I need new shoes
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@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
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@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
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@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
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@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
Normally I try to restrict how much I wear my running shoes for anything outside of quality time on the pavement. These were so comfortable I got into the habit of basically wearing them all the time... And for some reason I seem to be extra abusive to my shoes.
Realistically, if you run regularly for less than 30 miles a week, you should be able to make them last for somewhere in the range of 6 to 8 months. If you don't run at all, the sky's the limit!
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@RamblingBiped said:
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
The place near me that sells that brand is a (SHOCKING) running shoe store. But I have been wanting to go there. Maybe I will check them out.
I wasn't crazy about the NB I bought, and like I said they start getting a terrible chemical smell, so I was looking for another high end running shoes.
I wear it for casual use. Not for running. I would die if I ran, probably. I played in a coached basketball game (I coach my 11 year old daughter) two weeks ago and my knee is STILL messed up.
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Yeah... I tend to buy running shoes when I can. They are far more comfy than the $20 Walmart pair I'm wearing now... but I'm heck on shoes regardless... but if you see me running... you'd better run too... Something is probably chasing me.
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@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
Normally I try to restrict how much I wear my running shoes for anything outside of quality time on the pavement. These were so comfortable I got into the habit of basically wearing them all the time... And for some reason I seem to be extra abusive to my shoes.
Realistically, if you run regularly for less than 30 miles a week, you should be able to make them last for somewhere in the range of 6 to 8 months. If you don't run at all, the sky's the limit!
I'm currently super proud of destroying a pair of running shoes for their intended purpose for the first time ever
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For day to day life and business casual I have a pair of clarks that are about wore out and need replaced after this summer I think.
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@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
Yeah, mine used to be like that...I'd consider 5 months badly made, If I'm spending upwards of £20, I want a year minimum :')
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@NattNatt said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
Yeah, mine used to be like that...I'd consider 5 months badly made, If I'm spending upwards of £20, I want a year minimum :')
I'll accept 5 months for a basic pair of shows that I wear daily. Then again, I only own a single pair of daily shoes, so I have to wear them always.
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@JaredBusch said:
@NattNatt said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
Yeah, mine used to be like that...I'd consider 5 months badly made, If I'm spending upwards of £20, I want a year minimum :')
I'll accept 5 months for a basic pair of shows that I wear daily. Then again, I only own a single pair of daily shoes, so I have to wear them always.
Me too, but my DC's have lasted over a year so far...
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@NattNatt said:
@JaredBusch said:
@NattNatt said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
@Dashrender said:
@RamblingBiped said:
The Altras have a HUGE toebox and extremely comfortable for longer runs where your feet might start to swell.
Interesting.. this is the problem I have with my latest pair of Nike's - the toe box is small.. .just walking hurts my feet. I typically wear size 12 normal - these are just small.
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise. I like being able to "splay" my toes out when my foot strikes the ground, it feels a lot more natural than what you get from most other shoes. The Sketcher GoRuns are not joke either. I was skeptical about buying a pair until I put them on. They are so light it almost feels like they are not there. I've had them for a little over 5 months now and they are just now starting to really wear out to the point I shouldn't run anything over 2 miles in them.
wow, burning through a pair of shoes in 5 months... cra cra!
Yeah, mine used to be like that...I'd consider 5 months badly made, If I'm spending upwards of £20, I want a year minimum :')
I'll accept 5 months for a basic pair of shows that I wear daily. Then again, I only own a single pair of daily shoes, so I have to wear them always.
Me too, but my DC's have lasted over a year so far...
Oh, I am certainly happy to get over a year, but I don't expect it most of the time.
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I wear shoes out in 6 months but wear them for 1-2 years anyway..
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@Jason said:
I wear shoes out in 6 months but wear them for 1-2 years anyway..
Pretty much. The soles in my daily drivers have been rough for 3 months now.
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@Jason said:
I wear shoes out in 6 months but wear them for 1-2 years anyway..
OK I'm probably in this same boat. The pair I'm wearing now are over 1.5 years old... and I know my feet won't like me if I don't replace them before my summer trip with all the walking I'm planning... hence the post.
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@RamblingBiped said:
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise.
I went to the running store to look for these tonight. I ended up with a paid of Sauconys.
Thanks to the OP and their thread for inspiring me to buy new shoes.
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@BRRABill said:
@RamblingBiped said:
You should definitely give a pair of Altras a spin then, the extra room is amazing and they fit great otherwise.
I went to the running store to look for these tonight. I ended up with a paid of Sauconys.
Thanks to the OP and their thread for inspiring me to buy new shoes.
I'm going shopping after work tonight...
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I'm tight I wait until my Dad doesn't like his anymore and have his
he does that each year -
This is what I ended up going with:
http://www.saucony.com/en/echelon-5-extra-wide/18995M.html?dwvar_18995M_color=S20278-1#cgid=mens-running&start=1
