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    • CommentAuthorFree Memberbhbrtn
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    bhbrtn

    I'm a 160 lb. male. I have been happy in ASICS 2130's but I'm now starting to run over 30 miles/week. Roadrunner.com recommends going to stability+ shoes at over 25 miles per week. What do you think? Should I change shoes as my mileage increases? What should I buy?

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    • CommentAuthorFree MemberKDogg
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    KDogg

    it depends on your gait, go get it checked by someone who knows what they are doing (a running store). or you will probably injure yourself by using too much stability while also increasing your mileage

    more stability =/= a better shoe (unless you overpronate more than your current shoes are meant to correct)

    • CommentAuthorFree Membergmmog1
    • CommentTimeMar 29th 2008
     
    gmmog1
    I am a 235 pound male. I have been using New Balance's stability shoes for about 150 miles. My previous shoes would cause my feet to hurt after five miles. Today, I ran 8 miles and my feet feel fine. I started running at 275 pounds. My feet would hurt after running. Now, I'm upping the milage and losing weight. My next shoes I might try non-stability shoes. I would like to lose enough weight to get below 200 pounds. Then, a regular shoe might fit the bill.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberGilly32
    • CommentTimeAug 21st 2008
     
    Gilly32

    The type of shoe you need will be tied to your gait (as KDogg said), not to your mileage.  I run 75 miles weekly and I need no stability whatsoever.  I wear neutral cushioned shoes only.  But I went to a Physical Therapist and had my gait analyzed properly.

    When I started out, not knowing what I was doing, I bought the ultimate motion control shoe (Brooks Beast).  They pushed me to the outside so much that had severe IT Band problems.  I then went to the PT, who immediately took me out of those shoes and presto...problem solved.  The right shoe should support you, regardless of your mileage.

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    giggles32006
    Dumb question...how do you even know what your shoes are...stability, stability+, neutral....?! I just buy shoes that fit....haha. I guess it doesn't matter that much If i'm not running 75 miles weekly like crazy Gilly. ?
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberGilly32
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2008
     
    Gilly32

    Giggles: you have jokes, huh?  Believe me, as you continue to run, you will learn the different categories of shoes.  Nothing is more critical than running in the right shoe.  You can't just buy shoes that fit.  As you increase your mileage, you will have problems if your shoe isn't the correct one for you, based on your gait. 

    But you are right....you can wear anything now....since you are just walking 2-3 miles and coming on here lying that you are running them...hehehehehehehehehehehe

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    giggles32006
    Gilly: haha rude!! I swear i'm running. maybe at the PACE of a grandma. but i'm running. :)
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberGilly32
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2008
     
    Gilly32
    Giggles:  I know...just retaliating for the "crazy" remark.  Seriously, congrats on your improved mileage. We look forward to hearing about your running.  Your enthusiasm is infectious.  Nice job.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberPhinny
    • CommentTimeAug 22nd 2008
     
    Phinny
    gilly you know your a hater at heart lol shoes that fit are fine until various parts of you start to hurt then each individual must adjust.
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    rpetreccajr

    Giggles - try going to roadrunnersports.com to check out the various shoes and whether they are motion control, neutral or stability. They have a very good explanation of the different types of shoes and how to tell what you need. Not as good as going to a GOOD running store, but a great place to do research. Plus, once you know what shoes you need/like, they might be a good place to get them in the future.

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