Bro....just add another 60 buck can get ADIZERO ACE 3 M model....lighweight trainers...i was using it. not bad

RM260 for Adizero Ace 3 ? Thts cheap... how many percent discount is that ? I used Adizero Ace in 2010... finally retired it a couple of months ago after 400+ km, & the outsole came off edi.. too much running in the rain maybe... I ran 2 of my 1st half marathons in it, after that it became my 10K shoes, then my interval/tempo shoes... it didn't last that long for me... too heavy perhaps.. me.. not the shoes..

it's possible to find adizero aces for under rm200 if you look hard enough. i have seen some selling at al-ikhsan and studio r for 199 in the past few months. another option is brooks, some models like green silence and launch will be in the 21x to 23x range after discounts.

personally, i would prefer to get my overseas friends to bring in shoes for me as the prices in m'sia are hella marked up. eg, i got my aces from taiwan for under rm180, same with green silence from the US after conversion. an asics nx2 would cost nearly rm400 here while rm400 would get you 2 pairs in taiwan. sorry for the OT

the 1st thing you gotta note about ace is that it's a lightweight trainer, so it might not be suitable for you. however, it should be fine if you have a light footstrike. in terms of performance, it's quite durable but not that flexible.

as for brooks green silence, it's actually more of a racer. i wouldn't recommend it unless you have good biomechanics. it's quite cheap in terms of cost and quite flexible too. however, it would suffer a bit when it comes to durability.

the brooks launch is also a lightweight trainer, but better cushioned than the ace. i would rate its durability as the best of the 3 while still being quite flexible. the price is a bit higher than green silence but should still be within 240 after the 30% discount.

some shoe may not suitable for you.
get professional advise base on ur foot and weight or else ur getting into injury if wrongly pick....
and u need Vaseline to prevent blister if require....

my piece of advice is dun buy on brand and price, buy on comfort and injury free.
choose the right 1 rather than perfect 1..vaseline for me not so effective, got 1 kind of powder quite useful to avoid blister..forgot wat's the name dy..

ya..,i know tat...coz i face tat dilemma too...
adiddas not my cup of tea, dun feel the shoes is specific for running (my opinion only)
i've tried NB, Nike, asics, brooks...,for me my standing would be
asics, brooks, NB.
asics is excellent in gel cushioning, but a little heavy and weak built in sidewall
brooks is good all round performance, but the gel is more to hard type and thin
NB is sturdiest build of all n tough very good to use as training shoe, but cushioning is complete useless

if u prefer cushion feel go for asics
if u prefer performance Brooks
if u wan cheap n tough shoes NB

200 - 300 can get very sufficient shoes from all these brand i mention already,
because tis budget belongs to entry level so no problem with those.

u try 1st lah...maybe suitable for u to running...
i got 1 pair....but just use to jalan2 watch movie....hehhehe
abit heavier compare to adizero adios or ACE...

i prefer Adizero.....coz i already running quite some time already....need something lighten to increase speed....
to check-out at Al-Ikhsan BB Park...i think they still have Adizero Ace 3M for rm260+
more comfortable compare to Duramo....

For vibram 5 useror want to be....here a cheaper deal but other brand, look alike just RM118
http://www.groupon.my/deals/national-deal/luxueux/716014203

Not sure bout this counterfeit shoe, but in an authentic Vibram, size 43 is equilvalent to size 11US

Do you guys experience any pain at the side of your lower abdomen while jogging?

I get this sometimes while jogging, its unpredictable. Really messes up my jogging.

Is it because of me not breathing properly while jogging? Taking shallow breaths?

Is there a way to avoid this?

Side stitch normal caused by food consumed hour before ur run. I normally run early in the morning, empty stomach or before dinner, never got any side stitch issue leh.

Added. Welcome !!!     

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Added on April 2, 2012, 12:25 pmInfo about side stitches posted in the 1st page.

Hey, is it proper for runners who just started running purchase a very good brand of shoe? A very good brand of shoe as in 300+ like that kind of shoe..

I mean, since we are new to this why dont we buy a normal running shoes first and then after that upgrade to a better ones as time goes.

I think this issue was discussed earlier on this thread..

Lea Centre in Kuching do carry Asics but I can't recall seeing NB. Probably need to check it out on your side if they carry Asics too. 
Btw, just my opinion that you could probably do with off season shoes on any brands which will be around your budget or less. Grab a pair which fits comfortably and you're set to run. Experience what running brings to you and enjoy the run. The longer you're into running and serious about it, the more your body/ leg will adapt and tell your needs, that's when you start to consider any changes in shoe types and other specifics. As a starter, keep running simple and, fun.