I will buy boots at B's and make an appointment at the running shoe store. Thanks Nelie!

I second what Nelie wrote, WBS! I've been wearing a New Balance running shoe going on 3 years. They are expensive but worth it since I have a compromised right ankle and need proper support. I just recently bought a new pair and since I had previously been fitted at my local Fleet Feet and knew what I needed and worked best for me, I bought my shoes from Amazon. They were $10 less than what I would have paid at Fleet Feet and shipping was free. I've experienced no problems. Again, going to a specialized running store for the initial fitting is a good idea. They'll ask you all sorts of questions and assess your gait while you walk or run and these are all good things. And don't be afraid to ask them questions as well. Yep, the output of $$$ on that first pair can be quite a shock, but having the correct shoe can mean the difference between sticking with your walking and running and giving up due to pain or injury.

Get something nice for yourself at Bloomies! I like the idea of a good sports bra if you don't have one already!

Why not go to Bloomingdales and try on their cross-trainers? You might at least find some shoes that are better than what you're currently wearing.

ok i totally got this! finally a question i can answer woohoo!! the first question you should ask is how high is the arch in your foot, based off that answer a couple of choices are

high arch- Nike free run around $100
(i have an extremely high arch in my foot and this is what i wear love them)

high to mid arch- underarmour micro G (a cross trainer that you can run in) or spine both around $80-$90

low arch- Reebok realflex (completely lightweight and offers extra heel cushion)i have a pair and can't wear them because they kill my feet due to my arch, but if you have no arch their perfect, also you can find these on sale everywhere anywhere from $45-80

other good running shoes include
asics- several different styles(also styles for tennis), but good running ones cost around $140
brooks- really all they do is running shoes and this is what the hard core 5 mile a day runners come in my store looking for but their around $140- $160
New Balance- in my store i only have one pair of new balance but i hear really good things about them, namely what was said on here, that they last a long time. i know they make really good walking shoes, but since i haven't tried any on i can't say about what the arch is like.


i totally feel like I'm trying to sell something here, but if you can find a Hibbett sports near you most of them are fantastic when i comes to sizing your foot and doing an arch test and then offering recommendations. at least my staff is
hope this helps!

Ha thanks! I totally appreciate your enthusiasm. I can't afford the Brooks it seems but I'll take a look. I have a pair of NB right now and they kill my feet. Like they seriously hurt as soon as I put them on. I don't know about my arch but I guess that's what they'll figure out once I go to the store.

I've never tried Nike but considering they sell them at Bloomies they might work eventually.

Sorry for hijacking your thread Wannabeskinny! lol You got really good advice and I have nothing to add.

Jackiedavis, is the Nike freerun good for underpronation too? The guy at the shoe store said I had a neutral gait, but I know I underpronate. I catch myself doing it and the wear pattern on my shoe is consistent with underpronation. I also have really high arches. My current shoes have good arch support but my ankles and knees often hurts and I'm pretty sure it is the underpronation. Any advice about this would be great!

No worries I want to know too!

Hmm i'm not sure what you mean by underpronate i think what you mean is over suppinate because overpronate means to roll your foot inward and to over suppinate means to roll your foot outward. If thats the case the nike free runs are great for somebody who over suppinates. The nike free runs have a curved last which means that the shoe itslef curves inward to counter the excessive outward rolling of the foot. Also someone who over suppinates tends to have a high arch like me! Free runs are also great for that to. Trust me with the free runs you'll know instantly if they're for you. Hope this helps

Oh and look http://m.bloomingdales.com/shop/prod...kers?ID=617044

yup that's them, the free run+3 are the ones that i have but mine are grey and flaming orange lol you'll always see me comeing

This is what I mean: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-...plained?page=3

So it's actually called over suppinate? Thanks so much! I will definitely be checking those out!

Wannabeskinny, have you considered going to new balance, nike or another shoe store and having your arch and gait analyzed? It should be free. I felt guilty and bought a pair at the store, but I don't think they are commissioned, so it wouldn't matter to them. This is also helpful:
http://www.runnersworld.com/running-...your-foot-type

I also found this somewhat helpful: http://www.runnersworld.com/shoeadvisor

Great info thanks!

Ok so I did it. I went to the runners store and got fitted for a proper shoe. Thy checked my gait and it turns out I roll to the inside of my foot and have little arch. I ended up with a Brooks Ravenna as it felt the best. I spent $120 which was $40 over my budget but it is what it is and it's worth it. Thanks for the advice all!