over pronation

jogdish

Hi,
I went into the "FootSolutions" shop today to just get the free consultation, basically they told me i have over pronation ( think she said my foot falls inward, and this throws my knee and hips off balance, and also causes my wear my shoe heels more on the inside ).
They recommended a custom insole ( €289 ) and shoes, a total of €450 ish. Are they just giving me the hard sell? is it worth trying an off the counter insole first? Anyone have any experiences with "FootSolutions"?

Thanks:

cypressg

jogdish wrote: »

Hi,
I went into the "FootSolutions" shop today to just get the free consultation, basically they told me i have over pronation ( think she said my foot falls inward, and this throws my knee and hips off balance, and also causes my wear my shoe heels more on the inside ).
They recommended a custom insole ( €289 ) and shoes, a total of €450 ish. Are they just giving me the hard sell? is it worth trying an off the counter insole first? Anyone have any experiences with "FootSolutions"?

Thanks:

You must be designed faultily,lucky you found someone that could help you:D

Zombienosh

the oldest trick in the book.
"Oh no! there's something wrong with you!, but don't worry we can sell you something that will fix it."

Taltos

I had the same footfall and found running barefoot really helped me.
Later was convinced to get runners for some longer runs (1/2 marathon) and ended up now off the road pretty permanently, IT band issues - jumping kneecap - all that fun.

If over-pronation is causing you pain - maybe see about getting gait analysis done at another store - there are a good few of them now, some with treadmills, some with tracks. At the end of the day though - choose a shoe that you feel comfortable in and where you don't feel any pain. Even if you don't have pain - would recommend you try other shops and get the analysis complete for each shoe they try you with - a reputable store will do this and you really will see the difference, be prepared though it can take some time. I last did this in the shop in little-Bray - name is escaping me at the moment, they have a static track, end-to-end was in there for over an hour, but well worth it at the time.

robocode

I think the place you're thinking of in Bray is Amphibian King. I've never been there but heard good things. I switched to more minimalist runners about a year ago, first going for Saucony Kinvaras and recently New Balance Minimus. I don't do long distance (more like 20-30 minutes, intervals & sometimes some speed work) but I find that I get no pains running at all now. It's something that needs to be transitioned to though. I don't even run in the Minimus yet (they are 0mm drop as opposed to the Kinvaras 4mm), I just wear them for daily use to get accustomed to the new style.

menoscemo

Taltos wrote: »

I had the same footfall and found running barefoot really helped me.
Later was convinced to get runners for some longer runs (1/2 marathon) and ended up now off the road pretty permanently, IT band issues - jumping kneecap - all that fun.

If over-pronation is causing you pain - maybe see about getting gait analysis done at another store - there are a good few of them now, some with treadmills, some with tracks. At the end of the day though - choose a shoe that you feel comfortable in and where you don't feel any pain. Even if you don't have pain - would recommend you try other shops and get the analysis complete for each shoe they try you with - a reputable store will do this and you really will see the difference, be prepared though it can take some time. I last did this in the shop in little-Bray - name is escaping me at the moment, they have a static track, end-to-end was in there for over an hour, but well worth it at the time.

Don't go to Elverys though, they will just try to give you the hardsell and sell you their crappy insoles. Definitely recommend Amphibian King (Bray Ballymount and Oranmore) and a few other places. For most people the correct type of shoe will be enough and there is no need to by Insoles/orthotics.

RandolphEsq

When I run I do that too. I started to get shin splints from running on concrete which is why I got fitted for my runners. I was told to get runners with the added support on the inside of the foot (indicated by a grey colour on the runner) so I bought a pair of running shoes with the grey padding and never got shin splints since. The problem now is blisters!

NIMAN

I suffer from overpronation, although I don't run, I play football.

I have suffered from many problems over the eyars, with achilles tendonitis being the main one which I had for years. I got that sorted with insoles and the last 9 months to 1yr I have been suffering from bad shin splints.

Seen a specialist and got more orthotics made, which have helped a fair bit, but he also said that overpronaters really need to wear a good solid pair of control trainers. Forget about what the trainers look like, and buy the control ones to see if they help first. They are slightly clunkier looking than the normal trainer, and will also be heavier, but they will be worth it. I use Adidas Supernova Control.

If these don't help, then you may need to look into custom orthotics.

Doug Cartel

I used to have a lot of problems due to this. I went to the physio, and she gave me a load of exercises to do, and told me to basically consciously hold my foot in the right place when walking. Took a while, but I haven't had any problems since.

From your post it looks like you went in for a consultation just because it was free. If you're not actually experiencing any problems, then I can't see why you would want to spend that much money fixing it.

Burkatron

There's some good info in this thread BUT it's not necessarily right for the OP at the moment! Go see a good reputable therapist, Osteopath,Physio,Physical Therapist,NMT, ART, whatever, just research who you're going to as there are good & bad practitioners in all fields! They should be able to advise on what to do & if not they'll have a contact that can!

If the 1st thing they recommend is orthotics or custom insoles that cost a fortune just leave(unless you have a structural & not functional problem)! I wouldn't even pay them!

Barefoot walking & Rehab excercises should be your 1st port of call (imo)!

MobilityWod always has something!
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2012/08/rebuilding-your-feet-with-brian-mackenzie.html

robocode

MobilityWod is the business! I was trawling through it just this lunchtime to sort out my crappy shoulder rotation.

frfintanstack

jogdish wrote: »

Hi,
I went into the "FootSolutions" shop today to just get the free consultation,

Do you have problems with your feet?

If not ignore the "free advice" and carry on as before.

Officer Giggles

My brother got insoles from foot solutions and they did absolutely nothing to fix his over pronation, I walk on the outside of my foot and had insoles made by my Physio and they done the job nicely, got my runners in foot solutions though

Hanley

Insoles are NOT a solution.

You're treating the injury, not the cause.

Fix the problem, or your messed up feet will never be right.

HINT: the "problem" is not your feet, they're the symptom.

Burkatron

frfintanstack wrote: »

Do you have problems with your feet?

If not ignore the "free advice" and carry on as before.

Bollox!! if the op over pronates they're predisposed to injuries they can avoid! Prevention is better then cure!