Being a fan of Consumerist, I’m a thorough shopper. I like to read reviews, ask friends and family for their recommendations, and shop around for the best deal.
After a month of shopping around and trying on probably 20 different pairs of shoes, I decided to buy the Nike Air Zoom Katanas. It was close, the decision was down to these shoes and pretty much anything made by New Balance.
After running a mile, jumping rope, and staying on the elliptical for 20 minutes Monday, I’d have to say they’re well worth the $59.98. They’re much lighter, more comfortable, and feel like they don’t “restrain” me as much as my old shoes.
Know what tomorrow is? Weigh-in day! I’ll see you bright and early.
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Cool shoes! Thanks for the review. I’ll have to remember this the next time I’m due for a new pair of sneakers.
Good luck tomorrow!
I’ve been following your weight loss and it has inspired me to restart my workouts. However I think you should know a little more about nike, they’re cheap because of who makes them, and how they’re treated. http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/sweatshops/nike/ I see you donate to charity, but please don’t support people like this, as for good running shoes, my pick is the Brooks Beast, made for us bigger guys.
I appreciate your input, kram.
Glad you got your shoes!
If you are journaling your exercise, keeping track of the mileage on your shoes can help to plan/budget for replacement pairs. They generally are good at protecting you for about 300 miles. You may get a longer life out of them since you’re running on a treadmill, which helps to absorb some of the shock that your shoes would if you were running outside.
Congrats again on your progress!
What’s the top level on the elliptical have you hit it yet ?