What do you pay for runners?

Ginger · 01-13-2006

I'm wondering what most people pay for running shoes. Wierd question, I know.

See, I usually just buy some crappy pair of $30 runners and call it a day. DOn't think I've ever had an expensive pair. But I'm a big Imelda Marcos-type, and I have a huge shoe closet, so always wanted to save money for my OTHER shoes...

Well, now I've got RA and this problem with a bone spur on my heel, so I thought it was prudent to go buy myself a good pair of runners since I was going to be starting to do a lot of walking, both outside and on the cross-training machine. So I went to the runners-store, and tried on a few pairs, staying away from the most expensive pair in the store...until the guy sucked me into trying them on...all I can say is OH MY!....and I bought them. They are Nike Air Shocks...and they work just perfect actually, because they have these five air shocks that circle around the heal and provide the weight to be taken right off my heel where the bone spur is, working even better than the orthotics. SO a wise investment, I guess.

Price tag? $190.00!!!!! So my question: is that a lot? Or am I just so out of the game that I don't know what a real pair of runners should cost? I did NOT feel good about paying that much for them, until I walked around in them all day today and felt so good...

mckinzie · 01-13-2006

Big Nike Runner fan here but recently bought a pair of Adidas which are pretty comfy while working out. $190 for runners is a bit much Ginger.

ryshkus · 01-13-2006

The shoes do look comfortable. I have seen them online for $116-$130 USD. The $190 must be Canadian....

I hate spending a lot of money on shoes- any kind of shoes. So for me, $50 is great for a pair of running shoes. But if I had feet issues, I would spend more money. Heck maybe spending less on shoes will cause feet problems!!

Connie · 01-13-2006

I pay almost nothing for PUMA running shoes but that's a different story

. But even if this wasn't the case I'd rather pay more to prevent damages of my bones and muscles...So don't feel bad because of the $190 you spent on shoews - they're sure worth it.

Ginger · 01-13-2006

Yes, that's $190 CDN...

These are what I bought, but the swoosh is pink:

**sctx** · 01-13-2006

running????

mckinzie · 01-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger

Yes, that's $190 CDN...

These are what I bought, but the swoosh is pink:

I've seen those,
new shock support in the heel.

Ginger · 01-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by sctx

running????

No, see...mine are for WALKING..

see, we have rain and cold here...can't wear sandals all the time...

MWC · 01-13-2006

It's a bit much ... but you hit the nail on the head. If this is what it's going to take to get you up and walking comfortably, then they will prove to be a great value.

Do yourself a favor, though: save all the sizing and model information and shop for them on the web when they wear out. Maybe you can get a better price deal on the web.

fireinmn · 01-13-2006

I never spend less than $100 for running shoes...it's all about comfort for me (although I have been known to buy the cute ones too) If I had other concerns besides comfort I wouldn't hesitate to spend more.

**sctx** · 01-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger

No, see...mine are for WALKING..

see, we have rain and cold here...can't wear sandals all the time...

well, if that's the case, you maintain my full respect

B Kromm · 01-13-2006

Hey, Ginger them are pretty stylin'

I have a fundamental issue with paying more than 60 to 80 bucks for a pair of runners. I worked sport retail in college and the cost of runners then was half of what the msrp was. We used to order direct from the Nike rep. They always wanted the staff to be wearing their shoes. It worked out pretty well

Those Air shocks were given.... that's right GIVEN to the volunteers at a Nike hockey skills camp here last fall. Those and a T-shirt and shorts made from their super-spiffy-ultra-stretchy-moisture-wicking-show-every-ripple-on-your-bodyhigh tech fabric. I heard that there was a fella there that tipped the old Toledos at about 270. It was a picture to behold. Some clothing shoud have a max GVW stated on it!

fireinmn · 01-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by B Kromm

Hey, Ginger them are pretty stylin'

I have a fundamental issue with paying more than 60 to 80 bucks for a pair of runners. I worked sport retail in college and the cost of runners then was half of what the msrp was. We used to order direct form the Nike rep. They always wanted the staff to be wearing their shoes. It worked out pretty well

Those Air shocks were given.... that's right GIVEN to the volunteers at a Nike hockey skills camp here last fall. Those and a T-shirt and shorts made from their super-spiffy-ultra-stretchy-moisture-wicking-show-every-ripple-on-your-bodyhigh tech fabric. I heard that there was a fella there that tipped the old Toledos at about 270. It was a picture to behold. Some clothing shoud have a max GVW stated on it!

Santa put one of those in my stocking this year...Love it!! fits like a glove

PlayadelSoul · 01-13-2006

I just take a taxi.

Daddy B · 01-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginger

I'm wondering what most people pay for running shoes. Wierd question, I know.

See, I usually just buy some crappy pair of $30 runners and call it a day. DOn't think I've ever had an expensive pair. But I'm a big Imelda Marcos-type, and I have a huge shoe closet, so always wanted to save money for my OTHER shoes...

Well, now I've got RA and this problem with a bone spur on my heel, so I thought it was prudent to go buy myself a good pair of runners since I was going to be starting to do a lot of walking, both outside and on the cross-training machine. So I went to the runners-store, and tried on a few pairs, staying away from the most expensive pair in the store...until the guy sucked me into trying them on...all I can say is OH MY!....and I bought them. They are Nike Air Shocks...and they work just perfect actually, because they have these five air shocks that circle around the heal and provide the weight to be taken right off my heel where the bone spur is, working even better than the orthotics. SO a wise investment, I guess.

Price tag? $190.00!!!!! So my question: is that a lot? Or am I just so out of the game that I don't know what a real pair of runners should cost? I did NOT feel good about paying that much for them, until I walked around in them all day today and felt so good...

These days, that's the going price for a top of the range pair of trainers.
If they what it takes to keep you smiling, why not?
I'd settle for a cheaper, still good-looking pair, but that's me.
Go for it!

01-13-2006	#1 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	What do you pay for runners? I'm wondering what most people pay for running shoes. Wierd question, I know. See, I usually just buy some crappy pair of $30 runners and call it a day. DOn't think I've ever had an expensive pair. But I'm a big Imelda Marcos-type, and I have a huge shoe closet, so always wanted to save money for my OTHER shoes... Well, now I've got RA and this problem with a bone spur on my heel, so I thought it was prudent to go buy myself a good pair of runners since I was going to be starting to do a lot of walking, both outside and on the cross-training machine. So I went to the runners-store, and tried on a few pairs, staying away from the most expensive pair in the store...until the guy sucked me into trying them on...all I can say is OH MY!....and I bought them. They are Nike Air Shocks...and they work just perfect actually, because they have these five air shocks that circle around the heal and provide the weight to be taken right off my heel where the bone spur is, working even better than the orthotics. SO a wise investment, I guess. Price tag? $190.00!!!!! So my question: is that a lot? Or am I just so out of the game that I don't know what a real pair of runners should cost? I did NOT feel good about paying that much for them, until I walked around in them all day today and felt so good...

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Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Yes, that's $190 CDN... These are what I bought, but the swoosh is pink: Last edited by Ginger : 03-21-2007 at 01:55 AM.

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B Kromm beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, no we're not a County in Montana, Alberta Posts: 373	Hey, Ginger them are pretty stylin' I have a fundamental issue with paying more than 60 to 80 bucks for a pair of runners. I worked sport retail in college and the cost of runners then was half of what the msrp was. We used to order direct from the Nike rep. They always wanted the staff to be wearing their shoes. It worked out pretty well Those Air shocks were given.... that's right GIVEN to the volunteers at a Nike hockey skills camp here last fall. Those and a T-shirt and shorts made from their super-spiffy-ultra-stretchy-moisture-wicking-show-every-ripple-on-your-bodyhigh tech fabric. I heard that there was a fella there that tipped the old Toledos at about 270. It was a picture to behold. Some clothing shoud have a max GVW stated on it! Last edited by B Kromm : 01-13-2006 at 04:13 PM. Reason: cuz I cant spelll

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01-13-2006	#2 (permalink)
mckinzie lightweight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Highland Village,Tx (Kinz Standard Time) Posts: 13,551	Big Nike Runner fan here but recently bought a pair of Adidas which are pretty comfy while working out. $190 for runners is a bit much Ginger.

01-13-2006	#3 (permalink)
ryshkus beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 313	The shoes do look comfortable. I have seen them online for $116-$130 USD. The $190 must be Canadian.... I hate spending a lot of money on shoes- any kind of shoes. So for me, $50 is great for a pair of running shoes. But if I had feet issues, I would spend more money. Heck maybe spending less on shoes will cause feet problems!!

01-13-2006	#4 (permalink)
Connie life=playa Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Klagenfurt, Austria Posts: 806	I pay almost nothing for PUMA running shoes but that's a different story . But even if this wasn't the case I'd rather pay more to prevent damages of my bones and muscles...So don't feel bad because of the $190 you spent on shoews - they're sure worth it.

01-13-2006	#6 (permalink)
sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,153	running????

01-13-2006	#9 (permalink)
MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,842	It's a bit much ... but you hit the nail on the head. If this is what it's going to take to get you up and walking comfortably, then they will prove to be a great value. Do yourself a favor, though: save all the sizing and model information and shop for them on the web when they wear out. Maybe you can get a better price deal on the web.

01-13-2006	#10 (permalink)
fireinmn añejo Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,210	I never spend less than $100 for running shoes...it's all about comfort for me (although I have been known to buy the cute ones too) If I had other concerns besides comfort I wouldn't hesitate to spend more.

01-13-2006	#14 (permalink)
PlayadelSoul Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,965	I just take a taxi.

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