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Good Running shoes

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Ok, so i have the mile next tuesday and my running shoes are trashed and small for me, i had $112 asics before and didn't like them that much, im looking to improve my time this year by a good amount, what are some light and comfty shoes for running/
Oct 16 2011 4:47PM
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artfullydodged
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Go to a good running store where they can check out your feet/ankles and fit you with the best shoe for you.
Oct 16 2011 4:50PM
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Creator
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thanks and all but im not a pro runner
Oct 16 2011 4:51PM
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DsMoK3
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its a mile, do it in skate shoes
Oct 16 2011 4:52PM
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northeast
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unless you've got ridiculously bad shin splints you don't need running shoes to run one mile one time.
Oct 16 2011 4:53PM
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artfullydodged
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So have someone who knows what they're doing help you. You'll spend the same amount of money in the end.
Oct 16 2011 4:53PM
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Erica.
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This. I go to a place called "Movin' Shoes" and everyone that works there is a runner and they do this everytime I go in to get new shoes.
Oct 16 2011 4:55PM
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dunkaroos
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go to shoe fitter. only obvious answer. duh
Oct 16 2011 4:55PM
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Creator
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i run every saturday mornings and sunday afternoon's, i heard lunarfly's are good i might try those
Oct 16 2011 4:58PM
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derpina
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Go to a Nike store in your area. When you work for Nike you literally have to go through a boot camp training school thing for fucking shoes. It's crazy how much we learn/know about feet and shoes. I could write three pages so I won't even bother. That'll be your best bet though. Places like foot locker, etc don't ever get trained.
Oct 16 2011 4:58PM
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lol, i went yesterday, nike store's are all garbage and never even have the shoes in stock
Oct 16 2011 5:00PM
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Toasty.
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free runs

hurp durp
Oct 16 2011 5:01PM
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Creator
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they blow major dick, i got a pair last week from custom id, used them 2 days, felt like shit, threw them out
Oct 16 2011 5:03PM
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[evan]
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I have mine next week to, i think im just gonna' raw dog no shoes or socks.
Oct 16 2011 5:04PM
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Mister.F
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Brooks are nice
Oct 16 2011 5:07PM
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Deluge
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Free runs by Nike aren't great.. Brooks, adidas, or saucony
Oct 16 2011 5:09PM
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Creator
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haha, i would probably run faster, last year i got 5:31, this year im hoping for 4:50-5:10 this year
Oct 16 2011 5:09PM
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Creator
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saucony's are the comfiest shoes hand downs, i forgot all about them thanks man
Oct 16 2011 5:10PM
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twsnow22
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get fulltilts.. but a mile once is prob not worth shoes..if you are gonna start running get shoes..I run in vibram five fingers..they kill it..never get shin splints.
Oct 16 2011 5:30PM
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i run every saturday and sunday, because i constantly have sports all season, i usually do 3-4 miles on saturday and 2 on sunday, i have full tilts haha, ill loook them up
Oct 16 2011 5:31PM
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[evan]
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Dude you'll definatly get at least under 5. You're bla-

You know what I mean.
Oct 16 2011 5:36PM
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t_rob
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Running shoes are just like ski boots. You have to get fitted. One of my roommates is on my schools track team and she's all about mizuno.
Oct 16 2011 5:39PM
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erica
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yeah kinda said earlier, but go to a running store, you're going to spend the same amount anyway and they can get you shoe that you really like. and if you're really concerned about PR'ing in your mile and you have the use for them, you might was well invest in spikes, they can cut a chunk of time off.
Oct 16 2011 5:42PM
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esotericjive
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Rocked the 6.0s for my mile.
Oct 16 2011 5:43PM
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Creator
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yea i have track cleats with spikes, but are track is getting re-surfaced which takes 2 weeks of no rain or it has to be covered so we will be running on gradd
Oct 16 2011 5:44PM
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PopsicleStand
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You could try the New Balance Minimus series. I haven't ran in them, so I can't fully endorse them, but I wore them around and they felt great. They would be really good if you ran a lot of XC also. Or you could always go with the road version.

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Oct 16 2011 5:45PM
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Young_Zay
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Nike air maxes. Their a little epensive but the comfort is tottaly worth it
Oct 16 2011 5:48PM
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triebby
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Get Full Run's n00b!!
Oct 16 2011 5:55PM
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Download-My-Apps
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totally depends on the foot-type. Is it on a track?

I use the Nike Milers when racing :) well, i used to
Oct 16 2011 5:55PM
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i have 16 pairs of air max's, which include air max command's, air max 90's, and air max ltd's, their pretty cheap only in the $100-135 range, thanks though but there not for running
Oct 16 2011 5:55PM
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Flying~Squirrel
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go barefoot! ive been barefoot running and hiking (and a lot of other things) for a couple years, and its the best thing thats ever happened to my body.
Oct 16 2011 6:08PM
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i asjusted my ski bindings to my bare feet last year, i hit the park for like 1 hr and when i finished my feet were missing all ten toes and my right foot was just gone...
Oct 16 2011 6:10PM
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KillaSeason
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Nike Lunar Glide 3s best runnung shoe I have ever owned, hands down
Oct 16 2011 6:14PM
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Creator
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i just ordered a pair with 1 day shipping, thanks
Oct 16 2011 6:18PM
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Young_Zay
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I was talking about tge ones that cost $160 ot around their. i csnt remember the name
Oct 16 2011 6:32PM
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Deluge
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Good choice
Oct 16 2011 6:35PM
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KillaSeason
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I loveeeeee mine. you should too haha
Oct 16 2011 6:35PM
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Creator
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ltd's are the most expensive ones i have 6 pairs of them, never paid over $115 for the ltd's, maybe the air max 95's which are mad ugly and arent good for running, but thanks
Oct 16 2011 6:36PM
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[evan]
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Dude sell me a pair of Ari Max'
Oct 16 2011 6:37PM
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charmander
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lol, theyre the only traditional running shoe that ive ever used that doesnt give me terribad shin splints

maybe you just have a weak body and need a lot of support or something? a lot of support and a stiff sole hurts me because i run on my forefoot, get learned before spouting nonsence guy.
Oct 16 2011 6:38PM
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e.wait
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You can't pick a running shoe based on reviews. Yes, it can help, but it's all about the fit. If it doesn't fit right, it will suck.
Oct 16 2011 6:47PM
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theabortionator
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Pretty much anything comfortable. You don't have to spend a ton of money. I don't think I ever had shoes that cost more than 60 and I did fine on the trails.
Oct 16 2011 6:50PM
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there bad, im very far from having a week body as i am always in a sport and always exercise daily, i like shoes with a soft sole, not small but big and really cushioned
Oct 16 2011 6:53PM
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thanks man, i like shoes that are light and have a really cushioned sole
Oct 16 2011 6:54PM
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ryantheconnolly
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ya id have to say bad call ordering running shoes online, you really have to try them on and walk around in them. good luck though
Oct 16 2011 6:56PM
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Creator
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if i don't like them ill just donate them to goodwill, and order another pair, thanks though
Oct 16 2011 6:58PM
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theabortionator
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I mean you can buy a real specific shoe and probably find one that works, it's all preferences.

I just went with a nice fairly light weight shoe that had some solid support and felt comfy. Never had a problem with it, held up through everything.

If it's comfortable, you can afford it, and it can rock out 3 miles NBD than get it.
Oct 16 2011 7:01PM
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theabortionator
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then
Oct 16 2011 7:02PM
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Creator
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thanks im gonna go to my sports store tommorow after football practice and get fitted if it doesnt take to long, thanks
Oct 16 2011 7:04PM
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charmander
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you probably have really weak feet

go look it up, barefoot running would probably destroy you if nike frees are a bad time
Oct 16 2011 7:56PM
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snasty
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brooks andrenaline
Oct 16 2011 8:01PM
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