Running shoes

barrymac20

I cant seem to find a pair of shoes that suit me. I bought my third pair of stabilities within a month on Friday. After wearing them around the house for a while my feet started hurting a bit and were even going a bit numb while sitting down for a while. I've never had stability shoes before and I'm starting to think that I need to stick with neutrals even if I am over pronating a bit.
I've now tried the GT2000s, brooks adrenaline and the latest is the Mizuno wave inspire. A lovely pair of shoes but not right for me it seems. The guys at Amphibian King were I got them were great (they really know their stuff) and I know they'll help me get the right pair eventually, but its frustrating because I need a new pair quick!

HelenAnne

barrymac20 wrote: »

I cant seem to find a pair of shoes that suit me. I bought my third pair of stabilities within a month on Friday. After wearing them around the house for a while my feet started hurting a bit and were even going a bit numb while sitting down for a while. I've never had stability shoes before and I'm starting to think that I need to stick with neutrals even if I am over pronating a bit.
I've now tried the GT2000s, brooks adrenaline and the latest is the Mizuno wave inspire. A lovely pair of shoes but not right for me it seems. The guys at Amphibian King were I got them were great (they really know their stuff) and I know they'll help me get the right pair eventually, but its frustrating because I need a new pair quick!

I know this sounds like a stupid question, but if your feet are hurting and going numb when you're not running, could you be tying the laces too tight? I learned the hard way that you can really hurt your feet that way!

sconhome

barrymac20 wrote: »

After wearing them around the house for a while my feet started hurting a bit and were even going a bit numb while sitting down for a while.

HelenAnne wrote: »

I know this sounds like a stupid question, but if your feet are hurting and going numb when you're not running, could you be tying the laces too tight? I learned the hard way that you can really hurt your feet that way!

First thought is exactly like HelenAnne. If your feet are numb when walking or sitting, the lacing is definitely too tight. I think there was a thread recently with some lacing advice from BeepBeep too.

barrymac20 wrote: »

The guys at Amphibian King were I got them were great (they really know their stuff) and I know they'll help me get the right pair eventually, but its frustrating because I need a new pair quick!

I'll pass this onto the guys & its always worth a phonecall to the shop just to go over the problem you're having.

barrymac20

amphkingwest wrote: »

First thought is exactly like HelenAnne. If your feet are numb when walking or sitting, the lacing is definitely too tight. I think there was a thread recently with some lacing advice from BeepBeep too.



I'll pass this onto the guys & its always worth a phonecall to the shop just to go over the problem you're having.

No need, I've already been in touch to discuss. Calling back in when i get the chance. I guess i was on here to see if anyone else has suffered similar problems. I might try looser laces later and see how i fair out

Clearlier

Here are a couple of lacing options. I've used the Lydiard method with some success.

pico84

I over pronate myself so where an orthotic with cushioned Nike Vomeros. Obviously the orthotics are an expensive initial outlay but will last for around 10 years once you're foot doesn't change too much and you can wear any shoe you like realistically