Question:
My wife has recently taken up running
and now averages about 20-25 miles
a week. She's looking for some new
shoes as her old ones have now become
worn out. What is/are the best brand(s)
to buy? How long should they last
and what is an approximate cost?
Answer:
The best thing for your wife to
do is go to a running store with
competent people. Posting a request
in this group is a good way to locate
ones in your area.
The staff will watch her stride
and foot strike and evaluate her
mileage and goals and then recommend
a variety of shoes for her to try.
Normally, they will watch her run
in various shoes and compare her
feedback to what they see.
This is why you might pay a little
more at the running store than if
you ordered the same shoe through
the mail. Believe me, it's worth
the expertise to pay $5 or $10 or
even $20 bucks more for a pair of
shoe that really works for her.
I find the idea of trying shoes
on in the store and then ordering
through the mail to be completely
reprehensible.
The best shoe
m recommendation is to call Road
Runner Sports 800/551-5558. I've
used them for many years.
1. They have well trained personnel
and database to match shoe(s) with
runner.
2. Very good return policy. Any
problems or just don't like, send
them back. I have on several occions,
with no problems.
3. Very competitive prices, good
selection.
