Man oh man

[seventhe]

So there are two things I have been meaning to post on for the last week. One is unions. The other is crafting, specifically knitting. Instead, today I'm going to post about running shoes.

Last Friday when I did my long run (7.5 mi), my feet hurt. Pretty badly. Frankly my everything hurt - it was a long run at the end of a long day of being on my feet at the end of a long 50 hour week. But my feet were incredibly sore and I'm pretty sure that means I need new shoes.

You're supposed to get new shoes every couple hundred miles, when you're running this much, or you can hurt yourself. So I'm pretty sure it's about that time.

I went to Dick's and tried on a pair that was incredibly comfortable, but they did not look like running shoes - more like trail runners, maybe, or even hiking shoes (not boots at all!)? They were - thin, light and thin and a lot more fitted to the foot. Merrell Siren Stretch, which apparently has a Vibram sole (Vibram being the company of the Five Fingers, aka, the running shoe that looks like a toesock). They weren't normal sneakers with the bulk and the sole and the cushioning, but hello, they were so comfortable.

I was pretty worried about getting them, even though they were comfy as hell, because I didn't want to get a shoe that didn't have the right support for something as high-impact as running. I found another pair of (traditional) running sneakers I really loved - a pair of Brooks Adrenaline, which I've seen get really good reviews before.

Then I found out that the Dick's return policy is 90 days, with receipt, light wear and tear totally okay. So I bought them both and plan to try them out - on the treadmill, for light wear and tear - for a week each to see which I like better and/or if it is worth keeping both.

I am sure you can tell by this post what an exciting weekend it has been. :/

Comments

[zen_monk]

I've been meaning to get a pair of new running shoes. What I do, and I'm pretty sure it's the incorrect thing to do, is to use only one pair of shoes for just about everything including running on a treadmill for exercising, and now that they're getting understandably worn I'm thinking of new shoes. I currently wear the Reebok Shape-up walking shoes.

Since you seem like an expert on this, what do you think of Natural Balance shoes? I first saw them on the History Channel and thought that maybe I should give those a try. I think that all companies should use the Modern Marvels VA to sell stuff :3

[zen_monk]

Correction: "New Balance" shoes.

[novel_machinist]

Well that's good knowledge for future!

[lindorie]

*ears perk up* Knitting? Did someone say knitting?... :3

[katmillia.livejournal.com]

If the shoes are anything like my Free Runs, they are designed to give you a lot less support but be more like running without the bulkiness of a big shoe. Basically, watch out for taking them on surfaces that aren't smooth? I don't know if they are as much as my Free Runs, but you can really hurt yourself if you are running and you hit a rock or a particularly uneven surface and your ankle rolls a bit because they won't have that support on them. (and they work so many different muscles, lmao) But I definitely want to hear about how they are.

I did not know I was supposed to buy new running shoes. D: I've definitely put over a couple hundred miles on my Shox. But I can't afford new running shoes! jaksdfjdsfjsakd my life is full of sadness

[jennyclarinet.livejournal.com]

Let me know how those shoes work out. My brother was telling me that he runs with $300 Asics. He said he might get me a pair for the half, although I'm not going to count on it. Still-that's a lot to pay for shoes that are just going to get worn out.

I don't keep track of the amount of miles I'm putting on my shoes, so I'm not sure if I'll know when it's time to replace them. I suppose when my body starts hurting in new ways (like with you and your feet), that will be a good indicator!