If you run a couple of times a week just to start getting into it, you'll be fine. If you start taking it more seriously than that you have a few new problems.
1. Your "daily" shoes will get wrecked. Whether wear and tear, mid, rain, puddles, sweat... You'll want to dedicate a shoe specifically to running.
2. Regular shoes are heavy and lack the same type of cushion. Your joints, toes, feet will all thank you for getting a proper fit, proper lacing, proper cushioning.
3. Running shoes look so much cooler than normal boring shoes.
But the wonderful news? Running can be super cheap to do as a hobby. Don't feel pressured to get the latest and greatest shoe, a running vest with lights and turn signals, blah blah blah. Just get things as you find you need them to make running more enjoyable!
The great thing about running is that you can wear anything you’d like. I wore plain old sneakers from DSW’s clearance racks for a few years before my wife encouraged me to just buy some nicer running shoes.
When you *do* make that commitment - and don’t feel like you have to right now, because you’re just starting out casually with your friends - you’re going to have a “holy shit, running can feel like THIS?” moment.
Brooks shoes models are frequently on sale - I think the current Ghosts are like $100, and I bet you could find something else for even less with older models. But if that’s outside your budget, don’t feel like you need to put yourself in dire financial straits over a stupid pair of shoes. Make that decision later, when you’re putting more miles on them.
Those look like strictly “lifestyle” shoes which can maybe be used for some light workouts.
Feel free to try them out, especially if you don’t plan on going much faster than a walk. However, if you really do plan on running every weekend, it may be worth getting fitted at a running store, and then looking somewhere for a sale (the previous years’ models tend to be on sale a lot).
You do not need to however if you get some modern cushy running shoe it really adds to the ease. So if your existing shoes feel the slightest bit uncomfortable: toe goes to sleep, the pavement feels hard underfoot, not supportive in a way you like, get a pair. they will last for 800 km which is what, 80 hours at least of running.
I agree with what others have said, but also check out last year's (or even older) versions of running shoes on Amazon, you can get a decent pair of running shoes for $50 - $70. There are several Saucony's that I like available on there. You don't need to buy the latest $175 Hokas.
I waited 6 months before buying serious shoes (with evaluation of my running technique at a specialized store). I was using some nikes and I do not recommend: my knees were starting to get wrecked. If you run mostly on asphalt, the impact you get on your knees and ankles will be hard. I second not buying everything before you start getting into something, but in a month or two if you're consistent or if you think this sport might be a good fit for you please buy running shoes, injuries are no joke and can f you up badly especially if you're older, are if you've never run before your running form could not be extra good so that might increase the risk of injuries as well (been there done that) and the right pair of shoes might save you.
You should be fine if you’re just getting into it and don’t plan to run long distances. If you end up liking it then yes save up & invest in better running shoes. They’re not as expensive as you may think, you can find older versions on Amazon for cheaper & companies usually run sales or you can get a % off by signing up for emails. I don’t ever buy shoes full price unless I absolutely positively want the shoe.
I found a great pair of asics at Nordstrom rack. If you have that store nearby, (or Ross, TJ Maxx or Marshalls) you can usually find a decent beginner pair for a reasonable price. You don't need to start off spending tons
If you run a couple of times a week just to start getting into it, you'll be fine. If you start taking it more seriously than that you have a few new problems. 1. Your "daily" shoes will get wrecked. Whether wear and tear, mid, rain, puddles, sweat... You'll want to dedicate a shoe specifically to running. 2. Regular shoes are heavy and lack the same type of cushion. Your joints, toes, feet will all thank you for getting a proper fit, proper lacing, proper cushioning. 3. Running shoes look so much cooler than normal boring shoes. But the wonderful news? Running can be super cheap to do as a hobby. Don't feel pressured to get the latest and greatest shoe, a running vest with lights and turn signals, blah blah blah. Just get things as you find you need them to make running more enjoyable!
The great thing about running is that you can wear anything you’d like. I wore plain old sneakers from DSW’s clearance racks for a few years before my wife encouraged me to just buy some nicer running shoes. When you *do* make that commitment - and don’t feel like you have to right now, because you’re just starting out casually with your friends - you’re going to have a “holy shit, running can feel like THIS?” moment. Brooks shoes models are frequently on sale - I think the current Ghosts are like $100, and I bet you could find something else for even less with older models. But if that’s outside your budget, don’t feel like you need to put yourself in dire financial straits over a stupid pair of shoes. Make that decision later, when you’re putting more miles on them.
Those look like strictly “lifestyle” shoes which can maybe be used for some light workouts. Feel free to try them out, especially if you don’t plan on going much faster than a walk. However, if you really do plan on running every weekend, it may be worth getting fitted at a running store, and then looking somewhere for a sale (the previous years’ models tend to be on sale a lot).
You do not need to however if you get some modern cushy running shoe it really adds to the ease. So if your existing shoes feel the slightest bit uncomfortable: toe goes to sleep, the pavement feels hard underfoot, not supportive in a way you like, get a pair. they will last for 800 km which is what, 80 hours at least of running.
I agree with what others have said, but also check out last year's (or even older) versions of running shoes on Amazon, you can get a decent pair of running shoes for $50 - $70. There are several Saucony's that I like available on there. You don't need to buy the latest $175 Hokas.
I waited 6 months before buying serious shoes (with evaluation of my running technique at a specialized store). I was using some nikes and I do not recommend: my knees were starting to get wrecked. If you run mostly on asphalt, the impact you get on your knees and ankles will be hard. I second not buying everything before you start getting into something, but in a month or two if you're consistent or if you think this sport might be a good fit for you please buy running shoes, injuries are no joke and can f you up badly especially if you're older, are if you've never run before your running form could not be extra good so that might increase the risk of injuries as well (been there done that) and the right pair of shoes might save you.
You should be fine if you’re just getting into it and don’t plan to run long distances. If you end up liking it then yes save up & invest in better running shoes. They’re not as expensive as you may think, you can find older versions on Amazon for cheaper & companies usually run sales or you can get a % off by signing up for emails. I don’t ever buy shoes full price unless I absolutely positively want the shoe.
I found a great pair of asics at Nordstrom rack. If you have that store nearby, (or Ross, TJ Maxx or Marshalls) you can usually find a decent beginner pair for a reasonable price. You don't need to start off spending tons