running shoes for low / flat arches

hisholinessnb

Any recommendations?
I'm training for the marathon if that makes a difference.

RubyTuesday

hi there,
i have asics, cost about 120e but very good and recommended by a physio. i have very flat feet so i went to foot solutions, they are nationwide and got custom made orthotics. definately helped with the shin splints!:D

thirstywork

brooks beast
asics foundation/evolution
mizuno wave alchemy
sometimes although very rare people with flat arches dont over pronate
so worth getting a gait analysis done.
Sorry Ruby Tuesday but just buying asics aint gona cut the mustard.:eek:

colblimp

I'm a severe over pronator and I use Mizuno Wave Alchemy shoes - bloody fantastic! Get them, you won't regret it. (Stay away from Asics!)

thirstywork

again its opinions on differn't brands.what works for one might not work for another.Alchemy in my opinion lacks the cushioning of lets say the Brooks beast so it might not suit a runner who weighs 85+ kgs

RJM22

You know you can do exercises to increase your arch height...I stole some ideas from ballet dancers. All you need is a flexi band, google exercises on you tube and you'll find quite a few.

jfh

i'm in the same boat as yourself, asics had a free gait analysis in limerick last week & surprise, suprise, the guy recommended kayano's. bought them and they do make a difference but it's only putting of the inevitable, will have to get orthetics at some stage.

RubyTuesday

Thirstywork, I didnt just buy asics, if you read my reply you will see I got othotics made in foot solutions!

Bill2673

Hi there,
If you are training for the Dublin marathon then its probably too late to get orthotics. I have them, and in my experience they take a while to wear in.

Every shoe manufacturer does a shoe for people with fallen arches. In asics case it is the Kayano; Brooks, Mizuno etc all have a shoe for the 'over pronator'. If you have a look at the runnersworld.co.uk website you should see a full range, and customer reviews.

These shoes are not all exactly the same however. For one thing, they differ by weight and in my experience that makes a difference. The only way of knowing which suits you best is to try them, but unfortunately you can't really try a shoe out properly without running in it for a few miles first. Personally I would be sceptical of anyone who says 'this the right shoe for you'....usually its 'the right shoe for them', which isn't the same thing.

If you are experiencing ongoing foot or ankle pain, then you probably need to change your runners or in the long term get ortothics. In the short term, stretching before and after training, and a proper warm up, are also very important.