Which Runner Watch

[goofball]

Hey guys.

Im looking at the below two watches for my dad who walks alot.

No idea which one to get him.

http://www.polarusa.com/us-en/products/improve_fitness/running_multisport/RS300X

or

http://www.kalahari.com/electronics/TomTom-Nike-GPS-Sportswatch/4585/45348734.aspx

Somebody said I have to get something for the shoe as well???? Is this true? Do both of them need this as well?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[lived666]

If its not a GPS enabled watch, such as the Polar, then you will need a footpod which goes on the shoe to measure distance, a few have this included..
You may also need a seperate heart rate monitor if its not included in the package.
I use a Garmin which comes with all of the above, foot pod and heart rate, but I really battle with the Garmin software, so I don't use it as often as I would like.