Let's Talk About Shoes: Nike Zoom Structure
Friday, March 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM 
Check out all that structure!It has been a shoe-filled week. I have three new pairs! On the right are my first Nikes. I purchased these at the Running Company after spending 45 minutes trying on and testing out different sneakers on their treadmill.
First, they video-taped me running in a "neutral" shoe. I wasn't surprised to see that I totally overpronante, but I was definitely disturbed. The angle at which my right ankle turns in as I push off seems almost unnatural.
Despite this, I was hesitant to go for the type of structured shoe my salesperson recommended. You may recall that I tried that the last time I bought new running shoes, and I wound up getting crazy blisters and returning the shoes in favor of my trusty Asics.
In the end, I found the video compelling, so I'm giving structure another shot. These Nikes were the shoes that stabilized me best without being uncomfortable. I took them for a three mile test run this morning and all went well. I'm not 100% sure I'll keep them, but it's worth another run.
While I was at the Running Company, I also tried on the new Newton Gravitas. I'm attracted to the minimalist shoe concept and I love the funky orange. Those would take a long time to get used to, though. Maybe next time. Right now, I need something for the 15K that's coming up and the half marathon that's now only a month away!
By the time I get home tonight, Zappos will have delivered another contender: the Inov-8 Road-X 238. I'm obsessed with Inov-8 in general, and very excited to try these out. I'll keep you posted.
-Gym Belle-
Reader Comments (1)
It's really a great opportunity when you get all the chance to test things up until you are fully satisfied. You might also want to try the new balance.. I think 890 that I heard is light in weight. I think if that is indeed lighter you will feel it easier to run your 15k.