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Originally Posted by Simply Red
one last thing, here is the process our local outfit uses: http://tinyurl.com/yeq24fx
trust me it's not fluff, it'll help your feet, shins & back.
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I'm sure you know what you're talking about, but just a quick question.... Isn't the right shoe often in the eye of the beholder?
I remember buying a pair of Adidas running shoes on my own and I kept having all kinds of problems in my shin. Turns out that because I'm a heel-striker, I needed a shoe that had a strong bridge in the middle to sort of balance the shock sent every time my foot hit the ground.
Also, I know this has been mentioned before, but it's been my experience that a lot of runners who get shin splints are those who run on their heels. I'm one of the exceptions, I think. Runners who run on their toes tend to not get shin splints because they're not putting so much force into each stride. Am I right on that?
I feel like the best advice is go to a legit running store and have them analyze your shoe. They'll find a really good shoe for you based on your running style and I've rarely heard a case of a runner getting a really bad recommendation.