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Hi guys, I’m looking for a bit of advice from the pros.

I tend to underpronate (supinate) when walking and running, and I also have high arches. Are there any of you who have similar foot mechanics, or perhaps know someone who does?

I’d be interested to hear which running shoes have worked well for you or them. I’ve asked AI for some recommendations to get me started, but I’d much rather hear about your real-world experiences and what’s actually worked for you!

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA
 
Spyda said:
Hi guys, I’m looking for a bit of advice from the pros.

I tend to underpronate (supinate) when walking and running, and I also have high arches. Are there any of you who have similar foot mechanics, or perhaps know someone who does?

I’d be interested to hear which running shoes have worked well for you or them. I’ve asked AI for some recommendations to get me started, but I’d much rather hear about your real-world experiences and what’s actually worked for you!

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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So depending where you are it might be worth visting a certain Sportsman Warehouse. They have a neat free running assessment they do where they will make you walk and run on a treadmill which analyses everything for you and then gives you shoe recommendations.

RunID Advanced Gait Analysis Technology | Sportsmans Warehouse

Discover RunID's gait analysis technology at Sportsmans Warehouse. Track gait improvements, make informed shoe choices, and analyze your biomechanics data.
www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za

I have a friend who really struggles with stability (can't remember which way) and she swears by the ASICS Gel-Kayano. I think i might have a slight stability issue as well in some shoes like my Novablasts since in them i get this thick layer of dirt on the insides of the shoes but only those shoes - luckily they cause no pain or anything

I also look at this site when looking at shoes a lot and they have a list for underpronations

runrepeat.com

7 Best Running Shoes For Underpronation in 2026

The 7 best running shoes for underpronation based on extensive wear and lab testing. We award the best overall, best energy return, best traction, best daily trainer, best for race, best shock absorption and best budget.
runrepeat.com runrepeat.com

The Saucony Ride 19 is currently R1999 at Takealot in certain colours and sizes (R200 sport shoe coupon is valid too
 
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Crusader said:
There's a sport shoe coupon? Thought it was only for the SA team gear.
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Was the Mazanzi one not for shoes? I interpreted it as sports gear but now i see it could of been South African sports stuff as in team stuff
 
Spyda said:
Hi guys, I’m looking for a bit of advice from the pros.

I tend to underpronate (supinate) when walking and running, and I also have high arches. Are there any of you who have similar foot mechanics, or perhaps know someone who does?

I’d be interested to hear which running shoes have worked well for you or them. I’ve asked AI for some recommendations to get me started, but I’d much rather hear about your real-world experiences and what’s actually worked for you!

Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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If you are in Johannesburg take a trip to Randburg runner. All there guys have been finding the right shoe for a foot for like 10 years. You won't get better advice than them in jhb.
 
Thank you CrypitcZA and Scary_Turtle, I'm based in Durban, I see we have a Durban Runner shop, will give both a call to get some details regarding the assessments they provide.
 
Recently got myself the ASICS GT-2000 15's Size 12's (usually go for a 13). I'm not really a runner unless a skelm or dog is chasing me. But man these shoes are so comfy and bonus that I can take a comfortable jog as well. I am wearing them as my daily shoe now. Too bad running shoes are not really pretty shoes. They are so bouncy. No more sore heels for me. I'm also fairly flat footed and these seem to work well for that. For context I am a fairly tall and naturally handsome guy. So most shoes hurt me.

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RedViking said:
Recently got myself the ASICS GT-2000 15's. I'm not really a runner unless a skelm or dog is chasing me. But man these shoes are so comfy and bonus that I can take a comfortable jog as well. I am wearing them as my daily shoe now. Too bad running shoes are not really pretty shoes. They are so bouncy. No more soar heels for me. I'm also fairly flat footed and these seem to work well for that.

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That looks pretty enough to me. Heard these were a major upgrade to the line. How's the cushion and feel? Very soft?
 
Crusader said:
That looks pretty enough to me. Heard these were a major upgrade to the line. How's the cushion and feel? Very soft?
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I have nothing else to compare it to as it is my first splurge on good shoes. They are so bouncy, especially when I go for a short run or jog. SUPER comfy. They feel a bit firmer when I walk, but resist all the impact when I run that I have to double check I am still on the ground :ROFL:.I am still getting used to them, but I feel the toe side digs in a bit or on the thin side, but I am starting to get used to it.
 
RedViking said:
Recently got myself the ASICS GT-2000 15's Size 12's (usually go for a 13). I'm not really a runner unless a skelm or dog is chasing me. But man these shoes are so comfy and bonus that I can take a comfortable jog as well. I am wearing them as my daily shoe now. Too bad running shoes are not really pretty shoes. They are so bouncy. No more sore heels for me. I'm also fairly flat footed and these seem to work well for that. For context I am a fairly tall and naturally handsome guy. So most shoes hurt me.

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Asics shoes majority of the time are not the best looking and most look similar since they use the same logo design but their shoes are decent. I also find their foam breaks in after about 50km and gets more comfy.

I have a few pairs of Asics and i like them all.
 
RedViking said:
Recently got myself the ASICS GT-2000 15's Size 12's (usually go for a 13). I'm not really a runner unless a skelm or dog is chasing me. But man these shoes are so comfy and bonus that I can take a comfortable jog as well. I am wearing them as my daily shoe now. Too bad running shoes are not really pretty shoes. They are so bouncy. No more sore heels for me. I'm also fairly flat footed and these seem to work well for that. For context I am a fairly tall and naturally handsome guy. So most shoes hurt me.

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I like how they look like they are floating on blue light. Nice shoe.
 
RedViking said:
I have nothing else to compare it to as it is my first splurge on good shoes. They are so bouncy, especially when I go for a short run or jog. SUPER comfy. They feel a bit firmer when I walk, but resist all the impact when I run that I have to double check I am still on the ground :ROFL:.I am still getting used to them, but I feel the toe side digs in a bit or on the thin side, but I am starting to get used to it.
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Can't go wrong with a GT-2000. The upper should stretch a bit with wear. I have the trail version of the 14 and really like them. Firmer than Novablasts.
 
New Balance and Asics shoes have become so expensive... Like NB 1080 40% off at Bash and still R2300
 
Crusader said:
All running shoes have become expensive. You are extremely lucky if you get anything good at sale prices just under R2000. Benchmark has moves up to mid R2k now.
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I took a gamble... Adidas had EVO SL's for R1349.10... Got them yesterday but i had to get them for that price in a 13.5 i am a 12 to 12.5... Their sizing chart said in terms of CM is was the same as my normal shoes...

Shoes were HUGE so had to return them :(
 
CrypticZA said:
I took a gamble... Adidas had EVO SL's for R1349.10... Got them yesterday but i had to get them for that price in a 13.5 i am a 12 to 12.5... Their sizing chart said in terms of CM is was the same as my normal shoes...

Shoes were HUGE so had to return them :(
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That sucks.

I've been trying out some big brand running shirts. Ordered a L Nike Miler shirt from Takealot. It's slightly too big (or has a weird cut for the armpits), but in the time it took to arrive they sold out in the medium and large sizes. No use in returning it.
 
Crusader said:
That sucks.

I've been trying out some big brand running shirts. Ordered a L Nike Miler shirt from Takealot. It's slightly too big (or has a weird cut for the armpits), but in the time it took to arrive they sold out in the medium and large sizes. No use in returning it.
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Yea i am finding tops to be very inconsistent as well. I have added quite a lot of muscles into my chest and shoulders so my shirts are a little short at the moment...

The price of gym clothing also is crazy... To get black 5 inch shorts in my size also has been a very difficult task and the ones i do find are like R650...

You watch these YT reviews and they always like "you can pickup these easy on special for $60" meanwhile the shoes here are like R3000 😟
 
CrypticZA said:
Yea i am finding tops to be very inconsistent as well. I have added quite a lot of muscles into my chest and shoulders so my shirts are a little short at the moment...

The price of gym clothing also is crazy... To get black 5 inch shorts in my size also has been a very difficult task and the ones i do find are like R650...

You watch these YT reviews and they always like "you can pickup these easy on special for $60" meanwhile the shoes here are like R3000 😟
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Yip and the shorts we have here are either very expensive, or ugly as hell.
 
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