20 Pesos running shoes.

I used to love sneakers, I don't pay attention to running shoes, but those were the days.

When I started running, I observed that the number one recommendation for beginner runner is to have a good pair of running shoes.

According to experts, one should feel no pain and injury free after a workout when he/she has a good and compatible pair of shoes.

But how to choose what is good, what is best and what to buy?

Since my passion is running, I now how it is so important to invest in a good pair of running shoes. Being expensive is acceptable. Being expensive and kind to my feet would be more appreciated. 

Blogs and forum is one of my reference in shoe selection, base on my own experience, some of their (blogs and forum) stories and recommendations applies to my daily running activity.

I got my first shoes in a factory outlet that sells all type of shoe that are cheaper compare to shoe store in malls. During that time, I have no idea about foot strike, technical details of feet when running and selecting of correct size.

So I buy a shoe, a red color one, size is same as my other shoes, leather and sneaker.

Luckily, I don't encounter any major running injury with this shoe except for sore foot (maybe because of the size) and until it reaches a mileage of 400km wherein I started to experience a pain in my outer knees. As per the experts, it is called ITBS. One contributor of this injury is uneven wear on shoes, so I change my shoes to a more promoted foot protection in terms of injuries.

I try huarache, honestly, I don't feel ITBS bothers me in this shoe type but this type of foot wear needs a lot of training since this is a minimal type, almost like barefoot running.

The other shoes I try is almost same to a huarache but it's a shoes, NB Minimus 10V2, only has 4mm sole height. It's actually a trail shoes but I use it every time on road but I see no problem with that. I completed 2 marathons, 1 50k run, 1 Afroman and 1 21k race using this shoes. Until I retire the shoe, I don't experience or feel any injury with it, blisters are different story, it's about the socks. Good shoes and socks matters a lot.

Another shoe that I been checking on the internet is the Wave Rider 16 model from Mizuno. I check their On line Mizuno Precision Fit to get their recommendation on the appropriate shoes for me and exactly, Wave Rider 16 is one on the list. So I waited for December, to have my budget and to buy the shoe that I want.

We go to their outlet and there is that model, the picture on the internet and the actual appearance are the same, both are Nice.

To double check, I asked the store assistant if they can check first my foot strike so we will know if that shoes is compatible with my running. The result? It's not, really? Yes, it's not.

They recommended Elixer and Inspire model. I select the Inspire 9, it is also a good one.

This time I use all the criteria in choosing the right shoes, the foot strike, running style and size.

I already completed 1 marathon and 1 half marathon race with this shoes. Also, I use it in short to long distance training. The fit was good, the comport during the workout is good and the after training feeling are also no problem. I will be buying another pair of this brand next time, once my budget is approved...hehe :)

I also asked the store assistant to measure the foot condition of my wife.

They recommend her to use the Elixer model.

I pay for her shoes, but according to superstition, shoes are not good as present to others because they will step on your human being, weird. I am a non believer on that, but I am also afraid to be head over heel, so I asked her to pay.

She asked, "How much? One Peso?".

I said, "huh?, it's Twenty Pesos".

She said, "Ok, here's your P20.00."

The negotiation was smooth, she is a nice buyer.

That is the story of the 20 Pesos shoes. :-)

the purple blue is the P20.00 shoes, mine is red