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FreeState

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22. "a shoe that lets me run without pain is wrong for my feet? "
Mon Jun 10, 2013, 04:51 PM
Jun 2013

What type of running are you doing? (Sprinting, distance, trail etc) How many miles do you typically run a week?

I got along great with cheap shoes that did not fit well at all when I was only "jogging" (running at a slow to mid pace at less than or around 2 miles a couple times a week). My issues began when I started to run 25 miles a week or more (street running, with a little grass and dirt too).

How do your orthotics work with the Asics? I have an appointment tomorrow to possibly get a lift (I have one leg that is anatomically longer by more than 1/2 an inch).

Brooks Ariel (men's version is the Beast) hands down. But I am a severe over-pronator. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #1
I've never heard of that brand. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #4
They aren't for everyone. It's a heavy shoe, but it is flat out impossible to over-pronate in them. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #6
Brooks is a small, specialized brand sir pball May 2013 #18
I have Brooks Ghost and Pureflow- they've helped me regain a balanced stride immensly we can do it Jun 2013 #26
I don't run quite as much as I used to, but still polly7 Apr 2013 #2
See, I like that kinda sneaker. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #7
New Balance for me. LeftofObama Apr 2013 #3
I'll be picking up those inserts. Inkfreak Apr 2013 #5
They're about $20, but well worth it. LeftofObama Apr 2013 #8
As a gay man I refuse to buy New Balance shoes FreeState Apr 2013 #14
You need to inform the various Front Runners (pro-LGBT running club) teams of this sir pball May 2013 #19
That's a bummer. They are about the only running shoe made in the USA. AllyCat Jun 2013 #24
If you look at their site, not many are made in USA anymore. we can do it Jun 2013 #27
It's their trail runners and a couple road shoe models AllyCat Jun 2013 #28
If you relearn how to step XVI_Eyes Apr 2013 #9
Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #10
Thanks! XVI_Eyes Apr 2013 #12
I have some Timberland trail runners. Raffi Ella Apr 2013 #11
Asics Gel-Kayano 19 - but heres the big BUT FreeState Apr 2013 #13
That's a good thought. Thanks 4 info! n/t Inkfreak Apr 2013 #15
I'm wearing these now... Phentex Jun 2013 #21
"a shoe that lets me run without pain is wrong for my feet? " FreeState Jun 2013 #22
I ran 8 miles with no pain just heatstroke! Phentex Jun 2013 #23
As far as "miracles" - Raffi Ella Jun 2013 #25
None, or vibrams. RedCappedBandit May 2013 #16
New Balance 890v2 and 1100RC, Asics Blur-33 sir pball May 2013 #17
Nike. AngryOldDem May 2013 #20
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #29
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