Robin Krest

I know money can be tight, but PLEASE consider buying the running shoes from a reputable (preferably independent) running shoe store. The proper shoes for your daughter's feet and running style can prevent so many injuries that will cost a lot more in the long run.

I used to run in department store shoes, and suffered as a result. I went to a running shoe store, spent about an hour with the owner, tried on multiple shoes, went for a short run in the possibles, and never regretted the higher purchase price. Once I knew what I needed, I kept an eye out for the sales.

Robin Krest



-- "Ren Allen" <starsuncloud@...> wrote:
~~SHE...{wink} Yeah she actually needs shoes that are suitable for
running.~~

I swear I know Malila is a girl!! Sheesh.:)

I watch the sales at department stores because they often clear out
last season's shoes for next to nothing. I just saw decent running
shoes for $10 at Belk. You don't get a lot of selection because they
carry about three styles of running shoes, not top of the line or
anything but it's worth checking sometimes.

Sam's Club had shoes for under $20. If she's going to put a lot of
miles on them, it is worth investing a bit more. I know it can be hard
but triathlon tends to put a lot of miles on your equipment.

Check out the RUN thing, I be La has it up now!

Ren


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Stacey Grimm

On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 1:09 PM, Robin Krest <rlkrest@...> wrote:
> I know money can be tight, but PLEASE consider buying the running shoes from
> a reputable (preferably independent) running shoe store. The proper shoes
> for your daughter's feet and running style can prevent so many injuries that
> will cost a lot more in the long run.

To Faith: I'll second this, but only on second hand information. Avdi
(dh) was very serious one year about getting into good physical shape
and bought running shoes from a running shoe store in Pikesville, MD
(I can get you the name of the shop if you're interested). I thought
he was a nutter for having done so, but apparently there's something
to the whole getting the right kind of running shoe for the foot
wearing it. They look at how you run, which way your foot turns, and
so forth before they'll fit you. And then they fit you.

Ok, so M's still a growing girl! But if she's serious about running,
especially in things like triathlons, then she should (IMO) be wearing
good shoes made for the purpose.

And they can cost and arm and a leg... But there are sales, and
benevolent relatives, and bartering, and swapping, and various other
techniques I'm sure you're familiar with.

--
~Stacey

Pamela Sorooshian

On Dec 17, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Stacey Grimm wrote:

> apparently there's something
> to the whole getting the right kind of running shoe for the foot
> wearing it. They look at how you run, which way your foot turns, and
> so forth before they'll fit you. And then they fit you.

I run and I'll agree that getting the right shoe is extremely
important - it makes a LOT of difference in how comfortable you are.

You can go to a running store find out all about your own foot - and
which shoes are best for your foot - then buy last year's models on
clearance. Also, if you get the right kind of shoe shape and support,
the lower-end shoes are often just about as good as the ones that cost
5 times more - the "extras" are nice, but not necessary.

-pam