Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Running Shoes?

Hi, I%26#039;m 14 years old, male, 100 pounds. I need help with my running shoes.





I don%26#039;t have flat feet, I have an arch, sorry if I don%26#039;t know specifics, but I definitely don%26#039;t have flat feet.





I run a mile on alternating days, like Monday, Tuesday off, Wednesday, Thursday off, etc.





When I run I run on a treadmill, usually not inclined, but I plan to, and I run at 4 miles an hour, but am hoping to get better than that.





My major problem running is that my knee joints don%26#039;t feel too great after running, it%26#039;s not unbearable pain, just not pleasant.





Based on this information, even if it%26#039;s little, can anyone help me decide between the following pairs of shoes?:





(ASICS) GEL-Kayano® 14


GEL-Nimbus® 9

Running Shoes?
What it comes down to is how much you pronate (ie. if and how much your ankle, knee, and hip line up when standing straight up barefoot. Just go to your local running store; the prices might be a bit higher than a big conglomerate like Sports Authority, but the employees will know exactly what you%26#039;re looking for, so the extra pice is worth it. Knee pain while you%26#039;re running can worsen over time, and cause tendonitis, and even muscle and ligament strains, so make sure you get the right pair of shoes.
Reply:these are both great shoes. however it sounds like you need support. go for the nimbus
Reply:1. Try both pairs of shoes on, and jog around the store in them. Some running shoe stores will even let you take them out in the parkinglot to see how they feel.


2. Also walk around with one on each foot to feel a difference. Some people prefer more cushion, or more support.


I%26#039;ve run in the Gel nimbus 8%26#039;s, and I currently have the Kayano 13%26#039;s (women%26#039;s). Both are good sturdy shoes, and I%26#039;ve put 400 miles on the Kayano%26#039;s.


3. Go to a specialty running store and ask them to watch you run. They can see if you overpronate/underpronate your foot when you run. (usually on a treadmill).



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