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I know we've talked about this before, but it bears repeating.
If you are an avid runner, jogger, or even power walker .. keep track of the miles you put on your shoes. If you run primarily on concrete, your shoes will not last the typical 400-500 miles. Concrete is the absolute hardest surface and your cushioning will not last, even in the most expensive shoes. Run on asphalt or a trail if you can .. at least asphalt flexes a little. But still, I encourage you NOT to go over the 300 mile mark on concrete and never more than 500 miles on any other surface or you risk serious knee, ankle and hip injury.
For me, I have bony skinny feet. New Balance has been my brand since day 1 and my feet love them. I tend to overpronate a bit (meaning my feet turn inward, and I have found great success with the New Balance 991s and my latest pair I love even more, the New Balance 1221s. A treat for the feet! My miles are up in the serious range now (35+ a week) and these shoes just feel awesome. I run on concrete mostly because I'd be roadkill here if I tried to run in the bike lane of our asphalt roads.
Anyway, just a reminder to keep track of your shoe miles. They sneak up on you quick. Yeah, good quality shoes are expensive, but it surely beats being injured.
Always check online for the best prices. I get mine at www.onlineshoes.com, free shipping and no tax. Look there and see if they carry your favorite brand. Oh, and another thing, go to a store that sells the same shoes that you find online so you'll know exactly the right size.
Betty
If you are an avid runner, jogger, or even power walker .. keep track of the miles you put on your shoes. If you run primarily on concrete, your shoes will not last the typical 400-500 miles. Concrete is the absolute hardest surface and your cushioning will not last, even in the most expensive shoes. Run on asphalt or a trail if you can .. at least asphalt flexes a little. But still, I encourage you NOT to go over the 300 mile mark on concrete and never more than 500 miles on any other surface or you risk serious knee, ankle and hip injury.
For me, I have bony skinny feet. New Balance has been my brand since day 1 and my feet love them. I tend to overpronate a bit (meaning my feet turn inward, and I have found great success with the New Balance 991s and my latest pair I love even more, the New Balance 1221s. A treat for the feet! My miles are up in the serious range now (35+ a week) and these shoes just feel awesome. I run on concrete mostly because I'd be roadkill here if I tried to run in the bike lane of our asphalt roads.
Anyway, just a reminder to keep track of your shoe miles. They sneak up on you quick. Yeah, good quality shoes are expensive, but it surely beats being injured.
Always check online for the best prices. I get mine at www.onlineshoes.com, free shipping and no tax. Look there and see if they carry your favorite brand. Oh, and another thing, go to a store that sells the same shoes that you find online so you'll know exactly the right size.
Betty
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