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Running with flat feet!! Please help! Do shoe inserts help? Padding? What type are shoes are the best for low arches? I'm struggling bc I really want to enjoy running but my left foot inside the arch (only the left one) hurts. UGH!

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  • piggysmalls333
    piggysmalls333 Posts: 450 Member
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    I suggest visiting an actual running store where they do a whole evaluation and can create custom soles and recommend the best shoe for you. I went to roadrunner and wow what a difference it makes to be wearing the right shoe. It was an investment for sure, but 12 pounds lighter and feet being pain free is worth it to me!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    have you been to a podiatrist?
  • deathninja82
    deathninja82 Posts: 108 Member
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    Go and get a gait analysis done at a proper running store; they'll take the time to fit you up properly, and usually the analysis is free if you buy the shoes after.

    I've got really screwy ankles, so running was always painful; properly fitted/supported shoes make a HUGE difference.