I need good running shoes...

[samfitz83]

Im from illinois and headed to the academy soon i was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to buy running shoes in illinois that i could go to.... someone help!!!

thanks..

[Underoath]

I was told that unless you're running a marathon...you don't really need anything fancy. I picked up a nice pair of nike running shoes at Marshals for $30 the other day.

[Irishluck31]

Your feet will be with you for the rest of your life, treat them good or they will treat you bad.

2 miles everyother day or 15 miles everyother day it all adds up.

I like New Balance, fit well and look good too. I like the NB Zips. Finishline or Foot Locker are the best places for variety. Go to the Mall. BTW you get what you pay for with shoes.

[rtaylor00]

When are you going to the academy? I am going to PTI in either May or June.


I have asics and I LOVE them. Find a good shoe and it does not have to be the most expensive shoe you see. The trick is though that you buy a quality running shoe. I know a guy who broke his leg running in the academy because of stress from running.


This is what I run in (http://www.asicsamerica.com/products/product.aspx?STYLE_NUMBER=TN704&TITLE_CATEGORY_ID=250001542)


Edit: What Irishluck said is very valid. I hate the shoe stores because I had a pair of Asics go out on me and they would not do anything about it. Asics made it right themselves which was awesome. Now I say just buy strait from the Mfg.

[jrogers13]

Irishluck is right, New Balance makes some good stuff. Also right about the getting what you pay for.

[brownj21]

I agree 100% w/ rtaylor. I have asics gel nimbus VII and love them. Defeinitely best pair I have ever owned, although I am buying the 2120s (like rtaylor has) next, because I tried them on at store recently and fell in love-comfortable and supportive. It is worth it to spend a few extra $$ to prevent pain, injuries, discomfort and to ensure quality. Most Nikes that I buy are quick to tear up.
From friends reviews-New Balance are top notch as well.
Also, be sure not to get trail running shoes, unless you are running trails-they usually have a clunkier sole/heel and tread w/ a lot more rubber protrusions on the bottom. If you are running the roads or at a track, get the asics that rtaylor mentioned, or that I use.

http://www.letsrun.com/shoes.php?shoe=nimbus&id=g

[samfitz83]

[QUOTE=rtaylor00]When are you going to the academy? I am going to PTI in either May or June.

I start the academy may 13th hope to see ya there... good luck

[SRT936]

There are many great running shoes out there. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what to get. What I run in (Saucony Omni's) may not be the best choice for you. Go to a dedicated running store and get fitted for a pair of shoes. Your feet will thank you for it in the long run. Everybodies feet are different and matching them up with the right shoe just makes sense.

[willeck]

I've got NB Zips, they are great. I've had them for about 6 months and I run about 15 miles a week (usually on the road or a treadmill). Not too expensive either.

[samfitz83]

does anybody know of any running shoe stores in the central illinois area.....NOT THE STATE OF CHICAGO!! the state of illinois..

[Irishluck31]

http://shoes.addresses.com/yellow_pages/shopping~specialized/shoe~stores/14/818/il/a.html

Hope this works for you.

[samfitz83]

thanks for all the your help....