Question about Running Shoes

Quoted message said:

I am a middle-aged jogger. I average about 7 miles a week usually on
blacktop; usually at a fairly slow pace. I'll be needing new shoes
shortly and am confused by the overload of information. I've determined
(by the wet foot print test) that I am supinated. However, even on shoe
manufacturer web sites, they don't appear to list shoes under the
categories of supinated, neutral and overpronated.

So I'm wondering if these categories are important in my case, and if
so what specific key features should I look for in a shoe? Some web
sites list a bunch of features for my category that appear to be common
to most shoes.

everything is important. however, you are trying to
figure out something you don't know anything about.
my suggestion: go to a running store with a treadmill.
get them to select a shoe for you and run a bit on the 'mill.
see how the shoe feels. loose, tight, rubbing, wandering,
or just right, snug room for ends of toes and sides.
ask them about their return policy. i took back a pair
that gave me ITB right away. got a different pair.
seems like a good idea to be able to return shoes
that don't work for you. be prepared to pay for
this extra.
....thehick

Quoted message said:

I am a middle-aged jogger. I average about 7 miles a week usually on
blacktop; usually at a fairly slow pace. I'll be needing new shoes
shortly and am confused by the overload of information. I've determined
(by the wet foot print test) that I am supinated. However, even on shoe
manufacturer web sites, they don't appear to list shoes under the
categories of supinated, neutral and overpronated.

If you mean that you have a high arch, the corresponding category is
"cushioned" or "cushioning" (as opposed to "stability" or "motion control"😉

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

Dude,
At 7 miles a week (I do that daily) you can wear the boxes the shoes
come in, and it won't matter.

Run Like hell said:

Dude,
At 7 miles a week (I do that daily you can wear the boxes the shoes
come in, and it won't matter.

False.

Not false. You are a moron.

Run Like hell said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Dude,
At 7 miles a week (I do that daily you can wear the boxes the shoes
come in, and it won't matter.

False.

Quoted message said:

Not false. You are a moron.

Not everyone is like you....thank you lord...

For someone prone to injuries, etc. shoes can make a difference for
low mileage. You are a self-centered whiny [censored].

_g

Quoted message said:

Not everyone is like you....thank you lord...>

The world would be a wonderful place with more of me, and less
republicans.

Quoted message said:

For someone prone to injuries, etc.>

Where does he say that? That's your stupid idea. He's overthinking a
simple process for a 7 mile a week runner. Nowhere does he even imply
he's injury prone. He can use Walmart specials and be fine.

Quoted message said:

shoes can make a difference for

low mileage.>

First off, he's no runner, and barely even a jogger. What difference?

Quoted message said:

From "no injurys" to "no injurys"???? Like that?

You are a self-centered whiny [censored].

Quoted message said:

You are a self-centered whiny [censored].>

I think you mean "weenie [censored]" Roger.

man, am I ever a psycho...

I am a supinator as well. You can tell by the soles of your shoes. Have a
look at the bottom of your shoes. On the sole (for a supinator), you'll
notice it is worn along the outside.
For information, if you haven't already, you should visit
www.runningroom.com ; If you click on "shop" (the very top toolbar), then
under categories, click "shoes", you'll find shoes identified with the
supinator (overpronator, and neutral) logos. The shoes for supinators are
tagged with a yellow logo.
Also, you'll notice a green tool bar on the home page with "shop, events,
store info,.." etc; move your cursor over "shop" and click "shoes product
reviews", then "tips for buying shoes" and you'll be able to download some
useful, good to know information about the three category of runners.
I recently ran my first marathon and did training in the Adidas supernovas.
I absolutely love them. A shoe is great if you barely notice you have it on.
Adidas did that for me. I've also heard, from other supinators, that
Mizuno's are great (either the wave ride 8 or wave precision), but a little
more pricey.

Hope this helps, and good luck to you.
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Quoted message said:

I am a middle-aged jogger. I average about 7 miles a week usually on
blacktop; usually at a fairly slow pace. I'll be needing new shoes
shortly and am confused by the overload of information. I've determined
(by the wet foot print test) that I am supinated. However, even on shoe
manufacturer web sites, they don't appear to list shoes under the
categories of supinated, neutral and overpronated.

So I'm wondering if these categories are important in my case, and if
so what specific key features should I look for in a shoe? Some web
sites list a bunch of features for my category that appear to be common
to most shoes.

Thanks.

george of the jungle said:

man, am I ever a psycho...

George, or george,
Since you've refrained from OT posts today, I am going to reward you
with some advice. Pick up a copy of "Advanced Trolling Techniques" By
TBR, and read chapter 34. It specifically deals with managing your MPD
and your accompanying multiple screennames.
NGC

george of the jungle said:

man, am I ever a psycho...

George, or george,
Since you've refrained from OT posts today, I am going to reward you
with some advice. Pick up a copy of "Advanced Trolling Techniques" By
TBR, and read chapter 34. It specifically deals with managing your MPD
and your accompanying multiple screennames.
NGC

Quoted message said:

George of the jungle said:

Quoted message said:

You are a self-centered whiny [censored].>

I think you mean "weenie [censored]" Roger.

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RL, if you want to report this trollish impersonator to Google, go
right ahead. I have done what I intended to to by giving this puerile
bully wannabe a chance to display himself. Most people have probably
learned to ignore him by now and I will too except when I feel like
doing otherwise.

_g

JK said:

I am a supinator as well. You can tell by the soles of your shoes. Have a
look at the bottom of your shoes. On the sole (for a supinator), you'll
notice it is worn along the outside.
For information, if you haven't already, you should visit
www.runningroom.com ; If you click on "shop" (the very top toolbar), then
under categories, click "shoes", you'll find shoes identified with the
supinator (overpronator, and neutral) logos. The shoes for supinators are
tagged with a yellow logo.
Also, you'll notice a green tool bar on the home page with "shop, events,
store info,.." etc; move your cursor over "shop" and click "shoes product
reviews", then "tips for buying shoes" and you'll be able to download some
useful, good to know information about the three category of runners.
I recently ran my first marathon and did training in the Adidas supernovas.
I absolutely love them. A shoe is great if you barely notice you have it on.
Adidas did that for me. I've also heard, from other supinators, that
Mizuno's are great (either the wave ride 8 or wave precision), but a little
more pricey.

Good content. I wear down my shoes on the outside too. I studied my
stride years ago by examining my tracks in freshly fallen snow and
found that I am a forefoot striker. The snow tracks provide a lot of
information.

Do you think the supernovas will hold up for someone with a swimmers
upper body? I'm built like a middleweight.

_g

7 miles a week? I jog farther than that just going to the fridge for
beers, every day.