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David
WV
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08/13/2006 Total Posts: 80
2.3 Years Ago
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I am a middle-aged, slightly overweight (20 lbs) beginning runner. I eventually cover 2-3 miles 5 to 6 days a week. I run on concrete, and am an underpronator with a medium to high arch. The "shoe dog" on Road Runner Sports recommends a New Balance 1060. Does anyone have any comments on it given my running needs?
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Beverly
MO
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05/31/2005 Total Posts: 1143
2.3 Years Ago
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David, I'd actually go to a running store and have them analyze your gait, etc. to decide on the shoe (not a FootLocker type-place but a local Running store where runners work...Fleet Feet here in St Louis). Let them come up w/a solution b4 you say anything then you can ask question after question if it's different than what you got from the shoe dog. Just thoughts. |
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David
WV
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08/13/2006 Total Posts: 80
2.3 Years Ago
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Thanks -- the problem is, there isn't a good running store in the Charleston area. If I had one here, I'd use it! |
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Gary
AR
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David,
Your other alternative then is to use Road Runner Sports's VIP program where you can try out a pair of shoes for 30 days and return them for a full refund if they do not fit or feel right. I used this method to come up with the Brooks Trance 5's that I am currently using. The New Balance 1060 are good shoes and I tried them, but sent them back in favor of the Brooks. Other than the hassle of having shoes traveling back and forth via UPS I ended up with a pair that feel right and fit correctly. To me, it was worth the hassle. |
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Jimbo
FL
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01/03/2005 Total Posts: 667
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David,
Not a response to the shoe but to your terrain. Is there anywhere else you can run? Concrete is the worst surface to run on. Asphalt is even better than concrete but if you have no where else to run, try running in a grassy area alongside the concrete if possible. You will have to be careful of uneven terrain and twisting an ankle but the pounding from the concrete can eventually cause knee, hip, ankle, foot, and back problems. |
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Gary
AR
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Concur with Jim....no give with concrete. Shin splint city. |
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Beverly
MO
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2.3 Years Ago
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Oops, sorry David! Even tho it's not immediate Gary's idea is a good one. One other thing...can you try the shoes on at a local store, FootLocker/whatever, so you'll know how they feel. It would also give you a feel for a number of different types of shoes if you go into a store and try what's available. They'll let you run through the store w/the shoes on and you'll know right away if something' really not right w/a shoe. Again, thoughts. |
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David
WV
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08/13/2006 Total Posts: 80
2.3 Years Ago
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I agree -- running on concrete isn't the best for joints. One of the reasons why I'm considering the NB 1060 is that it is considered to be the best for cushioning. Cushioning is a top priority for me because of the hard surface. Thanks for all the tips so far! |
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Gary
AR
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Can't argue against the 1060's. Good shoes. |
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Seema
PA
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01/20/2005 Total Posts: 176
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The other question is whether you ever travel. If you are in another city with a running store, you can look here for stores http://runningnetwork.com/stores/ or if you travel to run, there are often running stores sponsoring the runs that could help you out. Good luck. Good shoes make a big difference, but do try to get off that concrete |
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David
WV
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08/13/2006 Total Posts: 80
2.3 Years Ago
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I just received my 1060's today and am wearing them around the house. I have learned I am an underpronator, but was using NB 991's for a couple of years. The 1060's are lighter, but feel so much different. I could get used to them, but love the feel of my old 991's.
Anyone know of any benefits of 1060's over 991's? |
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David
WV
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08/13/2006 Total Posts: 80
2.2 Years Ago
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Thanks for all the help here. After trying various pairs of shoes and mailing back to Road Runner the ones that didn't work, I've settled on the Asics Kayano XII. I've been using them for training, and I used them yesterday for my first 5K in two years. For me, they are the shoes best suited to me. |
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