SAF Running Shoes: Brooks and New Balance
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Which of these shoes are better for flat footed people?
I am currently wearing New Balance but am suffereing from Shin Splints (pain in shin when running). I think I might be flat footed. I wonder if I should be wearing brooks instead? -
most flat footed ppl wear new balance... But the ppl at CMPB got say when u go and measure ur boots size.. They got do the foot printing test. Should be in ur docklet when u go for medical checkup.. I flat footed,i wear new balance no problem for me..
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Drat! I am wearing new balance but I still have pain.
Maybe its time to go get tested on a gait analysis machine. -
I think inside the emart there is a big chart showing wat type of shoes you should get base on your foot, flat or normal.
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Hmmm ok Thanks.
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Well... manufacturer state tat new balance is more for flat footed...
I m flat foot ... currently using new balance... I think is wonder ... I have no complain -
buy outside one lor...asics....saucony....mizuno...
the issued items usually i leave in my ziploc bag...its still in there 7 mths after ORD.... -
New Balance.
However, during my NS, I got a pair of Air Max trainers with special flat-foot inserts for my weekly runs and PT.
Some of my mates bought Asics with extra sole support. -
Arrgh - hate this thing. I am not even sure I am flatfooted and a look at the soles of my shoes suggest that I under-pronate IE I run/walk using the outer part of my foot to support my weight.
The problem is that I think I am flat footed and flat foots are supposed to over pronate.
Don't want to stump for an expensive sports shoe though. Stupid feet.
I think the problem might be that the New Balance was designed to stop people over-pronating. I do not do that so the New Balance might be giving me problems. -
Why don't you borrow the Brooks from your friends and give it a try first?Originally posted by lwflee:I think the problem might be that the New Balance was designed to stop people over-pronating. I do not do that so the New Balance might be giving me problems.
If you dont overpronate, then the NB is quite ineffective lah.
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Ya - I am not in Singapore so I can't get hold of brooks now. Actually, even if I were in Singapore, I doubt anyone would want lend me their shoes. My feet have a certain reputation...
Basically I am a cheapo - am going back to singapore in a while. i think I will buy a pair of brooks and see how things go. At $30 a pair, you can't go wrong! -
i'm flat footed. my podiatrist told me brooks would be better for flat foot people but both are also fine.
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I don't see that both these shoes have contoured in-soles, unlike those sold in the shops. Suggest TS invests in a proper in-sole.
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nowadays Nike also come up with designs for flat footed people.
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i didnt know there are diff shoes for flat footed people ..
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brooks is better for flat feet
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You mean you can wear your own running shoes for NS?
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Once you get posted to unit, most people normally don't care what you wear.Originally posted by tootkiaz:You mean you can wear your own running shoes for NS? -
Last time, my BMT coy also don't care what u wear for PT. As long as you feel comfy.Originally posted by dkcx:Once you get posted to unit, most people normally don't care what you wear. -
So the Brooks and New Balance are just optional ars Icic. But is wearing your own shoes common?
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good shoes!
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sorry for being OOT here but back in my BMT, we called the New Balance shoes No Balance Instead.
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My time we used ' Old Balance' - black Kung Fu shoes with the thin sole.Originally posted by LazerLordz:New Balance.
However, during my NS, I got a pair of Air Max trainers with special flat-foot inserts for my weekly runs and PT.
Some of my mates bought Asics with extra sole support.