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I bought some Prince tennis shoes that I have played in just a few times. I lost both big toenails while wearing them because they evidently were a little big, so my foot slid around when pivoting and stopping. Then I got another pair that I like better. My question to all the runners out there is Can I run in tennis shoes? Do you think there is a huge difference? I just hate to waste them, so I thought I'd ask.
That wouldn't work for me, but everyone's feet are different. I saw a teammate run in dress shoes once in high school when he forgot his running shoes (30 some years ago). That had to hurt.
Yep, we all did dumb stuff in high school.
You could always use the tennis shoes for walking around town. That's what I would do with them. I go through running shoes every three or four months. They look a little beat up for wearing around town after that (but I still do). Or you could donate them to one of the charities that collect shoes for the homeless.
Latent Runner
Simple answer, NO!
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old woman w/hobby
Try them and find out.
mta: Every one is different. You might find you like them.
steph
Some even won big races. Click.
"If you have the fire, run..." -John Climacus
Why is it sideways?
I ran my first race in Vans skateboarding shoes. Yes, I was a sorta - skater in middle school.
The guy in that movie The Jericho Mile ran in high-top Chuck Taylors. So there's that.
Dave
not bad for mile 25
No you can't run in them, or no, there isn't a big difference?
I say, try them.
No you can't run in them, or no, there isn't a big difference? I say, try them.
I meant, "No", don't even try. Why? Even the best tennis shoes are not designed to protect and support the body for the rigors of running; conversely, even the best running shoes would be woefully inadequate for use when playing tennis.
Gang Name "Pound Cake"
Yes, you can run in them. But keep your orthopedic surgeon's number handy. Actually, I have no experience with tennis shoes, but I know not to under estimate the value of properly fitted running shoes purchased from a real running store. Use at your own risk.
- Scott
2014 Goals: First Marathon - BQ2016 <3:40 (3:25:18) - 1/2M <1:45 - 5K <22:00
2014 Marathons: 05/04 Flying Pig (3:49:02) - 09/20 Air Force (BQ 3:25:18) - 11/01 Indianapolis Monumental
I think the shoe-industrial complex (isn’t that what SJ calls it?) is invading your brains. I'll bet any shoe that’s okay for a 3 hour match on a concrete court is fine for the “rigors” of 5 mile jog in the neighborhood a few times a week. I know my shoes don’t protect and support me from much. They’re pretty flimsy neutral shoes. Don’t see the harm in trying them out. If you’re feet hurt after a few goes, try something else. The Prince models I see online look a lot like “real” running shoes to me anyway.
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How bad could it be?
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