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  • 04-12-2010 6:43pm
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    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭


    I took up running about 6 months ago and didn't do any research into which runners to buy. I bought a pair of Asics Kayano 14s which I've worn since I started running. They've never given me any blisters/problems at all and I've never had any complaints relating to my feet.

    I'm going to get some new runners for Christmas and was wondering what type to go for. I did the soggy foot test which suggests I have a neutral gait. According to this, Asics Kayano 14s ahouldn't be the runner for me.
    So my question is:

    Should I go for a runner which matches my neutral gait?

    or

    Should I stick to the tried and trusted Asics Kayano 14s which have served me so well and given me no trouble whatsoever?

    Apologies if this sounds like a pretty stupid or obvious question but I'm genuinely unsure which runners would serve me better.


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    BeepBeep67
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    or
    Go to a specialist shop and getting fitted - there's plenty around depending on where you live and most will offer a complementary service.


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    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    Thanks for the reply.

    I live in Dublin. Which shops do specialist fitting?


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    RayCun
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    I can see the shop directory thread was a waste of time. :rolleyes:

    I'd recommend Amphibian King. They have a shop in Bray, and a new one in Ballymount.


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    yaboya1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    RayCun wrote: »
    I can see the shop directory thread was a waste of time. :rolleyes:

    I'd recommend Amphibian King. They have a shop in Bray, and a new one in Ballymount.

    I'm sure it wasn't Ray. Just wasted on me :D
    Thanks for the advice.


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    L.Jenkins
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    Never got a gait analysis done, but it would be an idea as I know the lad that runs the triathlon shop here in town. I've bought 2 pairs of saucony runners and they've never failed me yet. I'm sure which ever shop you choose will recommend top quality runners that best suits you.


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    emco
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    I've had gait analysis done but would be wary of taking it as gospel. For example, Elverys always seem to recommend asics most of the time anyway, whether you get the test or not.

    For inexperienced runners some of the gait problems are due to poor conditioning and these will to an extent iron themselves out over time, as their body gets used to running.

    The fit of a runner is much more important and any other underlying problems are much better fixed by working on running technique rather than looking for a quick fix.


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    clubcard
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    runners are the most important thing so go to a specialist store like Amphibian king.you usually pick up some good running advise and you know the person doing it has experience unlike elverys who havn't a clue.

    Emco is right about the body adjusting over time,weight and strength gains affect the body over time.


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    jinka
    Closed Accounts Posts: 408 ✭✭jinka


    go for nike lunar
    stay away from heavy clunky asics


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