Find a running store in your area and go and see the sales
people. They will give you a good idea of what to wear with
your condition.
GB "Petzl" <Petzl@SpamCop.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 05 Jul 2002 12:13:38 -0500, mc
> <mc_huge@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I am under-pronated (shoeworn on outside of heels)and prone
> >to ankle sprain. (click, click...) 180lb, 6-2. I am looking
> >for running shoes that can at mitigate my feet problems
> >while allow me to reach aerobic fitness goals. I run only
> >on treadmill for 3-4 times a week. Each time run 3-4 miles
> >in 30-40 min. Would anybody kindly give your two
> >cents?---like the brand and models?
> >
> > Thanks a lot! Mike
>
>
> IMO Any shoes not made in China (poor quality, relying on
> "brand name" to sell something probably dangerous and nasty)
>
> I would suggest for you to try a "Work clothing" "protective
> Clothing" store they often sell "work" shoes that are
> comfortable and practical (for nurses postmen etc) My local
> protective clothing store even sell "sneaker" type running
> shoes I have found excellent for jogging and training
>
> Also their prices are very competitive usually tested by
> orthopedic surgeons or some Government endorsed safety unit
> and have real quality checks on their products ensuring they
> are long lasting and comfortable
>
> Also often well made locally
>
> With all the once famous brands like "Nike, addidas, rebok,
> etc" it has now become a buyer beware situation. With shoes
> of high price poor quality being pushed to consumers. As
> well as often turning out to be hazardous to wear, let alone
> run in them.
>
> My experiences are that lately every time you find (get
> sucked in) to a brand that reasonably works the design
> changes next time. With things like rubbish nasty
> "untieable" shoe laces slugged in and your feet getting cut
> the infected plastic parts they glue in heel or where ever
> the very short instant you start running in them
>
> Just my 2 cents worth at any rate
>
> Take care
>
>
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