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Which size should I get? You'd think it was obvious...

  • 22-09-2010 8:41pm
    #1
    kraggy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,414 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    1. I have just decided on getting a pair of Asics Gel 1150's but the thing is, I'm not sure which size to get.

    The 8.5, I can just about get one finger down inside, behind my heel. But with size 9, I can almost get 2 fingers down there.

    With the 9, I'm afraid that over long distances, my feet might move around too much and suffer from friction resulting in blisters on the sole of my foot.

    Therefore, I was thinking of getting the 8.5's. They didn't seem too tight, but does the material in running shoes tend to stretch a little anyway?


    2. Second question, what I thought were my calves (didn't do science in school!) but now think are my achilles tendons are hurting me after every time I run.

    Recently, I have been running on average 10k, either 2 or 3 times a week. You would think that I wouldn't be hurting after getting this fit and used to running.

    So, is it the way I'm running? If so, how do you think I could change my running to stop this pain?

    Further information: I underpronate as far as i can see. The outside of both heels of my runners are worn.

    Also, my friend suggest I might be running flat footed?

    Any advice would be great,

    thanks,

    K.


Comments

  • #2
    dna_leri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,623 ✭✭✭dna_leri


    First get running shoes that fit, it sounds to me that if you can fit 2 fingers inside the heel then they are too big.

    Second get running shoes that suit your running style (gait). Ideally you should get gait analysis at a good running shoe shop that will recommend appropriate shoes for you. AFAIK ASIC 1150 are suitable for over-pronators. Some one else here may recommend a good shop in your area.

    Having the correct runners may help prevent the aches you describe but so will good strectching of the calves and achilles after your run, google achilles stretch. If it persists consult a professional, eg physio.

    Not sure what your friend means by "running flat footed", if you are flat footed you are more likely to over-pronate, because you do not have good natural support for your arch. If they mean that you land on the middle of you foot, as against your heel, then that's probably a good thing. Either way good gait analysis will help.


  • #3
    digme
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭digme


    Your Achilles is probably getting rubbed up and down by the back of the sneakers,no amount of stretching will solve that,but what you could do is cut out the back of the runners,a tiny v shaped cut would do it.


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