fester58 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 just started road running and have signed up to do my 1st 10k in sept i needa decent pair of trainers for road running can anybody point me in the right direction. got a budget of about £50. lads and lasses its over to you Quote
Casino Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 tobutts even if you don't buy he'll point you to the right shoes for you you can then get googling Quote
Casino Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 i got some saucony ones off amazon for about 60 btw Quote
only1swanny Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 failing that foot traffic opposite gave me a first time discount and got my gait analysed.. if my knees are sore I go for a run and clears them up Quote
Henry_VIII Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I would avoid Foot Traffic like the plague. Tobutts is very good. There's no such thing as good and bad running shoes it's what's good for you pending on your gait etc. I know you don't want to go mad but I would consider upping your budget another £20 or so..... If you want to know anything else drop me a line pal Quote
only1swanny Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 whats wrong with foot traffic, had really good service there each time I've been. Quote
Widnes Two Hats Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Get some docs and glue settee springs on the bottom Quote
Spider Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Do it barefoot. Apparently it's the best way to do it, and it's easier to get dogshit off your feet than out of the grooves in trainers. Quote
Henry_VIII Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 whats wrong with foot traffic, had really good service there each time I've been. Only been once and he told me I was wearing the wrong shoe, that it was doing me damage & I should wear another type, they nearly fuckin killed me. I went back in to have a chat with him about it and he started getting mouthy, there is another story regarding a girl I know but that's not for here. On the flip side he's been there years so he must be doing something right..... Not for me though Quote
Carlos Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I got some adidas ones and the proper fucked me up, off to Tobutt's, even if one of them is a cunt who needs a shoeing. Quote
athywhite1958 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I used to run in Asics or New Balance, if you don't get decent shoes you will fuck your knees and feet up Quote
kaydan Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Tobutts - I've had bad experience at Foot Traffic too. Quote
birch-chorley Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Sweatshop at David Lloyd in Chorley also does a free fair analysis They will try & sell you trainers of course but as said above you can take the recommendations and find alternatives on google Quote
fruitbat69 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Invested in pair of adidas Sonic Boost cost £60 in JD sale should have been £100.Highly recommended and like running on air.Running Liverpool Half Marathon in March and Bupa Great Birmingham Half Marathon in October to hopefully build up for London Marathon next year.Our lass bought us Garmin sat nav running watch for Xmas and has really helped with my training. Quote
Breightmet Boy Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Decathlon are advertising a pair on a billboard near RRG on Bury Road for about £40. Failing that, run up stairs after lobbing yourself down em Quote
Breightmet Boy Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Our lass bought us Garmin sat nav running watch for Xmas and has really helped with my training. I'd be lost without mine. Quote
Traf Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I'd be lost without mine. I can't find mine. Quote
kent_white Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Decathlon do a stocked brand called Kalenji. They're about half the price of Asics etc and are very good. For £50 you'll get some very decent runners. They do free gait testing as well. Quote
frank_spencer Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Sweatshop at David Lloyd in Chorley also does a free fair analysis They will try & sell you trainers of course but as said above you can take the recommendations and find alternatives on google There's one in the Manchester Arndale too. Quote
Northender Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Always use Tobutts for running shoes. Brooks Adrenaline are the ones i get for around £80, quality trainer. Quote
fester58 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 Cheers for the advice. Been to torbutts and got the brooks adrenaline. Over good support as my gaits all over the place. good customer service as well. Quote
Henry_VIII Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 How much did you pay? Brooks are a good shoe, if they are ok you now know what your "type" is. When you buy your nest pair for the half marathon you will be doing you will find some online. I always where New Balance, I ring the warehouse in Shap and see what they have from last years line. My type is 860s(which replaced the 760s) and Ive just got two pairs for £95 inc postage..... Quote
Carlos Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I always where New Balance, I ring the warehouse in Shap and see what they have from last years line. My type is 860s(which replaced the 760s) and Ive just got two pairs for £95 inc postage..... Old Balance? Quote
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