The running shoes I am using now are Nike Monarch II’s that I bought $50 at Dick’s Sporting Good. They are size 11s. I normally wear size 10.5 or 11s. But I have been getting a blisters on the sides of my big toes. I have also read that feet swell after running long distances. So I am thinking that I might want to get a pair size 11.5’s. I can go back to Dick’s and buy another pair of Nike Monarch II’s, or there are many walking/running stores in the area. There is one named Fleet Feet, that I saw a ton of shirts for at the Rochester Marathon. Supposedly they will put you on a treadmill, analyze your running, and also look at your feet, and tell you what kind of shoes are best for you. But my guess is the shoes will be more expensive. I don’t think I need a pair of $200 top of the line shoes. But if I get a pair of running shoes matched to my feet would I be more comfortable? I am not planning of winning any marathons, just finishing. And after I complete my goal of running a full marathon, I may just hang up my running shoes. Or maybe I will start training for an ultramarathon. I started traing for a marathon on whim while I was on the treadmill training to climb Mt. Rainier next year (something I have wanted to do for a long time). So, I don’t know. Maybe I will go to Fleet Feet, and see what they have to offer. If they point me to the $200 running shoes, I guess I can just leave, and buy another pair of $50 Nike’s.

Posted by Rob in Running on September 25th, 2006 |