Runners for a heavy runner

Donie75

Hi,
I'm starting the Fit4Life running programme soon and I need a new pair of running shoes. I'm heavy (around 120kg). I went to a local shop and got my gate analysed. They told me I had slight overpronation and I'm a slight heel striker. My feet stay fairly straight. I land on the outside of my foot but then it levels out fine.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a shoe. The shop only had a limited selection and the guy suggested a Mizuno Wave Alchemy or Wave Inspire.
Are these any good?

gerard65

Donie75 wrote: »

Hi,
I'm starting the Fit4Life running programme soon and I need a new pair of running shoes. I'm heavy (around 120kg). I went to a local shop and got my gate analysed. They told me I had slight overpronation and I'm a slight heel striker. My feet stay fairly straight. I land on the outside of my foot but then it levels out fine.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a shoe. The shop only had a limited selection and the guy suggested a Mizuno Wave Alchemy or Wave Inspire.
Are these any good?

Not too sure if the Inspire are that suitable for the heavier runner. I found they went 'flat' very quickly, I was just over 13st at the time. The Asic's GT2160 or Kayano are maybe more suitable for the heavier, heal striker runner as they are very cushioned.

G-Money

I'm about 16.5 stone at the mo and I wear Asics GT 2160's. I got my gait analysis done and I over-pronate also but I don't think I'm a heel striker.

dahat

I am lost in the puddle of runners to buy!!!!!!!!!!

Have bought 2 pairs but happy in none of them.I got Gait done locally but runners given to me i am not happy with now so going to get another pair.
I am a moderate/severe over pronator and weigh 100 kgs......hopefully my next pair are the right ones.

My physio thinks i will need orthotics at some point but i really do not want to run in them........would rather a structred and cushioned runner.

elvis jones

dahat wrote: »

I am lost in the puddle of runners to buy!!!!!!!!!!

Have bought 2 pairs but happy in none of them.I got Gait done locally but runners given to me i am not happy with now so going to get another pair.
I am a moderate/severe over pronator and weigh 100 kgs......hopefully my next pair are the right ones.

My physio thinks i will need orthotics at some point but i really do not want to run in them........would rather a structred and cushioned runner.

Orthotics have got me from 3 miles with 2 days off to 17 miles with 4 the next day ! I wear mine with good neutral runners and haven't looked back. I was 112kg and just hitting 100kg now !

I'd advice anyone to go to a proper shop and get gait.

Donie75

Thanks folks,
I went and got my gait analysed and got fitted for a pair of shoes. They said I am a mild overpronator and they recommended Saucony Progrid Omni 10 for stability.
I tried them out last night and they feel very comfortable.