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Brooks Men's Adrenaline GTS 22 Supportive Running Shoe (Various)
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What kind should I go with or do I need to visit those custom gait analysis stores?
For those seeking a casual walking shoe New Balance and Saucony have better options.
From someone that put ~500mi on his Brooks, it was a great shoe. Padding lasted longer than I thought it would. The fit was snug but not uncomfortably tight, which I like. I do a combination of shorter 3mi speed workouts and longer ~8mi runs, with incline bridge repeats thrown in once a week for good measure. In an average week I am easily doing 25mi when I am not training for something, more when I am. My daughter also runs distance track (3200 and 1600) and XC (typically 5k events), and with her training puts in way more mileage than I do. We go through shoes around every 3-6mo, and between the two of us we've probably run on just about every major brand.
My advice if you are running or thinking of running: get fitted. Costs you more up-front (fitting is "free", but the shoes usually cost more at these stores), but it makes a world of difference. Any dedicated running store can do a proper fitting. It usually consists of measuring your foot, sometimes electronically, then running while they record your foot strike. They will then bring you out several shoes and let you try them right there in the store. If you are in the Jax area and PM me I can share where we go. Once you find a shoe you like you can then keep your eye out for deals on that shoe, until you decide to try something else that is. Rinse and repeat.
From someone that put ~500mi on his Brooks, it was a great shoe. Padding lasted longer than I thought it would. The fit was snug but not uncomfortably tight, which I like. I do a combination of shorter 3mi speed workouts and longer ~8mi runs, with incline bridge repeats thrown in once a week for good measure. In an average week I am easily doing 25mi when I am not training for something, more when I am. My daughter also runs distance track (3200 and 1600) and XC (typically 5k events), and with her training puts in way more mileage than I do. We go through shoes around every 3-6mo, and between the two of us we've probably run on just about every major brand.
My advice if you are running or thinking of running: get fitted. Costs you more up-front (fitting is "free", but the shoes usually cost more at these stores), but it makes a world of difference. Any dedicated running store can do a proper fitting. It usually consists of measuring your foot, sometimes electronically, then running while they record your foot strike. They will then bring you out several shoes and let you try them right there in the store. If you are in the Jax area and PM me I can share where we go. Once you find a shoe you like you can then keep your eye out for deals on that shoe, until you decide to try something else that is. Rinse and repeat.
My buddy bought a pair of these for walking and has had foot pain in them.
Those who claim these are too chunky don't know you, just like I didn't know that my buddy would get pains wearing the Adrenalines. All of this is to say, these shoes may work for you, they may not. The internet doesn't know enough and anyone making blanket statements is probably wrong. You should probably do as CodeChimp says and get fitted for shoes if it's your first time and even then the rep will just have you walk or run in them to see how they feel for you. These shoes will work for you if they keep you injury-free and get you out the door. Good luck!
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From someone that put ~500mi on his Brooks, it was a great shoe. Padding lasted longer than I thought it would. The fit was snug but not uncomfortably tight, which I like. I do a combination of shorter 3mi speed workouts and longer ~8mi runs, with incline bridge repeats thrown in once a week for good measure. In an average week I am easily doing 25mi when I am not training for something, more when I am. My daughter also runs distance track (3200 and 1600) and XC (typically 5k events), and with her training puts in way more mileage than I do. We go through shoes around every 3-6mo, and between the two of us we've probably run on just about every major brand.
My advice if you are running or thinking of running: get fitted. Costs you more up-front (fitting is "free", but the shoes usually cost more at these stores), but it makes a world of difference. Any dedicated running store can do a proper fitting. It usually consists of measuring your foot, sometimes electronically, then running while they record your foot strike. They will then bring you out several shoes and let you try them right there in the store. If you are in the Jax area and PM me I can share where we go. Once you find a shoe you like you can then keep your eye out for deals on that shoe, until you decide to try something else that is. Rinse and repeat.
Regarding local running shoe stores I don't know if I would put much faith in their expertise. Most consumers only have access to a Fleet Feet which is corporate controlled and franchise owned. If they're lucky they might have a true independent store within an hour's drive. But regardless, LRS management often employ targets for selling a certain number of orthotic insoles each month. I've read reports on some forums from former employees stating that management would constantly pressure them to addon insoles to shoe buyers. Some employees quit in disgust because they refuse to participate in the charade where the upsell tactics include using 3D foot analysis tools to create an aura of scientific authority.
In recent years most running companies have moved to direct to consumer sales. Companies such as Nike don't even bother with LRS. They don't need them. Same with Adidas. The LRS are now very dependent on Brooks for their sales and profits. They push that brand aggressively. Brooks offers the shop owners and floor sales staff incentives to push the brand's shoe which can include area/regional competitions that reward the store sales staff with the highest amount of shoes sold in a given month.
BTW, it's awesome that you and daughter both love running.
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