What shoes do you run in and gait test? - Page 2

**richardsimkiss** · #16 30th Apr 08, 11:45 AM

It's posts like yours rob that are really useful to read - whilst their can be criticism of modern trainers forcing your feet to move in a certain way, and with a lot of newcomers to the sport, gait analysis I'm sure is often percieved as something that's just not necessary. I think your post perfectly highlights what gait analysis and having the right shoes for your running style can really do!

I think in an ideal world, where we all had a perfect gait, there wouldn't be any need for structured, motion control, stability, cushioning blah blah blah... but in today's society you even reasonably argue that we've forgotten how to run naturally - that is, how to run as nature intended us, which I think stems from the fairly sedentary lifestyles.

Going off topic a little I know, but it'd be interesting (for a saddo like me at least) to see how many of those who have ran consistantly from a young age require anything other than a neutral trainer? It would appear that the vast majority of us have come into running following a long-term break (perhaps going back as far as schooldays). I guess my comments though are somewhat flawed if the statement that 'virtually all women overpronate' is true

... I'll get my coat

junkie_ball · #17 30th Apr 08, 11:53 AM

High i run in Nike air cesium, i had a gait test done and had a really bad over pronantion. I was having problems with running until i found these trainers. Everything fell into place with these trainer it meant i lost some cushioning but made up for that by using some Sorbothane insoles.

Jing · #18 30th Apr 08, 01:02 PM

Thanks,

I shall deffinatly get the gait test done this week, I really need to find out what is wrong, im sure its the shoes I have.

almost_no_specifics · #19 30th Apr 08, 03:56 PM

Me replying to this would be totally pointless...

But I've had a test done and run in Brooks adrenaline GTS 7s and 8s... Everytime I go to buy trainers now I go to a place with a treadmill so I can test them out. I got some asics gel 1200s or something like that, tested them out by jogging up and down the aisle of the shop for a bit - realised about 10 minutes in to my first run that they weren't going to work though!!

Trust · #20 30th Apr 08, 04:17 PM

I always do a gait test when I try new running shoes.
I heavily overpronate and use Saucony Omni 6 Moderate.

dimple · #21 30th Apr 08, 04:35 PM

I will get one of these gait tests done after reading all this, if I can find anywhere that does them that is. There's none local that's for sure.

pedestrian · #22 30th Apr 08, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by richardsimkiss

It's posts like yours rob that are really useful to read - whilst their can be criticism of modern trainers forcing your feet to move in a certain way, and with a lot of newcomers to the sport, gait analysis I'm sure is often percieved as something that's just not necessary. I think your post perfectly highlights what gait analysis and having the right shoes for your running style can really do!

I think in an ideal world, where we all had a perfect gait, there wouldn't be any need for structured, motion control, stability, cushioning blah blah blah... but in today's society you even reasonably argue that we've forgotten how to run naturally - that is, how to run as nature intended us, which I think stems from the fairly sedentary lifestyles.

Going off topic a little I know, but it'd be interesting (for a saddo like me at least) to see how many of those who have ran consistantly from a young age require anything other than a neutral trainer? It would appear that the vast majority of us have come into running following a long-term break (perhaps going back as far as schooldays). I guess my comments though are somewhat flawed if the statement that 'virtually all women overpronate' is true

... I'll get my coat

Neutral shoes for me, Mr S. Been running since I can er,

since I... since I can........

pedestrian · #23 30th Apr 08, 05:32 PM

REMEMBER!

Long time anyway

steepler · #24 30th Apr 08, 06:57 PM

Try the shoe company sites.
Where are you based Dimple?

cuprasi · #25 30th Apr 08, 07:18 PM

Just got the Saucony Triumph after my gait test at Up and Running 2 days ago and they wre spot on

dimple · #26 30th Apr 08, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by steepler

Try the shoe company sites.
Where are you based Dimple?

About 25 mile from Manchester. I know there is an Up and Running store there, will have to go when I get the time. I was in Preston the other day after searching on net and found there was one there, anyway when I found it eventually the place was shut!!
I have no luck whatsoever!

jammidodgr · #27 30th Apr 08, 07:41 PM

Up and running are good, i went recently to the one in nottingham and they certainly knew their stuff!

cuprasi · #28 30th Apr 08, 08:22 PM

Bizarrely the city centre one advised me wrongly and I got some Asics Kayano (sp) but the lady in the out of town one got it spot on ...

alan · #29 30th Apr 08, 08:29 PM

A bit off subject,but I bought Saucony Triumph 4 at a good price of 50quid this week.My left leg is knackered at the knee and they are notably better than my previous,in that they provide good cushioning to my knee.
Point is,in order to protect my knee and enjoy running,I would be prepared to spend alot more,so does price make that much differance?What differance would I notice between my 50quid pair and a 100quid plus pair?

pedestrian · #30 30th Apr 08, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan

A bit off subject,but I bought Saucony Triumph 4 at a good price of 50quid this week.My left leg is knackered at the knee and they are notably better than my previous,in that they provide good cushioning to my knee.
Point is,in order to protect my knee and enjoy running,I would be prepared to spend alot more,so does price make that much differance?What differance would I notice between my 50quid pair and a 100quid plus pair?

Er, an emptier wallet?