Hello,
I've recently gone through Gait Analysis and they have asked me to get a show with below properties. Can you please recommend me a good pair?
Shoe Properties:
Low Cushion
4-12 MM offset
light stability built into Shoe
Wide Platform
Straight Last
Moderate to Wide Forefoot
Avoid Arch Buildup or Insert
Thank you.
Unfortunately:
1. Not all gait analyses are created equal. Unless you went to a multimillion dollar biomechanics lab with a fully instrumented treadmill and a 6-12 camera ultra slow motion video capture system then you can only gain so much.
2. Their recommendations aren’t helpful; they limited you to approximately 75% of the running shoe market.
barring spending several hundred dollars on said multimillion dollar biomechanics lab then the best way to buy shoes is to go to a store or three, run (on concrete, not a treadmill) in about everything the store(s) carries, ignore step-in comfort, and buy the firmest shoe that feels natural to you when running at the paces you’ll be running in them. Make sure they have a good return policy; sometimes things feel fine in the store but feel off on the run.
gsashwin wrote:
Hello,
I've recently gone through Gait Analysis and they have asked me to get a show with below properties. Can you please recommend me a good pair?
Shoe Properties:
Low Cushion
4-12 MM offset
light stability built into Shoe
Wide PlatformStraight Last
Moderate to Wide Forefoot
Avoid Arch Buildup or Insert
Thank you.
I agree with Tugboat that the criteria is a little random. But I'll guess you have a flatish foot that does not excessively pronate. Few shoes are actually straight lasted. And 4-12mm drop covers everything except Altra. For fun I'll throw one out there with all of those specific characteristics: Saucony Echelon 9. It's scheduled to launch soon. It is straight lasted, 8mm drop, stable without extra stability features, roomy toebox, not overly cushioned. If there is a downside, it is not a fast shoe. Also, do not get V8. The new one will be a million times better.
gsashwin wrote:
Hello,
I've recently gone through Gait Analysis and they have asked me to get a show with below properties. Can you please recommend me a good pair?
Shoe Properties:
Low Cushion
4-12 MM offset
light stability built into Shoe
Wide PlatformStraight Last
Moderate to Wide Forefoot
Avoid Arch Buildup or Insert
Thank you.
At least you have options
Hmm. This analysis is so broad it's almost meaningless. My takeaway is that you need to avoid shoes with a narrow toebox and Altras (zero drop), but most other daily trainers should be fine. (I doubt if the straight last is really a necessity. It's kinda rare.)
What is really important is how the shoe fits you and two shoes that both meet your gait criteria might fit you differently.
The Nike Pegasus is a middle of the road shoe that might work for you. Saucony makes some good daily trainers. So does Hoka. Your best bet is to go to a local running store, wear the socks you will wear while running, try on several pairs of shoes, jog outside a bit with each. Some running stores will have a treadmill you can run on and a knowledgeable staffer who can watch you run and make recommendations.
Find out what the return policy is and only buy if you can get a no questions asked 30 day return policy. Buy it, try it. If it causes blisters or pain, return it and get another pair.
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