Runners for Overpronators

Hungry_Annie
Hungry_Annie Posts: 807 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey all....I am looking to buy new runners, but I'm undecided which pair to go with. My feet pronate. They are pretty much archless, which has caused knee problems since I was a teenager.

Just looking for any recommendations from those with the same foot issues?

Thanks in advance.

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  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Go to a running store and get fitted...what works for me might cause you even more problems and lead to serious injury. For that reason, I never recommend anything that I am personally using.
  • LAnne16
    LAnne16 Posts: 272 Member
    I'm pretty much the same, low arch, overpronate.... I went to the Running Room and got them to fit me with a pair. It's been mostly great :) They're Asics, but I don't know which ones :$
  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    Can you go see a podiatrist? My custom orthotics cost me $400 but they're super durable and well worth it. Knee aches went away as soon as I started wearing it.
  • mama2redhead
    mama2redhead Posts: 132 Member
    I have some with medial posting and I got super feet inserts for them. Asics and brooks make good shoes. I highly recommend getting fitted. Good luck!
  • CorlissaEats
    CorlissaEats Posts: 493 Member
    I like Merrell brand shoes for over pronation.
  • Raasy
    Raasy Posts: 972 Member
    Go to a running store and get fitted...what works for me might cause you even more problems and lead to serious injury. For that reason, I never recommend anything that I am personally using.

    ^^This.. I overpronate as well and I go to a running store to get fitted. They will watch you run and will help you pick the best shoes for your form.
  • Maleficent0241
    Maleficent0241 Posts: 386 Member
    +1 for getting fitted. All of the major brands (Nike, Asics, Brooks, Adidas, New Balance, Mizuno, etc etc.) make great shoes for overpronators and it's just a matter of finding the right fit for you. Find a running store in your area if possible - typically the folks at places Like Sports Authority have no clue what they are talking about in regards to shoes.
  • Hungry_Annie
    Hungry_Annie Posts: 807 Member
    Thanks everyone!!
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    Can you go see a podiatrist? My custom orthotics cost me $400 but they're super durable and well worth it. Knee aches went away as soon as I started wearing it.

    I've always used ASICs, now the 21xx has gone I've gone to 3000s. They are ok but due to a knee problem an osteopath suggested I used over the courter sports inserts. They have worked very well for me as they make my foot form an arch.
  • sigalsirkin
    sigalsirkin Posts: 59 Member
    Before buying shoes, go and see a podiatrist and get some orthotics and get them to recommend a shoe, normally a neutral shoe with the orthotics. I use asics, love them.
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    have you got a running shop that can perform a gait analysis... video your feet as you run. If the shop is good they will allow you to try different shoes on until your foot motion is optimum. :-)
  • Deestrong68
    Deestrong68 Posts: 119 Member
    I am a bad over-pronater and I use Brooks Beast. They helped me very much.
  • running_tall
    running_tall Posts: 213 Member
    Can you go see a podiatrist? My custom orthotics cost me $400 but they're super durable and well worth it. Knee aches went away as soon as I started wearing it.

    Does having the custom orthotics enable you to be more flexible in which shoes you buy? And do you use them only when you run, or do you wear them for normal day to day activities?
  • tech_kitten
    tech_kitten Posts: 221 Member
    I overpronate and love my Brooks Adrenaline GTS runners.
  • running_tall
    running_tall Posts: 213 Member
    I overpronate and love my Brooks Adrenaline GTS runners.

    I tried on a pair of these Friday night, and they felt great. They didn't have my exact size, and the half-size larger slipped on my heel, so I decided to wait....
  • kinmad4it
    kinmad4it Posts: 185 Member
    Does such a thing as a specialist running shop exist in the UK? All we have in town is a Sports Direct and looking at the staff there I'm not overly inclined to seek advice that could potentially lead to an injury.

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