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?

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.

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

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?

Pico and ME;711882 wrote:

Are you knock kneed?

:lol: 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

Thats funny. Its my user title now. :D

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!

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.

http://www.zappos.com/nike-lunarglide-2-dark-grey-metallic-silver-platinum-platinum

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.

ASICS ARE THE BEST

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

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.

Pete Zicato;712210 wrote:

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)).

Seriously, read the book before you spend a penny.

footfootfoot;712226 wrote:

spend a penny.

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

I too have high arches. I found the Saucony Pro Grid Ride fit perfectly for my feet. durable too.

here is a link to their shoe advisor.

monster;712232 wrote:

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

Funny, I knew that, but didn't think of that.

Really want the Vibram Five Fingers... not sure if I can wear them to the gym too though. They have a "Must be wearing athletic shoes" policy. Whatever that means. I suspect I will not be allowed in. It is at my college so whatever they say is pretty much it.

My running shoes/ all purpose shoes are totally falling appart... I've not wanted to part with them... I really like them and they are worn in so nice, but are seriously on their last leg. Even those I have to put arch only support into.

I suspect I will end up with a couple of pair... the VFF and a cross trainer for gym purposes. What I have are Reebok. I've had New balance, but something didn't feel right... I don't recall the exact issue... but my toes would go numb.

There is a Running Store in the area I think I'll head to this weekend.

Pooka;713193 wrote:

There is a Running Store in the area I think I'll head to this weekend.

That's where I went to get my current running shoes. Hmm...I wasn't impressed. My foot hurt after running with them a while. Someone suggested getting shoe pads/insoles/whatever they're called and that solved the problem. :D But do give that store a try. Never know, maybe you'd get better results. I fit children shoes so maybe that's why I didn't have much option to start with. :p:

Pooka;713193 wrote:

Really want the Vibram Five Fingers... not sure if I can wear them to the gym too though. They have a "Must be wearing athletic shoes" policy. Whatever that means. I suspect I will not be allowed in. It is at my college so whatever they say is pretty much it.

Many running and athletic shoes have Vibram soles. The VFFs are just shaped differently.

I know fitness nerds who lift in VFFs.