Budget Running Shoes?

Hey everyone, I recently started a walking/jogging routine and plan on doing running in the near future once my legs get used to exercising (I%26#039;ve led a relatively sedentary life until now). I was wondering if anyone could suggest a pair of moderately inexpensive running shoes.





My biggest problem seems to be aching feet, as my current shoes are 2 year old Walmart shoes (I paid 10 bucks for them lol). A shoe with an above-average amount of cushion would be preferable.





In case this information is helpful, I%26#039;m kind of a big guy, 6%26#039;0%26quot; and 220 lbs.





Thanks a lot everyone!





Oh yeah, my price range is probably about 50-85 dollars.

Budget Running Shoes?
There is no such thing as a %26quot;budget%26quot; running shoe, fact is that if you want a decent pair of running shoes your going to pay between 80-100 dollars and buy new pairs every 300-500 miles unless you want to have injuries, which can cost you a lot more then 80-100 dollars, the best thing you can do is get is %26quot;value%26quot; being the best shoe you can get for you feet at the lowest price. Some people are the %26quot;trendy%26quot;types of runners that buy the most expensive shoes possible and completely ignore if the shoes actually are right for there feet, then there are the experienced runners that go to a running specialty store and talk to a trained salesman that most of the time is a fellow runner, and they ask them questions like if they are over-pronaters, pronaters, or under-pronaters, if they have high, low or normal arches, what distances the run on a weekly basis, and some times what weight range they are in. They help determine what shoe is right for you, and then you can find the best value out of the many shoes that they show you.
Reply:New Balance makes good cushioned shoes for the heavy runner, but may cost a little bit more. You can go to the Runners World website and look at the shoe reviews and find a good brand at your price range. I%26#039;ve always believed in good quality shoes and generally pay around 80+ dollars for my running/training shoes but did find a Wal Mart shoe that was good for running on dirt/grass that I didn%26#039;t mind getting dirty. (10 dollars a pair, bought four pairs, just for soft surfaces) If your running on the road, sidewalks, or any other hard surface, you would do good to get a well cushioned shoe like you said.
Reply:I usually go to a local running store. Talk to them they will be able to get you a good pair of shoes for your body and feet. Ask them to look only in the sale piles. They usually have certain types of shoes that they are trying to get rid of because there is a newer model out. They will spend about 25 minutes finding shoes so you dont get injured, they will feel great, and usually chaper than sport stores. Also ask them if they could throw in a running shirt with their logo on it or something for free. they are usually are more than willing to. DO NOT BE RUNNING IN $10 SHOES. IF YOU WANT TO KEEP RUNNING YOU MUST PROTECT YOUR BODY. good luck.
Reply:Sounds like you already received a lot of good advice from the other posters. You should go to a running store and get some advice. As a bigger person you may want to consider getting shoes from the motion control category. You need to protect your ankles from pronation. Motion control shoes are typically built to provide better support for bigger / older runners. You won%26#039;t see world class runners using them but they have the genetics to avoid injury. For the rest of us, better support at the expense of a little weight and flexibility is probably worth the trade.
Reply:OK, you paid ten bucks and now you are being punished...That%26#039;s God%26#039;s way of saying %26quot;Take care of yourself!%26quot; Best advice, go to a good running store if you have one in your area and get some expert advise. While you may feel that you need a lot of cushioning, there can be too much of a good thing and a nice soft, cushy shoe can end up breaking down and not affording the support you need. Something like that may be ideal for walking, but running requires more support. But here are some things that I have learned in my fifty some years of running. Experimentation is the only way to find what works for you. The most expensive shoes aren%26#039;t always the best. The least expensive shoes are always the worst. Beware of paying just for a name. Go a little larger than your street shoe size to allow for some motion. Good luck, I%26#039;ll see you the next 10K!
Reply:I completely agree with the answers so far, but I disagree about having to spend $80.00+ I bought a pair of new balances at Sports Authority for $40.00 they were the New Balance 473 and I%26#039;ve ran cross-country and track in them and they%26#039;ve been the best shoes I%26#039;ve ever had.



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