I bought new running shoes no more than 3 weeks ago. I tried on several pairs walked around and decided on the "more cushioned" style. When I got home I was excited to try my new shoes and bragged over the comfort. (you can even ask my husband) That was until I started running in them. I have been buying New Balance shoes for the past 4-5 years. They have served my foot quite well and why change if something is working? I also go to the New Balance store because I have never had good luck at sporting good stores with shoes. My only complaint is the choice of color for running shoes. Why are they always white with obnoxious colors? Purple most definitely wouldn't be a color I would jump up and down about.
Well, I ran a few long runs in them and couldn't get over how my left ankle ached during my run. I have never had this problem and began to question my shoes. Normally, knee pains and aches come from "old" shoes. It wasn't like I bought a cheap pair of shoes, these were the top of the line and I did fork out some money for these puppies. A few days went by and the thought of spending that much money and not loving my shoes was sickening.
I learned the toe box is important as well,you don't want them too tight
A few friends had explained to me that there is a running store that will actually make you run on a tread mill to determine what type of shoe you need. Out of pure curiosity I drove out to day to Roadrunner Sports to see if this was too good to be true. After talking to the associate and explaining my shoe problem (I brought my problem shoes in to show him) I followed him over to a tread mill where the computer video taped me running bare foot. They call it the "shoe dog" At first I felt a tad strange, running in front of a stranger, but luckily it only lasted about 10 seconds.
Let's hope these ones serve my feet well!I learned I wasn't a pronator, but that I run fairly straight and have high arches. Who knew? I was immediately sold after he brought out several of the "stability" shoes for me to try. I tried on brands I never knew existed (except in running magazines). I didn't end up buying a pair of shoes, but I did head back over to New Balance to exchange my current ones for some new ones free of charge. Gotta love that 30 day guarantee! This was really my only option since I could only get store credit. I guess only time will tell if I will love this style. I do know for certain, in the next few months when I need a new pair The Roadrunner may be selling me a new pair of shoes.
Have you ever heard of a place where they analyze the way you walk and run?
