Nike Shox vs. traditional running shoes

[sstype]

Im in the market to buy a pair of running shoes. I got shin splints from running on bad shoes. my price range is up to $100, the lower the better.

Are Nike Shox worth the premium, or am I better off with a good pair of New Balance running shoes?

Thanks

 

[DuckFan]

The trainer I consult with at my gym told me to get some running shoes. I went to a running store and got a pair of Saucony shoes. I liked them so much I bought a pair of Saucony trail shoes to wear in the winter instead of boots. I'm just not a nike person anymore I think other brands are better but that's just my opinion.

 

[Xericx]

It doesn't matter. Most of it is show....go with what feels right...go to a running store and have them observe the way you walk....

 

[Phoenix_of_the_ashes]

I still think shox do nothing.

 

[Fitch]

Im in the market to buy a pair of running shoes. I got shin splints from running on bad shoes. my price range is up to $100, the lower the better.

Are Nike Shox worth the premium, or am I better off with a good pair of New Balance running shoes?

Thanks

You are much better off with a good pair of New Balance running shoes; Nike Shox are worthless.

 

[jive]

Look into Nike Free shoes:
http://outside.away.com/outside/buyers-guide-2005/gear.tcl?gear=Nike-Free-5-0&gear_id=282
http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000912.php

 

[sstype]

update:

I ended up buying a pair of Adidas A3 transfers. They have a similar design to the Shox plus there is excellent arch support when I tried them on. $70, so i felt i got my money's worth, thx for the advice guys