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Are running shoes supposed to hurt at first?

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 07:53

I've some knee issues and my foot/ankle/knee collapses inwards, so was advised I need shoes with support for over pronation. I have a pair of Asics Kayano. They're fine for the first 5 minutes (walking, I can't actually run) but then they're really painful under the arch of my foot. I get used to it after about 40 minutes or so.

I was wondering if:
this is normal, stop being a wimp? I'll get used to it eventually.
would a different size help - I was told to size up so bought a 44 - would a 43.5 be more comfy?

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FlopsiesAngrySandwich · 04/07/2023 07:56

Not sure about rhe running shoes but I have orthotics for the same problem and they do hurt a bit and hurt a LOT at first.

SavedbytheBe11 · 04/07/2023 07:56

Not supposed to hurt.

SavedbytheBe11 · 04/07/2023 07:57

^ my response was to running shoes! Not sure about specialist ones.

FlopsiesAngrySandwich · 04/07/2023 07:57

But they prevent the foot, knee, hip and back pain I get without them so a little discomfort is well worth it!

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 08:58

@FlopsiesAngrySandwich i don't generally get foot/ankle/knee pain unless I'm wearing my sketchers - in those I feel my foot turning in, they're very unsupportive. In hiking boots or walking shoes it's ok.

I'm debating replacing the sketchers (ok for driving and supermarket, not ok for driving +ikea!) with a pair of similar shoes (cheaper asics for over probation) to see if it helps. Not sure if I should go for my normal size as they'd only be for everyday wear.

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 09:41

I suppose what I'm asking is...
As I sized up for the running shoes, does that mean the supportive bit is under the wrong part of my foot, which is why they're so uncomfortable?

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OakleyStreetisnotinChelsea · 04/07/2023 09:45

How do you have them laced? I have dodgy feet and recently got new running shoes from a very good shop who did a proper assessment etc. At home they hurt like hell, my most dodgy foot was absolute agony. Turns out I just had them laced a bit wring so they were pulling a bit tight in the wring place. Sorted that out and they are fine.

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 09:50

Looser than e.g. normal shoes. If it tie them tight enough it feels like they're supportive around the ankle/side of the foot it's even more painful.

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SmartyPlants · 04/07/2023 09:52

I've never bought a shoe that is painful. If you have a local running store, go in and try a load of trainers on the treadmill. The staff can assess that the shoes are giving you the right support and you can then choose the ones that feel most comfortable.

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 09:53

I did go into a store!

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ArgueWithATree · 04/07/2023 09:57

ASICS are the only running shoes that don't hurt my feet. I was trying all sorts to rectify the problem before I got the ones I have now, including insoles etc. but every single pair would cause pain to the arch of my foot and I suffered with shin splints too. Since getting the ASICS the pain has disappeared totally and I run or go to the gym around 3/4 times a week and walk a fair bit too.

Having said that, I would recommend going to a shop that does gait analysis as most good running shoes aren't cheap and it's well worth taking your time to find a pair that work for yours

WuTangGran · 04/07/2023 09:58

The first thing I’d try is stop wearing the sketchers that give you pain.

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 10:07

@WuTangGran at the moment I'm wearing them as little as possible! I'm looking to replace them and thought I should look at the cheaper ASICS which are for over pronation. But not sure if I should buy my "running shoe size" or my normal shoe size.

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whoruntheworldgirls · 04/07/2023 10:12

My Asics (trail running shoes for going walking) hurt at first, i think i've been walking with my foot in the wrong position (can see from wear on my other shoes) for so long that wearing these started to put it back where it should be, after a few wears they no longer hurt, i have to keep wearing them maybe once a week to retain the position.

Lastqueenofscotland2 · 04/07/2023 10:35

No they aren’t meant to hurt, I think gait analysis in a running shop is useless, from a physio, great, 3 minutes on a treadmill by someone that works in retail, utterly useless and just a way to get you to buy something really pricey.

You’d be better off buying the shoe you find comfy, and getting good insoles

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PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 14:22

@whoruntheworldgirls how large do you wear them for walking? As in how much space do you have at the end of the shoe?

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whoruntheworldgirls · 04/07/2023 14:34

PhotoExplosion · 04/07/2023 14:22

@whoruntheworldgirls how large do you wear them for walking? As in how much space do you have at the end of the shoe?

About the tip of my thumb, i sized up

Are running shoes supposed to hurt at first?
megletthesecond · 04/07/2023 14:40

No. I've had a brand new pair of sauconys and done a 10 mile run 5 days later with no problems.
I don't pay any attention to gait analysis and just try on all the brands (although I usually stick with saucony now). Always make sure the fit is generous too

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