Wearing orthotics in runners?

Sunsh!ne

I have flat feet and wear over the counter orthotics in my shoes (have ankle/knee pain etc). Up until now I never wore them in my runners as I try to buy runners that have inbuilt support and thought that was enough. I only recently noticed that my orthotics are labelled 'sports' and got me thinking that maybe I should be wearing them in my runners as well. Just wondering what others who wear orthotics do? Do you wear them in your runners as well or would the inbuilt support of the runners combined with the orthotics be too much? Need to buy a new pair of runners and hoping to pick up a pair in the sales. I usually have to go up a size in shoes to accommodate the orthotics so I'd be interested to see what others do before purchasing.

As an aside, what runners do others with flat feet find good? I usually stick with Asics but wouldn't mind trying something different if I thought they'd be better!

rainbow kirby

Sunsh!ne wrote: »

As an aside, what runners do others with flat feet find good? I usually stick with Asics but wouldn't mind trying something different if I thought they'd be better!

Don't have much advice in terms of orthotics having never used them, but I do have relatively low arches (not completely flat). In terms of Asics shoes, I've worn the Kayano in the past, but wasn't fond of the 16. I've also worn the Brooks Adrenaline and I'm currently in the Mizuno Wave Inspire (which is a little less supportive than the Adrenaline or Kayano, but appears to be working well for me - the Nirvana or Alchemy may be a better choice there if you have very flat feet).

If you are neutral with flat feet, the Brooks Dyad would probably work well for you.

Bull76

I wear Orthotics and wear them with my runners when I get to run. When I purchase new runners i take out the insert and replace it with my Orthotics. Your best to get a neutral supporting runner and use the orthotics for your support.

elvis jones

Bull76 wrote: »

I wear Orthotics and wear them with my runners when I get to run. When I purchase new runners i take out the insert and replace it with my Orthotics. Your best to get a neutral supporting runner and use the orthotics for your support.

+1 for me as well, Asics Nimbus is what i wear !

neilc

Bull76 wrote: »

I wear Orthotics and wear them with my runners when I get to run. When I purchase new runners i take out the insert and replace it with my Orthotics. Your best to get a neutral supporting runner and use the orthotics for your support.

This is what I do too, I was told unless I go with a neutral runner I'd be over compensating which is as bad. I've used this setup with two pairs of Saucony Triumph 7's without any problem.
Neil

Blueskye

I've worn orthotics for a few years now as I have pretty flat feet. I wear Asics 2150's as recommended by my physio and a reputable running store in Cork. Take out insole of runner and put in orthotic.

dubs114

I wear my orthotics all the time when running, to be honest id be lost without them and wouldnt even contemplate running without them. My trainers are saucony as i think they offer the best support for me with the orthotics in without over compensating. If you inform the assistant when you are purchasing your new trainers that you use orthotics they will help you get the correct pair for you. Its such a nuisance having flat feet but the correct trainers and orthotics make things easier.

Sunsh!ne

Thanks for all the replies! I wouldn't be too much into serious running, I just do a bit on the treadmill when I'm at the gym, its more a pair of runners for general gym work that I'm after (does this make a difference?). Was hoping people would recommend the runners with inbuilt support as being sufficent as I had looked at a pair of Asics Kayano that I thought might be good. Also it can be a bit of hassle swapping the orthotics around between shoes( I only have one pair). Still though, I'll follow ye're advice and go for neutral pair and put in my own orthotics. Can anyone recommend a good shop around Galway for getting advice when buying?

Just out of interest, did those of you that wear orthotics have them custom made or do you use the over the counter ones? Do you find much difference?

rainbow kirby

There's a new branch of Amphibian King in Oranmore that would be worth checking out.

dubs114

I got my orthotics custom made, expensive at the outset but ive saved so much money since as the injury count has gone done so less visits to the physio. I had used the generic sports orthotics that i found online at a fraction of the price whilst i was waiting on the orthotics to get made. In all honesty i didnt notice any difference between them but i wear the custom made orthotics as the physio said that they were tailored for my feet and i figured since i spent so much money on them i should stick with them all the time. Yes a bit of a hassle always changing shoes etc but im used to it now.

Dutchie

I also got my orthoditcs custom made. I have used them with two pairs of Asics nimbus 12 and have not had trouble with my IT band since I started using them.

As an aside, what kind of lifespan can i expect from my orthoditcs?

thanks.

fiddy3

They'll last about 2 years i'd say if you're training regularly. Also, as has been noted, if they're custom orthotics, always go for neutral runners as otherwise it's a case of too many corrections spoiling your feet if you get me, just worth noting to the poster who is running in 2130s and orthotics.

lizanne83

I have been wearing orthotics for just over 4 years now. Don't run without them.

They're custom made and with my high arch, they have a raise in the center as well as a slight heel raise (fiber glass with leather upper). They're suppose to last minimum 5 yrs - sports specific.

You must put orthotics in a neutral shoe, and of course take out the original insole - to replace with orthotic.

I have been using them in the Asics Kinsei for years and then moved to another asics model recently.... but make sure its neutral. E.g: Kayano is not neutral.

Is it worth it - yes, if you have been suffering injury / bad biomechanics due to feet.
Thanks for the reminder - I should think of replacing mine soon....!

Fi H

I use mine with North Face runners - work well for me and its amazing how much less lower back pain I now have

rebel girl 15

Blueskye wrote: »

I've worn orthotics for a few years now as I have pretty flat feet. I wear Asics 2150's as recommended by my physio and a reputable running store in Cork. Take out insole of runner and put in orthotic.

Buckleys by any chance?? Physio recommended them to me as well

Sunsh!ne

Thanks again for all the replies, finally got round to buying a pair today. Went with a neutral pair with my own orthotics as recommended by the replies on this thread (and the sales assistant). Though when the sales assistant realised my orthotics weren't custom made for me he said that ones in built support would me much the same as wearing the orthotics with neutral runners(?). Either way I went with a mid range neutral pair. Thanks again!