I'm shopping for new tennis shoes, but there are so many types these days! Can anyone help or offer a recommendation??

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 10:34 AM

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Merrell bare access 4's are amazing! If you like minimalist shoes...

Response by Capt Richard I P. made May 24 at 2015 10:37 AM

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Tennis or running?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 10:38 AM

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Yes. I would go to a running store. I have found it to be difficult to pick a shoe on your own. So many of them say this and that about how awesome they are. If you go to a place like Dick's Sporting Goods they will only know what is on the box. I went to a place where live where they watch you walk barefoot and they they recommend a shoe. After you try it on they tell you to run around the block to see how you like it. I love places like that. There isn't any one shoe that that is great for everyone.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 10:43 AM

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There are so many choices/prices that you can go on Ma'am. I just can't see myself self spending $100+ on a good pair of running shoes. I have been running with a really good pair of Asics for years. And not that expensive. They fit good for me and they are comfy.

Response by LTC Daniel Rogne made May 24 at 2015 11:20 AM

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If you want a light shoe with a medium amount of cushioning, Altra makes a petty decent series of shoes. I like Asics normally, but found Altra a comfortable shoe. Hoka One One is pretty good as well. Really depends on your mileage and how neutral your gait is.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made May 24 at 2015 11:24 AM

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As CPT Private RallyPoint Member said, go to a running store. They'll help you get fitted properly. Everyone's foot is a "little" different, and depending on how you run, different shoes will feel better or worse for that style.

I go through about 3 pairs a year, just because of mileage, and I can tell you going "cheap." is a bad deal.

I'm not sure how far how far you are outside Atlanta, but check Jeff Galloway's Phidippides Running Store.

http://www.phidippides.com/

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Response by PFC Tuan Trang made May 24 at 2015 11:28 AM

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Try Asics gel solution sir.

Response by CPL Brendan Hayes made May 24 at 2015 11:35 AM

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1LT Private RallyPoint Member a lot of it depends on how many miles you put in at a time as well as the terrain. I put in a fair amount of miles, so I go through 2-4 pairs a year. If you a running a lot of roads go for a bit more padding. I still can't get behind the Hoka One One trend, but I wear shoes with a bit more padding and a bit bigger heel/toe differential (4mm drop). New Balance has always fit me well. I am also a big fan of Merrell. The Merrell Bare Access 2 is probably my all time favorite shoe. Little bit of padding and 0mm heel/toe drop. The New Balance 730 series has been my shoe of choice for LONG road runs/races.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 11:40 AM

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I am a big fan of Sketchers "GoRun" shoes. I currently have the GoRun 2 Nite Owls (see link) and they are not only comfortable and lite, but have enough cushion that I can run with minimal pain in my back (I have a permanent profile). The fact that they glow in the dark is just awesome, too.

But everyone is built different, and depending on how you run, you may not like them, Ma'am.

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Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 11:43 AM

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Personally, i like nike revolution running shoes. Theyre comfortable, look nice, cheap and durable.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 5:59 PM

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Some Great Post on Here. I'm a big fan of the Nike Lunar Glides, Free Runs and The New Balance 980 Fresh Foam. I usually go through 2 pairs of running shoes a year. Right now for long distance I use my New Balance. For shorter interval training I use my Lunar Glides and Free Runs. If you're unsure I would recommend going to a shoe store.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 25 at 2015 12:09 AM

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I would always recommend Road Runner Sports.com. They offer a wide variety of running shoes, training shoes, and runner and training apparel. They are reasonably priced and very fast; I got shoes from them in theater, as fast as I got them back home.

Check out their feature called the "Shoe Dog" as it will help you know what type of shoes you need, so you buy what is best for your body type, foot type, and running style. Check them out, you will not be sorry.

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Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 10:28 AM

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I personally like Saucony Kinvara 5's.. Great if you don't have a major foot problem... If you're still stationed at Merrill I recommend taking a little trip to dahlonega or cumming to Totally Running (I'm at UNG so I've been a few times)... They'll map your foot and help you pick out what fits... As long as you don't mind paying $100+ for shoes

Response by Spc 1 J W. made May 27 at 2015 10:52 PM

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As others have said http://www.roadrunnersports.com/ is a good source of running shoes at great prices. I have used RRS exclusively for probably over 20 years. You can get a further discount at RRS through http://www.govx.com/

Other great places to shop are http://www.kellysrunningwarehouse.com/ and http://www.holabirdsports.com/

Check this one out as well http://www.runningshoesguru.com/

Good luck!

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Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Feb 16 at 2016 11:20 AM

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I went to my local running shop and had the insole made, made a huge difference. I was having a lot of foot issues, and these make a world of difference.