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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Thanks purple I will check their policy.

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 :(

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Also thanks for the replies everyone.

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!

Congrats! Ok that’s good to hear

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

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

Name change fail!