Sore Archs? What's up?

[mimitabby]

Brooks makes shoes??

Knot,
I have been wearing NIKE FREE shoes (not on the bike) and I really really really like them (the way they feel) but now i fear that nothing else will ever work
except for going barefoot of course.

You mentioned superfeet, can you just buy that off the shelf? now that i am going to try going clipless, i fear that it might affect my arches.

Thanks
mimi

[Tri Girl]

KSH- maybe it is your work shoes. I have very flat feet and only when I noticed my arches hurting did I take action (went to the foot doc, found out I overpronate severely, started taping my feet and wearing the ugliest motion control shoes made- Brooks Ariel- but they are WONDERFUL for my feet). Anyway, maybe you need orthotics like the other ladies said.
Wow- that was not helpful, but I hope you figure out why your arches are screaming so much lately.

[KSH]

KSH- maybe it is your work shoes. I have very flat feet and only when I noticed my arches hurting did I take action (went to the foot doc, found out I overpronate severely, started taping my feet and wearing the ugliest motion control shoes made- Brooks Ariel- but they are WONDERFUL for my feet).

It might be something to look into... a new brand of shoes. My current brand I have been running in for a year.

The most recent pair of shoes I have been running in... well, I haven't put over 100 miles on them. If these Brooks wear out in 100 miles, then I really do need to switch brands.

[Bikingmomof3]

Brooks makes shoes??

Thanks
mimi

Oh yes. They are the preferred running shoe here. I have 2 pair, DH has 1 pair, and DS has 3.

*smacks forehead* different company than Brooks Saddles.

[Deborajen]

KSH - I had arch pain a year or so ago. Never had foot problems but then the arches started hurting when I'd run 4-5 miles. I tried several things but what ultimately worked for me was cutting back on the miles for a few weeks to relieve the foot stress and then getting a cushioned shoe for distance running.

What is your foot type? I have high arches and have had great luck with the Nike Pegasys. I trained for and ran my half marathon in them this year. They're a cushioned shoe made for a neutral to high arch.

I went to a foot doctor and he recommended orthotics (which cost $500 and aren't covered by my health insurance), but all he'd say about those vs. over-the-counter arch supports was "they're not adequate." I've heard a few positive things about the Good Feet Store and I'd probably try them next if the cushioned shoes aren't enough. Custom orthotics would be a last resort for me, but I've heard that some people swear by them.

Hope this helps. Good luck - hope you can find something that works.

Deb

[KSH]

KSH - I had arch pain a year or so ago. Never had foot problems but then the arches started hurting when I'd run 4-5 miles. I tried several things but what ultimately worked for me was cutting back on the miles for a few weeks to relieve the foot stress and then getting a cushioned shoe for distance running.

What is your foot type? I have high arches and have had great luck with the Nike Pegasys. I trained for and ran my half marathon in them this year. They're a cushioned shoe made for a neutral to high arch.

I went to a foot doctor and he recommended orthotics (which cost $500 and aren't covered by my health insurance), but all he'd say about those vs. over-the-counter arch supports was "they're not adequate." I've heard a few positive things about the Good Feet Store and I'd probably try them next if the cushioned shoes aren't enough. Custom orthotics would be a last resort for me, but I've heard that some people swear by them.

Hope this helps. Good luck - hope you can find something that works.

Deb

Well, I don't have high archs.

I might try cutting back on the miles some over the next week or so. Maybe that will help.

I'll talk to my running coach to see what he says as well... but I won't be seeing him for another couple of weeks.

Thanks for all the suggestions, I appreciate it!