When you buy sneakers....

May2004 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:41 PM

When you buy sneakers....

Do you buy them by appearance?
- or -
Do you try to stay in the catagories(Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Cardio, Fitness, Dance, Golf, Running, Soccer, Tennis, Walking) of what you are looking for?

Because I saw a pair that I like and they are considered for Tennis -- I just need a pair for the gym and everyday

TIA

BCC72206 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:43 PM

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I buy only running sneakers (I'm a runner). But I also have to find a pair that look good too!

usuk2004 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:43 PM

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Tennis shoes are actually pretty good for cross training, so I wouldn't worry about it.

It depends on what I'm doing. When I had a part time job that I was on my feet for all day long, I wanted cross trainers that were supportive. But now that I mostly run for exercise, I have running shoes.

wc0143 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 12:45 PM

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Appearance mostly ... although they almost always end up being running ...

tourist Posted: Oct 17, 2005 01:29 PM

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I was actually just thining about that Saturday when
I was in Sports Authority.

I need wide with & I can only find that in running, but really I prefer the look of the walking hiking ones & that's more what I use them for anyway.

Running ones are usually the most expensive & only really neccessary for runing, but I don't think it is a problem to use them for other activities.

CalJoe0124 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 01:29 PM

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I buy cross training since I use them for running, step class, kick boxing, spinning, all purpose!

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Oct 17, 2005 02:23 PM

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I usually go for comfort and features first, like Reebok DMX has gel padding where the ball of your foot is. I like that A LOT!

FUTUREBRIDETOKEITH Posted: Oct 17, 2005 02:43 PM

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Believe it or not I go for the cheapest ones. Years ago I would go for look when I was single I wish I would buy for look now.

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 02:43 PM

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First, I go for category (cross trainers) then I go for look.

Sweetd Posted: Oct 17, 2005 02:51 PM

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For comfort and appearance.

Beth1210 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 02:52 PM

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Posted by BCC72206

I buy only running sneakers (I'm a runner). But I also have to find a pair that look good too!

same- but I onlt tend to buy nikes- they are the ones that fit my feet best-

Soon2BMrsA Posted: Oct 17, 2005 03:21 PM

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Posted by Sweetd

For comfort and appearance.

ditto

Sweetpea130000 Posted: Oct 17, 2005 04:21 PM

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Posted by Soon2BMrsA

Posted by Sweetd

For comfort and appearance.

ditto

me too!

dpli Posted: Oct 17, 2005 04:22 PM

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Since I mostly wear them just to exercise, I usually go for comfort and price.

marymoon Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:08 PM

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I need something that's going to be supprotive b/c o my back problems..that and appearance are my primary concerns. I think if you're just using them for everyday and the gym, basically any sneaker will do the jobl.

heidla Posted: Oct 17, 2005 05:43 PM

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I have a cute pair of Sketchers for running around town and then I have my better quality running shoes that live at the gym.

usuk2004 Posted: Oct 18, 2005 10:03 AM

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Posted by tourist
I need wide with & I can only find that in running, but really I prefer the look of the walking hiking ones & that's more what I use them for anyway.

Running ones are usually the most expensive & only really neccessary for runing, but I don't think it is a problem to use them for other activities.

Actually, running are the worst ones to buy if you're doing anything else but running, because they offer little suppport throughout the foot other than in the arch. (5+ years of working in a sports store, and you can be a sneaker nerd too! )

Heather, you should look into New Balance, they do cross trainers in wide widths. Rockport also does walkers in wide widths.

May2004 Posted: Oct 18, 2005 10:53 AM

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Posted by usuk2004

Posted by tourist
I need wide with & I can only find that in running, but really I prefer the look of the walking hiking ones & that's more what I use them for anyway.

Running ones are usually the most expensive & only really neccessary for runing, but I don't think it is a problem to use them for other activities.

Actually, running are the worst ones to buy if you're doing anything else but running, because they offer little suppport throughout the foot other than in the arch. (5+ years of working in a sports store, and you can be a sneaker nerd too! )

Heather, you should look into New Balance, they do cross trainers in wide widths. Rockport also does walkers in wide widths.

usuk2004,

Which ones have a strong arch? Becasue I notice my arches feel a little achy - also they are old sneakers

Mrs.Z Posted: Oct 18, 2005 11:31 PM

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Ok I consider myself a shoe Queen with at one point in my life having over 250 prs of shoes and working in a shoe store for over 5 years I can tell you this for the gym cross training is best, all around support and comfort, tennis shoes have really no sole, the support isnt that great, the sole are meant for a tennis court. Running shoes have a diffrent arch and more support for the ball of your foot so when you run you dont damage that part of your foot. I found New BAlance have wide and extra wide widths and some styles are really cute. So not to sound like a shoe dork but styles (running, tennis) do matter for what activities you do, do.