I need some advice. Seriously. Any advice you runners have, tell me.
I went to Fleet Feet, had my gait looked at and foot measured, yadda yadda. The Sales Associate stuck me in some Stability shoes- she said, which I already knew from my self-analysis, I slightly overpronated. Cool. So I was hoping she'd put me into a shoe that could correct this issue for when I run, but be comfy. Every shoe I tried on I didn't like. I ran outside in about 8 pair. No, it wasn't a long run- just up and back down the sidewalk. None were comfortable to me- They made my legs and shins feel like they were being pounded on with every step. WTF?!
I did the wet-foot test at home where you can see the type arches you have. I have normal arches, which look like the "Normal" foot on the far left.
I went to Fleet Feet, had my gait looked at and foot measured, yadda yadda. The Sales Associate stuck me in some Stability shoes- she said, which I already knew from my self-analysis, I slightly overpronated. Cool. So I was hoping she'd put me into a shoe that could correct this issue for when I run, but be comfy. Every shoe I tried on I didn't like. I ran outside in about 8 pair. No, it wasn't a long run- just up and back down the sidewalk. None were comfortable to me- They made my legs and shins feel like they were being pounded on with every step. WTF?!
I did the wet-foot test at home where you can see the type arches you have. I have normal arches, which look like the "Normal" foot on the far left.
Supposedly, this type of foot needs a Stability shoe- which 'ole girl put me in and that I didn't like.According to this, and several other charts online:
STABILITY (LOW TO NORMAL ARCHES)
Recommended for runners who are mild to moderate overpronators and who generally have low to normal arches. These runners tend to need a shoe with a combination of good support and midsole cushioning.
Suggested Stability Shoes:
• Brooks Adrenaline 10
• Mizuno Nirvana 6
• Mizuno Inspire 6
• New Balance 1225
• New Balance 760
• Nike Equalon+ 3
• Nike Structure+ 13
Recommended for runners who are mild to moderate overpronators and who generally have low to normal arches. These runners tend to need a shoe with a combination of good support and midsole cushioning.
Suggested Stability Shoes:
• Brooks Adrenaline 10
• Mizuno Nirvana 6
• Mizuno Inspire 6
• New Balance 1225
• New Balance 760
• Nike Equalon+ 3
• Nike Structure+ 13
*This sounds perfect for what I need, right? I don't even know if she put me in any of these because she didn't tell me any of the names- damn.
CUSHIONED (NEUTRAL - NORMAL TO HIGH ARCHES)
Recommended for runners who need maximum midsole cushioning and minimum medial support. These shoes are best for biomechanically efficient runners (minimum pronation) and midfoot or forefoot strikers with high or normal arches.
Suggested Neutral Shoes:
• Brooks Glycerin 7
• Mizuno Wave Rider 13
• New Balance 1064
• Nike Vomero+ 4
• Nike LunarGlide+
• Nike Pegasus+ 26
CUSHIONED (NEUTRAL - NORMAL TO HIGH ARCHES)
Recommended for runners who need maximum midsole cushioning and minimum medial support. These shoes are best for biomechanically efficient runners (minimum pronation) and midfoot or forefoot strikers with high or normal arches.
Suggested Neutral Shoes:
• Brooks Glycerin 7
• Mizuno Wave Rider 13
• New Balance 1064
• Nike Vomero+ 4
• Nike LunarGlide+
• Nike Pegasus+ 26
* Let's be real. I'm not little. I'm 5'10 and weigh over 170 pounds. I need cushioning for all that weight surging into my poor feet. This kind of shoe would seem to help with that.
I have cushioning shoes now. Adidas Bounce, here. 
I really like the cushion and "spring" they give me. My knee used to REALLY hurt me a year and a half ago when I would run. I don't have pain in my ankles, shin or knees anymore since I started 10 miler training 4 months ago- and I think this may simply be because I've gotten smarter with my running since a year ago (i.e. more stretching, taking care, etc.- and I'm running more miles these days, no knee pain.) The SA suggested that if my current shoes aren't hurting me, don't try to fix what's not broken.
I really like the cushion and "spring" they give me. My knee used to REALLY hurt me a year and a half ago when I would run. I don't have pain in my ankles, shin or knees anymore since I started 10 miler training 4 months ago- and I think this may simply be because I've gotten smarter with my running since a year ago (i.e. more stretching, taking care, etc.- and I'm running more miles these days, no knee pain.) The SA suggested that if my current shoes aren't hurting me, don't try to fix what's not broken.So what should I do? Should I try a shoe that is suggested for my arch/gait type, or simply stick with the ones I have?
An athletic trainer friend of mine ALSO told me that if my shoes I currently run in don't give me problems to stick with them....Hee hee- a small part of me just likes the thought of a new and different pair of running shoes.
I can always return the shoes if I end up not liking them, I guess, but who wants that hassel.
So, people who run- what do you run in (ANY OF THOSE MENTIONED ABOVE?) and what is your foot type? What do YOU suggest?
Happy Monday. It's a muggy one here in Alabama today. Surprise, freakin', Surprise.
