Specific Shoe Question (Read 640 times)

I have just started running, and my first shoes were Brooks Switch which is a Neutral with some mobility control. They are starting to wear and yesterday I found a great deal on a pair of Saucony Grid Sinister's at a "non running" store. The Sinister is also a Neutral, but it does not do as much for overpronating as the Brooks. Does anyone know if the two shoes are similar enough that I could try the Sinister or would I be better off sticking to the Brooks? I like the Brooks, they are just wearing out and I am starting to have foot and ankle pain on my long runs after only 200 miles or so on the shoes. I know...crazy question.

One of my teammates has them and likes them so far, but he doesn't have enough miles yet for a firm conclusion. wrong thread, sorry! Try them on, run on them a little. If they feel comfortable, go with it. If they don't, then go back to the switch. Best yet, get a new pair of each and rotate between them.

The running store did recommend the switch but they didn't watch me run on the treadmill. They had me do a little pass through the store. I was super new to running at the time so I think they just gave me a lower end shoe with a bit of stability. Thanks for the advice on rotating. I think that sounds very smart. The price was really too good to pass them up without trying!!

I found myself in the same situation with Saucony ProGrid Guides vs. Brooks Adrenaline GT8's and, since the Guides were $20.00 less, I went with them and they have worked out well so far. FWIW, the Guides are touted as being a mild stability, but good cushioned shoe vs. the more neutral Sinister. I really liked the Sinister and was going to get them, but they did not have a pair in my size. Good luck!