Will Spira shoes help my knees? (Read 658 times)

Hello, I have some problems with my knees and tendonitis. Any time I have ever tried to go up in mileage, my knees flare up. They were always great until I had to have arthroscopic surgery on both of them for tearing cartalidge. I didn't tear cartalidge running, I hurt one in a work accident, and the other playing baseball. Anyways, do Spira shoes really help reduce the impact on your joints. I would love it if this were true. I also am making a website http:www.tips4running.com and would like to get some info on this shoe because of all the hype. So, should I get some? I like my asics, but I also would like to run more. Take care - Coach Tief

I wore Spira Volares a year or so ago, but strictly for the long-term cushoning (I didn't have knee problems I was trying to resolve, so I really can't answer your question). They did seem to be much heavier than normal, although Spira does make a lighter racer I believe. But like mikeymike, I've been going more and more to lightweight minimal shoes/flats and also some barefoot running. I believe the body (feet and legs) normally does a better job of cushioning than any shoe can. Good luck with the knee issues!