Can shoes cause stomping/sound/noise on treadmill?

arleitiss · 10-03-2014 6:16pm #1

Hey, was wondering could wrong shoes be reason for stomp and loud bang noises when landing feet on treadmill?

I've been using just normal runners from penneys which I had lying around, they were like 5 euro and it's basically piece of fabric and thin layer of rubber on sole. Walking in them feels like walking on concrete bare feet, also it gets painful after a while.

I was thinking of getting something like these:
http://www.lifestylesports.com/en/restofworld/running-footwear/mens-flex-show-tr-3/invt/11001513

but not sure if that's gonna fix my problem?

Mr. CooL ICE · 10-03-2014 7:14pm

I could be mistaken, but I would put loud stomping noises on a treadmill down to bad running technique instead of the type of footwear used.

When your foot lands, is it the heel first? Try running differently so that the ball of your foot both lands first and pushes your foot off. If you are constantly hitting the treadmill (or road) with your heel, you could end up with pains further up the leg

arleitiss · 10-03-2014 7:20pm

LordChessington wrote: »

I could be mistaken, but I would put loud stomping noises on a treadmill down to bad running technique instead of the type of footwear used.

When your foot lands, is it the heel first? Try running differently so that the ball of your foot both lands first and pushes your foot off. If you are constantly hitting the treadmill (or road) with your heel, you could end up with pains further up the leg

yeah it's heel first always

Mr. CooL ICE · 10-03-2014 10:05pm

Heel first is bad, especially in shoes with no shock absorption. By landing on the heel, your shin bones will be absorbing the impact. By landing on the ball of your foot, a combination of your calf muscle and achilles will absorb the impact.

Your calf muscle will hurt like hell the first few times, but will get stronger over time. Muscle repairs faster than bone.

Alf Veedersane · 10-03-2014 10:11pm

Sounds like you're trying to take too long a stride and you're heel is hammering down on the treadmill. Shorten your stride so your foot is making contact pretty much under you rather than out ahead of you.

Arbiter of Good Taste · 10-03-2014 10:13pm

arleitiss wrote: »

Hey, was wondering could wrong shoes be reason for stomp and loud bang noises when landing feet on treadmill?

I've been using just normal runners from penneys which I had lying around, they were like 5 euro and it's basically piece of fabric and thin layer of rubber on sole. Walking in them feels like walking on concrete bare feet, also it gets painful after a while.

I was thinking of getting something like these:
http://www.lifestylesports.com/en/restofworld/running-footwear/mens-flex-show-tr-3/invt/11001513

but not sure if that's gonna fix my problem?

For god's sake man, get yourself a decent pair of runners! Your back and knees will thank you for it. Penneys should be banned from selling shoes IMO.

Alf Veedersane · 10-03-2014 10:19pm

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Penneys should be banned from selling shoes IMO.

Why?

arleitiss · 10-03-2014 10:51pm

Okay, I ended up getting those shoes today and trying them in gym.

Yes I noticed shorted strides don't make a noise, however - I also noticed it could be not only my fault for such sound but also crappy equipment, in gym there is two types of treadmills, one which is as high as pelvis, and another (older model) as high as your neck pretty much, and I use old model, and noise is coming from control panel like it's vibrating so it could be crappy old model fault too, but yeah I understood I need to try to place my feet flat on surface when landing, and I am gonna try switching to shorter strides and slower speed to avoid falling (usually I go 11 km/h)

Arbiter of Good Taste · 10-03-2014 10:54pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Why?

Because a €5-€10 pair of shoes does not give you the proper support you need to avoid back, knee, foot, etc injuries

Alf Veedersane · 10-03-2014 11:00pm

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Because a €5-€10 pair of shoes does not give you the proper support you need to avoid back, knee, foot, etc injuries

So are minimalist runners bad for running?

Mellor · 10-03-2014 11:42pm

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Because a €5-€10 pair of shoes does not give you the proper support you need to avoid back, knee, foot, etc injuries

They sound like a pair of casual flats for walking about. I doubt they were sold as shoes for running.
You are jumping to a ridiculous conclusion there.

sconhome · 11-03-2014 4:25pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

So are minimalist runners bad for running?

Arbiter of Good Taste wrote: »

Because a €5-€10 pair of shoes does not give you the proper support you need to avoid back, knee, foot, etc injuries

Lots of argument for and against minimalism.

TBH most of the issues with shoes or lack of shoes is dependent on the individual and their own physical makeup.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/09/us-running-shoes-injury-idUSBREA081CS20140109

Alf Veedersane · 11-03-2014 4:35pm

AKW wrote: »

Lots of argument for and against minimalism.

TBH most of the issues with shoes or lack of shoes is dependent on the individual and their own physical makeup.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/09/us-running-shoes-injury-idUSBREA081CS20140109

My point was just that the absence of a big cushioned sole doesn't mean you'll be injured. I don't run in minimalist runners but minimalist soles work for a lot of people.

Can shoes cause stomping/sound/noise on treadmill?

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