Where did you buy your running shoes?

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sportsluvr

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I know that there are stores where they look at the way you run and recommend a pair of shoes that suit your running style.

Any stores in South Bay you can recommend?

Thanks.
 
Cookie Monster

Cookie Monster

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There is ZombieRunner in Palo Alto. Cool people, at least a couple years ago when I went there last. I switched to minimalist shoes after that, though.
 
Zerox

Zerox

Can I be....frank?
sportsluvr said:
I know that there are stores where they look at the way you run and recommend a pair of shoes that suit your running style.

Any stores in South Bay you can recommend?
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Road Runner has that video thingie where they'll video your feet as you run, the tell you what type of stride you have.
 
Ant

Ant

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Sports Authority on El Camino in Sunnyvale but mostly Amazon. I only wear New Balance shoes and Amazon has a great selection. We need to do a saturday lunch and ride to catch up, its been awhile.
 
1962siia

1962siia

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I went to road runner in berkeley. They video you running on the treadmill, made me footbeds for the shoes and I have been really happy with them. It was a bit pricey though.
 
MikeGyver

MikeGyver

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Amazon.

The markup at the running shoe stores hurts my wallet.

I'm on my 4th pair of Skechers Go Run shoes. I love them but no way could they be used for trails.
 
bcv_west

bcv_west

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sportsluvr said:
Are minimalist shoes good for trail running?
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They can be. I actually think they're better in some ways, you tend to shorten stride on trails. But it depends on your gait, and the trail you're running. If you're a long-striding heel striker you're not gonna enjoy it much. And on a super-rocky trail you could be hurting. Personally I go with light padding, a low heel drop, and a flexible upper for trails, and use them for running and hiking. And more minimalist for street.

FWIW, I had a really good experience with Forward Motion in Danville.
 
bootsy

bootsy

peek-a-boo.....
Sports Basement in Sunnyvale or Campbell
Road Runner in Campbell
Running Revolution in Campbell

....if I need them right away.

Online for $$ savings.
 
bootsy

bootsy

peek-a-boo.....
For minimalist running.....slowly acclimate yourself to that style of running - short distances at first to build up and strengthen the lower legs/calves.....otherwise, you expose yourself to injury. "No pain, no gain" does not apply in this case.
 
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Zerox

Zerox

Can I be....frank?
bootsy said:
Sports Basement in Sunnyvale or Campbell
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Didn't recall if there was a Sports Basement down there or I would've said they same as they have good prices.

I'm an official Sports Basement whore because it's located across the street from my local dog park, after dog playtime I'll stop in "just to look around" and oops, did I just buy more athletic shoes? :mad :p
 
bootsy

bootsy

peek-a-boo.....
Zerox said:
Didn't recall if there was a Sports Basement down there or I would've said they same as they have good prices.

I'm an official Sports Basement whore because it's located across the street from my local dog park, after dog playtime I'll stop in "just to look around" and oops, did I just buy more athletic shoes? :mad :p
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...located in the Pruneyard (where Barnes and Noble used to be)
 
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