Hello all,

I am planning to be entering the world of running (okay, jogging, but still ), and I was wondering if anyone had any favorite brands/styles...I've heard that there are different styles for cushioning, motion control, trail running, etc. and I was just wondering where some of the larger-sized runners out there started their hunt for good shoes, and what type of shoes they had success with? Thanks for any input-

The sticky on shoe advice should help:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/exer...oe-advice.html

The overall consensus is that everyone is different and your best bet is to get fitted at a running store. My current shoe is the Nike Free which I love but I tend to do good in Nikes and Brooks.

Just bought a pair of Saucony Pro 3 from a running store. Best investment EVER!!!! No more pain in my achilles tendon...woo hoo!

It's true that you NEED to be fitted at a real running store (no footlocker or such). They will direct you to the sneakers that will correct your particular "gait".

New Balance is overall my favorite and I am badly IN NEED of a new pair. I went last week and the one I picked out is all sold out in my size! Boohoo!

Thanks for pointing me to the sticky...I gotta remember to check first instead of just posting a new thread when it pops in my head

Everyone is different, but I love my Asics Gel Kayano. They were a little pricey @ 130$, but have been well worth it.

I also love New Balance and Reebok runners. I am wearing a pair of reebox runners and wouldn't go back to anything other than New Balance.

Running shoes are very much a personal preference. I do not like Asics or New Balance at all. Nike, Adidas, and Mizuno are okay but not great. My feet really love Saucony and Brooks. I currently wear Brooks Ghost.

Go to a running store; they will do a complete analysis and make several recommendations. Be prepared to spend a good bit of money for a quality shoe. Make sure to ask about the store's return/exchange policy because what feels perfect in the store could be horrible after a 3 mile run. The store I go to allows exchanges up to 30 days from purchase no matter how many miles you've put on the shoe.

When I started doing C25K, I didn't (and frankly, still don't!) have enough money to go drop even $50+ dollars on a pair of shoes. Period. I saw these at Wal-Mart and decided to try them (though I didn't know until I looked them up just now that they were "toning". They don't seem like toning shoes to me). They're actually FANTASTIC. Especially for $25.00. Just my thrifty two cents.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Dr.-Scholl...tsole/14168428

Mizuno!!

Have to come back to say my feet are hurting after 10 days in my Sauconys. Back to the store.

Brooks GTS10 Different brands fit different heel cup, toe box, the last check with your local running store or check out runnersworld.com forums lots of info out there.

A last is a form in the approximate shape of a human foot, used in shoemaking to produce the fit of a shoe.