm the in-between type of person with regards to cost. I don't want a dirt cheap pair of running shoes that will just fall apart. But I'm also not that into running where I'll spend $100+ dollars on a pair of shoes, that's just too much for me. Anywhere in between is a safe bet when it comes to choosing the right pair of running shoes for me :) When it comes to choosing the right pair of running shoes, I’m the in-between type of person with regards to cost. I don’t want a dirt cheap pair of running shoes that will just fall apart. But I’m also not that into running where I’ll spend $100+ dollars on a pair of shoes, that’s just too much for me. Anywhere in between is a safe bet when it comes to choosing the right pair of running shoes for me :)

]]> By: beginrunning http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-10 beginrunning Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:12:17 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-10 @Shoe Geek - you've raised some really interesting points here. Your recommendation of being fitted with the appropriate shoe for biomechanics and weight is particularly important for novice runners who may not be aware of all the issues. Great website you have too by the way! @Shoe Geek – you’ve raised some really interesting points here. Your recommendation of being fitted with the appropriate shoe for biomechanics and weight is particularly important for novice runners who may not be aware of all the issues. Great website you have too by the way!

]]> By: Shoe geek http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Shoe geek Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:38:19 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-6 The research is interesting but I note that there is more to come from the researchers as these are early findings. It is worth remembering a few things: - as already stated by other posters the way a shoe guides your foot (for better or worse) is a big issue. As well as stability, flexibility is a big issue. - peak force is not the biggest issue facing a runner. For example high forces at toe off are believed to be far less harmful than high forces on initial impact when your body has not yet had a chance to adjust to what is coming! - the figures may change over the course of a run as the runner tires. This is why brands carry out tests over the duration of long runs not just in a few strides over a force plate. - the durability of the cushioning is a massive issue. The right density of EVA foam might give very good results initially (from the box) but if the foam quickly compresses the shoes will quickly wear out - different weights of runner require different types of shoe. Think about how the shock absorbers on a small car are far different to those on a lorry! A shoe needs matching to the appropriate user. It is important however much you pay that you need to make sure you are in an appropriate shoe to your biomechanics and weight. A very expensive pair of shoes will be no good if it is not the right type of shoe for you. It will be interesting to see the full findings of the researchers!!! The research is interesting but I note that there is more to come from the researchers as these are early findings.

It is worth remembering a few things:
- as already stated by other posters the way a shoe guides your foot (for better or worse) is a big issue. As well as stability, flexibility is a big issue.
- peak force is not the biggest issue facing a runner. For example high forces at toe off are believed to be far less harmful than high forces on initial impact when your body has not yet had a chance to adjust to what is coming!
- the figures may change over the course of a run as the runner tires. This is why brands carry out tests over the duration of long runs not just in a few strides over a force plate.
- the durability of the cushioning is a massive issue. The right density of EVA foam might give very good results initially (from the box) but if the foam quickly compresses the shoes will quickly wear out
- different weights of runner require different types of shoe. Think about how the shock absorbers on a small car are far different to those on a lorry! A shoe needs matching to the appropriate user.

It is important however much you pay that you need to make sure you are in an appropriate shoe to your biomechanics and weight. A very expensive pair of shoes will be no good if it is not the right type of shoe for you.

It will be interesting to see the full findings of the researchers!!!

]]> By: beginrunning http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-5 beginrunning Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:26:35 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-5 @andersen64 Good point, flat footed overpronators ( I am one) require motion control shoes to limit pronation or foot rolling. These types of running shoes tend to be more expensive and feature stronger midsoles and are heavier. They are also known as high stability shoes. I'll write a post on the different running shoe and foot types soon @andersen64 Good point, flat footed overpronators ( I am one) require motion control shoes to limit pronation or foot rolling. These types of running shoes tend to be more expensive and feature stronger midsoles and are heavier. They are also known as high stability shoes.

I’ll write a post on the different running shoe and foot types soon

]]> By: andersen64 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/comment-page-1/#comment-4 andersen64 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:15:29 +0000 http://www.beginrunning.com/shoes/cheap-running-shoes-compared-with-expensive/#comment-4 Perhaps you should mention that overpronators require motion control shoes which are more expensive than other types of running shoe Perhaps you should mention that overpronators require motion control shoes which are more expensive than other types of running shoe

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