hi guys i am new here..i have been running for awhile but i could only afford to get a real pair of shoes this year after getting a part time job i was previously running on a pair of old canvas shoes......i have an average foot..no flat feet overpronation whatsoever...

i prefer shoes that have little cushioning as i prefer to have better feel of the ground...i am a small guy at 1.66m tall and 57kg heavy....can you guys list a few choices of shoes that i should be looking? would want it not too expensive as i am still a student.

Best thing you can do is go to your nearest specialist running shop for gait analysis and some advice.

Is there a difference between a running trainer and a x-country trainer? I tried both and still found the x-country one more comfortable and supportive...

Back on topic, I normally find Nike is more comfy for my feet, you neednt spend a fortune either, I spent about 40 quid on my Nike trainers, very supportive and comfy.

Do you mean x-country or x-trainer? I assume a x-country tainer is more suited to running off road so have better grip in the mud, whilst road running shoes tend to have more cushioning to absorb the shock of pounding the pavements and some come with varying degress of support to control overpronation.

I also find Nike more comfortable.
Especially those Bowerman series' shoes (they are the ones with a "man-in-hat" on the inside where your heel goes)

Go to see a specialist shoe.All the shoe companies have dealer locators.
Try www.brooksrunning.co.uk

For fast stuff, with no feet problems, the Nike Mayfly is hard to beat. Wouldn't race more than a 10 miler in them though.

I got the best pair I`ve ever had- asics cumulus 8.best cushioning, not too heavy, but they are a nuetral shoe, not suiting everyone.Happy shopping.

I am on my 3rd pair of Asics, never had a problem with them, seem nice and comfortable and the best part for a student ....................... quite affordable

The best shoe is the one that suits you. Go to a specialist!!!!!!!

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Lets put it this way.
I have a medical condition that I can't diagnose.
Do I A: Go to a Doctor or B: Ask the opinion of strangers on a message board?

I do despair of the internet becuase it makes everyone an expert!

recently got a pair of asics gel nimbus and very happy with them. fairly comfy and give quite a smooth run. much better than my previous pair of new balance.