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Calling all runners - advice needed on shoes for high arches

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Mag82 · 07/12/2023 20:36

I’m really keen to start running and have done a few runs over the past month or so using the C25K app. I’ve tried running in my local park and also on the treadmill but no matter what I do I get what I believe are shin splints.

I’ve got loads of puff left in my lungs but have to give up due to the pain in my shins. I cannot even do the walking part in between the runs on the C25K as the pain is so bad and it’s such a shame as I really have been enjoying what bit of running I have done and I’m keen to become a ‘proper runner’.

Anyway I’m a long time lurker and found some advice on here about the wet foot test and have discovered I have a high arch so I am presuming this is probably what’s causing my shin pain.

I’m hoping that someone in the know here can recommend me some running shoes that would be suitable for high arches as Googling just throws up way too many options. The cheaper the better, but I’m happy to spend up to £100 if I have to.

Thank you in advance 😊

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Yellowsubmarineunderthesea · 07/12/2023 21:17

I recommend going to a running shop too. Many proper sports shops will have a specialised person so check locally.

madeinmanc · 07/12/2023 21:16

You might just have shin pain because you're a novice runner. Are you overweight at all? Or running downhill?

I got some knee length compression socks when I had shin splints and they did seem to help.

Original poster
Mag82 · 07/12/2023 21:14

Hmm okay it looks like I need to bite the bullet. Thanks for your replies 😊

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Whataretheodds · 07/12/2023 21:11

I would also absolutely go to a specialist running shop. They take out all the guesswork.

There might be places that can analyse you over zoom or similar?

madeinmanc · 07/12/2023 21:09

It might just be the exceptionally cold weather, you're starting in very cold weather that makes it very easy to get strains and injuries.

helleborus · 07/12/2023 21:03

Sorry, you're a long way from me so I can't recommend anywhere, but I'd definitely recommend making the trip. Based on family members' experiences it's worth it to get a suitable, good quality running shoe. Buying from the web can be false economy.

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Mag82 · 07/12/2023 20:55

helleborus · 07/12/2023 20:51

I'd recommend going to a specialist running shop where they will be able to look at how you run and help find you the most appropriate shoe. Where in the country are you?

Thanks helleborus - I was kind of hoping to get away without having to visit a specialist shop.

I’m in South Yorks

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helleborus · 07/12/2023 20:51

I'd recommend going to a specialist running shop where they will be able to look at how you run and help find you the most appropriate shoe. Where in the country are you?