Sore Archs? What's up?

[KSH]

Maybe a beefier shoe would work better for you? Brooks Ariel or Addiction are my favorites, and I recc them quite often to foot patients.

Beefier... how? More cushion?

See, the odd thing is that I don't run on my heels... because of my running form... and running shoes don't put cushion where I need them... in my mid foot.

All these wonderful shoes have these heels with all this cushion... which probably hinders me more than anything.

I hope that show makers get up to date on the new running form...soon!

[KnottedYet]

No, less cushion.

You want stability, not smooshy.

Firmer foam with less squish, and often with external heel counters. Brooks Ariel/Beast and Addiction are very well built, very sturdy and stable. And they ARE built up under the midfoot.

I've run in Addictions for years, then switched up to Beasts when my grumpy knee started talking to me more. (Beasts are the mens version of Ariels, wider toe-box)

[salsabike]

Mimi, REI has Superfeet.

[suzieqtwa]

As a ex runner ,it sounds like maybe plantar fasiiitis. When I had ,it was in my arch ,and went into my heel. I got a cortisone shot in the arch of my foot. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !! it worked for one foot ,then I got it on the other foot a year later ,and the shots didn't work that time. Does you heel hurt when you first get out of bed in the morning?

[KSH]

As a ex runner ,it sounds like maybe plantar fasiiitis. When I had ,it was in my arch ,and went into my heel. I got a cortisone shot in the arch of my foot. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !! it worked for one foot ,then I got it on the other foot a year later ,and the shots didn't work that time. Does you heel hurt when you first get out of bed in the morning?

Naw, my heel never hurts. My archs feel better today. I am going to hope and pray that it's not a serious injury... but maybe a slight overuse injury because I have upped my miles some.

[seychelle]

Naw, my heel never hurts. My archs feel better today. I am going to hope and pray that it's not a serious injury... but maybe a slight overuse injury because I have upped my miles some.

You can have PF and your heels not hurt. The plantar fascia runs all along the bottom of the foot so it can be anywhere. I have it in my arch and my heel has never hurt.

Have you tried doing toe curls, dorsiflex the toes while standing, and stretch the achilles tendon ? Also, roll the bottom of your foot on a rolling pin or 3/4 full, frozen water bottle. I have a foot roller I got a Bed Bath & Beyond that I roll my feet on while I'm on the computer. Kills 2 birds with one stone

Another thing, make sure your shoes are in good condition. If they are worn, they may be telling you it's time to get new ones.

[KSH]

You can have PF and your heels not hurt. The plantar fascia runs all along the bottom of the foot so it can be anywhere. I have it in my arch and my heel has never hurt.

Have you tried doing toe curls, dorsiflex the toes while standing, and stretch the achilles tendon ? Also, roll the bottom of your foot on a rolling pin or 3/4 full, frozen water bottle. I have a foot roller I got a Bed Bath & Beyond that I roll my feet on while I'm on the computer. Kills 2 birds with one stone

Another thing, make sure your shoes are in good condition. If they are worn, they may be telling you it's time to get new ones.

Ah... great. I bet it would be just my luck that I have a new serious injury. Gosh darn it. I hope not.

I will try the exercises you suggested. Couldn't hurt.

[Offthegrid]

KSH, there are cheaper, noncustom orthotics you can get from a podiatrist. I think they're called BFOs. Mine were $20/pair. They last 6 months. I am getting custom orthotics, and these were just to tide me over until those were finished.

Before I had those, I was using Superfeet, but these did not fix my problems (PF and shin splints).