Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 21, 2012 - 06:28am PT
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I'm in the market for a great running shoe and need suggestions. I'm not looking for a cross-trainer type shoe....I need the best, most comfortable shoe to do some serious pavement pounding....price is not an issue.
Suggestions?
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monolith
climber
albany,ca
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:07am PT
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Comfort to most means support. Support can seriously mess you up if you get the pronation thing wrong.
Better to go to a minimalist shoe, imho, like Merrell and develop good running technique.
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:10am PT
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"Suggestions? "...
Yes...
But I don't think you're going to like it...
KIDDING!!!...
LOL!!!...
;-)
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handsome B
Gym climber
SL,UT
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:13am PT
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Comfort? On pavement?
No shoe at all.
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Bob D'A
Trad climber
Taos, NM
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:16am PT
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Brooks Beast...great shoe with wonderful support.
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TGT
Social climber
So Cal
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:16am PT
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Before the hip started to go and I ran regularly, I had the best luck with Asics, then New Balance second for durability.
The Nikes always started out comfy but beat flat and fell apart the quickest.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:16am PT
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Five fingers
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:16am PT
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Pavement pounding is hard on your body, and since you are a climber you are much more top-heavy than your average runner. If you're doing more than 3 days a week and more than 20 miles a week I would look into something like Innov8 or an even more minimalist shoe - and change the way you run a little bit. Traditional jogging is terrible for your body, but if that's what you like then keep on at it... I switched over 2 years ago to more minimalist footwear but also a better/healthier stride and can now run 7 days a week, where as before my knees/shin splints/spine wouldn't allow any more than 3 or 4.
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locker
Social climber
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:18am PT
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Hey Dean...
"and change the way you run a little bit"...
You're going to have to make some MAJOR changes dude...
LOL!!!...
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matty
Trad climber
under the sea
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:20am PT
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For my trail running I like the asics, but it really depends on your foot. try em on and get what feels best...like climbing shoes! dunno about the minimalist deal as I've never tried it but seems like it's worth a shot.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:20am PT
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Dean, I'm real tight with money generally, but this is one case where you need to loosen up your wallet and go to a specialized local running shoe store and spend the $. Maybe check out a couple and go where you feel you get the most bang for your buck. Furthermore, if they recommend custom molded insoles, just buy them. I bought 2 pairs for my wife when she decided to train to run the marathon: and it was damned expensive (got the deal 2 for the price of one =$150.00), but less than any medical bill that would have followed.
Good luck!
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Cragman
Trad climber
June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 21, 2012 - 07:21am PT
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I won't skimp....gotta find the best system money can buy.
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zBrown
Ice climber
chingadero de chula vista
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:27am PT
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I've been running since 1969. I don't think which shoe you wear (if any) matters that much. Last week I did about 50. I seldom take a day off.
Leg strength has been the key to my running longevity. The only running injury I've ever had is Achilles tendonitis, which can be prevented (and rehabbed) by exercise (Am J Sports Med 1998 May;26(3):360-366).
Do leg presses and run hills. I met a guy at the Carlsbad marathon who'd been running on pavement barefoot for years.
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roadman
climber
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:30am PT
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Brooks are great.
Don't let anyone fool u into going down that minimalist crap. It's a fad and has nothing to do with running.
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Mike Friedrichs
Sport climber
City of Salt
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:36am PT
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It's not a fad. I've only run in five fingers for over two years. The tightness in my lower back is gone. My knees feel much better after a run. Read Born to Run and make an informed decision. More expensive shoes result in more impact. Arch support makes for weak arches. It's common sense.
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Silver
Gym climber
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:38am PT
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Dean ill call the Lithuanian who used to post here until he started running ultra marathons.
Dalius ran a marathon without training in 3: 09
He has since run something like 10 100 mile plus races.
Ill see what he recommends as well.
Hope you are well my friend.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:40am PT
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I won't skimp....gotta find the best system money can buy.
Man... this is completely the wrong way to look at footwear.
None of us have seen you run, ever, so making an assessment of what you need is rediculous. It's like asking a doctor "I don't feel right, I'll take the best medicine you got. Price is no option."
Go to the local shop (there are several I'm sure on the East Side) and have THEM tell you - the older the guy working there, the better. I think the one in Bishop should be one of the better guys around, for a looong ways.
Your body is worth it - trust me.
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Don Paul
Big Wall climber
Colombia, South America
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:42am PT
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I agree with zBrown. The running shoe industry is a scam. My running is also plagued by shin splints, but the solution for me isnt different shoes. It's to stop running and use a stationary bike or some other aerobic equipment at the gym until the shin splints are gone. Then alternate running and biking for a while. Mentally you may be able to ramp up your mileage very fast but your body can't do it, and its easy to overtrain. Slow and steady wins the race, your training program should be over a period of years, not one of the 3 month marathon programs. Those put me on the couch every time.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Nov 21, 2012 - 07:45am PT
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Are marathons the new Everest?
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