Who knows RF?
The main thing is that you have stayed injury free as have many that believe in gate analysis.If it gives people peace of mind thats something.To have the option to make an informed decision is a good thing.Any information that you can gain about yourself can only keep your mind focused on improvement I would say.

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Thanks everyone! Looks like the majority think it's worth a go!

Being a townie, I do all my running on either the treadmill or the pavements (barring the odd lap of the park) so might not get away with it as runningfox has done!

Will let you know how I get on, anyway.

Having been a gait analyst for a certain shoe brand for 4+ years (not any more!!), I would heartily recommend it. The number of people I have seen since who have been grateful for becoming injury-free is very satisfying.
Not everyone needs gait analysis, but it's useful to have that knowledge. Having worked with over 70 different running stores throughout the UK, only one or two would sell you a shoe that isn't suitable. The rest are generally pretty good and want to retain your custom

Personally I think it's worthwhile. I started out using an old pair of trainers that were lying around and found that I started suffering with some knee pain.

I went to get my gait analysed, bought the shoes that the guy in the shop recommended and have not had any problems since

Another thing I found made a difference was getting some proper socks to run in. Even with my old shoes the new socks made a real difference when I started using them.

I went to Advance in Peterborough and they were excellent. Was duly analysed and found to be overpronating on left foot (but not right!) and somewhat embarrassed to find that the trainers I was wearing were not only rubbish but also two sizes too small Anyway, have got a smashing new pair of Mizuna Wave Alchemy 6, if that means anything to anyone. Was pleased with the name as I understand alchemists turn lead into gold so there may even be hope for my feet!!

Thanks for all your input - much appreciated!

Yes they are a light weight motion control shoe.

Enjoy your new shoes.

hi all, hopfully am not too late for this thread, i wondered if theres a shop that does gait analysed in the south west/ taunton/ exeter way if anyone knows of a good shop or pm me. Thanks all

Ironbridge Runner in Exeter I think.

Ironbridge Runner - the shop doesn't actually do gait analysis but the clinic next door does and charges £20 for an half hour asessment for a shoe prescription. Otherwise the shop assistant will look at your old shoes and your feet.

In Taunton there is Running Forever on Station Road. I don't think they have a treadmill but when I was in there someone was buying new shoes and they allowed him to run in them on the pavement outside the shop.

There is a Sweatsop and Easy Runner in Bristol and the Running Guide in Torquay but they are probably too far for you.

Theres one in Bath .. I had my analysis there last week.. think its called 'Running Bath' or something similar.. very helpfull