Comments on How to Select a Running Shoe

Many thanks, i be up and running in no time.

Many thanks, i be up and running in no time.

Thanks for sharing such information on this article.The information is really very helpful for sports person like me who give more importance to the comfort levels and cost and health issues while buying shoes.

Great advice for a runner. Personally, I've invested in an expensive pair of sneakers and a great pair of inserts. My feet never felt so good when I run. Got em at Foot Solutions (and no I don't work for them in any way shape or form!). Thanks for great article. 5+

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just the things u need to check when buying running shoes!thanks for sharing :-)

Great advice. I am looking into investing in good running shoes, since I destroyed my knees last time I decided to become a runner. Will be more careful this time!

Great information and tips! My daughter is starting Track and Field soon, and this will help tremendously!

Great information and tips! My daughter is starting Track and Field soon, and this will help tremendously!

I really didn't know what to look for in shoes. I think I can buy with confidence now.

Take care of your feet!

Take care of your feet!

Take care of your feet!

Take care of your feet!

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I thought the running store was mostly marketing until I started having knee problems and I actually went. They took close up video of how my feet land while I was running on a treadmill. I could actually see the problem. They fixed me up with some more stable shoes to prevent the pronation. It made all the difference in the world. No more knee problems. I agree that #1 is the most important.

Here are some guidelines from Dr. Lewis G. Maharam, medical director of the NY Marathon, writing in NY Runner: Motion control shoes for severe overpronators, runners over 180 lbs, high mileage (> 30 miles/week), frequently injured runners. Stability shoes for milder overpronators, < 180 lbs, moderate mileage, runners who use orthotics or arch supports, rarely injured runners Cushioned shoes for underpronators, < 140 lbs, beginners, rarely injured runners

Here are some guidelines from Dr. Lewis G. Maharam, medical director of the NY Marathon, writing in NY Runner: Motion control shoes for severe overpronators, runners over 180 lbs, high mileage (> 30 miles/week), frequently injured runners. Stability shoes for milder overpronators, < 180 lbs, moderate mileage, runners who use orthotics or arch supports, rarely injured runners Cushioned shoes for underpronators, < 140 lbs, beginners, rarely injured runners

I think #1 is really key. I would have scoffed, but about a year ago I wandered into a 'real' running shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes. I didn't know that kind of service, (not to mention knowledge), still existed in the retail world! Very impressive, and the best fit/pair of shoes I've ever owned. They earned my business for life!

great article. i never even considered 'reading' my old shoes to find out what type of shoe would suit me best.

great article. i never even considered 'reading' my old shoes to find out what type of shoe would suit me best.