Product: Reebok Pump Paris Trainers
Price: $100.00
Type: Stability Cushioning
Fit: Go up 1/2 a size
Pronation factor: Moderate Over-Pronation
Best for: Runners with flat to medium arches and small to medium frames.
Reebok made a big splash last November at the ING New York City Marathon when they unveiled their new newest running shoe, the Pump Paris Trainers. These stability and cushioning shoes, set for a February 2007 release, were designed by NASA and MIT-trained engineers. The Final Sprint had the opportunity to preview and test these stability and cushioning trainers. They feature an adjustable air bladder and chamber that Reebok claims will automatically adjust to a runner’s foot and allow for a custom fit. There is also an easy-to-use pump and release for manual control of the air bladder.
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Through an upgrade of the Adrenaline GTS 5’s, Brooks was actually able to successfully improve upon what was arguably the best stability shoe on the market.
Product: Brooks Adrenaline GTS 6
Price: $90.00
Type: Stability
Fit: True to size and width
Weight: 11.8 oz (Men); 9.75 oz (Women)
Pronation factor: Moderate Over-Pronation
Best for: Runners with a medium build and low to medium arches
This is one of, if not the, best choice for moderate over-pronators who want an amalgamation of stability and cushioning. Although we had some quams regarding breathability, the Adrenalines received exceptional reviews from our wear-testers; all of whom were very impressed.
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There’s nothing like a fresh new pair of shoes, but how often do you need to get new ones? Replacing your running shoes depends largely on a number of factors; including weight, height, the surface you are running on, your running style, the type of shoe you are wearing, etc. Typically a shoe is good for 300-500 miles.
A good rule of thumb is to change your shoes when your legs and/or joints feel achy, or when you are not recovering as well as you should. Notice the wear on the shoes. If the soles are wearing down and the bottom of the shoe becomes very pliable, and/or the midsoles have a lot of wrinkles, toss them. Running with an old pair of shoes puts you in risk for injury.
It is important to wear a properly fitted running shoe. In addition, they should only be worn for running. After finding the right shoe, many runners buy a couple pairs at once and alternate them from day to day. Some runners, after putting about 300 miles or so on their shoes, begin wearing the old ones for short runs and the new ones for long distance runs. It is important to keep in mind that shoes do have a “shelf-life.” Eventually the midsoles will lose their ability to absorb shock, even if the shoes are barely worn or have not been worn for years.
So many miles…how do you keep track? Simply. Average the amount of miles you run per week and multiply by the number of months they have been used. You can also easily input numbers into an excel sheet. Not technologically savvy? Write them down on paper! If using more than one pair at a time it is wise to number the shoes with a permanent marker.
Buy the right shoe, track your miles, and run happy!
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