Need running shoes...

[Atty]

I want to get back into running a few days a week but I'm lacking proper shoes, currently I weight lift in my Nike Shox and used to run in those as well but A) their almost done with and B) I've heard that their not good shoes to run in.

What I need: A good pair of running shoes.
Only limiting factor: I have incredibly wide feet. Double E, I think that's the width measurement?


So guys, what are your suggestions?

 

[Bateluer]

So guys, what are your suggestions?

Same as always for running shoes, look up you local specialty running store and have them do a fit/wear test on you. You'll bring them your existing shoes, they'll look at the wear patterns(may not useful in your case), they'll check your pronation, watch you run in various shoes, and determine the best pair of shoes for you. Usually this is free if you buy the shoes from the store, but I've seen places charge for this process.

 

[Atty]

What are some examples of running stores? Beyond Fit Niche I don't know of any in my area.

 

[Megatomic]

A nationally known chain of running specialty stores is Fleet Feet Sports. Our local branch is an independently owned franchise and is run by a great couple. Your best bet for finding a good store is the internet. Where do you live?

 

[Atty]

Lakeland, FL. Willing to drive to Orlando/Tampa if need be, 40 miles either direction from me.

 

[Megatomic]

Here you go: FitNiche It's actually a highly rated store and has all the services you will need.

 

[mcveigh]

Lakeland, FL. Willing to drive to Orlando/Tampa if need be, 40 miles either direction from me.

there's a really good running store at international plaza mall in tampa, right next to the food court LOL

 

[Capt Caveman]

Same as always for running shoes, look up you local specialty running store and have them do a fit/wear test on you. You'll bring them your existing shoes, they'll look at the wear patterns(may not useful in your case), they'll check your pronation, watch you run in various shoes, and determine the best pair of shoes for you. Usually this is free if you buy the shoes from the store, but I've seen places charge for this process.

This. Based on your extremely wide foot width, I foresee some New Balances in your future. I'm shocked that your fit into Nike's, they're usually pretty narrow.

 

[32fear]

Lakeland, FL. Willing to drive to Orlando/Tampa if need be, 40 miles either direction from me.

Go to the Track Shack. They're a great group of people in there and needless to say, they see a lot of feet. I work at a running store out in MI and can tell you that these guys are good. They've been going pretty well in Central FL for several years now and are part of the 50 best shops in America list this year.

 

[32fear]

This. Based on your extremely wide foot width, I foresee some New Balances in your future. I'm shocked that your fit into Nike's, they're usually pretty narrow.

You have false perceptions of brands based on 1985 knowledge and experience. Every manufacturer makes shoes in widths now (and has since about 1995) and can serve virtually every foot type from flat-severe overpronator to high arch supinator and everywhere in between. You'll surprise yourself if you go to a specialty store. What you said is like telling someone that the Pentium with MMX technology is "cutting edge" for his needs while a 386sx just won't cut his needs.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

You have false perceptions of brands based on 1985 knowledge and experience. Every manufacturer makes shoes in widths now (and has since about 1995) and can serve virtually every foot type from flat-severe overpronator to high arch supinator and everywhere in between. You'll surprise yourself if you go to a specialty store. What you said is like telling someone that the Pentium with MMX technology is "cutting edge" for his needs while a 386sx just won't cut his needs.

Over the past 12 years, I've run in numerous brands of shoes - Saucony, New Balance, Adidas, Mizuno and most recently, Nike.

They all fit slightly differently and I certainly wasn't presented with a large selection of widths for any of the manufacturers besides New Balance.

Links please, or I'll know you're just talking out of your ass.

 

[Capt Caveman]

You have false perceptions of brands based on 1985 knowledge and experience. Every manufacturer makes shoes in widths now (and has since about 1995) and can serve virtually every foot type from flat-severe overpronator to high arch supinator and everywhere in between. You'll surprise yourself if you go to a specialty store. What you said is like telling someone that the Pentium with MMX technology is "cutting edge" for his needs while a 386sx just won't cut his needs.

LMAO. You're talking to the wrong person. Trust me, when I say I know a lot more than you. And no, not every manufacturer makes shoes in different widths.

 

[32fear]

Over the past 12 years, I've run in numerous brands of shoes - Saucony, New Balance, Adidas, Mizuno and most recently, Nike.

They all fit slightly differently and I certainly wasn't presented with a large selection of widths for any of the manufacturers besides New Balance.

Links please, or I'll know you're just talking out of your ass.

Here, my ass is talking I guess. One from each manufacturer is all I am posting as "proof." I mean, I just do this every day for every customer, so you'd OBVIOUSLY know better than me. Next time, don't call bull on someone who is trying to help when you are the pupil and he is the teacher.

Look at options next to size, it's called "width" and denotes that there is more than one. In fact, each has 2 or more widths available (whether your selected retailer stocks them or not is another question altogether). I posted only neutral shoes, but stability and motion control shoes are also available in widths.


http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-cumulus-11-lightning-denim-gold

http://www.zappos.com/nike-air-pegasus-26-white-cool-grey-metallic-silver-beet

http://www.zappos.com/brooks-defyance-2-white-galaxy-4-blaze-silver

http://www.zappos.com/saucony-progrid-ride-2-silver-black-gold

http://www.zappos.com/adidas-running-supernova-glide-running-white-phantom-collegiate-gold

http://www.zappos.com/product/7600151/color/221240

 

[32fear]

LMAO. You're talking to the wrong person. Trust me, when I say I know a lot more than you. And no, not every manufacturer makes shoes in different widths.

Really? Please do tell me a little about your position in running specialty footwear. You've obviously got a stellar resume to call BS and put yourself on such a high horse. See my previous post and then tell me which manufacturer you want me to get you wide widths for. I work with the manufacturers daily and know that EVERY specialty running shoe company has widths available. Maybe not in every single model, but they have them in each category.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Here, my ass is talking I guess. One from each manufacturer is all I am posting as "proof." I mean, I just do this every day for every customer, so you'd OBVIOUSLY know better than me. Next time, don't call bull on someone who is trying to help when you are the pupil and he is the teacher.

Look at options next to size, it's called "width" and denotes that there is more than one. In fact, each has 2 or more widths available (whether your selected retailer stocks them or not is another question altogether). I posted only neutral shoes, but stability and motion control shoes are also available in widths.


http://www.zappos.com/asics-gel-cumulus-11-lightning-denim-gold

http://www.zappos.com/nike-air-pegasus-26-white-cool-grey-metallic-silver-beet

http://www.zappos.com/brooks-defyance-2-white-galaxy-4-blaze-silver

http://www.zappos.com/saucony-progrid-ride-2-silver-black-gold

http://www.zappos.com/adidas-running-supernova-glide-running-white-phantom-collegiate-gold

http://www.zappos.com/product/7600151/color/221240

If you read my post again, I specifically said "large selection of widths".

Most of the shoes you linked to have only 2 width selections, one of which is the standard "D" width.

Now look at the New Balance shoes on the same site. Almost any model has more width selections than any other brand of shoes.

Taken at random is the http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-mr769-white-yellow, which has 4 width choices, including D.

This is exactly my and Caveman's point: New Balance continues to have far more width selection than other brands.

 

[32fear]

If you read my post again, I specifically said "large selection of widths".

Most of the shoes you linked to have only 2 width selections, one of which is the standard "D" width.

Now look at the New Balance shoes on the same site. Almost any model has more width selections than any other brand of shoes.

Taken at random is the http://www.zappos.com/new-balance-mr769-white-yellow, which has 4 width choices, including D.

This is exactly my and Caveman's point: New Balance continues to have far more width selection than other brands.

Sorry, here you go. I'm not doing your homework all night. Here's 4 others with 4 widths. New Balance may have more models with 4 widths (their fit tends to be awkward enough to require it), but the point is that every manufacturer has an abundance of widths available and you just need to ask. By the way, how many widths do you need to consider it acceptable?

http://www.zappos.com/brooks-adrenaline-gts-9-silver-magnet-black-roxy-red

http://www.zappos.com/nike-zoom-structure-triax-12-white-sport-red-metallic-silver

http://www.zappos.com/asics-gt-2140-lightning-onyx-electric-blue

http://www.zappos.com/brooks-addiction-8-white-white-pearl-marine-blue-tarnish-black

 

[Megatomic]

Mizuno Wave Cabrakan, one width available - luckily that's my width.

Mizuno Wave Ascend 4, also one width available. Again, luckily it's my width.

I wear the Ascend 4 and the Cabrakan will be my next shoe. I didn't just pull some miscellaneous shoe out of thin air.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Really? Please do tell me a little about your position in running specialty footwear. You've obviously got a stellar resume to call BS and put yourself on such a high horse. See my previous post and then tell me which manufacturer you want me to get you wide widths for. I work with the manufacturers daily and know that EVERY specialty running shoe company has widths available. Maybe not in every single model, but they have them in each category.

Sorry but you're the one that's on a high horse and looks like you are wrong.

Let's see, using Zappos(they include different colors of the same model a different model):

Nike - 172 running shoe models only 7 offer EE
Brooks - 32 models and only 10 offer EE
Saucony - 49 models and only 11 offer EE
Addias - 66 models and only 2 offer EE
North Face - 33 models and 0 offer EE
Pearl Izumi - 20 models and 0 offer EE
Mizuno - 32 models and only 6 offer EE
Puma - 92 models and 0 offer EE
Asics - 108 models and only 17 offer EE
NB - 75 models and 60 offer EE
Under Armour - 8 models and 0 offer EE (taken from Road Runner Sports)

You can do the math. Like I said, the OP will more than likely be picking-up some New Balances in his future.

If I was looking for a light weight (under 10oz) stability shoe in 10EE, what would you recommend?

 

[Bateluer]

Watch the pissing contest, guys. A good shoe and good fit will be different for every person. Let the OP get his fit test and find the shoe that's right for him.

 

[32fear]

If I was looking for a light weight (under 10oz) stability shoe in 10EE, what would you recommend?

Getting back on track here...

The ones I'd suggest to you are the New Balance 905 (in 2E) or Nike Lunarglides (regular D width). Although the Lunars don't come in wide, they are a pretty wide shoe to start with. I'd caution you from going to a lightweight trainer at all if you need extra width though as they are generally made to mock a racing shoe's slim and unsupportive feel. They certainly wouldn't be anything I'd recommend to you for everyday running, only for shorter speed work and such. Otherwise, I'd stick with an everyday trainer to best suit your needs. The only time you really NEED a lightweight shoe is for performance use (speed work and racing). Otherwise it isn't worth the sacrifice of the stability that will help keep you injury free.