shoe advise, please

lucky1 said:

I guess my question is are [Asics] a good shoe for my weight or
is there a better one. I also have a wide foot.

This will probably rub a few wrong but "no" I won't go to the high
end running shoe store for an expert fit.

No need to go to your high end running shoe store and pay $10 extra,
when we here can tell you what's best.

In fact, yes, Asics are just right for you. Any model, size 11.5. You
might consider the EE width but your feet will - just barely, if you
stick with thin socks - do OK with the standard D width too.

If you end up losing 25 pounds, you may switch to Brooks. Again, any
model. Another 40 pounds later, move to Nikes. Definitely get the
Nikes in a EE width for those hooves of yours. We've seen what happens
when you wear too narrow a shoe. You remember, don't you?

And whatever you do, don't get anything orange; it won't go with those
clothes you generally wear running (which we'll put off discussing only
because you didn't ask).

PS: your dog is really getting tired of the chicken flavor - he'd be
much happier with the lamb

"lucky1" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

Quoted message said:

This will probably rub a few wrong but "no" I won't go to the high end
running shoe store for an expert fit. just asking for some general advice
here.

Why? You don't have to spend any money to do that.

Anyway, if you are going to just go for general advice,
I would suggest you go online and do a little bit of research.
Based on the fact that you are somewhat heavy, I'd think
of looking for a moderate stability shoe from a well-known
company at the very least, be it New Balance, Asics, Saucony,
etc. - but you will only be making vague guesses without
trying them out first.

Just go to the running store - if you enjoy the activity as you
mentioned, it makes sense to wear shoes that are less likely to
injure you, and more likely to help you enjoy running even more.

cheers,
--
David Hirsh, director
www.absolutelyaccurate.com
Southern Ontario's Summer Race Series!

Donovan Rebbechi said:

(none of us sell shoes).

Lies! Rebecchi owns shares in nike, and several other shoddy running
shoe companys, and owns Roadrunner Inc.

Joe Humble said:

Donovan Rebbechi said:

(none of us sell shoes).

Lies! Rebecchi owns shares in nike, and several other shoddy running
shoe companys, and owns Roadrunner Inc.

No idea who that "Rebecchi" guy is, but if he owns Roadrunner, he's doing
better than I am (-;

Cheers,
--
Donovan Rebbechi
http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~elflord/

Donovan Rebbechi said:

No idea who that "Rebecchi" guy is, but if he owns Roadrunner, he's doing
better than I am (-;

YOU are HE. Rebbechi!

I new a joe once who did every sport to the best. black belts too.. then
got 2 of what you got. from a car wreck.....
He in the gym every day and probe still there.
as far as running or arobics.
All he can do is be glad he can walk...
it well do more damage then if he just admit to his self and move on..
You would never no it to look at him. butt you can not get him to jog,
walk fast, run or any thing......
dureing the gore bush marathons and gore climb of Mt Rainner
him and some guys went and climb camp hike there. came back and all id
good.
and as guys do in gym...it came to me and this whole we got to do 25
miles per day thing gig happens.......
every day.......in my face and yours.....

So one went there and ran a hundred mile.
2nd time there. as big as he is too was on in 8 minutes mile. so he went
back to do a 100 mile... a heart attack. then you could not get him to
run, jog do any thing. he move last year. he allways said every day. I
offer to give him a ride he smile an said no thank, and said he was
good. and I could go..see me..

4403 miles and this is 12.2 a day if I stop for 2/ 360 or 365 days. both
is 12.2

sure no a half marahon a day in my face
and in yours. on a bike.2005

2004 I did 7.3 tried for 7.5 and phd said 8 is average and 25 is great
and 52 is the best for a bike ride. 9 states u.s.a. 2004 survey.
so again I am aveage. ×360 or 365 2005. I am done.

in your face.
my leg got wreck from not just hell michigan 2002 just from 50 years of
lifes hits on this leg I am.

maybe one should just say. I can hike and bike.

this is me I can hie and bike
4003 inyour face. 12.2 × 360
12.2 × 365. every day 2005.

I wear a 10.5 EEE and the Asic GT-2100 are great fitting and give me the
support I need. I have a slight overpronation and flat feet and these
are the best I have tried so far. Did my first marathon in a pair on
Thanksgiving and they held up great.

John "runningfool" Tackett

lucky1 said:

I'm 50, and had a car wreck a cpl yrs ago. I now have six screws and a
strap in my hip socket and the top of my femur. I weigh 225. I need to
exercise. I have ran some, if you can call it that. Don't worry, I take it
easy. I know running may not be the best choice, but I like it well enough
and I have a 2 yr old german shepard that likes to run with.

I've got some worn out running shoes and need a new pair. I had a pr of
asics once and really liked them.

I guess my question is are they a good shoe for my weight or is there a
better one. I also have a wide foot. any insight appreciated.

This will probably rub a few wrong but "no" I won't go to the high end
running shoe store for an expert fit. just asking for some general advice
here.

Thanks

well, then. thanks for all the responses....for the most part anyway. I
think I'll have a look at those Asic GT-2100's.

jeez, David. maybe you need to go for a run.

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Quoted message said:

I'm 50, and had a car wreck a cpl yrs ago. I now have six screws and a
strap in my hip socket and the top of my femur. I weigh 225. I need to
exercise. I have ran some, if you can call it that. Don't worry, I take

it

Quoted message said:

easy. I know running may not be the best choice, but I like it well

enough

Quoted message said:

and I have a 2 yr old german shepard that likes to run with.

I've got some worn out running shoes and need a new pair. I had a pr of
asics once and really liked them.

I guess my question is are they a good shoe for my weight or is there a
better one. I also have a wide foot. any insight appreciated.

This will probably rub a few wrong but "no" I won't go to the high end
running shoe store for an expert fit. just asking for some general advice
here.

Thanks

we can't see your feet, we can't see your body, and we can't observe
your gait. so go ahead and get your advice here and see what you get
when you get injured because you wanted to save $10.

you actually managed to "blow it"....congratulations.

that shoe doesn't entirely suck...but it's not for you...it's for
runners with (per RRS, medium build and no known running problems).
That's not you.

with all the [censored] you said?..the shoe for you to start with is the NB
991, WIDE. that's the no brainer choice. it's proven, one of the very
most purchased running shoes in history....and not an annual [censored] shoot
of a shoe.

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well, then. thanks for all the responses....for the most part anyway.
I
think I'll have a look at those Asic GT-2100's.

The latest model 2110 although 2100 will be cheaper if your size is
available.

-DF