New Running Shoes for One Who Pronates

Pooka · 02-17-2011, 09:19 AM

I am in need of new running shoes. It has been far to long since I bought a pair. Looking for suggestions.

I have high arches.

I pronate pretty significantly.

My feet are fairly small and narrow.

Rather than try on every shoe in the region... I'm hoping to reduce it down to a list of shoes that are geared to one fitting my description above ideally with positive reviews from people I'm pretty sure exist in the real world and aren't paid by the makers/ distributors... etc.

Thoughts?

Pooka · 02-17-2011, 09:27 AM

As I am researching online i find information for high arches- underpronates, or low arches- over pronates, but I truly have very high arches and my feet roll inward... I pronate. I'm not finding much that addresses both.

footfootfoot · 02-17-2011, 09:29 AM

read "born to run" by christopher mcdougall before you spend a penny on running shoes

Pico and ME · 02-17-2011, 09:33 AM

I am flat-footed and I over-pronate. I put in cheap Dr Scholl inserts and then taught myself to walk on the outside of my foot. I just stayed 100% conscious of my gate when I walked...I usually took hour long walks. I ended up re-training my muscles.

Its a thought.

Are you knock kneed?

monster · 02-17-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pico and ME

Are you knock kneed?

Not the sort of question one usually asks... made me lol

I think it should be a tagline.

The Cellar: Are you knock-kneed?

::still laughing::

sorry

Pico and ME · 02-17-2011, 12:25 PM

Thats funny. Its my user title now.

Pooka · 02-17-2011, 12:37 PM

lol... you know... I don't know... I suspect it is a result of weak ankles to be honest.

I will look for the book. Thanks!

Perry Winkle · 02-18-2011, 06:58 AM

What kind of surfaces do you run on?

If you live in a moderate climate, you might try running sandals. Lunas come highly recommended, and can be custom made. They are from a company started by Barefoot Ted (of Born to Run fame). He used to sell kits from his website. Vibram Five Fingers are a good option for minimal running shoes, too.

Merrell and Salomon are good "traditional" running shoes. They are weak on the wide-width selection, but that doesn't affect you. The big brands can be okay, but go for something with no correction and minimal padding--You have to go without to correct the problems. I hate seeing people wear those fucking Nike shoes with the big fucking springs on the bottom.

I can second the recommendation for Born to Run. Your local library probably has a copy or two. There are at least half a dozen at mine, because of the crazy trail running community.

I used to pronate pretty severely. Focusing on form and keeping relaxed instead of trying for speed helps. Strength and forming correct muscle memory go a long way.

skysidhe · 02-18-2011, 12:13 PM

http://www.zappos.com/nike-lunarglid...tinum-platinum

Quote:

A versatile distance running shoe that is designed to accommodate a wide range of runners, from under-pronators through moderate overpronators.

I don't really know, I am just going by description.I prefer a tiny Puma, if any, but from selling experience Nike's run small and New Balance for women was a highly popular athletic shoe.

freshnesschronic · 02-18-2011, 01:30 PM

ASICS ARE THE BEST

footfootfoot · 02-18-2011, 01:59 PM

I like my chucks, but they are a tiny bit narrow.

Pete Zicato · 02-18-2011, 04:14 PM

Your best bet is to go to a good running store and have yourself properly fitted. Ask your local high school or college running coach. They'll tell you the stores with knowledgable help.

Perry Winkle · 02-18-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Zicato

Your best bet is to go to a good running store and have yourself properly fitted. Ask your local high school or college running coach. They'll tell you the stores with knowledgable help.

And if they try to sell you anything with a thick, padded sole or huge heel wedge, run away (barefoot, if you have to (which is really best, anyway)).

footfootfoot · 02-18-2011, 05:38 PM

Seriously, read the book before you spend a penny.

monster · 02-18-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

spend a penny.

did you know that's a Brit euphemism for peeing?

02-17-2011, 09:19 AM	#1
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	New Running Shoes for One Who Pronates I am in need of new running shoes. It has been far to long since I bought a pair. Looking for suggestions. I have high arches. I pronate pretty significantly. My feet are fairly small and narrow. Rather than try on every shoe in the region... I'm hoping to reduce it down to a list of shoes that are geared to one fitting my description above ideally with positive reviews from people I'm pretty sure exist in the real world and aren't paid by the makers/ distributors... etc. Thoughts?

02-17-2011, 09:29 AM	#3
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	read "born to run" by christopher mcdougall before you spend a penny on running shoes __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

02-18-2011, 01:59 PM	#11
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I like my chucks, but they are a tiny bit narrow. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

02-18-2011, 04:14 PM	#12
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	Your best bet is to go to a good running store and have yourself properly fitted. Ask your local high school or college running coach. They'll tell you the stores with knowledgable help. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

02-18-2011, 05:38 PM	#14
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Seriously, read the book before you spend a penny. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

02-17-2011, 09:27 AM	#2
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	As I am researching online i find information for high arches- underpronates, or low arches- over pronates, but I truly have very high arches and my feet roll inward... I pronate. I'm not finding much that addresses both.

02-17-2011, 09:33 AM	#4
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	I am flat-footed and I over-pronate. I put in cheap Dr Scholl inserts and then taught myself to walk on the outside of my foot. I just stayed 100% conscious of my gate when I walked...I usually took hour long walks. I ended up re-training my muscles. Its a thought. Are you knock kneed?

02-17-2011, 12:25 PM	#6
Pico and ME Are you knock-kneed? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Hoosierland Posts: 3,549	Thats funny. Its my user title now.

02-17-2011, 12:37 PM	#7
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	lol... you know... I don't know... I suspect it is a result of weak ankles to be honest. I will look for the book. Thanks!

02-18-2011, 06:58 AM	#8
Perry Winkle Esnohplad Semaj Ton Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 2,259	What kind of surfaces do you run on? If you live in a moderate climate, you might try running sandals. Lunas come highly recommended, and can be custom made. They are from a company started by Barefoot Ted (of Born to Run fame). He used to sell kits from his website. Vibram Five Fingers are a good option for minimal running shoes, too. Merrell and Salomon are good "traditional" running shoes. They are weak on the wide-width selection, but that doesn't affect you. The big brands can be okay, but go for something with no correction and minimal padding--You have to go without to correct the problems. I hate seeing people wear those fucking Nike shoes with the big fucking springs on the bottom. I can second the recommendation for Born to Run. Your local library probably has a copy or two. There are at least half a dozen at mine, because of the crazy trail running community. I used to pronate pretty severely. Focusing on form and keeping relaxed instead of trying for speed helps. Strength and forming correct muscle memory go a long way.

02-18-2011, 01:30 PM	#10
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	ASICS ARE THE BEST

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