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I have been through several different pairs of trainers (curently adidas climacools), but found that they hurt the outside/underneath bit of my feet when i use them. I wondered if anyone else had had the same problem and found any trainers which support this part of your foot better?
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do you mean the arches? I've had climacools in the past and they've really hurt my arches, as they provide no support because of the plastic 'climacool' bit there. Theyre really flimsy shoes, comfortable though. Ive discovered the most comfortable pair of trainers I've ever had though - the Asics GT-2100. Theyre lightweight and provide good arch support, as well as good cushioning for road running. I would really recommend them, but everyones feet are different.
this is the mens version, couldn't find the ladies but theyre essentially the same shoe.
this is the mens version, couldn't find the ladies but theyre essentially the same shoe.
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get yourself down to Run 4 It on Lothian road, or Run and Become on Dalry.
they will get you to run the length of the shop, so they can see what kind of running style you have, then fit you with a shoe to suit.
they are a little more on the expensive side of things, but definitely worth it in the "long run" (excuse the pun)
no point skrimping on something as important as a good fitting trainer.
they will get you to run the length of the shop, so they can see what kind of running style you have, then fit you with a shoe to suit.
they are a little more on the expensive side of things, but definitely worth it in the "long run" (excuse the pun)
no point skrimping on something as important as a good fitting trainer.
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found that they hurt the outside/underneath bit of my feet when i use them
Can you be more specific about where the pain is coming from and i might be able to advise. Certainly if you go any decent specialist running shop like the ones mentioned above they should check your gait (the way your feet move while walking/running) & will be able to suggest possible causes of your pain & whether it is the shoes or something else or even refer you to whoever could tell you.
the Asics GT-110
You'll mean the GT-1100's - which are a good shoe but may not suit other people. Its not about getting a good shoe, its about getting the right shoe for the individuals feet. This is what specialist running shops are supposed to do.
The shoe in that pic is GT-2080 which is a more supportive shoe than the GT-1100. Its also 2yrs old & has been updated twice since!
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A word of experience though - it's often all these support components in running shoes that give you the pain, trying to correct "problems" - a pseudo orthotic if you like. Sometimes it's better to let the foot do what it's trying to do, although not always.
You don't say you've got the same problem with O shoes, which don't have any correction stuff in. My gut feeling is this sounds very familiar to me and actually you need to go for the least corrective shoes you can, which unfortunately are harder and harder to come by as each manufacturer tries to "out-feature" the next.
To find out go out on the chase in terrain in your training shoes. If you get the same pain then you know it's the shoe not some problem you have running on flatter surfaces. Unfortunately from there you have to try out running shoes by trial and error really, which does get expensive.
You don't say you've got the same problem with O shoes, which don't have any correction stuff in. My gut feeling is this sounds very familiar to me and actually you need to go for the least corrective shoes you can, which unfortunately are harder and harder to come by as each manufacturer tries to "out-feature" the next.
To find out go out on the chase in terrain in your training shoes. If you get the same pain then you know it's the shoe not some problem you have running on flatter surfaces. Unfortunately from there you have to try out running shoes by trial and error really, which does get expensive.
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I love the basic Saucony Jazz - about fourty quid from http://www.sportsshoes.com/ and none of the funny pains I used to get from the fancier trainers.
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i thought i loved Mizuno trainers - seemed to be very comfortable.
until i went and had myself measured and fitted by someone who knows what they are doing.
for years i had problems with my calves being extremely tight. Since that shop they are no where near as bad. turns out it was my trainers, not the fact that i don't warm up or down.
(yes, i am aware that i still need to warm up/down!)
until i went and had myself measured and fitted by someone who knows what they are doing.
for years i had problems with my calves being extremely tight. Since that shop they are no where near as bad. turns out it was my trainers, not the fact that i don't warm up or down.
(yes, i am aware that i still need to warm up/down!)
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Kitch wrote:for a basic classic you can't beat Nike Air Pegasus
at least 20 pairs and still buying them.
Agreed although they now have arch support whether you want it or not - my latest pair give me blisters on the arch without tape, although they don't give me any joint pain like other shoes.
I'm probably on about 10 pairs of Pegasus but then I'm not as old as you Kitch
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I tend to raid the NB factory shops to break the long journey down the M6.
Now where can I get a functioning body to fit in the shoes.
Just got back into training again, broke down again. Wear those gaiters, cellulitis is a bitch!
Now where can I get a functioning body to fit in the shoes.
Just got back into training again, broke down again. Wear those gaiters, cellulitis is a bitch!
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