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dragunfly
dragunfly Posts: 48
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Ok, so I have tried numerous different running shoes and followed other peoples advice and so far its not working out! My feet use to go numb after doing exercise or running so I took some advice and was told to buy my running shoes a little bigger. I did that and of course my feet hurt now after wearing them! I have extremely high arches and am frustrated that I have spent way to much money on shoes...

Does anyone else have the same problem and has found a solution that with shoes and possibly a brand that is really good with both problems...feet going numb and them hurting after a long walk or run!

Or any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,365 Member
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    do you have a roadrunner in your area? i went there and they put me on the foot machine that directed me which shoes would be best for my feet. it's almost a year later and i'm still using the same shoes (nike) but they are sooo comfortable. no more pain or blisters for me.
  • dragunfly
    dragunfly Posts: 48
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    I looked it up online and the closest Roadrunner to me is in either Chicago or Naperville!

    Those are both a little drive!

    Are there any other places that can do the same thing?
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,365 Member
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    I looked it up online and the closest Roadrunner to me is in either Chicago or Naperville!

    Those are both a little drive!

    Are there any other places that can do the same thing?

    it's the only store i've been to that has that service. :\ i would totally buy these shoes again though, and whenever they do wear out, i'll be buying another pair.

    maybe it's worth the trip? roadtrips are fun. well...unless you're driving from New Jersey to Florida then...not so much,
  • addmorecloud
    addmorecloud Posts: 78 Member
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    I have small, broad, highly arched feet. I had similar problems with foot numbness and sore shins too. I bought some Nike Lunarglide trainers and have had no pain since. (Other than when I tried a different pair thinking my problem had gone away and the pain came back.)
    Your gait affects the support you need in a trainer too, that is what some sports stores look for when they watch you run. This article shows you how to check at home. Hope you find a fix for your pain!

    http://www.examiner.com/article/pronation-and-supination-what-it-is-how-to-tell-and-what-you-can-do-videos
  • xachooo
    xachooo Posts: 42
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    If you have high arches----have you tried super feet inserts? They are about 30 bucks---but if they salvage shoes you already bought, that might be worth it to try? I have high arches and really like them. they help keep my shins from hurting too.
  • LilacDreamer
    LilacDreamer Posts: 1,365 Member
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    I have small, broad, highly arched feet. I had similar problems with foot numbness and sore shins too. I bought some Nike Lunarglide trainers and have had no pain since. (Other than when I tried a different pair thinking my problem had gone away and the pain came back.)
    Your gait affects the support you need in a trainer too, that is what some sports stores look for when they watch you run. This article shows you how to check at home. Hope you find a fix for your pain!

    http://www.examiner.com/article/pronation-and-supination-what-it-is-how-to-tell-and-what-you-can-do-videos

    yes roadrunner tested all that. they put me on the foot machine and had me run on a treadmill. it was an interesting process, i didn't think much of it but it seemed to work because I ended up with wonderful shoes.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
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    My feet used to go numb when I first started running, and my shins would hurt too, so I slowed down and gave my legs a chance to get strong. After building up slowly over about three months, I can now run perfectly fine for miles and miles with no numbness or pain. I wear brooks running shoes, but I think building strength was key.
  • liz2512
    liz2512 Posts: 33 Member
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    I got mine from a new balance store and I LOVE them. I was having knee pain with my old shoes so I went there and they had a machine that you stand on and shows where the pressure is etc.
  • triggsta
    triggsta Posts: 140
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    Consider seeing a foot and ankle specialist and getting orthodics. I did that after an ankle injury and my feet feel wonderful when I wear those shoes
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
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    Look for recommendations for the best running shoe store near you. RunTek in Austin didn't charge me the full price for the shoes I purchased, so you may be able to ask for a deal. Once you're fitted properly, you can purchase replacement shoes from lower priced sources. I have high arches, too. I also have wide feet and Morton's Neuroma in one foot, so I need lots of toe room. Mizuno and New Balance shoes both work well for me. I found a different lacing option in a women's running book that keeps the heels snug on my wider shoes, since I don't have wide heels. Good luck! I'm sure the right shoe is out there.
  • Trienthusiast
    Trienthusiast Posts: 1
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    Hi !

    I am a runner, have worked for years in the running shoes industry and now have the largest website about running shoes reviews.

    Finding the right running shoe is no easy feat. Numbness is usually down to wrong fit (ie shoe too wide/narrow in some points). We have a little "wizard" that helps you narrow down the choice here:

    http://www.runningshoesguru.com/best-running-shoes-wizard/

    But as I said there's nothing like an ideal shoe for you - you really have to try them.

    My recommendation - if you cannot get to a specialty store - is to order online from somewhere with an amazing return company (for example Zappos or roadrunnersports. You can have 2/3 models delivered to you, then you can run in them on a threadmill a couple of times and return the ones who don't fit you.


    Last note about sore shins: 99% of the time is overtraining. That means... just take it easier :)

    Let me know if i can help you more.

    Ruggero
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,638 Member
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    I went to Fleet feet (its a store for runners where the staff help you find a shoe specifically fitted for the way you run). You get to try out the shoes beforehand and the staff are really knowledgable about finding the right shoe for you. I would definitely look it up or try a similar type of store. I used to get shin splints all the time, haven't gotten them in the past year since I've had these shoes.
  • mmk137
    mmk137 Posts: 833 Member
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    sounds like you just need to change the way you tie your shoe laces.

    On my last run my left foot went numb, as this has never happened to me before and I have run 2 half marathons with these shoes this year, i thought that was a bit odd (i have elastic shoe laces on my shoes).

    After I did a quick google search I decided to try tying my shoes in a different way. And let me tell you a WOLRD OF DIFFERENCE.

    i had been tying my shoes a specific way as I found that my heal was slipping. I still have the top of the shoe laced the same way, but I lace the shoes a slightly different way than previously and let me tell you amazing difference.

    So it may not be the shoes, just the way you are tying them.

    http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/custom-tie-your-running-shoes

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