Running and foot ailments...

zdyb23456

Corns, calluses, lost toenails... Are these things you live with or do you keep trying out different running shoes and/or socks so it doesn't happen?

I've been logging longer runs/distances and I feel like my feet are suffering

I'm going to try out different socks to see if it helps, but I'll be bummed if I have to spend more money on a new pair of sneakers. I just got this pair - they felt great in the store and I've logged about 80 miles in them so far. They feel pretty good when I run though I feel like they are very roomy in the toes, which the running expert who helped me pick them out told me is good.. I'm think or am use to a snuger fit.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

socajam

Lost toe nails once. Lesson: keep them short.

twinsbabyweight

My husband was told that you need to lace the tops of your shoes a certain way. If you do it right it's supposed to hold your foot towards the heel of your shoe better so your toes aren't rubbing as much. You'll use that odd extra hole at the top that nobody usually uses. Maybe you can google it or go talk to the salesman at the shoe store. Hope this helps.

pebble4321

Yup, lacing makes a difference, I have lots of toe room in my shoes and need to lace the shoe so it is snug around the ankle, without being too tight.
My last shoes were smaller around the toe (and I was running more distances) and had ongoing toenail problems, but with the new shoes and lacing I'm pretty good.

And socks can really help too, try ones that are more or less padded to see how they work for you. My husband has just been experimenting with socks for workboots (in an extremely hot and tough environment) and he has had great success with drymax socks. They are pretty pricey though, and you might not need something so specialised, but it's probably worth a try.

AmyRhubarb

I've not had any foot ailments since I started running about 4 years ago. I am no great distance runner though, 3-5 miles is my comfort zone.

I do have favorite socks though - switched out from regular cotton to a running sock, wicking of some sort, and then I got my first pair of Smartwool running socks. And now I wear them year round - thin ones in summer, thicker in winter, and my feet are always comfy and dry during and after a run. They aren't cheap, but you can find deals online if you look around. I've also found them at Nordstrom Rack and TJMaxx occasionally.

Clarewho

This might help

Aed0416

twinsbabyweight wrote: »

My husband was told that you need to lace the tops of your shoes a certain way. If you do it right it's supposed to hold your foot towards the heel of your shoe better so your toes aren't rubbing as much. You'll use that odd extra hole at the top that nobody usually uses. Maybe you can google it or go talk to the salesman at the shoe store. Hope this helps.

Yes. A "heel lock". I always lace my shoes this way.

zdyb23456

Thanks for the suggestions! I will try some new socks and see if they help. I just switched to a thinner sock and I'll give it a go for a few weeks and see what happens.

zdyb23456

I tried the heel lock method and it gave me shin splints!

blues4miles

Do you wear running socks?

Are your running shoes larger than your normal shoes? Mine are a full size larger, it helps. Your feet swell when you run.

kristinegift

Good socks prevent blisters. And make sure your shoes are tied/laced tightly enough.

Calluses are ugly but pretty helpful. I keep mine from getting too big, but I never get rid of them. They developed for a reason, and if I took them away, I'd just have to blister/suffer until they regrew (ew).

And if your shoes are big enough, you shouldn't lose any toenails, unless you're doing some serious downhill/trail running.