Blader5489 said:No. You need running shoes.
Get Asics.
This. If you're going to be running anything more than a few miles a week, get actual running shoes, and Asics are great.Blader5489 said:No. You need running shoes.
Get Asics.
Then don't bother asking for opinions. Buy actual running shoes for running. Shit's not too difficult. missbreedsiddx is right, if you have a running store nearby, go there and get their opinion/fitted.nilbog21 said:I'd rather die
Yeah, like when you wear tennis shoes for running.BigGreenMat said:It all depends on you. You don't need special shoes to run despite how everyone freaks out about it. In fact it is usually shoes that cause problems in the first place by causing you to run unnaturally. Heck you could run barefoot and be fine. Anyways, I am assuming you aren't going to go barefoot so you might as well go to a running shoe store like suggested here if you are just starting up. There is nothing wrong with tennis shoes for running, but they are geared more towards supportive lateral movements and if you are running very long distances they can be harsh on soft feet.
missbreedsiddx said:No, dont do it. I used to run and when I first started I wore basketball shoes and they caused serious issues. Don't run in anything other than shoes made for running. Don't skimp out either, i've known way too many people who bought cheap running shoes or wore sneakers to run and now can't run for more than a few minutes without being in pain. Go to a running store that will make you run a treadmill while they study your foot to notice if you need a specific fit. It sounds ridiculous but it isn't, and it doesn't cost as much as you think.
iamblades said:Actually statistics show that the more people spend on running shoes, the more injuries they get.
Dr.Guru of Peru said:I'd like to see those studies, but I'm guessing its because people who spend more money are also more likely to run more often.
In a study published in the December 2009 issue of PM&R: The journal of injury, function and rehabilitation, researchers compared the effects on knee, hip and ankle joint motions of running barefoot versus running in modern running shoes. They concluded that running shoes exerted more stress on these joints compared to running barefoot or walking in high-heeled shoes.
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Price Dalton said:Barefoot or in Vibram Fivefingers.
does that mean you think they are ugly or something?nilbog21 said:I'd rather die
ocadman said:Do you guys have a pair? People I know who have these swear by them and I'm considering getting a pair. Despite their awkward appearance, they're supposed to be pretty awesome. Who knew Al Bundy was years ahead of his time.
As for the OP, get running shoes...
OuterWorldVoice said:You can run in:
Running shoes
Tennis shoes
Trail shoes
'Water' trail shoes
lo-top Hiking shoes
You cannot run in:
Basketball shoes
Flip Flops
Wooden clogs
:lol You're a dick. Why'd you even ask?nilbog21 said:R u sure about this? From what these guys are saying, if I don't have perfectly fitted running shoes, i'm going to get joint cancer and die
Price Dalton said:Here's a recent one: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100104122310.htm
gerg said:Are FiveFingers suitable for cross-country running?
They look pretty cool, but I'm not sure if they're meant for more urban environments.
gerg said:Are FiveFingers suitable for cross-country running?
They look pretty cool, but I'm not sure if they're meant for more urban environments.
Blader5489 said:No. You need running shoes.
Get Asics.
Paper Tiger said:Oh, and don't run in tennis shoes. Ouch.
trollcity said:yep, sounds ok. people run when they play tennis don't they?