First running shoes I purchased were not right for me, (Pearl Izumi Peak XC’s) - causing some shin splints and knee pain. Got check out and I have been told I have a slight over Pronating (especially in my left foot) - pretty normal arches. It was recommended that I get a more structured shoe with some cushioning. I tried on some Asics Kayano 15’s and the felt fine on a short run in the parking lot area, but no real way to tell until I get some miles on them, but at $125 I’m kind of hesitant to spend that kind of $$ on a shoe I have no idea if it’s really going to help much. The bike shop I ride for can get me at least a discount on Pearl Izumi’s, but I don’t want to make the same mistake twice. It looks like in the PI brand the SyncroGuide II and the SYNCROINFINITY are about the same type of shoe as the Kayano 15’s.
Any recommendions on shoes that could be a bit less expensive or am I better off spending the $$ on the Kayano 15’s and “hopefully” be done with it?
Buy a year membership to road runner sports. You can return shoes even after youve run in them if they arent right for up to 60 days. I buy almost all my shoes there.
If those are your first running shoes, I’m thinking that although the shoes possibly contributed to your injuries, there is also a good chance that being a new runner may have contributed quite a bit as well. Whatever pair you do end up buying, try rotating them in with the PI’s that you already have and keep in mind that you will have to buy a new pair every few hundred miles or you will keep getting injured.
I ran in Kayanos for about 7 years until the 13’s. I bought a pair of mizuno wave creations at the start of this year and I am never, ever going back to kayanos. Do a search on the forum you will find many people that have the same experiance.
I ran in Kayanos for about 7 years until the 13’s. I bought a pair of mizuno wave creations at the start of this year and I am never, ever going back to kayanos. Do a search on the forum you will find many people that have the same experiance.
The Creation and Kayano were not designed for the same purpose. The Creation’s existence is probably justified, though.
I ran in Kayanos for about 7 years until the 13’s. I bought a pair of mizuno wave creations at the start of this year and I am never, ever going back to kayanos. Do a search on the forum you will find many people that have the same experiance.
umm, no they are not. you are looking at two neutral cushioning shoes.
yeah, um, NO…the Kayano is NOT a neutral shoe. The post on the medial side of the shoe clearly indicates it is not for a neutral runner…the Nimbus, or better yet, Kinsei are the top Asics neutral shoes.
although I cant jump in on the shoe debate. Kelly’s Running Wharehouse has the Kayano for $107.00. If thats what you decide to go with. I have run in them for about 400 miles and have not had any problems. I use them for my long slow runs, for what its worth.
If those are your first running shoes, I’m thinking that although the shoes possibly contributed to your injuries, there is also a good chance that being a new runner may have contributed quite a bit as well.
I second that. I had shin splints all the time the first year of running, going from couch potato to half marathoner in 4 months. They looked at my “pronation” and decided I needed orthotics, and I was slow and injured all the time until I just started running in light neutral shoes all the time. Nothing heavier than my NB 826 or Zoot TT. This is my first season without shin issues. If I even use moderate stability I get shin splints as it forces me into unnatural heel striking.
Give yourself time to build up, avoid speedwork (stick to tempo/progression runs), and avoid uneven surfaces.
I ran in Kayanos for about 7 years until the 13’s. I bought a pair of mizuno wave creations at the start of this year and I am never, ever going back to kayanos. Do a search on the forum you will find many people that have the same experiance.
those are completely opposite shoes…
Correct you are, hence the reason I will never wear them again. Kayanos are way more shoe than I needed.
Man how I wish my problem was bike related (road or mountain anyway), I know about bike stuff. This running side is just way too confusing. Getting opinions from all sides of the fence??? I still have no clue I figure you’d just thow on a pair of comfortable shoes and go for a run - no idea there was a possibility that I could end up buying a dozen different shoes before I may find one that doesn’t cause some sort of pains.
Good informations and at least I’m learning something
I figure you’d just thow on a pair of comfortable shoes and go for a run - no idea there was a possibility that I could end up buying a dozen different shoes before I may find one that doesn’t cause some sort of pains.