Aerobic Shoes?

[~Kathie]

I need to buy aerobic shoes/sneakers. I just started an aerobics class and was wondering why I was such an uncoordinated space shot (okay......it's not just the shoes :blush: ), until the instructor mentioned my shoes.

I looked at them on a couple of the shoe sites. Wow!!! :confused: There are way too many to choose from.

Zappo's really described the differences between athletic shoes well so I know what to buy and why.......but the brands!! :eek:

Any particular brand anyone recommends?

[m 'n c]

Depends on your feet. I find that my "toe box" is wide so I stick with Adidas, Asics, or Avias. Others have narrow "toe boxes" and find Nike to work.

I would suggest if you have a famous footwear near by to go try on these brands and see what works and then order some pretty shoes online. :)

[Iteach]

I recently started a new aerobics class and had to get new shoes too. I have always had Nike's but they just weren't cutting it for this class. I do have to add that I HATE wearing shoes of any kind. If I could have bare feet or wear flip flops the rest of my life I'd be one happy camper! I got New Balance shoes this time and have to say they are the most comfortable tennis shoes I have ever had and the most light weight by far. They also offer plenty of support for my class. Good luck getting new shoes!

[MamaO]

I need to buy aerobic shoes/sneakers. I just started an aerobics class and was wondering why I was such an uncoordinated space shot (okay......it's not just the shoes :blush: ), until the instructor mentioned my shoes.

I looked at them on a couple of the shoe sites. Wow!!! :confused: There are way too many to choose from.

Zappo's really described the differences between athletic shoes well so I know what to buy and why.......but the brands!! :eek:

Any particular brand anyone recommends?

Another vote for New Balance. I haven't worn anything but NB for several years. They might cost a little more but they hold up well and give good support. Have fun choosing a pair- and getting your SR credit!!

[disneyforever]

I recently started walking for exercise - and for getting ready for WDW. I bought a new pair of New Balance. OMG! I wish I had tried them sooner. Soooo comfy! Talked DH into buying a pair too.

[~Kathie]

I do have New Balance which I love, but they are walking shoes. They were the ones I have been wearing.

From what I have been reading, the aerobic shoes will help me with balance and pivoting. The class has a lot of pivoting and quick moves plus it's on carpet and not harwood. I think the carpet is contributing to my clumsiness........yeah.......that sounds good.......that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :rotfl:

Catherine......that is a great idea. I have a wide foot so the toe thing would impact me. I have a Famous Footworks right down the street.

Thanks everyone! :thanks:

[m 'n c]

I love going there to try on tennis shoes but usually the colors aren't my thing so I'll just remember the style and check shoebuy or zappos for something that is more fashionable. This should do the trick for you. Good luck.

[~Kathie]

I went to FF and I'm more confused than ever. None of the shoes were marked as aerobic shoes. Some were marked as running shoes, other's marked as crosstrainers. The very very very young clerk told me I should be looking for crosstrainers???

I know what size I wear in NB they seem to work for me. I found several crosstrainers on both Zappo's and Shoebuy. Catherine (or anyone who knows) would crosstrainers work?

:thanks:

[pbhall13]

Kathie

there use to be a brand called Ryka (I think that is it) that were specifically for aerobics. Do you have a Bob's Store near you? They have a huge selection and are set up by category (walking, crosstraining, running, etc) I would try them......and i would also so a search for new balance (or even call their customer service) to find out if they carry aerobic. I also love NB (just bought a new pair on shoebuy)


Good luck

Pamela

[~Kathie]

We do have a Bob's store but it's not exactly near me. DH used to go there all the time for shoes before we found the online sites.

I looked at those Ryka's. They make all kinds of athletic shoes now.

I found a pair of New Balance on Zappo's, I am going to go with. I really wanted pink and white and they have it in a wide. One other shoe site had it but not in wide.

I have a couple of pairs of NB shoes so I know what size will fit me. It's the NB WX780 and is listed as a lightweight, flexible trainer. Hopefully they will help me to stay upright during class. :rotfl:

Thanks for the help, Pam

[Iteach]

I bet part of your problem is the carpet. I've never taken an aerobics class on carpeting and can imagine that it could really make a difference.

It sounds like you made a really good choice. I think cross trainers or walking shoes would both work well. One of my criteria is that they have to be very lightweight, as I said, I hate to wear shoes, so the weight makes a big difference for me, not only in the way they feel on my foot but how well I perform in a class because of how my feet feel. I think Ryka's are still made. I'm a big water aerobics person and they make shoes specifically for water aerobics, but are very expensive.

Good luck! Let us know how the NB work for you when they come!

[~Kathie]

I bet part of your problem is the carpet. I've never taken an aerobics class on carpeting and can imagine that it could really make a difference.

I thought that was unusual. The last time I went to an exercise class (24 years ago) it was harwood.


It sounds like you made a really good choice. I think cross trainers or walking shoes would both work well. One of my criteria is that they have to be very lightweight, as I said, I hate to wear shoes, so the weight makes a big difference for me, not only in the way they feel on my foot but how well I perform in a class because of how my feet feel. I think Ryka's are still made. I'm a big water aerobics person and they make shoes specifically for water aerobics, but are very expensive.

Good luck! Let us know how the NB work for you when they come!


Thanks!!

I guess I am not the only one who has trouble. I have come close to falling a few times but always caught myself before I hit the deck. Now I am very careful how I pick up my feet. Someone else went down hard yesterday in class. She didn't break anything but she got a good rug burn. Think I will stick to capri's or long pants until I am a little more steady on my feet.

I haven't gone to an exercise class since my daughter was 3 (she's 27). Practicing and new shoes hopefully will do the trick.

[Iteach]

I haven't gone to an exercise class since my daughter was 3 (she's 27). Practicing and new shoes hopefully will do the trick.[/QUOTE]

You sound like me except I have a son who's 27! Except for some walking over the years I hadn't done much until I had a total hip replacement 6 years ago which is what started me in water aerobics. I do the pretty hard core boot camp water classes and have now started the Les Mills Body Vive and Body Flow classes. They are great and low impact land classes which is what my joints can tolerate without injury. Good luck with your class and stay on your feet! :sunshine:

[~Kathie]

The water aerobics sounds like it could be fun. I hate the water though. :blush:




Good luck with your class and stay on your feet! :sunshine:

Thanks......and let's hope!! :banana: Isn't that banana doing an aerobic move??? :rotfl:

[disney_girl]

Sounds like you made a good shoe choice! I just bought running shoes and there are sooo many to choose from! I ended up with trail runnung shoes so we'll see what those do lol.

That does seem a little odd to have carpet. I would imagine it would be easy to get tripped up. But with new shoes and some practice, you'll do great and hopefully have fun in the process!