Running Shoe Selection
Listed here is a roster of running and walking shoes carried at Garry Gribble’s RunningSports. Every shoe on the list is high quality running/walking footwear designed to support, cushion and propel forward (whether running or walking). The “best shoe” on the list is the one that suits a person’s specific foot structure and biomechanical needs. GGRS staff analyzes each person’s foot structure and biomechanical idiosyncrasies and guides them into their “best shoe.” This process involves determining which category of shoe is right for each person and then trying on samples within that category from a variety of brands. Selecting the appropriate category is the key to addressing your specific foot structure and biomechanical needs. Trying several different brands and models within the selected category is the key to finding the shoe that fits and feels the best on each person’s foot.
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Stability – Training
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Motion Control – Training
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| adidas Supernova Glide
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adidas Supernova Sequence
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Asics Foundation
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| Asics Cumulus
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Asics 2150
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Brooks Addiction
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| Brooks Defyance
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Brooks Adrenaline
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Mizuno Alchemy
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| Brooks Dyad
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Mizuno Inspire
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Saucony Stabil
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| Mizuno Rider
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New Balance 760
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| New Balance 758
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New Balance 850
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Motion Control – High End
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| Nike Moto
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Nike Structure Triax
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Asics Evolution
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| Nike Pegasus
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Saucony Guide
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Brooks Ariel
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| Saucony Ride
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Saucony Omni
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Brooks Beast
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| Neutral – High End
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Stability – High End
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Trail Running
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| adidas adiSTAR Solution
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adidas adiSTAR Salvation
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adidas adiSTAR Raven
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| adidas adiSTAR Ride
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Asics 3020
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Brooks Cascadia
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| Asics Kinsei
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Asics Kayano
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Mizuno Ascend
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| Asics Nimbus
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Brooks Trance
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Mizuno Cabrakan
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| Brooks Glycerin
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Mizuno Nirvana
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New Balance 904TR
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| Mizuno Creation
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New Balance 993
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Patagonia Nine Trails
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| New Balance 1064
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New Balance 1225
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Patagonia Tsali
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| Nike Vomero
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Nike Equalon
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Saucony Xodus
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| Saucony Triumph
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Saucony Hurricane
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Neutral – Light Weight Training & Racing Flats
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Stability – Light Weight Training & Racing Flats
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Minimalist
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| adidas adiZero Adios
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Asics Bandito
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Nike Free Run
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| Asics Hyper Speed
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Asics DS Racer
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Saucony Kinvara (June 2010)
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| Brooks Ghost (July 2010)
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Asics DS Trainer
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Vibram FiveFingers Bikila
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| Brooks Green Silence
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Mizuno Elixir
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Vibram FiveFingers Classic
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| Mizuno Ronin
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Nike Lunar Glide
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Vibram FiveFingers KSO
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| Nike Marathoner
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Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
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| Nike Lunar Elite
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| Nike Lunar Racer
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| Nike Streak XC
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Neutral Cushioned: Generally, this category is aimed at people with medium to high arches. Your foot strike tends to be neutral or to have a slight roll to the outside (supinate). The higher and more rigid your arch is the more cushioning you tend to need in your shoe. This is because a high rigid arch doesn’t provide the natural shock absorbing qualities provided by a more flexible arch.
Stability: Generally, this category is aimed at people with a medium to low arch. Your foot, upon striking the ground, tends to roll to the inside. These shoes have built in devices to support your arch and help impart a more neutral foot strike. This is desirable because it allows for a more even distribution of the forces you encounter while running or walking. This in turn makes you more injury resistant. These shoes can also be helpful those managing plantar fasciitis.
Motion Control: Generally, this category is for people with flat feet and whose feet tend to roll dramatically to the inside (overpronate) as you go through your stride. These are basically extreme stability shoes. These shoes can be helpful to people managing plantar fasciitis.
Trail Running: Trail shoes are designed for off–road running and walking. They feature: lower profiles to help minimize ankle turns; stiff plates imbedded in the midsole to provide extra stability and foot protection from sharp objects; reinforced toe guards; aggressive outsole lugs for traction; extra durable uppers.
Minimalist: Minimalist shoes simulate barefoot running. They are meant to supplement your running and train the muscles in your feet and lower legs to work more cooperatively and efficiently. They should be used cautiously at first. Walk in them for gradually increasing periods of time before attempting to run. When you do start running, keep it short; start with five minutes or less and increment the time spent in them slowly.
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