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and another question - this time shoes

SunidazeSunidaze member
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So I finally found myself a decent pair of running shoes (I have a very hard time finding something that works for me and my funky feet and finding something comfortable) but wondering if I should have a separate pair of shoes on hand for my other activities (the boot camp and kettlebell classes, using the rest of the cardio machines, weight lifting).  I do have a pair of shoes for spin class (and I think I'm probably due for a new pair) but should I have something separate from running shoes for everything else?  And if I actually make it to my goal of doing a 5k and/or actually start running outside, I'm assuming I should probably have a second pair of running shoes for outside (something different than what I have?  something the same or similar?)...besides, I'm one of those people that give the side eye to someone who walks into a gym (no matter the weather) with the same shoes on they intend to work out with.
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Re: and another question - this time shoes

  • ArnegardArnegard member
    I am a believer in Saucony shoes.  I have one pair to do DVD workouts, one pair for the treadmill and another to run outside.  I actually use my old running shoes for the DVD's, but the other two were new.  My treadmill shoes stay on the treadmill and my outside shoes stay outside.
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  • jglenn4jglenn4 member

    If your workouts normally consist of weight training, boot camp, group x classes and other non-running routines, I would definitely get a cross training shoe.  Doing the aforementioned workouts require a different type of support and cushioning, especially things like bootcamp and HIIT training (e.g. lots of lateral movements whereas running shoes are designed to help you propel forward).  

    As far as having multiple pairs of shoes, I do.  I read in a number of publications that that alternating shoes (e.g. not wearing the same pair two days in a row) prolongs the life of the shoe.  It seems to work for me.  I have two pairs of cross trainers (with cushioning), two pairs of of cross trainers (free/minimalist style) and two pairs of running shoes.


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  • SunidazeSunidaze member
    imagejglenn4:

    If your workouts normally consist of weight training, boot camp, group x classes and other non-running routines, I would definitely get a cross training shoe.  Doing the aforementioned workouts require a different type of support and cushioning, especially things like bootcamp and HIIT training (e.g. lots of lateral movements whereas running shoes are designed to help you propel forward).  

    As far as having multiple pairs of shoes, I do.  I read in a number of publications that that alternating shoes (e.g. not wearing the same pair two days in a row) prolongs the life of the shoe.  It seems to work for me.  I have two pairs of cross trainers (with cushioning), two pairs of of cross trainers (free/minimalist style) and two pairs of running shoes.


    Thank you for this response!  I am actually anal about alternating my 'regular' shoes so I don't wear the same shoes two days in a row (I heard/read something a while ago about bacteria in shoes, that sort of thing).  I think I may go out this weekend and find some decent cross trainers (I've actually been shopping around awhile for those as well).  My other thing is, as much as my new running shoes cost, I would like to preserve the life of them as long as possible!

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    My pleasure.  One more helpful tip...I cycle through shoes pretty fast because I workout about 6 days a week.  When I find a shoe I like I wait for it to go on sale and buy them when they do.  It may be a month or two before I need them but I have them when I do and I usually have paid no more than $65 (retail $85-$120). I'm a big fan of Nike shoes and every 2-3 months they have an extra 20-25% off of clearance merchandise and you can get some great shoes then.  Usually the shoes on clearance are still new/current, just in colors that are being cycled out. They also have a very liberal return policy.  You can return ANYTHING (worn, torn,  etc.) within 30 days.  You can return items after 30 days as long as they're unworn and unwashed.  I just returned a pair of shoes I finally figured out I was never going to wear after they sat in my closet for a year.
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  • SunidazeSunidaze member

    jglenn - do you typically buy direct from a nike store (or online) or is there a particular store that you favor?  The running shoes I recent bought (Air Max 2012) I originally tried on at ***'s (and went through all my hopping around and all that to check out the comfort level since I have such a hard time with shoes), but didn't buy there because I balked at the price ($169).  I ended up buying them on eastbay.com for $129.99 + zero shipping.

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    The 20-25% sales only occur online.  I usually buy A LOT of stuff and then return anything that I don't want to the Nike Store (I live w/in walking distance of the NYC Flagship store).  I have, however, returned things online and it's pretty easy.  If you sign up for nike.com membership (it's free) you get free shipping (and I believe returns) on all orders over $100.  You also get access to the sale code 2 days before the general public.

     If I buy Nike shoes, I buy them from a Nike store/online because of the generous return policy.   There is nothing like buying shoes that you can't return after you realize they don't work for a workout.  

    LOL...I could never pay $129.99 for athletic shoes.  I cycle through them pretty frequently and knowing that I can get most of the shoes I want  for $65 and below has made me pretty cheap.  I do, however, realize that some shoes, especially running shoes, are sometimes worth paying full price. 

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