Best shoes?

In article <[email hidden]>,

TH said:

Surely with the numerous running shoes they have at a place like Big
5, there is something respectable.

The problem is in finding the right pair for yourself. The average Big
5, Footlocker, Finishing Line, etc., salesperson knows as much about
fitting the right shoe as does the average salesperson at Fry's
Electronics knows about audio or video gear.

--
13.1 Because I can

TH said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes? Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

$21,000

TH said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes? Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

$21,000

TH said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes? Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

$21,000

TH said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes? Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

$21,000

Michelle said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted message said:

The problem is in finding the right pair for yourself. The average Big
5, Footlocker, Finishing Line, etc., salesperson knows as much about
fitting the right shoe as does the average salesperson at Fry's
Electronics knows about audio or video gear.

Boy, is that a true statement, on many levels.

Michelle said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted message said:

The problem is in finding the right pair for yourself. The average Big
5, Footlocker, Finishing Line, etc., salesperson knows as much about
fitting the right shoe as does the average salesperson at Fry's
Electronics knows about audio or video gear.

Boy, is that a true statement, on many levels.

Michelle said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted message said:

The problem is in finding the right pair for yourself. The average Big
5, Footlocker, Finishing Line, etc., salesperson knows as much about
fitting the right shoe as does the average salesperson at Fry's
Electronics knows about audio or video gear.

Boy, is that a true statement, on many levels.

Michelle said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Quoted message said:

The problem is in finding the right pair for yourself. The average Big
5, Footlocker, Finishing Line, etc., salesperson knows as much about
fitting the right shoe as does the average salesperson at Fry's
Electronics knows about audio or video gear.

Boy, is that a true statement, on many levels.

"TH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes?

In a way it's not about cost but about fit. When you see a pair of shoes
for $29 ore $49 my gut tells me they are many years old and on a fire
sale, or just basic [censored]. If you can get by with minimal shoes the you
are lucky and may be able to get by. If you are having shin splints then
whatever you are currently wearing, they are not the shoe for you.

Quoted message said:

Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

Shopping for shoes at Big 5 is like looking for quality at a Dollar
General store. Three to four months? Some of us are 4-6 a year.
Regardless, you need to find the shoe that fits your requirements.
Either you seek some direction to the proper shoe or just keep blindly
experimenting. As I said seek out a running club.

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

-DF

"TH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes?

In a way it's not about cost but about fit. When you see a pair of shoes
for $29 ore $49 my gut tells me they are many years old and on a fire
sale, or just basic [censored]. If you can get by with minimal shoes the you
are lucky and may be able to get by. If you are having shin splints then
whatever you are currently wearing, they are not the shoe for you.

Quoted message said:

Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

Shopping for shoes at Big 5 is like looking for quality at a Dollar
General store. Three to four months? Some of us are 4-6 a year.
Regardless, you need to find the shoe that fits your requirements.
Either you seek some direction to the proper shoe or just keep blindly
experimenting. As I said seek out a running club.

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

-DF

"TH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes?

In a way it's not about cost but about fit. When you see a pair of shoes
for $29 ore $49 my gut tells me they are many years old and on a fire
sale, or just basic [censored]. If you can get by with minimal shoes the you
are lucky and may be able to get by. If you are having shin splints then
whatever you are currently wearing, they are not the shoe for you.

Quoted message said:

Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

Shopping for shoes at Big 5 is like looking for quality at a Dollar
General store. Three to four months? Some of us are 4-6 a year.
Regardless, you need to find the shoe that fits your requirements.
Either you seek some direction to the proper shoe or just keep blindly
experimenting. As I said seek out a running club.

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

-DF

"TH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes?

In a way it's not about cost but about fit. When you see a pair of shoes
for $29 ore $49 my gut tells me they are many years old and on a fire
sale, or just basic [censored]. If you can get by with minimal shoes the you
are lucky and may be able to get by. If you are having shin splints then
whatever you are currently wearing, they are not the shoe for you.

Quoted message said:

Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

Shopping for shoes at Big 5 is like looking for quality at a Dollar
General store. Three to four months? Some of us are 4-6 a year.
Regardless, you need to find the shoe that fits your requirements.
Either you seek some direction to the proper shoe or just keep blindly
experimenting. As I said seek out a running club.

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

-DF

In article <[email hidden]>,

Doug Freese said:

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

I got email from Pearl Izumi,notifying me of a sale. Turns out they had
the shoe that I'm currently using at 35% off list, so I ordered a pair.
Even with the shipping charge, it's a lot less expensive than buying it
at any of the local running stores, even with their 15% discount for
members of AZ Road Racers.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Doug Freese said:

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

I got email from Pearl Izumi,notifying me of a sale. Turns out they had
the shoe that I'm currently using at 35% off list, so I ordered a pair.
Even with the shipping charge, it's a lot less expensive than buying it
at any of the local running stores, even with their 15% discount for
members of AZ Road Racers.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Doug Freese said:

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

I got email from Pearl Izumi,notifying me of a sale. Turns out they had
the shoe that I'm currently using at 35% off list, so I ordered a pair.
Even with the shipping charge, it's a lot less expensive than buying it
at any of the local running stores, even with their 15% discount for
members of AZ Road Racers.

In article <[email hidden]>,

Doug Freese said:

Once you know what works you can then shop till you drop looking for
bargains.

I got email from Pearl Izumi,notifying me of a sale. Turns out they had
the shoe that I'm currently using at 35% off list, so I ordered a pair.
Even with the shipping charge, it's a lot less expensive than buying it
at any of the local running stores, even with their 15% discount for
members of AZ Road Racers.

"TH" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Doug Freese said:

Absolutely impossible to answer. You have to map your foot/leg
requirements to a shoe that meets your needs and that may not be the
most popular shoe. Find a mom-n-pop shoe store, not a mall or mail
order, and have them look at what you need. Talk to other runners or
find a running club and ask them for a reputable running store. Shin
splints can be from the wrong shoes or trying to do too much too soon
for your condition. What are you wearing? I looked at the "Big 5"
choices and they are mostly cheap [censored]. Sometimes your feet do not
appreciate thrifty.

Well let me ask you this, what would you suggest is an appropriate
price to pay for good running shoes? Especially if you have to replace
them every three or four months? I don't have any clue where there's a
mom and pop running store. Surely with the numerous running shoes they
have at a place like Big 5, there is something respectable.

Find a model or models that work for you, then search the net to try to find
them on sale as next year's model of the same shoe rolls out. For example, I
just bought 3 pairs of an '06 model that work great for me (the '07s are ok
but not as good for my purposes and haven't tried the '08s yet). Original
price ~$80, sale price ~$45.

-Tony

Tony S. said:

Find a model or models that work for you, then search the net to try to find
them on sale as next year's model of the same shoe rolls out. For example, I
just bought 3 pairs of an '06 model that work great for me (the '07s are ok
but not as good for my purposes and haven't tried the '08s yet). Original
price ~$80, sale price ~$45.

I spent about an hour the other night looking and trying on shoes and
I got some that seem pretty good (and light). Unfortunately, I can't
actually try them until I get over these shin splints.

TH said:

Tony S. said:

Find a model or models that work for you, then search the net to try to find
them on sale as next year's model of the same shoe rolls out. For example, I
just bought 3 pairs of an '06 model that work great for me (the '07s are ok
but not as good for my purposes and haven't tried the '08s yet). Original
price ~$80, sale price ~$45.

I spent about an hour the other night looking and trying on shoes and
I got some that seem pretty good (and light). Unfortunately, I can't
actually try them until I get over these shin splints.

Here's how I know when I get the right shoes, even if injured. I just
try them on until I find a pair that feels like I'm barefoot, and
wearing no shoes at all when I walk. THAT'S the perect pair.