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I weigh 245 lbs at 6'2 . Am wondering if there are running shoes
fabricated for heavier runners. I run 6-10 miles per week not real fast
but about 9.5 minute miles.
I know that some years ago Avia had a shoe that was for 250- 300 lbs,but
they now longer make it. There has to be many heavier runners out there
, any brand or model suggestions???

Byron
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 New Balance used to make some tanks  587 comes to mind depending on your needs
   Good luck
      Robert

It would probably also help to throw out the insole that comes with the shoe
and purchase one of the better ones.  I got a set of 'SOF Soles' out of the
road runner catalogue (they also have a website) and they were a big
improvement.

Saucony is now making some models for 3 different body types. I think
they describe the ones for heavy runners as "durable". I haven't seen
them in stores yet, but I have always liked the Sauconys. They seem to
hold up longer than Asics (ymwv) :)

Jenn

Mr Ed, any blacksmith would be more than happy to fix you up with some
custom shoes.  The next question would be wether you run with a saddle
on, or bareback.

Hi, Byron,

It's been my experience that Asics, NB, and Saucony (I'm sure there are
others that I haven't tried) amke shoes that work for heavy runners (like
me). I just get shoes that fit and are the right type of control. The down
side is they tend to wear out more quickly for me than for non-heavy folks.
My suggestion is to not sweat the "heavy" label for shoes.

Good luck,
Layne

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This has been my experience too! I almost added this to my post about Nike, "if
you weigh over 175lbs, forget about Nike."

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BD
low arch=motion shoe/med arch=stability shoe/hi arch=cushion shoe
i wear asics stabitily shoe called kayano,,, (1)I would start with your
arch; (2) then pick a brand
hope this helps
plodzilla

I've been looking through the Asics shoes, and all seem to have the arch that
does not meet the ground, or in other words the bottom of the shoe doesn't make
full contact with the ground, and you could easily step on a pencil and it
would never touch the bottom of your shoe. Bwtween the time the front section
of your foot hits, and the time the heel section hits, there is a great deal of
time (relatively) for your foot to twist.  Now doesn't this design promote
instability? Is this why almost all Asics advert some degree of stabilizer?

"Make no mistake about it! Without humor, freedom would drive you insane."

Bill              
I am so cool, that sheep count ME before they go to sleep.
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2 words: Brooks Beast!

Four words: They fall apart prematurely.

"Make no mistake about it! Without humor, freedom would drive you insane."

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Nope and I and many of my running friends run on trails with them.

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