Running shoes?

My suggestion...go to a store like Fleet Feet where they'll fit you and let you try out as many different kinds of running shoes as you want.

I used to run in Asics and enjoyed them, no complaints from me but this was about 10 years ago. I feel the running shoe brands/industry has blown up since then. Thanks for the advice.

If you like New Balance, you can go to an actual New Balance store, there is one in Towne Center if you're in Baton Rouge. They will have you stand on a machine to see how your feet carry your weight. They will also watch how you walk and tell you whether you need a pronate, supinate, or neutral shoe. Then they will show you what options they have available for each. I imagine some of these other stores mentioned will do the same thing but I have only been to the New Balance store personally.

go to a running store that lets you run in them for 30 days and return them. there is no 'magic bullet' when it comes to running shoes, everyone is different. most stores try to push whatever line gave them the best deal at the time. i saw the Fleet Feet post, they're currently pushing New Balance. i personally think NB is a pretty bad training shoe but as i said earlier if it works for you that's all that matters. i've run in almost all brands, and many models, since the late 70's, so all i can give you is my 2 cents. college athletes and the pros can run in ANYTHING, us weekday warriors can not. i'm over 50 now and have always had nagging injuries every 18 months or so, except the last 5 years. i tried the On Running Cloudsurfer and it worked for me. as i got used to it i was able to move to the Cloudflow model. when you try the shoe on it is nothing special and i would never wear it for anything else, but it works for ME ! i won't shoot down any other recs that are backed up on this site. hope you find the right one.

*** I was a slight overpronater that that learned to run on forefoot. i ran in Newton after this time, when i was a little younger and could run 'fast', but have since moved on to the On's.

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Trying to get back into the jogging/running game

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Please make sure you study and work on your running form and mechanics too if you are willing to invest in expensive shoes. Some guy watching you take 5 steps and selecting a shoe that will magically solve your problems is useless if you aren’t also actively correcting your form.

I understand completely. I ran track in high school and did a few 5ks in my 20s. By no means am I an amateur, but I'll agree I need to tune up my mechanics as I'm no longer a young pup. Appreciate the info.

I did this, they set me up with some New Balance, so I immediately thought to myself that New Balance was paying for this foot analysis equipment, but those shoes actually have been good for me.
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I got some new balance 1080v10 and they are awesome.

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