Nurse Ratched 4:47 Sat Dec 14
I would appreciate some advice from WHO's runners
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Hello. I'm thinking of buying my son a half-decent pair of running shoes for Christmas. I have no idea where to start. He runs on pavements and grass (up and down hills). Is it worth getting him to go for Gait Analysis first, or is that a load of nonsense? Thank you.
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joe royal
4:50 Sat Dec 14
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Take him to a specialist shop would be my advice. Not a JJB/Sports Direct type place.
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Nurse Ratched
4:52 Sat Dec 14
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Yes, that certainly crossed my mind, but I'd rather not be obliged to buy from one specific shop if their mark-up is ridiculous.
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joe royal
4:52 Sat Dec 14
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This seems to fit the bill
https://www.runnersneed.com/stores/london-great-portland-street.html?utm_source=GMBlisting&utm_medium=organic
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joe royal
4:54 Sat Dec 14
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I can’t see you getting much change from £100 for proper stuff , I just buy universal Adidas trainers and they are £70 odd.
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BRANDED
4:56 Sat Dec 14
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I use ON running shoes. I don't run so much but did three charity walks each of 65 miles in distance over 24 hours this year and they remain comfortable throughout. They are expensive but I never found another pair of shoes as good as them. I end up wearing them all the time.
Swiss made
https://www.on-running.com/en-gb/
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joe royal
4:58 Sat Dec 14
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If he is in a club then they may get a discount from a local retailer , prob with buying shoes is he really needs to be there so it kills the surprise.
I only wear Adidas as I find them the most comfy , only sport I do is walking around a pool table occasionally.
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Nurse Ratched
5:00 Sat Dec 14
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Those prices aren't bad, actually. I was anticipating much worse. Ta.
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Nurse Ratched
5:01 Sat Dec 14
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Arf! @ walking round a pool table...occasionally.
No, he's not what you would call a clubby type.
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Far Cough
5:05 Sat Dec 14
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Nurse, can you take a pair of his shoes to the shop?
Or failing that, give him a gift voucher, most shops will do that
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MaryMillingtonsGhost
5:06 Sat Dec 14
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upandrunning.co.uk
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goose
5:06 Sat Dec 14
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Depends how serious he is.
I’d go new balance and get measured properly.
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southbankbornnbred
5:08 Sat Dec 14
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Definitely worth doing the gait analysis, Nurse. A lot of shops over-play the importance of it. But it's always worth doing if your son runs on hard surfaces, as that sort of regular impact can cause problems if you don't have suitable footwear.
If he over-pronates etc then it is worth knowing, so that they can recommend a pair that will slightly compensate for that.
I still do a bit of hill running every other day, and you need good trainers on hard surfaces.
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David L
5:09 Sat Dec 14
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Just back from a 7 miler - call me Zoltan
Runners Need is usually expensive. Try shoes on in shops and then buy online. Sweatshop do give 10% if you belong to a gym though. There really is no need to spend a fortune on this years new styles - 2017's are just as good but always get a named brand. Dont buy Tesco own or the equivalent though.
If he's sort of serious get the gait analysis done.
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David L
5:11 Sat Dec 14
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If its mainly roads then dont get trail shoes - obviously
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Nurse Ratched
5:26 Sat Dec 14
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He is getting very serious about running, and even a cynical baggage like me realises he needs a decent pair of shoes.
You have all been really helpful. Thanks.
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Takashi Miike
5:29 Sat Dec 14
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https://runnerclick.com/affordable-running-shoes-under-100/
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Browno22
5:52 Sat Dec 14
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Hoka trainers are the best for me
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arsegrapes
5:52 Sat Dec 14
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Shame he's not half Kenyan, would have saved you a fortune, they win everything barefoot :-)
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arsegrapes
6:00 Sat Dec 14
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Joking aside Asics have good cushioning. Definitely do the Gait Analysis and get him fitted with insoles if required.
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Mace66
6:18 Sat Dec 14
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Nurse, if he’s taking it up properly I’d recommend a proper gait analysis. They’ll usually do one ‘for free’ if you buy shoes from them.
ASICS gel have got me through thousands of miles and many marathons without injury, should be able to pick some up for around £40 in a sale ( my last batch were 3 pairs for £126 ) but otherwise up to £70.
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