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    craigybaby

    I'm just overcoming a knee cartlige problem which the physio reckons could have been caused by overpronation and consequently I'm in the market for a new pair of trainers to counter this problem.

    I've been looking at the Nike+ systems and see they have some shoes in the range for overpronators, can anyone offer any feedback on any of these please?

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjinxxycat
    • CommentTimeSep 1st 2007
     
    jinxxycat

    My husband recently bought a pair of these for overpronators.  He said they are really really comfortable.  He has not used the ipod+ on them b/c he doesn't have an ipod nano....he bought them b/c he was searching for a shoe for overpronators and out of the ones he tried on those were the ones he found most comfortable.

    The name on the box says "Air Max Moto+ 5"

    Hope that helped.  :) 

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    TheFlyingDutchman
    Before you listen to your physio who may be a well meaning professional ask them how much running they have done what sort of training they do before taking their advice as gospel one told me to give up running and I said you better talk to the wall. Go into a specailist shoe store and talk with the sales rep tell them the type of running you do how much wheter you are competitive or a social stay fit type of athlete get them to put you through the tred fit system and get a shoe that is suited to you they should be able to come up with some different models and makes for you the worst thing you can do is go and invest a lot of money into a pair of shoes on the advice of someonelse or a training partner as what we recomend that feels great on me or someone else may end up causeing you a lot of injury and discourage you from enjoying your sport eg: I purchased a pair of mazuno mercury and a pair of saucony grid 3 alternated them for all my runs and got badly injured I purchased a pair of asics 2110's fantastic shoe love them also had a pair of Kayano's almost crippled me caused me ITB problems I have a pair of Nike Triax 10+ these are a good shoe quite firm underfoot another member of our club has a pair and got injured. I hope this helps enjoy your sport
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberStewartH
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2007
     
    StewartH

    i would personally have your gait analaysed, this can be done at most good running specific sport shops which sell a range of makes. this will give you a good indication and hopefully impartial advice on which make, type and style is right for you. I have gone from asics to Nike and back to asics, but this is personal preference.

     get it checked out, its the only sure fire option.

    • CommentAuthorFree Membersburger01
    • CommentTimeSep 4th 2007
     
    sburger01

    Craigy,

     I work at an outdoor retail cooperative as the "running shoe dude".  Here is my $0.02. 

    Find and wear the brand and shoe model that works best for your foot type and needs. Listen to the Flying Dutchman and StewartH. Some brands work well with certain foot types, such as wider feet, others will work better for other foot types. There is no "best brand" shoe for everyone.

    MOST IMPORTANTLY, There are third party vendors who make "Pod" pockets for the Nike+ system that allows the little pod to be attached to your shoes laces. With these products you can use the Nike+ system with any brand shoe. The only difference, instead of putting the transmitter in the mid-sole (ala Nike) you just strap it on the laces.

    Check out http://www.shoepouch.com/ 

    or

    http//www.lacelid.com/ 

    You don't have to buy Nike shoes exclusively to use the Nike+ system.

    P.S. I don't have any affiliation with either shoepouch or lacelid... Just passing along information.

    Cheers,

    Steve 

     

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    studycourts

    I absolutely LOVE my Nike +.  I actually have the shoes, and they've treated me very well so far.  I'm not going to lie, though - I picked mine up at Marshall's for $30.  They are the Air Zoom Plus style. 

    I had major back surgery about 16 months ago (ALIF), and I've only just been able to start running again.  I've logged 175 miles in the four months since I've been able to run again.  Thankfully, I had one of the (few?) surgeons that is very involved in developing aggressive physical therapy programs for his patients post-op. 

     I'd always be skeptical of a doctor who tells you not to exercise for a long period of time.  Get a second opinion.  Maybe a third.  I agree with the Dutchman that you should try to find a doctor who is also an athlete (or works with athletes).  Mine happened to be a spine specialist who works with a Big Ten basketball team.  Lucky me!

     -SC

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberrubydog
    • CommentTimeJan 18th 2008
     
    rubydog
    The only thing more important than my Saucony Grid trainers is my Nike + which I wear in a pouch on the laces.  It has motivated me to get in those extra running miles/minutes. I always feel eager to get out the door with it.  It is the most motivating factor in my running and the thing which was missing before.  You can't kid yourself about how far and how long you are running - its there in full glorious technicolour.  It rewards you for speed, distance, pace etc with a pat on the back.  (Not literally obviously!)  I have an addictive personality admittedly but this time, I've turned it to my Nike+ which is a positive thing.  LOVE IT!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberwlmfoster
    • CommentTimeJan 18th 2008
     
    wlmfoster

    I would like to echo many of the replies.  I am an avid runner/marthoner so I go through a ton of shoes.  Everybody asks me "what shoe should I get?".  I can't even answer that for my wife (who also runs marathons).  It boils down to you.  Everybody is different.  The main factors are your gait, size/weight, arch, and running regimen.  The best gait analysis is one done with a camera at a running store.  Next best way is to look at your running shoes and see where they are worn.  There are several running websites that have "shoe finder" type programs that give you some recommended shoes.  These are recommendations only.  They may not work for you.  If you are a hard to fit person, I recommend staying with a big company that doesn't alter their models every single year so you can keep getting the shoe you like year after year.

     I also echo the Nike+.  Pretty cool product.  Pretty accurate.  A little off on hilly workouts but overall a great motivational tool.  I like hearing the little pats on the back.  I don't wear Nike shoes and have the lacelid product to put the sensor on my shoes.

     Good luck.

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjacanz
    • CommentTimeJan 22nd 2008 edited
     
    jacanz

    Voice of dissent here.

    Sometimes the running store video analysis doesn't pick up everything, sometimes it will take a specialist podiartist to get every last wrinkle. If you have been injured shoes are always a suspect so doing the specialist sport store gait analysis makes sense as a first step. If you are still having hassles then go see a pod who specialises in runners.

    In my case I actually have hyper flexible feet. The over pronation is really obvious and was what the shoe store was working on. It wasn't till the pod watched me walk that it became clear that I also roll in too far. So I need a custom orthotic in a neutral shoe to clean up the resulting mess.  With that combo I have been able to run injury free for nearly 5 years. The injuries have been of slipping down curbs etc type of accident stuff.

    That said don't fall in love with any shoe till you ahve run in them including the video test - I get the guys at my favourite store to video me every time I replace shoes! Even if it is nominally the same same shoe!

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberBrocky1
    • CommentTimeJan 22nd 2008
     
    Brocky1

    can any body help me with this? if i were to use the Nike+ ipod accessory which clocks your distance you have travelled, will i be able to traqnsfer this data onto map my run? as im thinking of getting 1 and am wondering about this.

    any news on this appreciated 

     

    thanks

     

    Brocky1

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    runner75070

    I've been running for 25 years with runners and running clubs who have similar experience, most of us wear Asics or New Balance. Nike is not as common as you'd think.   I will simply echo the advice above, go to a store that specialized in running and running only. These people know how to analyze your stride and get you into the shoe that is right for you. Most Doctors and Physical therapist do not understand the shoe requirements for a runner

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