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Pins and needles toes. Wider toe box?

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Rollerbird · 26/06/2023 17:59

I've started running (treadmill)
I've got mens Brooks Ghost 11
After about 20 minutes my toes and forefoot are going numb. They aren't laced too tight.
Any suggestions to try?

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NeverDropYourMooncup · 26/06/2023 18:01

Getting a larger size and lock lacing so your feet stay where they're supposed to in the shoes.

Rollerbird · 26/06/2023 18:27

I will definitely look up lock lacing.
So if I need a bigger size shoe anyway would you be able to suggest any brand or model to try?

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StamppotAndGravy · 26/06/2023 18:57

Brooks Ghost don't have much damping and are quite hard. Could it be technique with a thump thump on the treadmill? The toe box is quite wide (I wear them too) but are they long enough? I'm normally a 41 in women's street shoes but wear up to a 43 in men's running shoes because I like a lot of space. Are your socks or maybe even your shorts too tight? My 2nd pair of trainers are Saucony Triumph, in men's fit. They're very roomy.

Starchipenterprise · 27/06/2023 17:01

Some hokas have a wide toe box and are recommended by physios and orthotists for runners with difficult feet.

kwetu · 27/06/2023 17:04

Hopefully your issue is something completely different but please If the problem persists I would see a doctor, this is exactly how my erosive arthritis started.

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StamppotAndGravy · 28/06/2023 14:18

Don't just order them, go to a proper running shop and try them on. There are so many other factors to a well fitting trainer. The petrol will be less than the cost of a physio session!

Hiddiddleyho · 28/06/2023 14:20

I size up in brooks.

Rollerbird · 28/06/2023 23:04

I've actually already ordered them. The website suggested wearing them for a couple of hours inside the house to make sure they are comfy though.
If needs be I'll send back and go to a shop @StamppotAndGravy
Hopefully this isn't an expensive lesson

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SouthCountryGirl · 30/06/2023 07:56

Rollerbird · 28/06/2023 23:04

I've actually already ordered them. The website suggested wearing them for a couple of hours inside the house to make sure they are comfy though.
If needs be I'll send back and go to a shop @StamppotAndGravy
Hopefully this isn't an expensive lesson

I've never had to do that.i seem to remember that you can get Brooks in different widths.

Rollerbird · 05/07/2023 13:19

I returned the karhu and after much deliberation I got Topo Specter.
I can 100% recommend
(wide forefoot, narrow heels)
5 k today in them.
Bit loud but hey ho.

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