STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

travelgirl · Kate Spade

I need some workout shoes baddddd!

calico · Kenneth Cole

I don't know about "tennis shoes" but I when I buy shoes for working out, I buy ones that are the best arch support etc. possible. So I tend to buy running shoes more so. And I've been told that the best running shoes you can buy are Asics, and that is because they don't advertise, and instead they spend all of their money on product development.

I don't know if that's what you're looking for, but maybe it's a start?

Teresa · Kate Spade

it really depends on what kind of feet you have...for instance i have really wide, flat feet, so mizuno's are awesome

Escrime · Kate Spade

I would suggest going to a store that specializes in selling workout shoes, like Roadrunner Sports
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/

Most major cities have at least one store like it, though.

The sales associates will help you figure out what kind of shoe you need for your foot and activities.

I usually get New Balances because of the cushioning and stability they give me.

Everyone has different feet and a different way of walking/running.

Sibeski · Dooney & Bourke

I second going to a running store. It sounds silly but they can really help. I have a wide fore-foot and a skinny heel - they are forever slipping out of my shoes

. I love Saucony for running and have just bought a pair of New Balance for cross-training. I haven't worn them yet though.

littlelatina · BCBG

Personally I LOVEEEE nike air shox. They have awesome arch and ankle support. I use them for kick boxing and the elliptical machine which I practically live on! I used the customize option on Nike Id.com and designed them just right. They even fit my width and everything....

I work out every single day, and do different types of exercise. I have learned that some times you have to invest in shoes more specific to your activity. If you're gonna do some type of exercise like dance or yoga that requires a lot of movement around the ankle, and less support, you prob need a different pair...I have two pairs, after learning my lesson that you just can't use the same shoe for every activity! For yoga or dancing, I recommend a softer, flatter shoe, like the ones Nike has for dancing, they're awesome too! I have the danzante, in black, which I get on clearance at the Nike Outlet in San Marcos, TX. ($39.99 & they fit true to size, just a tad wider than regular...) Call them and see if they can do a charge send for you if you're interested. 512-353-8500
http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml#l=nikestore,grid,_pdp,cid-1/gid-100317/pid-100315,_grid,s-dance&re=US&co=US&la=EN
Love them!

-- Edited by littlelatina at 14:56, 2007-04-04

-- Edited by littlelatina at 14:57, 2007-04-04

knshdion · BCBG

I definitely third the go to a running store advice. For example, I'm one of those rare people who supinate (my feet roll out) so Nike Shox are horrible for me. Don't forget to bring in your old running shoes, they will be able to look at your shoes and determine your foot strike pattern.

-- Edited by knshdion at 16:41, 2007-04-04

Escrime · Kate Spade

knshdion wrote:

I definitely third the go to a running store advice. For example, I'm one of those rare people who supinate (my feet roll out) so Nike Shox are horrible for me. Don't forget to bring in your old running shoes, they will be able to look at your shoes and determine your foot strike pattern.

-- Edited by knshdion at 16:41, 2007-04-04

Hey, I supinate, too! smile

Nikes are horrible for my feet. New Balances are really the only ones I can use.

knshdion · BCBG

Escrime
Don't you love how supination immediately eliminates 4/5s of the shoes in the store? I used to HATE Nikes too. But now that I'm not running competitively, I actually just got a pair of Nikes I use for ellipticaling, light jogs etc. I've always been a huge Asics fan, but have been running in the Addidas Supernovas for the last couple years.

Travelgirl-
I know you're not looking for running shoes per se, but this information might still be helpful, because even though elliptical is low impact there is still some impact, so wearing shoes made for your foot type can only be good for you.

General info on running shoe types
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/how-to-buy-running-shoes-tips-to-treat-your-feet-right

Shoe suggestor (their lowest price shoes start at $70, but almost all shoe brands make different verisons of the same model shoe at different price points)
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/shoelabshoefinder/0,7154,s6-240-325-329-0-0-0-0-0,00.html

now back to work i go

mz.shanzie · Kenneth Cole

Can't go wrong with Asics :)

CheryleB · Kenneth Cole

I agree with the others. I go to the running room and they watch as you walk and see how your foot strikes the ground and the arch pattern. I too have flat arches and have found Mizuno and Saucony to work well. Different shoes for different feet and you need a professional to help you determine the right fit for you.