Dave Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 New Balance, hands down. Of all the shoes I used when I marched juniors, they had and have the best durability and support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 another new balance person here. though, I highly recommend custom orthodics. they can be expensive, but some insurance companies will cover them in full or partial. I marched my 1st year w/none and my 2nd year had my custom ones done and have never looked back. they are so very worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fholin Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 One of the folks who is part of the Cavalier Medical Group is a sports-oriented podiatrist who is also an alumnus. He very strongly advises the members to get cross-trainers (preferentially New Balance), and then suggests specific Spenco inserts based on his examination of their feet. Every Cavalier gets examined by him sooner or later. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I'd like to second the advice given a few posts ago: If the shoes don't feel good in the store, they will NEVER feel good. Other advice: buy shoes late in the day. Everyone's feet swell a bit when you're up and around, and a good fit in the morning might not be so good after 8 or 10 hours. Also, always wear the same socks you're going to wear with the shoes when you try them on. This is particularly important for women, some of whom buy shoes while wearing "footies", then wonder why the shoe is too tight when they put on a regular sock. Fred H. Olin, M.D. San Antonio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puppet Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Interesting thread. In my time we favored, Converse high tops, Pro Keds or Adidis (we called them sneakers) for the guys and practically every girl in the guard wore those little white sneakers with the blue sticker on the back - forget what they're called. Of course this was well before the current days of health enlightenment. Puppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHNNY_A Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Under Armour cross trainer. Has everything you mentioned. They will definately keep your feet cool and free of any moisture which is very important during those dreadful end of July "suicide" camps...If they still call them that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious T-U-B-A Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 New Balance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donimator002 Posted March 24, 2009 Author Share Posted March 24, 2009 wow, I am surprised to see so much consensus on New Balance! I have always heard good things about Asics as well so I will try them. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notorious T-U-B-A Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The thing I notice about new balance is that they fit your feet comfortable... They're very durable, and especially with the gel soles they cushion your feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedpissah Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 New Balance is going to completely own this vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriTroop Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 When you shop for shoes, research expected mileage. You get much more bang for your buck if you invest in a shoe made for high mileage running than something more pedestrian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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