Good shoe for workin out?

[sunbunny]

I need an arch. Damn. They looked pretty comfortable.

[Johnny Rockets]

Do the reebok's have an arch? I'm not really happy with my NB. I spend about an hour on the treadmill, and then do weight training.

Best thing to do is go to a running store and talk to people who know about what shoes are best for what feet and what activty. Try several makes, styles, etc that they might recommend and find the one that is most comfortable for you and suits what you are wanting them for. Avoid department store "running" shoes at all costs. They simply aren't made the same as those sold in the specialty stores. Spend the extra $40-$50 and they will last 3x's as long as a $60 pair of NB, ASICs, Reeboks, etc. from Kohl's.

[DirtyMagic97]

Yea, if you need a solid arch, I would stay away from the Zigs. It has one, but probably not full enough to be comfortable for you. I think you could probably get inserts to add a little more lift around the arch.

[Mesmer]

Yeah JR I was thinking about that. I've heard they can look at your foot shape and how the pressure is put on it and decide what shoe you need. Never been to one though.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Late december. Playoffs are on. Its sleeting outside and you have 6 Belgian beers. Fireplace is warm.

Will you marry me?

[theedaddy]

listen hear mes, i'll let you in since you're of the better posters around........no joke.........get these bad mofos

barefoot running > shoe running.

all sort of reasons why, i have a 6 page article that speaks on the reasons why(dont want to dig). basically people that have never wore shoes have 10x better feet than those who have and longer the use, higher the %. by around 80 years old nearly all Americans/Europeans have some sort of foot issues. while other people who never wore shoes, have little to no issues. i believe the guy who won the boston(or NY?) marathon ran bare footed.

shoes wreck your feet. i'm not saying junk all your shoes and go BF at times. just try it out and go form there. i mix it up. plus i will add I talked to two rehab specialist and they didnt like the idea of going bf, they believe your feet need support. plus age,weight, how in-shape you plays a role(a big one). its not for all.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Those Vibrams are intriguing. I don't run now, but the concept of barefoot running -- even if it's not technically barefoot -- appeals to me.

[Carolina Husker]

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I am cracking up at this review of the Vibram's I found:

When I have nothing but these shoes on my feet and my ipod strapped to my arm I feel nothing but freedom. I feel like I am a spartan warrior preparing for battle, the calm before the storm. It's exciting, the feel of the street, the wind, it's like being a little kid again. I sometimes find myself running so hard I throw up, then I just laugh and run right back to my car it's great. Everyone needs a pair!!!! Who knew jaming and running in these ugly shoes could be so amazing!!!!!