Help buying running shoes!!?

I'm 19 years old and I have been running 3-5 miles a day 4 days a week for about 5 years now. Within the last year and a half I have noticed that I am going through running shoes a lot quicker than I need to because my heels rub through the fabric on the back of the shoe so I end up rubbing against plastic (ouch!) I have done this with my last 3 pairs of shoes, the first 2 were New Balance and the last Mizuno. I've found that I rub through the heel after about 3 runs.





Does anyone else have this problem or know a solution to it? Also, any recommendations on a good running shoe?





Thanks!

Help buying running shoes!!?
That sounds like a serious problem in your running form if you're rubbing through the heel of your shoe. I suggest putting insoles into the shoe you buy that have a lot of cushion. Take out the soles that come with the shoe you buy and put in that pair in every new pair of shoes. Look up questions about correct form it could be that you're landing on your feet wrong. You want to land on the balls of your feet. And I'd recommend wearing Asics Gel-cumulous. they have cushioning.
Reply:I just bought some great running shoes that are made by a company called Brooks. I have never heard of them before but I love the shoes. You can also try going to a specialty store that will recommend shoes based on the shape of your foot and the way you run. It's called gait analysis. That is what I did and my new shoes have helped me immensely with shin splints and such. Good Luck!
Reply:I only buy shoes made in America. New Balance now makes some really high quality shoes that are made in America. The shoes are identified by a special label.





In general, running shoes don't differ much. What differs is how individual feet conform to individual shoes. Each shoe model will conform differently to a person's foot.





That being said, if you are really concerned about running shoes then you should visit a good shoe store that specializes in athletics shoes. Good shoe stores have skilled individuals that will pick shoes that best fit your feet. (Many good athletic shoe stores are near university campuses with good sports programs. )
Reply:Asics have always worked for me, give them a try. If you rub through the heel after just 3 runs then maybe the shoes are too small or you have the wrong type of shoe (ie. not enough support/cushion) I am 6-1 150 and had a similar problem because I didnt have enough support in my running shoes. And I mean I am by no means a "big" guy but not all of us can be kenyans who are 115 pounds and can wear the lightest of all shoes
Reply:i absolutely LOVED my ascics gel 1110. they're unbelievably comfortable and very light. i would dedinitely reccomend any kind of ascics. GOOD LUCK!!!
Reply:Go to a good local (in your area) specialty running store. They can recommend the most appropriate shoes for you. However, I wonder if you wear decent running socks (50-50 polyester) and not cotton ones? Maybe you do need a bit wider shoe than the standard "D" width?
Reply:i like to wear asics cause it soft and you can fell the air in your she so ur feet dont sweat alot so ur shoes dont smell uts real good it does asics have gel made in to the shoe so to some people it feels like walking on air and goes ruin fast
Reply:If your heels are rubbing the fabric, is it possible that your shoes are too small for your feet?





For good running shoes, I used Nikes, which took a fair amount of getting used to, but worked fine. Now I'm in Reeboks, but they are track spikes and I never really considered reebok a great running shoe brand. I hear good things about asics as well, although I have never used them. It seems like they should be the best because they specialize in running.
Reply:If you rub through the heel after jsut 3 runs, you likely are in the wrong type of shoe. Try going to a specialty running store that'll fit the shoe to your foot type and give you a sturdy trainer.
Reply:I like Addidas... When you go to buy them check their weight (running shoes must be very light) and their flexibility (they should be flexible). Don't be afraid of spending lots of money.



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