Good running shoe for use on a treadmill?
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Any recommendations for a good running shoe for use on a treadmill?
I wore through a pair of cheap trainers in under 100km.
They wore on the outer edges of the heels, so I don't know if there is a shoe that would take that into consideration?
I don't really want to spend over £100, unless they are going to last a 1000km!
I wore through a pair of cheap trainers in under 100km.
They wore on the outer edges of the heels, so I don't know if there is a shoe that would take that into consideration?
I don't really want to spend over £100, unless they are going to last a 1000km!
I manage to use same trainers for both treadmill and road. Tried a few over the years but now stick with brooks adrenaline gts 21. 90 quid on Amazon. Gts 22 , this years model, are a bit pricier but probably no real difference in shoe. I’m Not a finely tuned athlete by any stretch. Bit of an old lump who plods along and tries to run 4/5 times a week.
tjl said:
I manage to use same trainers for both treadmill and road. Tried a few over the years but now stick with brooks adrenaline gts 21. 90 quid on Amazon. Gts 22 , this years model, are a bit pricier but probably no real difference in shoe. I’m Not a finely tuned athlete by any stretch. Bit of an old lump who plods along and tries to run 4/5 times a week.
Thanks. Brooks seem to be popular. Never heard of them before I started looking at non-supermarket trainers!Any road running trainers will be fine for use on a treadmill. The wear you experienced on the sole is more down to your footstrike.
It's no good recommending a particular trainer, except in the broadest terms, until you know what sort of runner you are. And for that you need to go to a proper sports/running shop where someone knowledgeable can watch you run on the treadmill and see whether you over-pronate, under-pronate or are neutral. Getting the wrong type will eventually lead to injury problems.
Other than that, any reputable running brand will be fine, and you need to try a few out to see which feels most comfortable. I swear by New Balance, but I've got running buddies who are equally keen on Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Hoka, etc etc. You tend to find brand you like and then stick with it.
It's no good recommending a particular trainer, except in the broadest terms, until you know what sort of runner you are. And for that you need to go to a proper sports/running shop where someone knowledgeable can watch you run on the treadmill and see whether you over-pronate, under-pronate or are neutral. Getting the wrong type will eventually lead to injury problems.
Other than that, any reputable running brand will be fine, and you need to try a few out to see which feels most comfortable. I swear by New Balance, but I've got running buddies who are equally keen on Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Hoka, etc etc. You tend to find brand you like and then stick with it.
boyse7en said:
Any road running trainers will be fine for use on a treadmill. The wear you experienced on the sole is more down to your footstrike.
It's no good recommending a particular trainer, except in the broadest terms, until you know what sort of runner you are. And for that you need to go to a proper sports/running shop where someone knowledgeable can watch you run on the treadmill and see whether you over-pronate, under-pronate or are neutral. Getting the wrong type will eventually lead to injury problems.
Other than that, any reputable running brand will be fine, and you need to try a few out to see which feels most comfortable. I swear by New Balance, but I've got running buddies who are equally keen on Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Hoka, etc etc. You tend to find brand you like and then stick with it.
Thanks! It's no good recommending a particular trainer, except in the broadest terms, until you know what sort of runner you are. And for that you need to go to a proper sports/running shop where someone knowledgeable can watch you run on the treadmill and see whether you over-pronate, under-pronate or are neutral. Getting the wrong type will eventually lead to injury problems.
Other than that, any reputable running brand will be fine, and you need to try a few out to see which feels most comfortable. I swear by New Balance, but I've got running buddies who are equally keen on Mizuno, Nike, Brooks, Hoka, etc etc. You tend to find brand you like and then stick with it.
I am running on incline, decline and flat at different speeds during a 9km run. I don't know if the heel wear is worst on the incline (11% @ 10kmh) or on the flat at 14kmh.
I guess I was looking to see if people had found that you really do get what you pay for or if a £50 shoe last just as long as a £250 shoe.
gregs656 said:
Heel wear is probably worst on the decline and least on an incline.
Getting rid of heel striking will make running much more comfortable. Made a huge difference for me.
Yes, loose the heel striking, it's how we're designed to run.Getting rid of heel striking will make running much more comfortable. Made a huge difference for me.
Re shoes, its all personal preference. I've been using Asics GT2000 for years, very good shoe for me.
Go and find a dedicated running shop locally, which does running assessments on a treadmill and camera, and try several pairs on and ask advice. It took me three shops before i settled on brooks GTS.
I roll my ankles when running, needed support etc which was only identifiable via camera and treadmill and then zoning in on a specific pair.
Have ASICS, bought them blind, never fitted properly and did more damage than good.
I roll my ankles when running, needed support etc which was only identifiable via camera and treadmill and then zoning in on a specific pair.
Have ASICS, bought them blind, never fitted properly and did more damage than good.
BobSaunders said:
Go and find a dedicated running shop locally, which does running assessments on a treadmill and camera, and try several pairs on and ask advice. It took me three shops before i settled on brooks GTS.
I roll my ankles when running, needed support etc which was only identifiable via camera and treadmill and then zoning in on a specific pair.
Have ASICS, bought them blind, never fitted properly and did more damage than good.
Definitely this.I roll my ankles when running, needed support etc which was only identifiable via camera and treadmill and then zoning in on a specific pair.
Have ASICS, bought them blind, never fitted properly and did more damage than good.
I've had been using ASICS Kayano for years, thinking they were the right trainer for me. Well definitely better than anything from Nike or Rebook.
However because they were geared towards stability than cushioning, it was over correct for something that wasn't there.
After a go on a running machine and camera, turns out I needed just cushioning and also ended up with Brooks. Feels so much more together when running, both on the road and running machine.
I had the opposite experience with those gait analysis shops, and think the whole thing is based on a thin understanding of the underlying biomechanics. ‘Over pronation’ being the order of the day. Good for Brooks sales, I guess.
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Well I got a pair of Brooks Ghost 14 shoes.
I was stunned at how light they are, at first wondering what I'd paid £130 for! Half the weight of my cheapo trainers.
After 150km on the treadmill, there is only the very slightest sign of any wear on the heel. The sole has a very fine ribbed pattern molded into it and you can just see where this has started to wear off.
I took a chance and bought them directly from Brooks, as I think they have a 90 day return policy. I bought a size larger and they fit fine.
No issues with rubbing, aches and pains etc. Very comfortable.
I run 10km every other day at different inclines and the shoes are great.
The cheap tescos shoes just wore away completely in no time.
I was stunned at how light they are, at first wondering what I'd paid £130 for! Half the weight of my cheapo trainers.
After 150km on the treadmill, there is only the very slightest sign of any wear on the heel. The sole has a very fine ribbed pattern molded into it and you can just see where this has started to wear off.
I took a chance and bought them directly from Brooks, as I think they have a 90 day return policy. I bought a size larger and they fit fine.
No issues with rubbing, aches and pains etc. Very comfortable.
I run 10km every other day at different inclines and the shoes are great.
The cheap tescos shoes just wore away completely in no time.
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