#110 Everything You Need to Know About Buying Shoes in Run Retail

Looking for your first running shoe can be intimidating with so many options avilable, and sometimes it can be hard to find the help you need at a running store. DOR Founder Matt Klein takes from his years of experience working in running stores to give you tips & tricks to finding your first pairs of runnign shoes. He'll also share some red flags and warning signs to avoid when shopping for shoes. This week's sponsor is Running Warehouse, and they've got some really great apparel in to get you ready for anything, whether it's raceday or cool weather running. We are huge fans of rabbit running gear. We talk about it all the time in our chats about how soft and comfortable it is. If you are looking for Fall gear, rabbit's ez long sleeve is one of absolute favorites. We reviewed it two winter seasons ago and are still using it to this day because of how well they've held up and soft they remain. Head over to runningwarehouse.com to check out what they have. The Subjective: what's something you wish you knew about running shoes earlier in your running journey? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:28 - The Subjective: what's something you wish you knew about running shoes earlier in your running journey? 5:16 - Where to start as a new runner 8:39 - Start simple 14:43 - Using the RUNCAT to assess shoes 20:54 - Start with a basic daily trainer 23:53 - How to assess the fit of an upper 26:04 - Cushioning: more isn't necessarily better 28:50 - Foot tests aren't very useful 31:35 - Don't let a running store sell you an orthotic 33:56 - Don't let a running store diagnose your injuries 37:58 - Wrap-up