Adjusting to New running shoes

madteacha

Have been running for the last couple months in Nike free 5s with no problems except for sore feet for a couple of days after a longer 7k run. Anyway went to a proper running specialist shop and had a video analysis done while I ran on the treadmill. Turns out I over pronate so they recommended the brooks adrenaline GTS 12. They felt fine in the shop - went home excited! Tried running in treadmill at home and first day they were a bit tender in places after 15 mins, but figured my feet had to get used to running correctly. Anyway tonight I tried again but this time after 10 mins I had to stop as my feet were soooo sore on the outter sides of my feet. Also a bit of pain (not unbearable) on the shins and ankles. Is this normal? Is it just my feet adjusting to running with the correct form? Will ph the shoe shop tomorrow but wondering if anyone had any advice/thoughts? Many thanks

FluffyDogsRule

It always takes me 3-4 runs to get used to new shoes. It's always my calves and shins that hurt but then magically it goes away.

__Di__

Have been running for the last couple months in Nike free 5s with no problems except for sore feet for a couple of days after a longer 7k run. Anyway went to a proper running specialist shop and had a video analysis done while I ran on the treadmill. Turns out I over pronate so they recommended the brooks adrenaline GTS 12. They felt fine in the shop - went home excited! Tried running in treadmill at home and first day they were a bit tender in places after 15 mins, but figured my feet had to get used to running correctly. Anyway tonight I tried again but this time after 10 mins I had to stop as my feet were soooo sore on the outter sides of my feet. Also a bit of pain (not unbearable) on the shins and ankles. Is this normal? Is it just my feet adjusting to running with the correct form? Will ph the shoe shop tomorrow but wondering if anyone had any advice/thoughts? Many thanks

It doesn't sound right, I have to admit.

I overpronate too, I had my gait analysed and was given the Saucony CS2 Progrid. They fit like a glove and I don't even know I have them on when running and they required no "breaking in" either, they were fine from the word go.

Definitely contact the shop, because you don't want injuries or shin splints to ruin you training.

notworthstalking

I just bought the same shoes as you. The owner of the store runs 4.5 km a day and got me to try on 3 different pairs. These felt a bit different because my old shoes were more neutral , but they felt comfortable. I am not a runner, but went on a 7 k run walk on Saturday. My legs were tired, but this morning I felt great. My only issue is a rub on one heal and a blister on a toe. This is perfectly normal for me and I got caught in rain today which doesn't help.

If you are having problems I would go back. You don't want to injure one of the most important parts of your body.

KristiRTT

If the shoes are the correct shoes for you, there shouldnt be an adjustment period. If you buy from a running store, most of the time you can run in the shoes on a treadmill and if you decide they are not the right shoe you can exchange them again!

LoraF83

I started running in Brooks Adrenaline - I was heavy enough to need stability shoes. When I got refitted, I switched to the Brooks Ghost, to help with my under-pronating.
The first run I did in the Ghosts made me aware of different muscles in my legs, but I had no pain.

If you are having actual pain, you need to take the shoes back.

marikevr

I would take the shoes back. I have never had an adjustment period in shoes. I also overpronate. The times I did hurt in shoes they were wrong for me.

madteacha

Thanks all for your advice, great to her others experiences, especially those who also over pronate. - I rang the shop and they suggested I try one or two more tries on the treadmill but if still not happy to take them back. Ran 15 mins tonight but still having a lot of pain - this time on bottom of my feet in front of heel. So much pain that an hour later my feet are stIll aching! Will definitely be taking the shoes back and trying a different pair!!! Many thanks again for all the help everyone! Much appreciated.

EdTheGinge

I bought a new pair and the next day took them out for a 15mile run, yes the side of my feet ached but I just took it as feet adjusting to new shoes. A couple of runs later and no issues at all.

mazdauk

I wear running shoes for brisk road walking (no running-I'm not that active!) and bought some Karrimor last weekend - they were great right out of the box, not a single rub!

madteacha

Following on from my story... Took everyone's advise and took the shoes back last sat. This time they put me in Asics gt 2000s. They felt like a perfect fit for my left foot, right foot almost feels like it slips up and down a bit on heel. Went home and tried them on the treadmill for 15mins - all ok. Another 15mins later that night - still no problems. Sunday I ran a 6km run in my old shoes (Nike free run 5s). Tried my new Asics on tues and wed nights and found was getting pain under my arch on both feet. I put it down to maybe being still sore from Sunday's long run. Tonight I ran again - after about 7mins I had the same pain again - decided to try pushing thru the pain so continued. Lessened after almost 18-20mins, however once I got to 28mins my feet started feeling like they were going to sleep (almost like how they feel before you get pins and needles). Sorry for the novel but anyone have any advise/thoughts? Do I take them back again?

__Di__

Following on from my story... Took everyone's advise and took the shoes back last sat. This time they put me in Asics gt 2000s. They felt like a perfect fit for my left foot, right foot almost feels like it slips up and down a bit on heel. Went home and tried them on the treadmill for 15mins - all ok. Another 15mins later that night - still no problems. Sunday I ran a 6km run in my old shoes (Nike free run 5s). Tried my new Asics on tues and wed nights and found was getting pain under my arch on both feet. I put it down to maybe being still sore from Sunday's long run. Tonight I ran again - after about 7mins I had the same pain again - decided to try pushing thru the pain so continued. Lessened after almost 18-20mins, however once I got to 28mins my feet started feeling like they were going to sleep (almost like how they feel before you get pins and needles). Sorry for the novel but anyone have any advise/thoughts? Do I take them back again?

Sounds like lack of blood supply to your feet as you get fully warmed up to be honest.

Watch your laces aren't too tight, same goes for your socks. I am wondering whether, because your right food was slipping up and down slightly that you did the laces up too tight to compensate.

Regarding the pain in your arch, the following article may be of interest to you, you may need arch supports.

http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/ask-coaches-arch-pain

twoboysnmygirl

JUST my opinion here as a runner who has had shoe/injury issues...

You were running in minimalist shoes and then tried to move into a clunkier, stabilizing, immobilizing shoe with a much higher heel than you are used to running with. WHY? If it's not broke, don't fix it. I suspect if you did not have any injuries or issues in the Nike frees, you were running well (did you know that our feet are supposed to pronate?) already and those shoes worked for you. I would replace them with more Nike Frees or another minimalist shoe. Just my opinion, but less is more a lot of the time and just because a running store puts you in a shoe, does not mean it's actually right for your foot.

Now if you were having trouble with your shoes and they were causing injury, sure, switch it up.

madteacha

Sounds like lack of blood supply to your feet as you get fully warmed up to be honest.

Watch your laces aren't too tight, same goes for your socks. I am wondering whether, because your right food was slipping up and down slightly that you did the laces up too tight to compensate.

Regarding the pain in your arch, the following article may be of interest to you, you may need arch supports.

http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/ask-coaches-arch-pain

Yes I think you might be right - to be honest the shoe feels a perfect fit (when not running) for my left foot but I keep loosening the laces on my right foot cos it feels tighter.
Thanks for the article link - very interesting and totally sounds like me - no heel pain at all, not sore in the morning, just arch pain once I get close to 10mins.

madteacha

JUST my opinion here as a runner who has had shoe/injury issues...

You were running in minimalist shoes and then tried to move into a clunkier, stabilizing, immobilizing shoe with a much higher heel than you are used to running with. WHY? If it's not broke, don't fix it. I suspect if you did not have any injuries or issues in the Nike frees, you were running well (did you know that our feet are supposed to pronate?) already and those shoes worked for you. I would replace them with more Nike Frees or another minimalist shoe. Just my opinion, but less is more a lot of the time and just because a running store puts you in a shoe, does not mean it's actually right for your foot.

Now if you were having trouble with your shoes and they were causing injury, sure, switch it up.

That's a really good point you make thanks! Probably sounds stupid but as a complete newbie runner I thought I was doing the right thing getting my feet fitted (have had lots of advise to get it done). I did have sore feet after a 7km run in my Nike but no pain when I was running. No, had no idea our feet are supposed to pronate. I did wonder what would happen if I stayed in my old shoes and not get correcting ones but thought it might eventually cause an injury the further and more I ran???

madteacha

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