Aerobics Shoes vs. Running Shoes

[adygruner]

Hi Cathe,

I was wondering if it is best for me to do step and weight workouts with my running shoes (I have high-mileage trainers that are ideal for marathon training and I wear them with custom orthotics), or if I should get shoes that are specifically designed for aerobics? I know that running shoes give the best support for forward-backward movements as opposed to side to side. Do you think that doing step with running shoes will lead to injury in the long term?

Thanks,

Ady

 

[mariah0803]

If you look at basic fusion and look at the informational part Cathe states that you should not use running shoes for aerobics. I think she says that you should use cross trainers. she wears rykas i think here is there website. ryka.com

 

[RunnerGirl]

Not Cathe but I used to do step in my running shoes. I just switched to some Avia aerobics shoes and it make so much of a difference for me. They give me so much more support in my ankles for the lateral moves. I didn't really have any problems with the running shoes but when I went to buy new running shoes they suggested not doing step or floor aerobics in them. HTH.
LD

 

[Cole7626]

Definitely you should use cross-training shoes for the lateral support. I get my Rykas on www.sierratradingpost.com and search Ryka.

Nicole

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[shaan]

There is a reason why they are labelled differently, because they support different part of your foot. Stick to shoe for the occassion.
Rad this http://www.upenn.edu/recreation/runner/club/shoetips.htm

 

[adygruner]

Thanks for the info!!! I got some new balance cross trainers this morning. They are the only company that makes shoes narrow enough to support my skinny, overpronating feet. I just did Imax 3 and Muscle Max legs. The difference is incredible!!!! Having proper shoes made the jumps in Imax so much easier because I wasn't scared of landing in a bad position. From now on I will only use my running shoes for running and similar activites.

Take care,

Ady

 

[Carmen829]

I just ordered a pair of 5.5 (I'm a size 5). for $35 !!! Yippeee

 

[nancytucaz]

This is very much personal preference/need. I have tried aerobic shoes several times and always go back to running shoes. The others just don't provide me with the support and stabilization I need for my knees and back. But I don't have problems with lateral motion that many have that require that type of support.

 

[jodijodi]

I broke a bone in my foot doing step with running shoes. I don't recommend it.

 

[atiman]

>Thanks for the info!!! I got some new balance cross trainers
>this morning. They are the only company that makes shoes
>narrow enough to support my skinny, overpronating feet. >Take care,
>
>Ady

No Kidding!

Namita

 

[atiman]

You are correct, but for me cross training NBs work the best!

Namita