explain - running shoe vs cross trainer

[Phil Schuman]

It's track season at school - and our 13yr old son has been
tagged - oh joy - So, we thought we'd get him a new pair of
shoes....not cleats/spikes. Went to Kohl's - picked out a
new pair - fits ok - brought home.

Now - what's the difference between a "running" shoe vs a
"cross trainer" - what to look for when you pick it up :)

I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we chose
CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web - except Kohl's -

Any comments, suggestions, links, etc are appreciated -

Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup - Day
hikes - shoes vs boots -

Phil -

[jobin]

Phil Schuman <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote: ...
> I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we
> chose CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web - except
> Kohl's -
...

sometimes, the shoe companies make shoes specifically for
the store. you'll find lots of these at Big 5 stores. maybe
the one you chose is one of these.

> Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup -
> Day hikes - shoes vs boots -

i've had great success with the new balance 805 trail
running shoe. it's good for day hikes. it's good for a multi-
day backpacking trip.

jobs

[Not Him]

Dear Phil,
Let's see if your limited intelect can comprehend this: Running shoes
= running. Crosstraining shoes = crosstraining.
Duhhhh?

"Phil Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in
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> It's track season at school - and our 13yr old son has
> been tagged - oh joy - So, we thought we'd get him a new
> pair of shoes....not cleats/spikes. Went to Kohl's -
> picked out a new pair - fits ok - brought home.
>
> Now - what's the difference between a "running" shoe vs a
> "cross trainer" - what to look for when you pick it up :)
>
> I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we
> chose CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web - except
> Kohl's -
>
> Any comments, suggestions, links, etc are appreciated -
>
> Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup -
> Day hikes - shoes vs boots -
>
> Phil -

[Buck]

A lot of people don't like a cross trainer.... They say it
is a mixed shoe and is not as good as either a true running
shoe or a specialized shoe for soccer, b-ball, tennis, etc.
Buy him a running shoe for track.... And make sure you go
watch him.... They grow up fast!

"Phil Schuman" <pschuman_NO_SPAM_ME@interserv.com> wrote in
message
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> It's track season at school - and our 13yr old son has
> been tagged - oh joy - So, we thought we'd get him a new
> pair of shoes....not cleats/spikes. Went to Kohl's -
> picked out a new pair - fits ok - brought home.
>
> Now - what's the difference between a "running" shoe vs a
> "cross trainer" - what to look for when you pick it up :)
>
> I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we
> chose CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web - except
> Kohl's -
>
> Any comments, suggestions, links, etc are appreciated -
>
> Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup -
> Day hikes - shoes vs boots -
>
> Phil -