How long to get used to new running shoes?

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

I went for gait analysis and got a new pair of running shoes. I wore them round the house and thought they were fine but when I’ve walked in them outside my feet ache after a mile or two. Is this normal and will it settle down? I haven’t even tried running in them yet. I probably can’t take them back now I don’t think.

[HareofEasttown]

Yes it's normal. A few runs and they'll be fine.

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

That’s good to hear! Thanks I was just starting to panic I’d spent over £100 on shoes I couldn’t wear.

[fellrunner85]

What sort of shoes are they, and what did the running shop say about your gait?

[purplesequins]

they are made for running, not walking.
go for a run with them.

tbh I've never broken in running shoes.

also check the receipt/store site for their returns policy. for some running shoes it's quite generous.

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

fell they’re a neutral shoe, I think they said I didn’t overpronate.

Thanks purple I will check their policy.

[mrsrobin]

I have never had to "get used" to any of my running shoes. They have all been comfy from the word go and I have certainly never had achey feet. If it was me I would be thinking about contacting them about their return policy :(

[Quickchangeartiste]

I have neutral gait, but high arches. I need a good support under my foot or they ache. Could be these shoes don’t provide that support for you?
Usually the good ones feel good right out of the box.

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

Possibly quickchange? They did get me to try them in the shop and they felt fine then. Maybe I just need to try running in them and see what they’re like.

[VanillaAndOrange]

The only pair of trainers I've ever bought on a recommendation from an "expert" are the only ones that caused me a lot of pain so I ended up not running for 3 years.

Please don't persist with these if they are still causing you actual pain after running in them. I agree walking is not the best test of whether they'll be right for running.

I found my actual best fit by doing an online questionnaire.

[KelleyHIJkL]

I’ve never had to wear any of my running trainers in, beyond the odd heel blister. That doesn’t sound right to me.

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

Oh no Vanilla! I’ll definitely try a run in them instead.

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

Also thanks for the replies everyone.

[QuentininQuarantino]

I asked a similar question on here back in February as I was in a fair bit of pain in new running shoes but pleased to confirm that after a couple of runs they were wonderful and I’ve since ran a half marathon in them!

[FleabagsGuineaPig]

Congrats! Ok that’s good to hear

[Iggly]

Where exactly are your feet hurting? It could be the laces or the shoe itself

[TheHandmadeTails]

Underneath the arch Iggly. I’ve only done one short run so far.

[TheHandmadeTails]

Name change fail!