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 2010-09-01 8:48 AM |
Veteran  209  Northern Ohio |  Subject: Running Shoes for ClydesdalesI have done several sprint and 1 Oly triathlons with a HIM planned for the end of September. I have been running with Asics 2140s. I needed new running shoes and recently went to the local expert running shop for a new pair. After looking at my stance and size, and they recommended two shoes; the Brooks Adrenaline GT10 and the Mizuno Wave Inspire 6. I have had 6 knee operations, including 2 reconstructions, and I weigh approx. 235 and am 6'1". I tried the Brooks although I felt like I was pounding nails into the pavement. I switched to the Mizuno Wave Inspire 6. I really like running with them but I have had a small amount of pain in the knee joint but no swelling. Can this be from initially getting used to the shoe or does anyone have any better recommendations? I think the clydedales are not heavily taken into consideration when comes to running shoes. Any input would be appreciated. I have kept my knees healthy and would like to keep it that way for the HIM. |
| 2010-09-01 9:23 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Veteran 117 | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I'm 328 and went to the local running store and they told me Asics 2150 and buy 1 size up. I love them so far. Had 2120's before I think they have great support and padding for a guy my size. |
| 2010-09-01 9:53 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
| New user 214 | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I'm 6' 260 and run in the asics kayanos. Never an issue from full marathons to HIMs and everything below |
| 2010-09-01 10:41 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Chatham Ontario | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I was 263 and I am now 228 and I started with and continue to use the Brooks Beast, for motion control. They are a bit heavy of a shoe. But I can't feel anything under my feet. A nuclear war could be going on and I can't feel it. I was using Saucauny Grid's before I was properly fitted to the Beast. My friend warned me to stay away from the beast because they were heavy. But as a bigger person and having the weight on the joints, I have enjoyed running in these shoes. Oh I have never run longer then 8 km. I am still new so take it with a grain of salt Edited by Techdiver 2010-09-01 10:41 AM |
| 2010-09-01 10:44 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
Champion 6993    Chicago, Illinois | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales honestly I think its more how you run than your shoe that can hurt your knees. Being 6'6" and over 300 lbs for 2 hims, 9 marathons and 5 ultra marathon finishes including a 50 miler and my only knee pain I have had came from a IT band trouble do to lack of stretching. I believe I wear the Asics 2120 now and I love them. Interesting thing about those shoes is I went to 2 running stores and ordered a pair at both forgetting each one decided on the same shoe. |
| 2010-09-01 6:58 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Member 29 | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I'm 6' 220# and the only shoe I've found that works to help with both knee and shin issues is the Asics Evolution. It's been a chore to actually find a shop that stocks them but it's worth the effort. I also agree with many of the others that have said the Beasts are too heavy, they just seem heavy and "clunky" to me. Edited by K-Money 2010-09-01 6:59 PM |
| 2010-09-01 10:46 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
Veteran 513 | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales Whatever it is, stay away from Road Runner. They just try to sell super feet and high end shoes. I loved my Asics 2140's and when I got new shoes they said I needed more stability so they sold me the Saucony Hurricane Pro Grid II. These hurt my right foot, and I felt awkward running in them and to the point where I was running on the outside part of my right foot. Went to a local running store (Village Runner is awesome!!) and they told me if I liked the 2140, then go with the 2150 cause they are the same shoe, a year newer, but a size larger cause of my wide foot. Good times. |
| 2010-09-02 2:06 AM in reply to: #3075874 |
Regular 101 KDEN | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales Techdiver - 2010-09-01 9:41 AM My friend warned me to stay away from the beast because they were heavy. But as a bigger person and having the weight on the joints, I have enjoyed running in these shoes. I'm a Brooks guy too! I've been wearing the Addiction for a couple years. The Beast looks very similar, but I really have had good luck with the Addiction. Plenty of support plus my ortho insoles fit under the insoles that come with the shoe! Oh...5'10" 240# Edited by InTheBeginning 2010-09-02 2:07 AM |
| 2010-09-02 4:13 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Member 28 Orlando | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales Well I like many others have the Brooks - Beasts and also agree that they are heavy and sometimes clunky. Though they are great for support, I tend to get tired more quickly with them. I also have the Brooks - Dyad 5 which I bought to travel with and it turns out that they are more comfortable, lighter and cheaper than the Beasts. http://www.brooksrunning.com/product/1100381D/365949/Dyad%205 |
| 2011-02-09 5:28 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
Member 30 Las Vegas | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales Its a new year with new models and I am new to this. I was wondering what shoes you're happy with. It seems that some of you have talked about the Asics 2120. Historically I have liked the New Balance shoes in general because they are made for wider feet like mine. I was reading that the 993 or the 587 were good for heavy runners. Now given at 6'2" & 280 I'm not much of a runner - BUT I really want to be so I can shed some pounds before my FIRST race on 4/16/11. What do you suggest? I don't pronate much but have had ankle/back issues. I guess I also need tips on running form. Best regards, Mike Fogg Las Vegas, NV |
| 2011-02-09 7:57 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
Veteran 1097 Elizabethtown, KY | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales As someone else implied - shoes matter, but not that much. First - weightloss Second - more running (mostly easy) I've had the same style shoes (Brooks GTS) for 6 years. Had knee pain 4 years ago, when I first ramped up my running training for a HM. Fast forward to today - I now run 6 days a week, currently at 35mpw. Not a trace of knee (or other leg/foot) problems. All because (I think) I'm running more frequently, conditioning my body to take the pounding along the way. Of course, n=1. |
| 2011-02-09 9:13 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
Regular 51 Tampa Bay, FL | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales Sounds like Brooks and Asics are the big choice here... for a different perspective, I've been a fan of New Balance for years now. I started with the 1122's and those morphed into the current 1123's. they have great breathability, support and some cushion, but the motion control and stability are more important. Besides, at 6' 4" and 270-290lbs, just about anything will become 'cushion'  |
| 2011-02-09 2:38 PM in reply to: #3346643 |
Expert 1149 CenTex | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I'm in the Brooks Glycerin 8 and can't be happier. I've tried to go to a lower profile shoe and ended up with hot spots in my feet. In the Glycerin, I've learned to run with more of a mid-/fore-foot strike, taking a load of stress off my knees. I've had 2 scopes, and have an MRI on Monday for yet another meniscus issue, but am quite comfortable in my Glycerins. |
| 2011-02-09 3:27 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
Expert 790 | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales Like mentioned previously, I don't think it has much to do with what others run in, or how much you weigh, but rather how you run that makes the biggest difference. I'm about 210lbs and have run soley in zoot TT Ultra's for all of my HIM training and racing and for all of my IM trianing I've been wearing newton distance racers. I believe you should train like you race. I think it is more important to take it slow, build a base, and wear quality comfortable shoes regardless of the brand. |
| 2011-02-09 3:52 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
Veteran 124 On my Bike or SUP, west of OBX | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I am 6'5", 230 lbs. and I have run in Brooks Ghost's for the past year. Love em.. |
| 2011-02-09 10:07 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
Veteran 305 Wichita Falls | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales started at 291 running in asics 21XX... i'm now 230 and run in saucony kinvaras... i'm on my second pair (300'ish miles) and i love them... they help me midfoot strike and changing my stride has definitely helped with the aches and pains in my knees, back, ankles and feet... of course, the weightloss has helped THE MOST! |
| 2011-02-10 8:17 AM in reply to: #3075501 |
Expert 962 | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I'm 6'4" 240 overpronator and have been fitted with the Brooks Beast. Recently completed a 1/2 marathon in them. They did take some getting used to but really do take it easy on your joints. I would recommend going to a good runners store and have them help you pick out the right shoe for you. |
| 2011-02-10 2:38 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
Expert 1051 Bradenton, Florida | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales 6'5" - 240 down from 297 and I am a Brooks guy also. Started in the Beast, moved to the Adrenalin and now am in the Defiance. As my weight dropped my running style and mechanics changed. Keep getting fit every time you need new shoes. |
| 2011-02-10 4:12 PM in reply to: #3349195 |
Expert 1149 CenTex | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I did IMKY in the Defiance. I like the shoe but found that I got hot spots on the ball of my left foot when I ran long distances. Don't have that issue in the Glycerin. Anyone try any of the K-Swiss models? I was looking at the Keahou II; looks like a good neutral shoe but not sure if it's beefy enough for my 240lbs... |
| 2011-02-10 8:01 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Member 25 Laguna Niguel | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales 5'11" 240 and have only been running for month and a half and I got fitted for teh Brooks Glycerin 8 - I've been really happy with them so far and no problems on 2 fully re-constructed knees. |
| 2011-02-15 5:02 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Expert 821 Golden, CO | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I just bought a new pair of Brooks Ghosts..which actually do not have as much cushioning as the other pairs I have used in the past. However, over the last 6 months I have changed my running style from a heel striker to a mid-foot striker and I am working on forefoot. Since I changed my running style I have had virtually no problems with my knee - even while wearing shoes with very little cushioning.(i.e. Newtons) You may want to have someone look at how you run and that may help with any physical problems more then the shoes you buy. |
| 2011-02-15 5:18 PM in reply to: #3075501 |
| Folsom, CA (Sacramento Area) | Subject: RE: Running Shoes for Clydesdales I have been running on Assics 2140 /2150's for a couple of years now. Last year I got re-fitted and they recomended to try a different brand and my ankles and knees started hurting. I went back to my assics and problem solved. My only problem witht he assics is the they only last me about 150-160 miles before my knees start hurting. The kayano's lasts about 180 miles but they are more expensive too. I havew toalked to running stores about the mileage I get out of my shoes and everybody just attributes it to my size (6 feet and 240 lbs) |
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