Obviously, a runner's most vital tool is the proper pair of running shoes. My only pair are getting quite old and have stomped quite a few miles. Silly me, I assumed I could simply go online and re-order a pair of Asics GT-2110. But no. You see, since my last (apparently ancient) purchase, Asics has evolved this line: 2120, 2130, 2140.... Available to me now are the GT-2150s. I've skipped over three generations -- practically the Rip Van Winkle of aspiring runners.
How have I even been able to limp out the door without the DuoMax® Support System to enhance stability, Solyte® midsole material, ComforDry™ Sockliner, Space Trusstic System®, and Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) for gait enhancement? I have come to the sad conclusion that I am running on the shoe equivalent of an 8-track tape.
So, I'm back to square one and now attempting to evaluate my feet-- get in touch with my inner sole, if you will. Am I supinated or overpronated? Am I neutral? Could I possibly need support? Or, might these unruly hooves actually require "motion control PLUS"? The running web sites out there tell me I need "an analysis" and I don't know whether to visit a Footlocker or sit on a psychotherapist's couch.
The quest is on for my perfect match. In the meantime, I'll continue to don my vintage 2110s, clip on my "Walkman," and overpronate my way around Paris.
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