Best shoes for Shin Splints?

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gale1089
gale1089 Posts: 67
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I've had Shin Splints my whole life. I can run about 2 days a week (3 miles per session) and after my first run, my shins are already killing. Then I have to take a week off.
I've done research, and should probably see a doctor, but I'm on a tight budget and hoping new/appropriate shoes could help. Any suggestions on shoes that have worked for you? Preferably around $100 or so? Less would be better! Any other advice is appreciated as well.

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  • JenMc14
    JenMc14 Posts: 2,389 Member
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    It's going to depend on your feet, stride, etc., I'd imagine. If they're that bad, I'd suggest getting a gait analysis and fitted at a running store, specifically telling them your issue.
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
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    It's not shoes that are going to help. Get a pair of calf stabilizers. They are a neoprene sleeve that stabilize your calf and shin. Trust me, they work. I have had shin splints since I was a kid, bought a pair of these and haven't had any issues since.

    Rigger
  • robbrown3
    robbrown3 Posts: 8 Member
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    I had issues with shin splints and decided to get new shoes. Went to my local running store where they watched me on a treadmill and decided I needed better shoes with more stability. Talked to them for a while, they recommended some shoes...so I went online and found similar ones for half the price. Haven't had issues since
  • SkiMummy
    SkiMummy Posts: 33 Member
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    I would agree with getting a specialist fitting and some gait analysis.
    And looking around online for a better deal is a good idea too.

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