What a difference getting fitted for running shoes makes!

Lizzypb88

I've been having knee problems since I started doing C25K right off the bat, and took everyone's suggestion of going to a runners shoe store to get fitted..
I was wearing a size 10 shoe, turns out I'm an 8.5! I kept saying that they felt a bit tight- I guess my thought of roomy shoes doesn't mean that they fit!
Anyways, I still had some sore knees but decided to do the treadmill the other day with my new shoes.. right away I felt different, I actually was thinking- is this machine off? Why do I feel I need to increase my speed?! My new shoes are more light weight and my feet were hitting the treadmill much faster, so it took some getting used to!
Although my knees hurt after the workout, I did my usual stretches, and the pain is very minimal, if any! I definitely think my shoes were 80% of the problem! The rest I think is just being overweight and new to running.
Thanks all for your suggestions!

Chef_Barbell

Yay!!! Awesome!

middlehaitch

That is awsome, really reenforces all the posts recommending getting fitted.

Unfortunately my feet are too small for adult trainers, and children's ones are generally the wrong proportions for an adult foot.

I have attempted to get fitted a couple of times only for the stores to have nothing for a high arched small foot.
Luckily I hate running and my bare feet or Converse work for what I do.

Cheers, h.

Mallory0710

Where do you go to get fitted for shoes? And is the price ridiculous? I have back and knee problems myself and I'm knew to the gym so anything that can help me I'm willing to do! Thank you

dewd2

Mallory0710 wrote: »

Where do you go to get fitted for shoes? And is the price ridiculous? I have back and knee problems myself and I'm knew to the gym so anything that can help me I'm willing to do! Thank you

Assuming you are a runner, any good running store will work. It should specialize in runners and only runners. They will have other runners working there that are trained to evaluate your stride.

The shoes are a little more expensive than the ones you find in the department store. They are better made to support runners. You can let the store know your budget and they may be able to work with you (they sometimes have older models to sell).

If you just want something for the gym, then don't get running shoes. Most have a higher heel and are not really good for lifting and other gym activities.

NEMom80

I recently just went and they sized me up one size than I normally get. I was surprised but they feel great!

dbanks80

Makes a HUGE difference! When I start getting knee or joint pain I know that it is time to get new running shoes.

jgnatca

For those of you with funny feet try getting fitted with corrective shoe inserts. Some Chiropractors have them.

zdyb23456

Now that you have good shoes start tracking your mileage in them. Also, only wear them for running so they last longer.

I got fitted for awesome running shoes and felt great. Then my hip started hurting and my feet/toes were hurting and bruised... turned out my awesome sneakers had almost 500 miles on them. Got new running shoes and the pain went away.

Turns out I need new running shoes after about 350 miles that's when I start feeling twinges/pain in my hip. I think most people can get more mileage out their running shoes, but not me.