Running shoe ?

[TexMax]

This. But after you get fitted at Runtex and find the pair you like... Buy them cheaper at Academy or online.

Mizuno Wave Creations have been most comfortable/durable for me over the last 4-5 years.

Of course

[Txdeerhunter243]

Asics or Nike Free Run 2

[gdawg]

Asics fitted from running store as others have said

[TxAg]

Another vote for Asics. I lile their Nimbus and Cumulus styles. I get an EE even though i wear a D in most other shoes

[Apullin17]

You can never go wrong with Brooks. Especially if you get them from a running store that can watch you walk and see what your steps are like. I step on the outside part of my arch so when I ran I got shin splints a lot. I bought some Brooks that fit the way I run and walk and have support in the area that I needed and haven't had shin splint problem yet. That was 2 years ago and I run almost every day.

[Dr. Evil]

Go to runtex (or similar, idk what's in your neck of the woods). Someone that can fit you, watch you walk/run, etc. Hoping to solve your problems here is a crapshoot, imo, as no one can see you.

Or just try on as many as you can and make a day of it walking around academy.

This

[riverbowman]

Another advantage to at least some of the specialty running stores is that if they recommend a shoe and you do not like i they will swap it out. I tried two pairs at Run On before landing on the third pair I liked. With each return they asked me what specifically I didn't like and suggested another pair. I actually ended up with a $65 pair of Saucony's that I likes much more than the $100 pair they first sold me. They put the difference back on my credit card. Doesn't get any better than that.

[Pablo]

Can't go wrong with going to a store staffed by serious runners.

Fleet Feet is such a store here in Houston.

I'm with salth2o's recommendation of the New Balance 990.

I'm a big heavy guy, clydesdale, and started a lot of my training at 220 and would work down to 205 and 195 once upon a time. If you have big, wide feet, New Balance shoes have a great selection in the EE, EEE and EEEE widths. I've run in the NB 990's for a one of my 3 marathons some years ago.

Get ready to spend in the plus or minus $100 range for shoes.

When you get healed up from the shin splints. Run on trails, i.e. dirt vs asphalt or concrete. It makes a big difference.

[Mattya1ic]

I would recommend that you check out Newton Running Shoes at www.newtonrunning.com

Not only can you learn about the technology behind the shoes, you can find a coach near you who has no incentive to sell you anything and can help you analyze your form and become a better runner while limiting, if not eliminating, your injuries.

I had horrible shin splints until I found Newtons. The forefoot technology keeps you striking where you should.

Here are testimonials from real athletes that use Newtons:

Craig Alexander

2008, 2009 & 2011 Ford Ironman World Champion, 2006 & 2011 Ironman 70.3 World Champion

"Newton Running represents the latest in running shoe technology and I've seen some great results. I now run stronger, faster and with less fatigue." - Craig Alexander

Craig Alexander

Michellie Jones

2006 Ironman World Champion, 2 x ITU World Champion - 1992, 1993. Olympic Silver Medalist.

"Not only do Newton shoes encourage me to run more efficiently they really help to cut down on muscle soreness on my long runs and racing." - Michellie Jones

"Love the shoes! They are super cushy and I love the forefoot technology. What's even better is that they don't pull against my Achilles." - Michellie Jones


Winter Vinecki

Winter Vinecki founded Team Winter, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, at the age of 9 after losing her 40 year old dad to prostate cancer. She has helped raise over $300,000 for prostate cancer research and awareness and has athletes, young and old, racing around the world for Team Winter.

Winter is the current IronKids Ambassador introducing kids to the sport of triathlon and encouraging them to live an active, healthy and positive lifestyle. She is the 2010 12 year old female IronKids National Champion and has competed in over 50 triathlons since starting at the age of 5.

Winter has raced in Newton's since 2008 and is the inspiration behind Team Newton at Ironman Canada.


Heather Fuhr

1997 Ironman World Champion

"The revolutionary technology of Newton Running shoes has brought the fun back in running, I can't wait to get out the door. Now at 41, I am running as fast as ever." - Heather Fuhr

"The shoes are awesome. You can definitely feel that they get you up and onto your forefoot. I have to keep slowing myself down because I just want to run fast in them!!!" - Heather Fuhr

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Paula Newby-Fraser

8 x Ironman World Champion

"WOW, WOW“ the shoes are so alive and amazing. I was just floating on the upgrades and felt super even after flying all day. Honestly, there is nothing like this and I know how good it feels to have a new light pair of racing shoes, but these are just so dynamic. I am so fired up!" - Paula Newby Fraser

Chris Legh

2 x Ironman Champion - 2000 Ironman California, 2004 Ironman Coeur D'alene

"With most triathlons, victory is reliant upon a lightning quick run, so it's always a confidence boost to throw on my Newtons in T2." - Chris Legh

"I have always relied on my bike/run combination to ensure most of my victories, now that I have teamed up with Newton my run has become my stand out strength. Even after 28 years of running, Newton has allowed my running to evolve to another level." - Chris Legh


Jozsef Major

Ironman Champion - 2008 Ironman Arizona

"My Newton Running shoes are so much different from the average running shoes. It was a little unusual to wear them at the first time but after about 4-5 weeks I got used to them and I love them! It really feels good to put them on and wear them. I got to love them so much that I wear my Newtons not only for trainings and races but everywhere, every time! They're very comfortable, flexible, lightweight - they fit just like gloves! I'm very happy that Newton and I found each other. I believe the Newton Running shoes helped me to get faster!" - Jozsef Major


Heleen Bij de Vaate

Ironman Champion - 2008 Ironman Arizona

"I love the shoes. Since I started wearing Newton shoes, I have improved my running in Ironman races spectacularly. I'm flying with Newton shoes on my feet and these shoes have made my running technique much more efficient." - Heleen Bij de Vaate

"The shoes are so fast! With these shoes I have run course records in IM Florida and IM Arizona! They make me fly!" - Heleen Bij de Vaate


Tim Berkel

Ironman Champion - 2008 -Ironman Western Australia

"I love my Newtons! They look great and they are super light! I love the forefoot technology and they have improved my running!" - Tim Berkel

[swanjts]

I buy all of my running shoes at Runningwarehouse.com. That is about the cheapest place I have found good running shoes. If they don't fit right, you just send them back and get something else. I would agree that you should go to Luke's or Run On first and get fitted properly.
My running shoe of choice I'd the Asics DS Trainer. I usually buy last years model from Running Warehouse and get them less than 50% of retail. I order two pairs at a time as I go through them pretty quickly.
Good luck.

[LWArchery]

I got these rebok zig trail runners....never thought shoes could be so comfortable...


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X2 I use to get shin splints but not anymore.

[TWP]

Love my five fingers, makes you keep correct form. There is a Harvard study out there on barefoot running. Up to you though.

[Choppa311]

I've used Asics but didn't like them a whole lot. I've used New Balance and the ones I've had were awesome but now they don't fit my feet right. Right now I have some Saucony's that are pretty good. I haven't run in them but walking with my wife they are pretty comfortable.

[Coach W]

Im in Asics Gel 1170's right now.

But as far as comfortable and Lightweight the Clima Cools are my favorite for running.

[Arlington BowHunter]

I just starting running barefoot style. Using the New Balance Minimus. I love it, no knee pain.