What are the best running shoes for a heavy (220lbs) runner who is also a pronator?
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If you have health insurance, go see a Podiatrist (not an Orthopedist).  I have pretty bad pronation but I didn't know it and thought the pain was from an old injury.  I went to an Orthopedist because my knee hurt in addition to my ankles and feet.  He put me on stationary bike for a hour a couple times a week and billed my insurance company.  Didn't work at all.  Finally I went to a podiatrist, he took an x-ray, a plaster cast of my feet, and two weeks later I had custom insoles ($495 out of pocket, ouch) but no more pain anywhere.  I can-not recommend it enough.
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you know, im not a label hore but I found Nike to have the best workout shoe. It offers great support and gives you lots of cushion
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Like I said in your other question, I recommend Jump Soles. Check them out at http://www.jumpusa.com/p14.htm\n\n============From the JumpSoles website===========\nJumpsoles are the world's most popular frontal training platforms which attach to your own shoes. By training with Jumpsoles you will build up important fast twitch muscle fibers in the lower leg. Jumpsoles will increase vertical jump 5 to 10 inches, and decrease time in the 40 yd dash by .2 seconds or your money back!  Comes complete with training manual and easy access DVD/CD-Rom.\n============From the JumpSoles website===========\n\nMy vertical increased from 28 inches to 33 inches in two months. I'm about 5'11'', almost 6 feet, and I can grab rim (can't dunk yet).\n\nDon't try and do something silly like tape some wooden block to your shoes to make some fake Jump Soles. That would be unstable and unsafe and you could potentially get injured. JumpSoles are completely stable, and they are weighted 2.5 pounds each to give you an extra workout. They are completely affordable, give them a try and I'm sure you will have some significant gains in your vertical. Myself and two friends have all tried the Jump Soles workout and we all experienced at least 5 inches in gains each. It's an 8 week workout, 2 days a week.\n\nI've also found that stretching every night helps out your vertical too.
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I am an adidas guy, so i would go with the f50+ tunits, i have worn them, and they give you really good support. I have heard that the vapors are really thin (on top), and if someone steps on  your it feels like they are stepping on you barefoot...but that is just what i have heard.  Wear what the good players wear, (adidas f50+)...
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For cross training, I would probably recommend Asics, it's a good running shoe, however, they average somewhere around 60-80 bucks. If you want to check different brands out there, you should check out www.zappos.com it is a really nifty online shoe store that offers free shipping and free returns. It also has a customer ratings/review site for a customer to tell how they like or dislike the shoe they bought. I prefer grey because it's easier to match with dark clothing and because I usually get my white shoes dirty ;)
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Try to find Asics 2100s. They have a newer model out, the 2200s I think but, the 2100s are better. See if you can find those somewhere. They are good because they have a good arch support, the mid-foot hugs, and there is room in the toe box. This is a mid-stability shoe designed for mild overpronators, which most people are. This is the best shoe on the market for high arches. I've had this shoe a few times. Currently I'm using the Adidas Supernova classic. It is a neutral shoe without much arch support, but I love the way it hugs my foot. Good luck.
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That's great that you are starting to run. Yes, Runners do have very lean bodies. Running is one of the few activities that you can carry on with almost your entire life, and its great with a partner but you don't need one. \n\nFirst off make sure you stretch before AND after your walks/runs.\n\nUse a decent pair of athletic shoes. Someone above mentioned that Nike and Adidas aren't good options. I run competitively  and Adidas makes a great shoe for people who tend to roll their foot to the side (over-pronator). Nike works well if you have a narrow foot. Brooks, Asics are some of the better brands. Anyways its not so much the brand but what kind of shoe works best for your foot and running style. If you have the money its a good idea to go to a store just for running shoes and have a sales person watch how you run and help you pick out a shoe that's best for you. Its good if they can see your old shoe too - so that they know what parts you wear out first. If you don't have the money for a pricey shoe go to one of those stores and just take the name down of the shoes they recommend and try to get them cheaper off eBay or at a discount store. \n\nIt takes a while to build up to a level where you can maintain a constant pace for the length of your run. I've heard a lot of people have success with a RUN/WALK program.\n\nExample: http://www.targetshooting.ca/reframerize.cfm?redirect=http://www.targetshooting.ca/train_running.htm\n\nBasically you work on building up the distance you walk. And then ease into running. Also with a weekly plan like the one above you know when to look for results and don't get down when you can't run fast right off the bat. This will you feel less out of breath.\n\nOne of the people above said not to breathe out of your mouth. That's the oddest thing I've ever heard. You breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Don't worry about getting dehydrated. Just make sure you drink water constantly during the day. Keep a water bottle around. \n\nThe clomping thing will get better with time. I still struggle with it and have been running for 16 years. Try to push off from the ball of your foot  - its just after your big toe and before your arch. That will give you a less clopping style to running. \n\nIf you do twist or pull something on a run make sure to ice it when you get home. But not for any more than 20 minutes at a time. The gel packs at pharmacy's work great. \n\nBest of luck with getting fit!
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Start slow.\n\nAND BUY A GOOD PAIR OF SHOES.  Don't just go to any department store.  Go to a specialty store for running and jogging.  There they will actually watch you walk/run to see if you lean out out in.  They will give you a good pair of shoes and you may want to specifiy that you want really good shock absorbant shoes.  After you go to the specialty store you can buy them there (or look for the same shoes cheaper online).  Usually joggign shoes will be a half size larger than your regular shoes to give your foot more room.\n\nStart with walking then slowly speed up...\nBuild up your distance and speed over several weeks.  First start with builing up distance... walk 1-3 miles.  Once you are comfortable with that- work on your speed.  Slowly your walk will be a fast walk, and then eventually a jog.  Build up your speed and distance over several weeks.  Remember don't do it too fast.  Any excerise is more than none (and better than hurting yourself.)
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go to finishline.com or Nike.com, Reebok.com, Any body who makes shoes
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Shoes with this 'rocker' shape make the muscles in your legs work differently, and it can be useful, but only if you use your foot correctly in the first place. Similar shapes have been tried in running shoes now and then, but the more gradual 'footstrike' uses up energy and slows the runner down.\n\n(that's actually beneficial; it makes you work harder and protects you from injury, but most runners will sacrifice safety and long-term health if it makes them faster!)\n\nLots of people try to run only on the ball and toe of their foot; if you do this, then the rocker shape could make your foot roll forward faster than you're used to (leading to injury).\n\nFell Running (running in moorland & rough countryside) is very good for your leg muscles and joints. That's because your foot placement varies all the time, so the different muscles all learn to support each other, instead of constantly operating in the same sequence as they do when you run on a smooth surface. \n\nTypically, a Fell Running shoe is LESS padded and curved than a normal road shoe. This allows the runner to FEEL the surface better, and adapt to it more easily. In this type of running, the foot might be placed on the ground in a totally different position for EVERY STEP. These variations teach the leg muscles to cooperate very effectively.\n\nIf you slow down your usual running, and try to run in different 'styles' (the categories are designed to sell more shoes, not help your running), you will improve the way your leg muscles co-operate. \n\nIf you buy more than one pair of running shoes, try to get contrasting styles (eg a pair for over- & a pair for under-pronation, or a heavy pair and a lightweight pair) and use them alternately, carefully adapting your style to each. Don't run too fast (if you do, you're likely to revert to your usual habit, and you'll lose the benefit), and try to 'roll' your foot onto the ground, so that it makes little or no sound. \n\nYou can try running slightly toe-out and slightly toe-in, as well. You'll notice that this feels different in each 'style' of shoe, because your foot position encourages you to pronate differently too.\n\n(Running fairly slowly and quietly, with an exaggerated heel-and-toe action and slightly higher knee-lift, should replicate any benefits the 'rocker' shoe can give you) \n\nThese drills will activate the muscles around your calf and shin differently, as well as some of the muscles in your thigh, making you a more versatile runner, and defending your knee, ankle and hip from accumulating damage.\n\nIMPORTANT : while you're not used to the drills, you're vulnerable to overuse damage in muscles you've been neglecting. Introduce the drills gradually, and reduce your session mileage AND your overall mileage until you're very comfortable with each drill.
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It depends on what type of foot you have and what type of running you do.  \n\nIf you have narrow feet, Nike work well -- use a size larger than your usual size since Nike's run small.\nIf you have wide feet, New Balance are the best running shoes and have a large selection of wide sizes.\n\nMake sure that the shoes have good arch support and either gel (New Balance or Asics -- they are really good shoes also) or air (Nike) in the heels.  Light-weight shoes are especially suited for running.\n\nIf you do most of your running on asphalt (streets or sidewalks) or on a track, use (normal) running shoes.  If you are going to be running on surfaces that may have small stones or dirt, buy cross-training shoes.\n\nI hope that helps you with your decision!
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I would have to say either the Nike Breathe Free, Adidas Baricade 2, or the K-Swiss Ultrascendor.  Most advanced players claim you really can't go wrong with any of these three, so take your pick.
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The best shoe period is New Balance. They have lots of wide sizes - fit great - and are still tylish
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reduce your speed and distance, increase them gradually\nincrease 1km every 2 weeks\ndont run on hard surfaces like concrete/asphalt...you should prefer running tracks/mud/grass\nif your shoes are old, the padding effect will be very low...get new ones\nice your shins after running\ndont strain yourself
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Check with USATF. \nThey may be able to put you in touch with a local program. \nYou could also check with the local running shoe stores. \nFind out what running clubs there are in your area. They may sponsor something or know who does.
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Plz, get better running shoes... I have seen your shoes...they are like years and years old and not well made...Save up the money and buy decent shoes..it makes all the difference. I have to buy news ones too since my knees are starting to hurt when I run.
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A cross trainer.  Basketball sneakers are terrible for running.\n\nTry them on, get the brand that fits best.