new saf running shoes!! Brooks or New balance??
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was juz shopping @ emart for my upcoming ICT quite surprised to see new running shoes ...
got brooks and new balance...thinking of getting one pair
any bros got any reviews or recommendations on which is beta?
am thinking of getting it to train for marathon...
thanx in adv
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Brooks is for normal heeled...
NB is for flat footed...
NB is the choice for comfort.
Brooks is the choice for weight (light) -
really? for flat footed?Originally posted by Taufiq:Brooks is for normal heeled...
NB is for flat footed...
NB is the choice for comfort.
Brooks is the choice for weight (light)
anyway i reckoned that NB makes rather good running shoes. shouldnt be too wrong going wif tt. -
I'm not really concerned with the brand(old man syndrome).
As long as its free, comfy and suited for running. Damn happy liao. -
there are certain features to look for in running shoes - the weight, the grooves, and cut. if its simply comfy, it could be any kind of shoes, since these may not make a diff to one's comfort level so to speak.Originally posted by ditzy:I'm not really concerned with the brand(old man syndrome). As long as its free, comfy and suited for running. Damn happy liao. -
har? NB one is flatfoot one meh?
i tried both during mi medcheck.. chose the NB one.. more comfy... -
My time only got BATA black rubber shoes that don't even survive BMT!
DAMN!
Singapore has come a long way. -
technology has also come a long way. if running shoes are still relatively ex i think we will still be using bata shoes.Originally posted by Fairyland:My time only got BATA black rubber shoes that don't even survive BMT!
DAMN!
Singapore has come a long way. -
So for BMT will get which pair....brooks(white plus a bit of red andblack) or NB(black in colour)
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dunno and it doesnt matter. u haf to wear watever they give u.Originally posted by ryangian:So for BMT will get which pair....brooks(white plus a bit of red andblack) or NB(black in colour) -
NB, because it sounds more synomomous.Originally posted by ryangian:So for BMT will get which pair....brooks(white plus a bit of red andblack) or NB(black in colour) -
I think Brooks is for the flat footed one, NB is normal.
But anyway, the New Balance ones, i have seen very rapid wear and tear from the recruits.
One month recruits would start having holes to the side of the shoes. -
I don,t know how lasting the shoes are as I have just got my new balance M380 running shoes. Yes SAF has come a long way since the black rubber shoes of yesteryears or during my NS time.Where one size fits all at least now there's a choice based on the type of foot you have.
Buying a pair of running shoes should not be based on what colours or style or cosmetic look of the shoe.The whole purpose that there are two types of shoes from brooks and new balance is to suit the different types of foot that a soldier has. It's main purpose is to allow the foot to withstand the pounding and rigors of running and to prevent injuries.
The SAF brooks maximus running shoes is for normal foot.
The SAF new balance M380 running shoes is for flat foot or overpronators.(motion control) see below email from new balance I also checked with the emart shop auntie on this.
The following is a email reply I got from new balance on it's new SAF new balance shoes.
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Hi Steve,
thank you for your mail and support for New Balance.
The current New Balance model for the military is M380BR, its based on
a
lightweight performance model, the M730 but a medial post has been
added
such that it caters for moderate overpronators as well.
If you are wearing the M855 at the moment, you should be pleased to
know
that it has been updated and just released as the M856 in Singapore.
Let us know if we can help further.
Best regards,
Arthur Ang
Asia Area Manager
New Balance Asia Pacific
60 Martin Road
#07-18 Trademart Singapore
Singapore 239065
Tel : (65) 6734 6618
Fax : (65) 6734 9288
Mobile : (65) 9674 5938
E-Mail : [email protected]
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I do know that there is a brooks maximus cross trainer shoe on the market don,t know if the SAF brooks running shoe is based on this.
New balance and brooks both make good running shoes they just don,t spend so much $$$ on advertisement or multimillion dollar sportsmen endorsements like Nike and Reebok.
Brooks Beast, Brooks Addiction, and New balance 855 are some shoes that come to mind when getting shoes for overpronators or flat feet or heavy runners.
To know the type of foot you have, you can examine your footprint or you can spend $$ consulting a podiatrist(foot doctor) or just go to any free nike foot clinic giving free advice on your foot type.
Just my two cents
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Anyone selling it?
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lol x2Originally posted by ditzy:NB, because it sounds more synomomous. -
No nike ?
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Dude, it's not the brand but the effectiveness that matters when you're doing PT in the army.
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effectiveness + affordability.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Dude, it's not the brand but the effectiveness that matters when you're doing PT in the army.
nike may be higher quality, but it may cost too much, or nike may have refused a deal with SAF, unlike brooks and NB -
But the question remains unanswered: Can anyone, who have tried both shoes, make a recommendation in terms of the performance?
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correct abt the heels. comfort n weight... i not so sure. lol.Originally posted by Taufiq:Brooks is for normal heeled...
NB is for flat footed...
NB is the choice for comfort.
Brooks is the choice for weight (light) -
hmm... is this pair of shoes yours?Originally posted by erijazz: -
i know for sure that u can't wear ankle socks with the new balance shoes to play basketball because u will end up having skins peeling off at the back of yr ankle.
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Anyone selling the pair of NB shoes? I wish to buy it from you...
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gonna buy the brooks to try soon - tomorrow maybe? will appraise it once i have done so.