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BingBong
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 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:25 am Post subject: Are Birkenstocks suitable for jogging? |
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| I would like to start jogging more often. Nothing hardcore as I am just starting out, it will most likely be walk 100 metres, jog 100 metres etc.I can't afford to buy new shoes at the moment, the only suitable shoes I have are Converse or Birkenstocks.The Converse don't offer me much support and my feet get a bit sore in them after a while. The Birkenstocks are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had (for walking) but I'm not sure they're really designed for jogging.They are secure on my feet, there's no danger of them falling off, but I'd like to see if anyone has any advice or experience to share on this topic. Thanks. |
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frognanny
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:35 am Post subject: |
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| i would say no because I think you might take the chance of getting hurt in them, and no one would want to get hurt. I slipped one in a pair of them things walking down a hill, it ate me leg all up |
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Knows what he is talking
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 2:00 am Post subject: |
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| I am very much leaning towards no. Since you're a total beginner to running, the bones in your lower legs and feet are probably fairly low-density. Coupled with the fact that your leg muscles have not adjusted to running and you have a recipe for shin splints and stress fractures (really nasty buggers that will knock you out of action for up to several months).Because of the above few factors, I would STRONGLY recommend just waiting and saving up for a good pair of shoes. Asics is my brand of choice (you will feel like you're standing on marshmallows), and they have some very decent models in the $40-$60 range, which should be all you need at this point in your training. These shoes are great at soaking up some of the forces transfered to your legs so that your muscles and bones won't have to.By the way, I speak from experience. I wasn't using Birkenstocks, but an old pair of shoes that I did not have the heart to replace. The cushioning was completely shot, but I kept using them, and wham, pain in my feet, knees, shins, and hips. NOT a good thing. Besides, ever stub a toe while running? It happens... Exercises generally demands closed-toe shoes, unless it's something at the beach or on a carefully controlled surface, such as a dance floor. |
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K02
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:15 am Post subject: |
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| No they aren't. They offer you no shock absorbency and without that you will hurt your joints, especially your knees. I know what I am talking about. I started running with low quality shoes and found myself at he orthopedics office four weeks later.The Converse aren't good either, but if you jog on a soft surface, like on grass in the park - watch out that you don't slip though - the ground will give you some shock absorbance. In the mean time start saving money for some good running shoes. Adequate running shoes aren't that expensive and are really worth their money. |
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Sasha ♥
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:28 am Post subject: |
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| Converse was originally made to be a sports shoe and it was part of the standard basketball uniform, so you are way better off with those. |
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