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Wide fitting runners (orthotics)

  • 25-05-2020 9:20pm
    #1
    budhabob
    Registered Users Posts: 4,811 ✭✭✭


    Hey folks,
    I have orthotics for flat feet / fallen arches. I've been upping my walking considerably the last while to lose weight and currently wear Brooks Dyad 10 / 11 wide fit (2E). I find them a great shoe but hard to come by at times. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with other brands etc. I tried Saucony but they were strong enough for me and I ended up wearing a hole in the heal.

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    tamara25
    Registered Users Posts: 361 ✭✭tamara25


    What about new balance? They have wide fitting sizes. I had a pair a few years ago & they were extremely comfortable and lasted a long time.


  • #3
    Yermander
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭Yermander


    I’ve had a few pairs of Nike Pegasus, they have an extra wide version. You would pick them up cheap on their website at 30% off sale items.


  • #4
    budhabob
    Registered Users Posts: 4,811 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Cheers folks, will do some research on both those options


  • #5
    blindside88
    Registered Users Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭blindside88


    I’ve just got new orthotics and was advised to get ASICS GT 2000. Have them about 2 weeks and find them very good. Good support and shock absorption on the heel


  • #6
    Ceepo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Ceepo


    blindside88 wrote: »
    I’ve just got new orthotics and was advised to get ASICS GT 2000. Have them about 2 weeks and find them very good. Good support and shock absorption on the heel

    Who advised you to get gt 2000?.
    As far as I'm aware gt 2000 are a supportive running shoe with "duo max" cushioning
    I've you have been fitted for orthotics for what ever reason, they should have been made to correct what ever dysfunction is happening at you foot. If you have fallen arch and have a higher arch in the orthotic to correct it, then you are over correcting the issue.
    Orthotics (if they really have to be worn) should only be put into neutral running shoes preferably with a low heal drop.


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  • #7
    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    budhabob wrote: »
    Hey folks,
    I have orthotics for flat feet / fallen arches. I've been upping my walking considerably the last while to lose weight and currently wear Brooks Dyad 10 / 11 wide fit (2E). I find them a great shoe but hard to come by at times. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with other brands etc. I tried Saucony but they were strong enough for me and I ended up wearing a hole in the heal.

    Thanks in advance.

    Dyad you can order in 2E but they are not a huge seller in terms of numbers so timing would be the thing. If you know you are regularly going to need them, preorder at a run store for the season ahead.

    New Balance do 2e and 4e in their neutral shoe which was the 1080 or 880 (a few years so not sure of current model numbers)

    Saucony had the Echelon which is a wide fitting deep shoe suited for orthotics.

    Almost all wide fittings would be a special order from a run specialist as its hard to predict stock needs. (Not a higher price special order but added to weekly top up orders for you especially)

    PS when a shoe is wearing at the heel it generally is because its too small for your foot and you are compressed at the back. Sizing is key for shoe life and foot comfort.


  • #8
    sconhome
    Registered Users Posts: 5,468 ✭✭✭sconhome


    blindside88 wrote: »
    I’ve just got new orthotics and was advised to get ASICS GT 2000. Have them about 2 weeks and find them very good. Good support and shock absorption on the heel

    Would I be right to assume you were fitted by a physio and advised GT2000?

    Generally orthotics should only be used in neutral running shoes but I have seen specific cases where, for running only, a support shoe will be recommended with neutral for walking.

    Comes down to running gait, muscular conditions and body weight / impact on the orthotic.

    if recommended by anyone other than a physio / podiatrist I would be VERY wary of overcorrection.


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