what are good running shoes for a big guy? not fat.?

Answer 1

for a big guy u would probably need cushioned shoe
I would probably get nike shox or nike air max 360
Go to a local running sote like road runner sports
they will analyze your foot/step to pick the perfect shoe for you

Answer 2

First I would suggest a good running store, if they know what they are doing they will watch how you run and make a recommendation based on what they see. If no such store exists by where you live. I would recommend based on what you ask, the ASICS Gel Kayano's have no equal, there is always a current year model, but any of the older ones are all awesome as well. For any large frame or hey for those fat people that happen to read this too, there simply is no comparison, great for people who are large with arches that are no longer perfect and need the best stability. They usually are not the cheapest way to go, but hey you only get 1 pair of feet to go through life with. I remember seeing them for about $110-$120

Answer 3

You will probably need a shoe with lots of stability. I'd suggest you go to a good running shop that will watch your running style and then pick a correct shoe. Fleet Feet is a good choice, if there is one near you. Even though they tend to cost more than what you can get discounted over the internet, it is worth it to get fitted properly, especially when you are just starting out. If your running style is to pronate, which means that your foot tends to over-turn inward as you stride, then they will probably fit you in a motion control shoe to resist against the over-turning of the foot. The Brooks Beast is an example of this kind of shoe that is very beefy and is a good choice for big people.

If you have a neutral gait -- meaning that your foot doesn't over turn or under-turn -- they will probably put you in a stability shoe, which as the name suggests ensures that you have a stable platform but doesn't really seek to control your natural stride. There are plenty of these types of shoes out there. I use the Brooks Adrenaline.

Just be careful about the strip-mall running stores that tend to put you in what looks cool instead of a shoe designed for your foot and running style. If they don't ask you to run in them, they probably don't know what they are talking about. I got fitted for a shoe once that had too much cushioning and not enough stability and ended up hurting myself pretty badly.

Good luck!

Answer 4

New Balance shoes are much more comfortable and tend to come in larger and wider sizes. I could not find a comfortable nike shoe. Im 6'2 215 and wear cross trainers because i like to do a combo of walking and running

Answer 5

I'm 6'2@228. New Balance is the only way for me. They do wonders for my wide foot. Be sure to get running shoes. Cross Training shoes will be a little more uncomfortable for running.

Answer 6

For spikes i prefer Nike but for training shoes i use either New Balance or Nike. It also depends on how your foot is if you go to a running store that is specialized in running they will get you perfect running shoes.

Answer 7

It really depends on the condition of your feet (i.e. high arch, normal arch, low to no arch). If you don't have a really good running store who can recommend a shoe based on a gait analysis then I'd suggest visiting www.runnersworld (love this mag) and do the foot test there to see what you can be "categorized" as and then shop for specific shoes. If you have no arch at all - I recommend seeing your podiatrist.

Answer 8

If you have wide feet, go for New Balance.
Otherwise, my favorite brand is Asics-they've got great support and aren't too clunky and fit everyone well.