Crosstrainers???

[amhess]

I'm looking for a good cross trainer, something other than running shoes that will provide me the stability for my step workouts. I'm 5'10'' and a tad overweight (would like to lose about 10-15 lbs), so an underpronator that needs good cusioning and stability. I usually shop Zappos.com since it's free shipping and tough for me to find things in a size 11.

I'd appreciate any advice or let me know what you use for your step routines.

Anne

 

[112toGuru]

Hi Anne

I've use Avia crosstrainers since last year specifically for step, I have low arches, they're really comfortable. There's a company, called FootSmart, we get a catalog from, it has shoes for specific types & stabilization.

I get mine at department stores, I have to try them all!

Linda

 

[Conni]

Hi,

I used to use Running shoes for aerobics, but started to have some joint trouble, probably due to the lack of lateral support. I went back to Avia and I am doing just dandy! I use my crosstrainers for all of my aerobic and weight training. I am not going down that other road again!

 

[hokypoky]

I'm in your "shoes" .... 5'11" and wear a size 11. I just ordered my 3rd (or 4th?) pair of Asics from Zappos. They arrived the next day! I got the GT-2140s, which have excellent arch support (though I still change out the insole because my arches are so high). I think the 2140s are last year's model so they are actually on sale, but I decided to stick with what made my feet happy.

I wear these shoes for all my workouts, which lean more toward step and kickboxing, though last year I ran a lot. Very comfy.

If you buy Asics, always order a 1/2 size larger. Read the reviews - people love them!

 

[amhess]

Thanks for the replies ladies!!! I appreciate it. Dayna - I wear Asics for running and love them and my old cross trainers were Asics as well, but they were discontinued. As I was looking on Zappos just now, I did run across the one's you mentioned 2140's, so maybe I'll give them a try. I do have to go a half size bigger (normally a 10 1/2 in normal shoes), so find the 11's are perfect for my athletic shoes.

Hopefully I'll have better luck as I just received some Ryka's from Zappos in an 11 and too small and they don't go larger than that so out of luck there.
Thanks,
Anne