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It’s track season at school – and our 13yr old son has been tagged – oh joy – So, we thought we’d get him a new pair of shoes….not cleats/spikes. Went to Kohl’s – picked out a new pair – fits ok – brought home. Now – what’s the difference between a "running" shoe vs a "cross trainer" – what to look for when you pick it up I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we chose     CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web – except Kohl’s – Any comments, suggestions, links, etc are appreciated – Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup –     Day hikes – shoes vs boots – Phil –

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… I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we chose     CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web – except Kohl’s –

… sometimes, the shoe companies make shoes specifically for the store. you’ll find lots of these at Big 5 stores. maybe the one you chose is one of these. Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup –     Day hikes – shoes vs boots –

i’ve had great success with the new balance 805 trail running shoe. it’s good for day hikes. it’s good for a multi-day backpacking trip. jobs

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Dear Phil, Let’s see if your limited intelect can comprehend this: Running shoes = running. Crosstraining shoes = crosstraining. Duhhhh? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s track season at school – and our 13yr old son has been tagged – oh joy – So, we thought we’d get him a new pair of shoes….not cleats/spikes. Went to Kohl’s – picked out a new pair – fits ok – brought home. Now – what’s the difference between a "running" shoe vs a "cross trainer" – what to look for when you pick it up I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we chose     CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web – except Kohl’s – Any comments, suggestions, links, etc are appreciated – Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup –     Day hikes – shoes vs boots – Phil –

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A lot of people don’t like a cross trainer…. They say it is a mixed shoe and is not as good as either a true running shoe or a specialized shoe for soccer, b-ball, tennis, etc. Buy him a running shoe for track…. And make sure you go watch him…. They grow up fast!

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It’s track season at school – and our 13yr old son has been tagged – oh joy – So, we thought we’d get him a new pair of shoes….not cleats/spikes. Went to Kohl’s – picked out a new pair – fits ok – brought home. Now – what’s the difference between a "running" shoe vs a "cross trainer" – what to look for when you pick it up I thought it interesting that the New Balance model we chose     CMX381C is not listed anywhere on the web – except Kohl’s – Any comments, suggestions, links, etc are appreciated – Next will be a discussion over on the hiking newsgroup –     Day hikes – shoes vs boots – Phil –

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