Shoes? Help!!

[NMDemDist2]

OK, so i'm 57 yo woman, have some bone loss already so no BIG pylo for me BUT i am starting (another) 90 day fitness program to try and get off that last 15-20#

i've tried Nike trainers and one other kind (famous name that escapes me at this moment---hey I'm old! gimme a break....)

so the program consists of 4 days of circuit training with some short HIIT thrown in and 2 days cardio (1 day front circuit, 1 day back circuit, 1 day cardio, repeat)

I need some good aerobic trainers that will give good cushion and lateral support on my carpet at home. Suggestions??

I'm not worried about $$$, saving my knees, hips and back are much more important!! knee and hip pain has been an issue with P90 programs and other weight lifting I've done. I think i'm much stronger now and my form is better, but I still need to support and protect those areas.

also my slightly younger and fitter hubby is doing it with me, his issue is flat feet and he hates heavy shoes, weight is his big thing, so any suggestions for him are welcome too!

so tell me about your shoes, love em hate em???? help!

[uppityperson]

1. New Balance saved my feet and sanity. If you can get to a store, they do an image thing of your

feet and can tell you what ones are best. Make sure and check their closeout/sale table as sometimes you can find last yr's model there which is practically the same but cheaper.

They have a wide base and different types of support depending on number and what you need. Looking at the bottom, I felt like they were little kids tennies, but the wide base was great.

I got a case of plantar fasciitis trying to exercise barefoot and they were wonderful. Much better than any trainer I've had.

My kid got shin splints yrs ago and our local store had Saucony which are also very good. Again they are lightweight but very good at what they do which is help heal and not hurt.

[Lisa D]

5. I second the New Balance recommendation.

Best pair of shoes I've ever owned and lasted the longest. The wide base gives me more stability when I exercise. I think buying them at a New Balance store made a big difference too.

[LeftofObama]

6. Agree 100%!

I have wide feet and New Balance is the only running shoe I wear. The fit is perfect and if you watch the sales you can usually get them for +/- $40.

I was at the mall the other day and found New Balance on sale for $38. I bought 2 pairs.

[LaurenG]

2. I'm going to suggest you go to a running shoe store and let them fit you

It was the best thing I ever did. My husband and I both went and we haven't looked back (well I have due to an old injury) but I walk and train in my running shoes. They are the best shoes I have ever gotten. They will set you back $100 or so but I don't think you will regret it. Best wishes with this, no matter what you decide about shoes.

[NMDemDist2]

3. sadly our mom and pop shoe placed closed after Big 5 opened in the area

they did fit me a couple years ago.

i ended up with some asics gel running shoes. not as much outside lateral support i craved, but better than my worn out nike trainers.....

[LaurenG]

4. Those are good shoes.

Mazuno is my favorite but they stopped making my style so I went to amazon and found them. Have fun with whatever you decide to do.

[FreeState]

9. Look for a running doctor

I just had my gait analyzed by a doctor (he's a physical therapist and chiropractor). It cost about $80 - but it was well worth it. I got completely different results than I did at a running store where the analysis was done on cheap equipment by a salesperson in about 5 minutes.

[coucouza]

7. aerobic shoes

Aerobic exercises involve various movements such as twirling, twisting and also side movements. For aerobic exercise footwear, you should find shoes that has sufficient padding to absorb pressure as well as proper arch design that can help the feet neutralize various movements.

[sir pball]

8. They still make "training" shoes apparently

I remember in the 90s when "cross trainers" were all the rage, it seems they still make them and it sounds like you'd be good in them..

http://www.eastbay.com/Womens/Training/Shoes/_-_/N-1qZ1dzZne

Or possibly (if $$ is really not an issue) multiple pairs of specific shoes - especially if the cardio is running for more than 15 minutes, a purpose-built shoe would be incredibly helpful.

If you can find any independent shoe stores in driving distance at all I'd definitely suggest checking them out first, though. I have the luxury of an accessible heavily-running-oriented indie sporting goods store that's done me a world of good; I get the issues with the big box stores though.