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post #1 of 16
7/20/09 at 1:23pm
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Time has come for me to replace my running shoes - and I was wondering if you had any particular recommendations.

I do mainly short-to-medium distance interval work (100m, 400m, 800m, 1k) but also the odd longer run (up to 5k) - both outdoors and on treadmills. These shoes will not be used for anything other than running. In the past I have used shoes from Asics, New Balance and Adidas - all of which have been fine - and whilst I will go to a good running store and try them on I wanted to get together a short-list before i go. Any thoughts?

Also, at the moment I tend to bring two pairs of shoes to the gym - a pair of running shoes and a pair of weightlifting shoes (for powerlifting/olympic lifts) - is there a good alternative (i.e., a shoe that is ok both for sprinting/running and lifting)?
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post #2 of 16
7/20/09 at 1:30pm
Asics...? You honestly don't need separate shoes for lifting...as long as it has good traction it should be fine.
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post #3 of 16
7/20/09 at 2:06pm
I think some shoes may have a little too much of a heel for lifting example Nike shox. My friend used to have trouble squatting with those sneakers, he had to switch to something without as big of a heel. But most sneakers aren't like that....
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post #4 of 16
7/20/09 at 2:31pm
I have a pair of Nike Free 3.0s. If you're used (or get used) to a thin sole, they are great for running and also for the gym. Extremely light and flexible and it's essentially the next closest thing to going barefoot. I love the feel of the ground everytime I wear them.
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post #5 of 16
7/20/09 at 2:49pm
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Originally Posted by nahneun View Post
Asics...? You honestly don't need separate shoes for lifting...as long as it has good traction it should be fine.

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Originally Posted by danilo View Post
I think some shoes may have a little too much of a heel for lifting example Nike shox. My friend used to have trouble squatting with those sneakers, he had to switch to something without as big of a heel.

But most sneakers aren't like that....

The guy is power/olympic lifting.

Besides and lift that may be present (haven't really heard of that before) he will want a solid pair of shoes with no give or squishiness.
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post #6 of 16
7/20/09 at 5:25pm
VFF
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post #7 of 16
7/20/09 at 6:50pm
I would suggest the Nike Trainer 1.

They are light, low to the ground and is good enough for recreational runs.


Footlocker, Footaction and Champs Sports are having a 30% off sale starting 07/23 too so it can be had for a good discount if it isn't excluded. Just print out the coupon (can be found via google) and bring it to the store.
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post #8 of 16
7/21/09 at 5:05pm
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Originally Posted by RFX45 View Post
I would suggest the Nike Trainer 1.

They are light, low to the ground and is good enough for recreational runs.


Footlocker, Footaction and Champs Sports are having a 30% off sale starting 07/23 too so it can be had for a good discount if it isn't excluded. Just print out the coupon (can be found via google) and bring it to the store.

Seems like more of a trainer. I would lean toward the Free 3.0 I think, personally, if I wanted a shoe for variable distance running and lifting (of course, I would prefer the VFF over that - seems like a trend is starting).
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post #9 of 16
7/21/09 at 7:16pm
There is also the option of buying a pair of running shoes and lifting barefoot, but that would be up to gym policy.
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post #10 of 16
7/23/09 at 8:33pm
I own nike free 5.0, I'll get some 3.0's when mine die. But I hear the barefoot is very good for you.
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post #11 of 16
7/23/09 at 10:36pm
look for a roadrunner store near you and def get a gait analysis. I have found that running shoes are no good for powerlifting at all. Granted I had speed running shoes....
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post #12 of 16
7/24/09 at 7:07pm
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Originally Posted by unjung View Post
Seems like more of a trainer. I would lean toward the Free 3.0 I think, personally, if I wanted a shoe for variable distance running and lifting (of course, I would prefer the VFF over that - seems like a trend is starting).

The designer, Tinker, stated that it is a trainer shoe that could accommodate almost all a gym shoe needs along with running, sprinting and jogging.
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post #13 of 16
7/24/09 at 7:35pm
Don't use running shoes for lifting, you're going to injure yourself. Use something with a flat, hard sole - think Chuck Taylor's if you want to be economical.
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post #14 of 16
7/24/09 at 7:54pm
If you are using actual weightlifting shoes why would you want to downgrade to running shoes for your olympic lifting?
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post #15 of 16
7/25/09 at 1:44am
You'd probably be better off buying two different shoes that are good at different things than one shoe that's mediocre at both. Buy chucks of vffs for lifting and running shoes for running.
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