Been looking for the right running shoes since few months back. I cannot simply choose running shoes based on my own preferences now, since I have plantar fasciitis. Not only that, I also have flat foot and wide feet. My current running shoes, its been 5 years already, and its in bad condition already.
So, been search, google, and asking chat GPT on what is the suitable running shoes for my problem, and let me share the suggestion from chat GPT.
New Balance 940v4 (Wide Width): New Balance is well-known for offering shoes in various widths, including wide and extra-wide options. The 940v4 provides stability, support, and cushioning, making it a great choice for flat feet and plantar fasciitis.
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 (Wide Width): This shoe is available in wide widths and provides excellent support for overpronation, which is beneficial for flat feet. It also offers good cushioning to help with plantar fasciitis.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 (Wide Width): The Gel-Kayano series is available in wide sizes and is designed to provide strong arch support,
So, based on the suggestion that chat GPT, and some online research, and try to test all the suggestion, but then, I decided with ASICS Gel-Kayano (Wide Width). I test with standard Kayano, but with the Wide version feel much much more better. So yes, I choose the wide version.
FYI, I’m not an avid runner. I only jogging or brisk walk. Not a long distance runner definitely. But I really need a good shoes even for jogging or brisk walk or else my foot will hurt.
A good and solid reason for the purchase its because the Boom+ Run at Putrajaya on this coming 14th September 2024. Well, I only participate for 5km run while my husband and brothers participate in 30km run.
So far, the shoes are great! I really like it, but I need to learn more about how to run properly without stitching, and can run faster maybe? When others think pace 8/9 is relax pace, but that pace for me is pushing pace. So I’m still struggling with running. Even cycling, I think I lost my stamina. I’ve started to exercise again, but need to build the stamina bit by bit.
Actually, I contemplated between Kayano 30 or 31, but after running test, I like the Kayano 31 better. And I choose this colour because this only wide version, and the only design that have discount if your register. For the first time purchase after register membership, you got 15% discount.
Hope this shoes serves me well, and can I can enjoy running more!