Could someone recommend some good shoes to exercise in?
I would suggest going to a running specialty store and being fitted for shoes. Don't go to a sporting goods chain - you need a specialty running store. They will measure your feet, examine the wear on your old sneakers, and watch you walk to determine the best shoe for you. I started running this past spring, and decided to get fitted for shoes. What a difference the correct shoes make!!
Running shoes are awesome for walking in!! Good luck!!
Running shoes are awesome for walking in!! Good luck!!
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on 10/17/08 2:24 am
on 10/17/08 2:24 am
I've had great success with New Balance Wide Width Walking Sneakers. I purchased mine at Sports Authority. I do not recommend Nike, they are designed for people with very narrow feet. It took me forever to figure out why my toes always seemed to go numb after a long walk in my Nike shoes.
I also like the new balance, they are wider than the Nike shoes.
The suggestion about getting fit at a running store is great.
My local running store will put you on a treadmill and video tape so that they can watch your foot placement and then recommend a couple shoe models that will help you achieve proper foot strike on the ground.
The local store I use is heart and sole, I believe fleet feet also does this
I am talking about a real running store, not foot locker or one of those places.
Scott
The suggestion about getting fit at a running store is great.
My local running store will put you on a treadmill and video tape so that they can watch your foot placement and then recommend a couple shoe models that will help you achieve proper foot strike on the ground.
The local store I use is heart and sole, I believe fleet feet also does this
I am talking about a real running store, not foot locker or one of those places.
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
I agree with the running speciality store! You will walk out feeling like you are walking on air.
Scott
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
Link to my running journal
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!