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Being brand new, I didn't know what to look for, so I went to a local
running store and they set me up with Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6.  I have a
narrow foot, and this shoe seemed to offer me the best fit and comfort out
of the 6 or so pairs I tried on.  I have about 20 miles on them now, and I
guess they feel alright...  to the novice runner!  I do have a pronation
issue, and I guess this is supposed to help correct that.  When running on
"giving" surfaces like dirt and wood chips, it feels great.  Running on
pavement it still feels like I am jarring alot, but that could either be a
form issue or conditioning.  The shoe does seem to stay in place, it feels
secure, but other than that, I don't really know what to look for.

What I want to know is, after I get my 300 miles in on these, what
specifically should I look for in a shoe?  Is there a brand that "generally"
appeals to more people, or is it very specific to the person?  Has anyone
gotten the Nike shoe that links with your ipod?

And it does... I run on the Adrenaline as well, suggested by a well
respected, extremely experienced running coach at a running shoe store
in Austin who watched me run, walk and stand, and looked at my prior
shoes' wear pattern.

I was pleased to see it on my podiatrists recommended list as well for
stability type shoes

It's a very solid shoe if you need a stability shoe, as I do.

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.  
http://toddh.net/

As I understand it, it is very specific to the person.  And that can
change for each person as he or she progresses.

Best thing is to do what you did:  go to a store that specializes in
gear for runners, especially one that uses a treadmill with slo-mo video
to analyze your stride.

Nike has many models that go with the iPod gizmo (according to the Nike
web site, there are 15 models for women; I didn't check for men); the
shoe doesn't like with the iPod, but has a pocket (or socket) under the
removable innersole that the transmitter/accelerometer fits into.  A
salesperson at a running store told me that by the end of this year, all
Nike running shoes will have that pocket.

There are also companies that make pouches that tie to shoe laces for
the gizmo, so you're not restricted to Nike branded shoes.

I read an article by someone a couple of weeks ago. He was able to
strap it to his shoe, and he claimed that it stayed pretty good and he
experienced no negative effects by not having the nike shoe.

John

   FWIW you can check out  www.runningwarehouse.com  you can run on
your (or somebody else's) treadmil and do a gait video and upload it to
them for analysis they'll explain how to do it.  BTW I personally
haven't done it yet, since I know my gait is neutral and plenty of
shoes are OK for me.

                               Eric

Asics rule. nikes drool.

That's a good basic shoe that seems to work for many folks - and it
comes in widths.

yes.

I've found the Adrenalines don't have enough forefoot padding for me,
although I do wear them in my xt class and around the house.

Best thing for starters is what you already did. Go to running store and
have someone watch you run (gait analysis). They'll look at your shape
foot as well as your biomechanics then bring out a number of models to
test. While you're wearing these, pay attention to any issues - aches /
pains, too little cushioning, instability because of high heel, etc. and
consider those when you get another pair. Sometimes the shoes that work
best are the best compromise so if it fits your foot and works with your
biomechanics, consider yourself ahead of the game. But keep in mind if
something can be improved for your purposes.

no

yes, and actually it's the specific version of a model. for example, the
original Brooks Adrenaline ASR (trail shoe) didn't work for me - at all.
   A revised version does. The original Trespass worked for me, the 2nd
version didn't.

Dot

--
"If we reach all our goals, we are not setting them high enough."
- Matt Carpenter

:
: > Being brand new, I didn't know what to look for, so I went to a local
: > running store and they set me up with Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6.
:
: That's a good basic shoe that seems to work for many folks - and it
: comes in widths.
:
: >I have a
: > narrow foot, and this shoe seemed to offer me the best fit and comfort
out
: > of the 6 or so pairs I tried on.  I have about 20 miles on them now, and
I
: > guess they feel alright...  to the novice runner!  I do have a pronation
: > issue, and I guess this is supposed to help correct that.
:
: yes.
:
:
: > When running on
: > "giving" surfaces like dirt and wood chips, it feels great.  Running on
: > pavement it still feels like I am jarring alot, but that could either be
a
: > form issue or conditioning.
:
: I've found the Adrenalines don't have enough forefoot padding for me,
: although I do wear them in my xt class and around the house.
:
:
: >The shoe does seem to stay in place, it feels
: > secure, but other than that, I don't really know what to look for.
: >
: > What I want to know is, after I get my 300 miles in on these, what
: > specifically should I look for in a shoe?
:
: Best thing for starters is what you already did. Go to running store and
: have someone watch you run (gait analysis). They'll look at your shape
: foot as well as your biomechanics then bring out a number of models to
: test. While you're wearing these, pay attention to any issues - aches /
: pains, too little cushioning, instability because of high heel, etc. and
: consider those when you get another pair. Sometimes the shoes that work
: best are the best compromise so if it fits your foot and works with your
: biomechanics, consider yourself ahead of the game. But keep in mind if
: something can be improved for your purposes.
:
:
: >Is there a brand that "generally"
: > appeals to more people,
:
: no
:
:
: >or is it very specific to the person?
:
: yes, and actually it's the specific version of a model. for example, the
: original Brooks Adrenaline ASR (trail shoe) didn't work for me - at all.
:   A revised version does. The original Trespass worked for me, the 2nd
: version didn't.
:
: Dot
:
: --
: "If we reach all our goals, we are not setting them high enough."
: - Matt Carpenter

The Brooks Adrenaline, like the Asics 2080, 2090, etc., tend to be great
shoes for beginners.  They have some stability and yet enough cushion to
take some the jolting out of the run.  From there, you can determine if you
need more motion control or less stability and more cushioning.

I'm using the Adrenaline ASR for trail running and they're perfect for me.
As Dot says, though, just because a particular model fits and runs well
doesn't mean it will the next time you buy a pair.  Running companies keep
changing the models and usually find a way to***up and good thing :-)
Or, in the case of Dot's Adrenaline ASR's, make an unworkable model
workable, although I don't hear that as much.

- Brian

That's definitely a first for me. Usually, it's the other way or gets
discontinued. (and why I've been looking so hard for an alternative to
Trespass, which was discontinued 3yrs ago, I think)

Dot

--
"If we reach all our goals, we are not setting them high enough."
- Matt Carpenter

:
: > Or, in the case of Dot's Adrenaline ASR's, make an unworkable model
: > workable, although I don't hear that as much.
: >
: That's definitely a first for me. Usually, it's the other way or gets
: discontinued. (and why I've been looking so hard for an alternative to
: Trespass, which was discontinued 3yrs ago, I think)
:
: Dot
:
: --
: "If we reach all our goals, we are not setting them high enough."
: - Matt Carpenter

Reading your posts and a few others (Dan Stampus comes to mind) is a big
part of why I began running trails last year.  I'm hooked now.  I love it.
Around here, trails always mean hills, but that's OK- it's just a matter of
acclimating.  I still run asphalt greenways and treadmill a bit, but my joy
is running trails.  There's nothing like getting to the top of Brushy
Mountain and standing still, looking out at the awesome view and hearing
nothing but the wind.  Then heading back down for an easy and mostly
downhill run to the car.  So thanks for your posts, Dot.  I've enjoyed trail
running (as has my body) more than any other single running change I've made
(distance, shoe type, etc).

- Brian