You're made to think (by clever advertising and gimmicks, gel, support etc) that you can't possibly run in cheap trainers. Like I mentioned earlier I ran in issued Hi-tecs whilst in the army, I recorded my fast ever 5k of about 17:20 in them. Unfortunately it was an army marked course and doesn't appear on my PO10 profile.
My next best 5k is 17:50 ran in Adidas Supernova Sequence Boost a support shoe(because I pronate). Whilst I was a couple years younger when I ran the army time I did so in the what I'd now consider to be the cheapest and nastiest trainer I've ever owned. At the time I ran because the army made me, since I've left I do it to keep fit and for "fun" I probably don't need £100 boosts but I choose to wear them in the hope that they are the difference between a decent run and a PB. Truth in my opinion is that they probably make marginal difference and as long as the shoe is suitably fitted (I go up a shoes size in running trainers due to swelling when I run) I don't think you'll see much difference.
Adidas/Reebok, Nike, Brooks, Saucony, New Balance may all tell you that you need gel, foam, cushioning etc but these companies are trying to sell you stuff. Many of the top African runners run barefoot at the beginning of their careers. Just look at Zola Budd and how well she done without top (any) trainers.

Runners world article and Aldi running gear: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/gear/preview-aldi-running-gear/12325.html

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I ran in these last week and my big toe burst inside them after only 20 minutes. Took them back for a refund. COLD

With the state of me working out at the gym, I don't think these will make me look any worse. :smiley:

Good for that price.

actually probably only worth 9.99 definitely wouldnt pay any more for them

Do they have the Aldi logo and name on them? Aldi 4 stripe. :smile:

holy ****...

if i saw a guy wesring these, i would run in the opposite direction

With the state of me working out at the gym, I don't think these will make me look any worse. :smiley:

without that wobbly A on the side,they wouldnt look that bad

good find op, heat , ALDI quality at that price, heat added :smiley:

Do they have a red A on them, for Aldi? Oh dear

That actual shoe ?
Cheap as its asics

Aldi Sport.. eat more veg lol

Buy cheap, buy twice is the motto with trainers. In my experience cheap trainers last a few months if you're lucky, whereas a decent pair will last years. I've had proper branded trainers last 5 years or more, cheap ones fall apart after a few months.

Serious you can pick up Adidas Duramo 6 for £20-£25

Why would you want unbranded footwear if you were planning to run

I ran in these last week and my big toe burst inside them after only 20 minutes. Took them back for a refund. COLD

i've had some before they are absolutely rubbish for running, the soles absorb nothing and your lower legs will ache in no time.

Have bought these and lidl trainers and they are okay, cushioning and build comparable to my more expensive asics however they are not as well ventilated and my feet do get hotter.

But the one weakness I have found is that I heal strike quite heavily and whereas asics with their more abrasion resistant rubber tend to last me around 3 months (based on 25-40 miles a week) the aldi / lidl shoes wear through to the sole cushioning material in 3-4 weeks. Hence for me its buy cheap buy thrice. But depending on how you run they may be great for you.

Personally I've never paid more than £60 for shoes and wait till a good deal arrives on the internet and then buy a couple of pairs.

You're made to think (by clever advertising and gimmicks, gel, support etc) that you can't possibly run in cheap trainers. Like I mentioned earlier I ran in issued Hi-tecs whilst in the army, I recorded my fast ever 5k of about 17:20 in them. Unfortunately it was an army marked course and doesn't appear on my PO10 profile.
My next best 5k is 17:50 ran in Adidas Supernova Sequence Boost a support shoe(because I pronate). Whilst I was a couple years younger when I ran the army time I did so in the what I'd now consider to be the cheapest and nastiest trainer I've ever owned. At the time I ran because the army made me, since I've left I do it to keep fit and for "fun" I probably don't need £100 boosts but I choose to wear them in the hope that they are the difference between a decent run and a PB. Truth in my opinion is that they probably make marginal difference and as long as the shoe is suitably fitted (I go up a shoes size in running trainers due to swelling when I run) I don't think you'll see much difference.
Adidas/Reebok, Nike, Brooks, Saucony, New Balance may all tell you that you need gel, foam, cushioning etc but these companies are trying to sell you stuff. Many of the top African runners run barefoot at the beginning of their careers. Just look at Zola Budd and how well she done without top (any) trainers.

Runners world article and Aldi running gear: http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/gear/preview-aldi-running-gear/12325.html

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There was a review of these in the October issue of Mens Running and they were considered to be good value for money. I have a pair of Avia running shoes (Asda brand) and I prefer them to my Duramos, it did require a few runs to break them in but afterwards they were fine. I do over 100 miles a month and I only ever use the more expensive brands for races and long runs.

3 year guarantee?

You would seriously struggle to cling onto any street credibility you may have with these attached to your feet but if you only intend to go out after dark and spend your time in places where the local council have not maintained street lighting, they may tick your box !

The 'non-premium' version go through at £7.50. I bought two pairs last week. The foam layer is thicker on the premium ones and the rubber is softer and from my experience with other running shoes I think they'd wear out faster than the non-premium ones. It had nothing to do with the price but the premium ones seemed like they were just window dressing and too 'bouncy' for want of a better word. Yes, I stood in Aldi jumping up and down and mock running and did not give a damn what people thought.

Just weighed one of them (£7.50 ones) and it's 302 grammes for a size 10 which is pretty good. And the ventilation is fine - you can see through the venting panels - even see your fingers inside from the outside. I'm one of them that thinks too much cushioning doesn't feel good. I did like it when I started running but once I built up those stabilisation and support muscles it changed.

And if you care what logo is on your daps when you're out then it's not the running you're really about, is it.

I would suggest that anyone intending to run over any reasonable distance on a regular basis has a gait analysis done before buying any running shoe - getting the correct support is crucial in avoiding injury problems down the line. Imagine these would be absolutely fine for a neutral gait

All trainers are designed for physical activity whether fashionable or not so I don't see your point and you couldn't get much uglier than the shoes in question so move on !

Adidas boost arent much more expensive, bought my wife some Adidas Questar boost for £18 off M&M delivered last month

Start from £25 presently with loads of styles from £29.99, free postage over £30 with code and running socks are a quid

http://www.mandmdirect.com/02/fts/?search=adidas boost&fh_sort_by=+mandmgbp_sellingprice

Seriously why would anyone seriously wear aldi trainers for sport

£39.99 buys you one of the best running trainers in last few years

Adizero adios boost ~ the fastest Marathon ever was run in these In Berlin in 2013 so clearly favoured by the professionals
http://www.mandmdirect.com/02/fts/?search=adidas+Mens+Adizero+Adios+Boost+&fh_sort_by=+mandmgbp_sellingprice

I'm one of the only people in my town with two eyes and a remaining tooth. I'm like George Clooney here but Sloth from Goonies when I go beyond the boundary. And they certainly don't like runners because it shows a degree of self-improvement and them hates thaaat. They chase you with pitchforks and flames. I'm getting the whole town fit in a way.

They are awful quality, I purchased ladies pair just for work I sit at desk all day and 3 weeks later the soles were split

they are actually going through at £3.79 at my local aldi .
ideal just for work :smiley:

Aldi just sell tat these days. Their reputation for quality on the cheap has been destroyed over the past 12 shameful months

professional runners just like footballers will get the footwear designed / made specifically for them. Adidas certainly do for their footballers with boots manfactured specifically for the players individual foot / style.

If I ran marathons for a living would I wear Aldi trainers if Aldi offered me the best sponsorship deal.. No


Youre not just paying for a brand name. Youre paying for decades of Research and development that has cost hundreds of millions of pounds.

aldi has copied some cheap manufactures design and added some detailing



R&D / Design / Products used in production / track record / links to sport /

But we're not talking about professional marathon runners. For someone that might be doing couch to 5k or the odd parkrun I can't see why these wouldn't be fine.

How do you know aldi hasn't included research into these trainers?

A budget supermarket selling own brand trainers ??
come on be serious

The onyl research will have been to find the cheapest manfacture basing the entire order on whether they can pay £1.22 per pair instead of £1.24 per pair

They get good write ups in several magazines. They sell good quality food at a fraction of brands (so the ads tell me). Why can't this be replicated with trainers? Sure the initial selling price of these was around £20.

:laughing: ... first Tesco trainers thread yesterday, now Aldi trainers. I'm holding out for a pair of Morrison's myself. :smirk:

I only went in for coleslaw and came out with running shoes and speedboat. Good old Aldi.

^^ This, fix your running and you will run more efficiently. At the moment i am trying to get the hang of bounding which helps ensure my feet spend less time on the ground and reduces the risk of injury.

W-w-wait I thought trolls didn't wear shoes?

good price, heat given. I wouldn't get them myself though, cheaper brands tend to offer a lack of proper foot support. You're probably better off waiting a bit for the adidas duramo 6's to go down to about 18-21.50 (inc quidco) directly from adidas. The price has come that low twice as of late. I picked up my first pair for 18 and the others for 21.50. They offer that extra foot support and cushioning.