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Walking/Jogging shoes

‎03-15-2014 19:40

‎03-15-2014 19:40

I am looking for some recommendations for good walking/jogging shoes. I have been walking 3-5 miles a day on the treadmill. Currently I wear Skechers GOwalk which are comfortable while I walk, but afterwards I feel pain in my ankles and lower back. I have had a herniated disc in my lower back for about 20 years now.  

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‎03-15-2014 21:45

‎03-15-2014 21:45

If you can, the best bet is to go to a specialist walking or running shoe store.  They usually have some machines that can profile you feet/stride to determine if you land on your heels, pronate (roll your foot inward as you walk), etc. and then select a range of shoes and/or insoles for you to try. 

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‎03-16-2014 07:37

‎03-16-2014 07:37

I'm not a fan of Skechers, except as fashion.  I too would ask at a store that sells good quality shoes for walkers and runners.  

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‎03-17-2014 10:27

‎03-17-2014 10:27

Sketchers are terrible. All fashion and no science. Go to a sports or outdoor store and get properly measured, some good advice and the right product. Also personalised insoles fitted specificially for for you can help.

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MarkP - Chartered Electronics & Computing Engineer.
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‎03-17-2014 10:55

In response to markfftang

‎03-17-2014 10:55

Unfortunately, the same is often true in the case of other 'big name' shoe manufacturers, like Nike. I ended up with plantar fasciitis which I attributed to not stretching enough......but it kept rearing its ugly head anytime I wore Nike 'Free' shoes.  I changed to a mix of Asics and New Balance and had minimal problems since. 

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‎03-17-2014 13:41 - edited ‎03-17-2014 13:43

‎03-17-2014 13:41 - edited ‎03-17-2014 13:43

I agree on the Skechers not being great.  I also agree with Asics and New Balance.  They both make shoes for walking and for running/jogging.  If you google it walking vs. running shoes you will find out the different between the two.  You really shouldn't run/jog in walking shoes and running shoes really aren't for walking.  I got a great pair of New Balance Walking shoes on Amazon for $26 so if price is a consideration, you can find them fairly inexpensive out there if you search.  I really love my Asics for running, they have gel that is wonderful for my feet. I also tried Avia (I think that is what they are called) and those were not great for me at all.  I also get my running shoes a 1/2 size larger than normal so as to have extra room to move forward while running, helps me out a lot, no sore toes.

 

Hope this helps!

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