The single BEST thing I ever did for my journey to weight loss and better health was going to a store that specialized in running shoes. Like you, they put me through my paces and found shoes that would work for me. I also have a high arch, but very narrow foot and need a neutral shoe. I also ended up half a size bigger than I thought I wore. They had me try on several options and I went with Brooks Glycerin. It's worth it's weight in gold to have good shoes when you're working out. Made a believer out of me! Glad you found shoes that work well for you. I love the look of the Muzuni Wave Riders.
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09-15-2012, 09:36 AM #1
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09-15-2012, 06:20 PM #2
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I used to love Mizunos when I could wear the chunkier shoes - the narrower heel is PERFECT. I sort of wish I could find more shoes with the low heel-toe drop but a little thicker sole and that fit. My back won't let me run in most shoes with the 12 mm drop anymore.
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09-15-2012, 06:32 PM #3
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You tried Altra yet? I wanted to love those shoes so bad ... I *did* totally love the zero drop ... but they were just too narrow for me. Plenty of cushion for gravel road, just no running in high heels. (For reference, I can wear men's wide Mizunos, and actually one of the pairs I'm rotating is a pair of Inspire, though I really don't like the stiffness and I get a big clown toe.)
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09-15-2012, 07:36 PM #4
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No, not yet. I'm used to the Kinvaras and they're ok, I guess. Not really
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
But they work. I wanted to try the Altras but most of the stores listed in my area as carrying them really don't. I'll make it up to Boulder and try a pair after the marathon. Also want to check out the New Balance 1010s. Sorry to hijack, Catrin! I could talk for days about shoes
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09-15-2012, 08:22 PM #5
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Running shoes are usually a 10, anything else can vary from an 8.5+ Originally Posted by Muirenn
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09-16-2012, 10:09 AM #6
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It is good to know that sizes can range so much for others as well. My jaw dropped when I realized what my running shoe size actually is. I tried on several other pairs from other brands and they weren't too large either - though they didn't fit my heel near as well. According to the man I was working with, the Munzio is really the only shoe they carry that takes care of my size, arches, and narrow heels. Originally Posted by jessmarimba
I did wear them to our Sunday morning workout - and they did fine. It didn't really feel like I was wearing shoes, they were that comfortable. No swollen feet this time
I am keeping them. I wish I could swing a second pair to switch out so they would last longer, but perhaps I will be able to do that later at the end of the year, we will see.
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09-26-2012, 06:23 PM #7
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I love the Mizuno Wave Rider too, high arches, neutral gait. It just feels lighter and smoother than a lot of other cushioned shoes. I also wear Nike Zoom Vomero but I don't care for their new look, so back to Mizuno. I definitely wear a full size larger in running shoes, think it has to do with feet swelling when i run.
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