Hi
I have some hip/knee issues and am looking for good running shoes. Actually I plan to use them mostly on cross/elliptical trainer. I am also looking for something for walking but I guess same shoes could do.
I bought Nike Pegasus 30+ last week, but they were terrible. Was very tiring to walk in them (like on sand, simply too soft) and everything hurt. Ended up returning them
I am thinking of Adidas Energy Boost.
Any suggestions, opinions?
Suggestions for a good shop in Zurich would also work
Thanks!
The same running shows do not work for everyone. You should visit a specialist running shop with informed staff who can look at your running style and suggest a couple of pairs to try out and then watch you actually running in them (either on a machine or over a short distance outside the shop) to see if they are right for you).
Unfortunately, while I know a few good places in London that will do this (even will film your feet while running on a running machine) I've never bought a pair of running shoes in Switzerland! Ryffel Running in Uster have a good reputation with the club I've run with occasionally so they may be worth a try. Perhaps call them to see if they will do a gait analysis before you purchase? Also here is some info from Runner's World UK that will get you started:
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/shoes/...asics/481.html
I also would not recommend that you use the same running shoes for walking. Typically you need greater support for walking, although it partly depends on the terrain you plan to run and walk on - certainly running shoes that are fine for use on a cross trainer would be unlikely give you enough support is you want to walk up mountains.
Perhaps this sounds all a bit too technical if you just want to do a bit of running and walking, but if you have hip/knee issues it's really important that you choose appropriate footwear. Also if you have consulted a hip or knee specialist about your problems you should check with them before starting any sort of new exercise to make sure that you only do something that will help you, not make it worse.
Honestly, the most important opinion is the one you probably don't want to hear: If you have hip and knee issues is a treadmill not really ideal for you because it is a very hard surface to run on. Yes, the expensive ones flex a bit, but nowhere near forest ground.
So I'd tell you to forget about shoes at all and go on one of the several running tracks in Zurich that are prepared with saw dust for barefoot running. They are called Finnenbahn, my favourite one is in Altstetten.
If you absolutely have to hit the gym: Every manufacturer makes a range from hard to soft. You want soft. I personally use Nike Airmax 2012 right now and they are very soft but otherwise rubbish... I made the best experiences with Asics and Mizuno. Since Swiss sport shops usually are a year and a half behind the rest of the world do I not know what they are selling right now...
Actually I have femoroacetabular impingement and even walking causes me pain. Cross trainer (and only certain types of it) is the only thing that does not cause me pain that I have tried, though not much left that I have not tried. And treadmill 5mins would kill me
Doctor has suggested me crosstrainer and bike (but bike turned out to be not so great for my knees)
Elliptical trainers are non-impact.
Yes. The title said "Running/elliptical trainer shoes"... for an elliptical does it in my experience hardly matter what shoe model you use - if you do it right do you not really have any impact, so the cushioning and support of the shoe is not as important as on a running belt.
I don't know how much it is relevant to others as I have some specific problems (though it is estimated that 10-15% of population might have FAI) but for some reason nike pegasus 30 caused me pain even on elliptical...
So I guess shoes still matters, but seems nobody makes specific shoes for these machines.
Still thanks everybody for the answers, have looked/will look into the suggestions
I have had my feet feel numb using ellipticals, perhaps because your feet are constantly under pressure - is this the type of pain you feel? I think that might just be a side effect of ellipticals as I know others who have experienced the same thing.
Not really. Maybe your shoes are not big enough? Or maybe depends on the elliptical. The one I use is:
http://www.technogym.com/ch/produkte...e-+/vario/2737 I am usually fine with this elliptical. But with this pegasus my knee, hip, back hurt.
wow- I'm glad you mentioned this! I was getting worried that my feet were getting numb on the elliptical.. the tips of my big toes and pain in the ball of my feet.. Glad I'm not the only one (but, not glad it happens to any of us )
I have experienced knee pain previously. I now only wear Asics brand trainers and can't remember the last time I felt knee pain. However, I am a walker, not a runner. I import from the U.S. four times a year when I go back or when family comes in.
Actually I used to get that pain, but don't since started using Pedag insoles (entire length, viva model).
They have them in Manor, Coop city, and one shoe shop in Shopville, but forgot the name. A physiotherapist had suggested them to me.
4x a year! Wow - that is frequently. Will have to let my husband know I am far below average in my ordering ways...
yeah, I wonder if wider shoes would be better. I have wide feet. I don't go to the gym any more so I don't do the elliptical, but if I do, I will try different shoes!
I like the Pegasus 30. The Pegasus 29 I didnt like that much.
Nike Pegasus fit me good. They may not be the lightest shoe around, but they are reliable and don't cause me many problems.
Running and gait analysis on two occasions led to specific shoe recommendations which DID cause me further problems.
Thats why I say, find a shoe you like, and just stick to it.
Thanks! I've tried some insoles before, but they make my shoes too tight.. wonder if these would work better..
did you remove the original ones? if not, you should unless you are putting a half-insole
oh! haha that was the problem then! but i think i tried some insoles with loafers too that you couldn't remove the insoles from.. so maybe they weren't meant for that type of shoe...
Some shoes don't have removable insoles. Then you can either risk removing them and not being able to out back or may try somethıng thinner. Pedag has some gel ones for ladies shoes for example. There are also things you can glue to some part of your shoe, eg heel or football. But I don't like the idea of having unremovable things.
These gel ones are theoretically removable but if they are in one shoes for a long while it will be difficult to take them off or reattach into other shoes.
What I had done is I got both viva and gel, attached the gel ones onto my viva in order to get some more cushioning and am using thia for running shoes. Am quite happy with this solution.
I've not read the whole thread as I got stuck on the fact you want running shoe advice for a cross-trainer.
I use the cross-trainer at my gym and could do it barefoot if I wanted. You don't run. Your feet never come off the surface of the foot-pad things.
Just wear any cheap trainer.
As for walking shoes ... if you have physical issues, see a doctor or podiatrist and get advice.