High quality PU upper in combination with mesh, skin friendly and sweat absorbing textile lining.
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$12.99 + physio + podiatrist…
For those who say these are inferior to more expensive branded shoes, do you have any proof or is it just an assumption due to the price?
I'm not saying you're wrong but I'd like to see the cross section of these and a professional review (or a bunch of ozbargain reviews) of these shoes before judging them.
I've been buying these Aldi Crane branded joggers for the last 4-5 years. Always buy two pairs around this time of year (they always seem to be on sale for back to school). Anyway they get walked/jogged in for 25-30 KM/week. I wear out two pairs a year. Can't comment on others but I love these shoes are they are a wide fit and up until finding the crane joggers I'd be buying NB runner in the wider fit (always a pain to find on sale).
Right on queue I picked two pairs this morning at 8:35 AM.
I'm a podiatrist, so would hopefully fit the bill as a professional review. These shoes (assuming they are the same make as previous aldi sports shoes that various patients brought in) in my opinion are for most people, not suitable as sports shoes. They are too flexible through the midsole, have poor torsional stability and dodgy heel counter. They are designed to look like sports shoes and feel soft when you put them on for 30 seconds in store. This nice soft feeling is achieved through use of low density materials that will quickly bottom out and leave you with an uncomfortable, unsupportive and (frankly) ugly shoe. The end result is that you stop wearing them, they are relegated to the cupboard where you refuse to throw them out because you only wore them 3 times and you might find a use for them some day.
They are on a similar level to Lowes, Rivers, Kmart/BigW cheap shoes. If you want to buy sports shoes to participate in sports, get a better brand & style and replace them regularly. You are not only at lower risk of injury, but you will enjoy your sport more.
I guarantee you someone is about to reply to this comment saying how they got these shoes and they are awesome and they cured their shin splints, polio and eczema and helped find their missing cat. My response to this is that I am very happy for you, but I believe you would be the exception.
I am not going to comment on the quality of these shoes since I have not bothered with them myself as I have already found the perfect shoe for me for running and sticking to those.
I just want your opinion on studies and meta analyses conducted that suggest that the benefits of wearing supposed correct shoes with the level of support required for different probations and arch types is mixed at best and many show no statistical difference regarding rate of injuries sustained by runners involved in the studies.
Fair comment and a very interesting discussion it can lead to.
different probations and arch types
The evidence that different amounts of pronation and arch types are even a cause of injury is disputed at best - let alone the evidence for matching a shoe to a particular foot type. There are absolutely limitations with the evidence for a whole range of reasons. Clinically, pronation is still talked about because it is a significant movement within the foot with a great variability within the general population. The big big big thing however is that arch height and many of the methods used to quantify arch height or foot posture are static measures when one is just standing. They do not necessarily mean much when function is considered.
The research in podiatry has been moving away from the 'evil' pronation for years - It does take time to adapt clinically. Current best evidence lends itself towards internal stresses within structures causing injury. Logically, if the stresses within a tissue are greater than the capacity of the tissue, you will predispose yourself to injury - much like a member of a bridge failing when the stresses are exceeded. Conversely, by reducing the stress within a tissue, it will potentially allow the tissue to heal. The extension of this is that practically, if the tendon that works to turn your foot inwards is sore, by using shoes with increased medial support it will reduce the stresses within that tendon and allow it to heal.
Essentially, the research has been steering away from the dated kinematic model of injury to a kinetic model of injury.
Keep in mind I can not attempt to teach years of podiatric biomechanical theory in an ozbargain post.
found the perfect shoe for me for running and sticking to those.
If you have something that works, don't try to fix it.
Where did you study what "ugly" was in a shoe? Was it a whole extra unit? Thanks specially qualified podiatrist.
"are too flexible through the midsole". Would all the podiatrists in the world agree with that? I am sure there are some benefits to have a flexible midsole.
Have five podiatrists in a room and you will hear six opinions.
This is my first rude comment on ozbargain, I used to be such a nice guy.
It seems that I somehow offended you with my earlier post. If so, my apologies.
are too flexible through the midsole". Would all the podiatrists in the world agree with that? I am sure there are some benefits to have a flexible midsole.
For certain people and activities, there will not be a disadvantage in having a flexible midsole, and in some specific cases there may be advantages. I did not and will not claim that these shoes were unsuitable for all people and applications.
A big benefit of the flexible midsole (achieved through not having a shank within the shoe) is the reduced manufacturing cost.
At the end of the day, everyone has different feet - there is no one perfect shoe for everyone. From my clinical experience however, there are very few people for whom this shoe would be a perfect, or even good athletic shoe.
Have five podiatrists in a room and you will hear six opinions.
Yep. There is plenty I don't know and I would definitely disagree with some podiatrists out there on various issues. This is not exclusive to podiatrists though. There are many questions that are not answered in the literature, and the best evidence available is anecdotal.
When everyone agrees it means people stopped questioning. It either means that they know everything there is to know about a subject, or they gave up trying to find out.
On this topic, there was an article published just last year where they concluded there is a disagreement between what features should be looked for in shoes (with a focus emphasis on kids). It would be nice if this lead to further research so that we can either prove or disprove our theories.
This is my first rude comment on ozbargain, I used to be such a nice guy.
If It is any consolation, It is also the first time someone has been rude to me on ozbargain for answering a question based upon my knowledge and experience. If you have genuine questions or wish to discuss shoes further, I would be quite happy to answer.
Judging by your response you seem very logical, calm and clinical. You won me at "it means people stopped questioning", I wasn't expecting that.
I think you may be a very useful and professional podiatrist.
Best of luck in all things.
I for one am not willing to risk unbranded shoes again. I used to have huge issues with splints in cross country back before I got my hands on a product line that fit my running form and foot shape. Those were new balance and Nike shoes too. So it's not like branding guarantees compatibility with your profile. But being part of a branded line, I know what shoes to look for when it's time for new ones.
And branded shoes don't have to be expensive, since most… run… on a series based approach, you should be able to expect similar support for your unique foot profile across that series. Watch said series until a model goes on clearance or on sale and you save money. I got a pair of Brooks Ghost gen 1 plus running flats a few years ago for $21usd at an outlet. Have not turned back from the line since then
High quality PU upper in combination with mesh, skin friendly and sweat absorbing textile lining
Just remember that the upper is nice when the low quality base gives you splints and shreds your ankle when you hit a pot hole. You can skimp on anything but the shoes. Forgo the Fit bit. Unbranded tanks/ shorts are fine. Cheap or even no socks are a-okay. But the amount of stress on your feet when jogging/ running requires decent shoes. Heck if you use bad shoes for too long it starts messing up more than your knees, ankles, and shins.
remember these are BASIC joggers. these are not for people running 10km, C2S or marathons.
I think the casual jogger where people are only running a few km (just getting started), these would be fine.
Agreed, it's also interesting with people at the opposite end who spend hundreds of dollars to buy fancy (or hideous) sneakers and basketball shoes so they can go to the cinema and eat in TGIF.
These are just for the casual end of the market and in general doing any exercise is better than none. If these get people off the couch because they can afford them then great. If they start to cause you problems (like any pair of shoes) then stop wearing them before it becomes a bigger issue.
If you read the running forums you will find plenty of people who spend a lot of money and end up with shoes that don't suit them or live up to expectations and the price tag also. Finding what suits you/your feet and running/sports routine is the challenge (and this varies for everyone). Is also a challenge as the shoes makers slightly change the main models each year - not to everyone's liking. Longer term runners get to know what suits then with experience but you still have to keep up with the model changes come changeover time.
For the major brands, if you find a pair that suits you after a few months use then get a spare while it's still being made/in stock.
Cliff Young ran in gumboots, and plenty of runners run barefoot, even competing in marathons.
Wear what you find comfortable.
Yep totally agree. I use these:
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No fancy rubix pumpers or mikes air macks bubbles and Under $10 delivered - Why not grab a pair?
Volleys are my go-to gym shoes. I have 2 pairs I cycle between, they are just so nice and flat.
No shenanigans with colours or lacing or foam density.
I bought a pair of these Aldi crane branded joggers. Honestly they are more comfortable and more durable than my Nike Free Run 2.0
Been using them for about a year now but at very occasional use (maybe 4-5 times a month). Still no sign of wear for me.
If ur serious about jogging I doubt u will buy these, I highly doubt these can be good support for your feet.
If u want cheap jogging look-a-like shoes they r ok, but I got my ones for less than $10 at big w before Xmas.