Pain from new running shoes

taraneedham73
taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I got a new pair of running shoes at the weekend as my other ones are about 5 years old and I was getting sore toes when running. I tried to break my new ones in and used them at the gym the other night and last night I did a 10 mile run but towards the end of the run I noticed my ankle bones seemed to be hurting which I havent experienced before. I was wondering why this might be? Do I need to do more shorter runs in new trainers? My trainers are Mizuno inspire 10. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced the same problem as me and what it might be?

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  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    1) Were they custom fitted for you?
    2) Have you always worn a stability shoe?
    3) Perhaps this is a lingering pain from 5 year old shoes?
  • greypilgrimess
    greypilgrimess Posts: 353 Member
    You shouldn't need to break in running shoes. It seems like you bought some that didn't give the right support for your foot shape and style of running. :( You might need to keep this pair limited to regular gym sessions rather than long runs.
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    I thought maybe you did have to break new trainers in. I went to a sports shop and got my feet measured etc. I also seem to be getting shin splints from these trainers and I havent had shin splints for quite a while. Erm I spent quite a lot on these trainers and I have a half marathon coming up, thats the whole point of me getting a new pair, I cant just keep them for short runs, they have to be for long runs as well!! They seemed to be fine when I was on the treadmill but on the long run I could feel the trainer rubbing against my ankle bone.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    A good running store will allow you to return shoes that aren't working for you. The one I go to gives you 90 days to decide if you like a new shoe. I suggest you take them back, get another fitting from a different employee and try on several pair. Also, go up a 1/2 to full size larger than your street shoe.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I agree, if the store you went to for your shoes did a proper fitting, you shouldn't be having problems so there's no shame in bringing them back. I had to do that several years ago for some New Balance walking shoes. They did the whole fit thing and after I stated using them, I started getting horrible blisters on my pinky toes and it didn't matter what type of sock I wore. So I called them to see if I could exchange and they said no problem - as far as they were concerned it was their fault for not fitting me properly. I got a new pair that were much better suited fro me and only had to pay the $10 difference in price.
  • aswearingen22
    aswearingen22 Posts: 271 Member
    A good running store will allow you to return shoes that aren't working for you. The one I go to gives you 90 days to decide if you like a new shoe. I suggest you take them back, get another fitting from a different employee and try on several pair. Also, go up a 1/2 to full size larger than your street shoe.

    +1

    Also, don't go 5 years again before buying new shoes. You only get about 300 - 500 miles out of a pair. You could have some lingering foot pain from running on worn out shoes as well.
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    They did say to me that if they dont feel right or give me pay then I have 30 days to take them back. Are you saying I should go to another store? I am not sure if they would give me a refund but they may exchange for another pair. They did measure my feet and they watched me run on the treadmill etc. I went to sweatshop and I thought they were supposed to be quite good?

    I am thinking of doing another run tomorrow, just a short one to see if my ankles still rub and if they do then I think I will have to take them back on wednesday. I am annoyed to say the least,I did pay quite a bit for the trainers. I do like the trainers, they are comfortable apart from the ankle rubbing and I didnt seem to get sore toes like I have been from my old trainers.
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    Also, don't go 5 years again before buying new shoes. You only get about 300 - 500 miles out of a pair. You could have some lingering foot pain from running on worn out shoes as well.
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    I know I should have got some trainers a bit sooner and 5 years may sound a long time but its not like I was running on a regular basis during the 5 years. The guy at the shop reckons I had done about 500 miles in the trainers but he said a pair of trainers will last 500 to 700 miles depending on how the person runs, how far they run etc.
  • aswearingen22
    aswearingen22 Posts: 271 Member
    They did say to me that if they dont feel right or give me pay then I have 30 days to take them back. Are you saying I should go to another store? I am not sure if they would give me a refund but they may exchange for another pair. They did measure my feet and they watched me run on the treadmill etc. I went to sweatshop and I thought they were supposed to be quite good?

    I am thinking of doing another run tomorrow, just a short one to see if my ankles still rub and if they do then I think I will have to take them back on wednesday. I am annoyed to say the least,I did pay quite a bit for the trainers. I do like the trainers, they are comfortable apart from the ankle rubbing and I didnt seem to get sore toes like I have been from my old trainers.

    Same store, but get a different employee to evaluate your gait and see what they'd recommend you wear. They should swap them out for you. Don't worry about the $$, you want the right pair so you don't end up with pain/injury and be sidelined all together. I would not run in them again if they're bothering you.
  • apgabriel915
    apgabriel915 Posts: 53 Member
    It sounds like you're thinking about dealing with the pain because of the cost. Not the best plan. I went to my running store and got a pair of stability shoes, they were good, but after about 2 months, they just didn't feel right. I took them back and exchanged them. The second pair I got were horrible. Literally, a 10 minute run, and I was done. I took them back and got the pair I have now. Love them and would happily get them again. If they rub now, that won't change, no matter how many times you try. I ended up going up a full size (one foot is 1/2 size bigger than the other) and have had no issues. Your shoes need to go back. You certainly aren't the first person that has returned shoes there and they just aren't the right fit. They will give you other options and you try another pair until you find the right ones. You won't know if they will refund them until you go. By waiting and hoping that the rubbing will suddenly go away, you're wasting time that you could be using to train with a good pair of shoes. This is the time in running where you need to be picky and want them to be as perfect for you as they can be. Good luck.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    A good running store will allow you to return shoes that aren't working for you. The one I go to gives you 90 days to decide if you like a new shoe. I suggest you take them back, get another fitting from a different employee and try on several pair. Also, go up a 1/2 to full size larger than your street shoe.

    ^ This
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Bring them back to same store. Don't do another long run
  • aswearingen22
    aswearingen22 Posts: 271 Member
    I know I should have got some trainers a bit sooner and 5 years may sound a long time but its not like I was running on a regular basis during the 5 years. The guy at the shop reckons I had done about 500 miles in the trainers but he said a pair of trainers will last 500 to 700 miles depending on how the person runs, how far they run etc.

    Were you wearing them for anything other than strictly running? (walking, to run errands, crosstraining or other gym workouts, etc?) that all adds mileage. Also, regardless of mileage, the shoes will be breaking down just based on the age of 5 years. I think the # I've read is 300-500 miles, or at least once a year. The heavier the runner, the more you're breaking down the shoe and you'll be on the lower end of that mileage, the lighter the runner, the more mileage you can get out of them. Also, the lighter/less cushioning in the shoe, it'll be on the lower end as well.
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    Well I spent about 100 on the trainers which to me is quite a bit to spend on the trainers. I am not looking to get a refund as that means going to do another shop and I got my last pair from the same shop and I was happy with them. All I am saying is the trainers seemed fine when I did a run on the treadmill and I didnt have the ankle rubbing. I did a 10 mile run yesterday and I seemed to get the pain towards the end of the run but I have been getting shin splints as well which tells me the shoe isnt supporting me properly. I did try on lots of different shoes and they all felt comfortable and I did a run on their treadmill. I wasnt sure if I got the rubbing as I did a long run in a new pair of trainers and I wasnt sure if thats what caused it? I am not trying to think of excuses but I have never experienced ankle pain before.
  • ottilieziv
    ottilieziv Posts: 5 Member
    As someone who's had a lot of different pairs of shoes, a lot of injuries and a lot of input from physiotherapists and podiatrists, I would say:
    a) Running shoes don't need breaking in as such BUT it's a good idea to start out doing shorter runs with any new pair that is a big departure from your old ones. If your old shoes were 5 years old, even if you didn't have many miles on them they would have been a bit degraded and rather squishy, so going straight into a 10 miler in a brand new pair of quite supportive stability shoes may well cause issues just because of the shock of the change
    b) If you let your ankles recover then try a few shorter runs and still have pain, do change them for another pair - I've just come back off a 3 month layoff because I was stupid enough to try and push through a longer run in shoes that had been causing niggly pain. Never again :-(

    Hope you get some shoes that love you!
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    Were you wearing them for anything other than strictly running? (walking, to run errands, crosstraining or other gym workouts, etc?) that all adds mileage. Also, regardless of mileage, the shoes will be breaking down just based on the age of 5 years. I think the # I've read is 300-500 miles, or at least once a year. The heavier the runner, the more you're breaking down the shoe and you'll be on the lower end of that mileage, the lighter the runner, the more mileage you can get out of them. Also, the lighter/less cushioning in the shoe, it'll be on the lower end as well.
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    Yes I was wearing them for walking so maybe the miles just mounted up without me thinking about it. I also used them for the gym, running on the treadmill, spin classes etc. On runkeeper it says I have done 155 miles and I didnt think I had done 500 miles.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    If you are only having problems on your long run, I would suggest going to get fitted after running a medium to long distance run. I have had to do this in the past to get properly fitted because I have really high arches that tend to collapse as I run. A lot can happen to your feet during a run...swelling, arch collapse, etc. The best way to know what kind of shoe you will need for a long run is to know what is happening to your feet during a long run.
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    A good running store will allow you to return shoes that aren't working for you. The one I go to gives you 90 days to decide if you like a new shoe. I suggest you take them back, get another fitting from a different employee and try on several pair. Also, go up a 1/2 to full size larger than your street shoe.

    Carson, with as much as you run, your "trial" shoes would be worn out well before the 90 day return period!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I have never had to "break in" a pair I got fitted for at a running store. If you didn't do that, you need to. You bought the wrong shoes for your needs.
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Well I spent about 100 on the trainers which to me is quite a bit to spend on the trainers. I am not looking to get a refund as that means going to do another shop and I got my last pair from the same shop and I was happy with them. All I am saying is the trainers seemed fine when I did a run on the treadmill and I didnt have the ankle rubbing. I did a 10 mile run yesterday and I seemed to get the pain towards the end of the run but I have been getting shin splints as well which tells me the shoe isnt supporting me properly. I did try on lots of different shoes and they all felt comfortable and I did a run on their treadmill. I wasnt sure if I got the rubbing as I did a long run in a new pair of trainers and I wasnt sure if thats what caused it? I am not trying to think of excuses but I have never experienced ankle pain before.

    No go back to the same shop, say the shoes caused pain, and have them fit you for a different pair. You should be able to trade in if they gave you a 30 day return policy, right? You can still get the right shoes.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    A good running store will allow you to return shoes that aren't working for you. The one I go to gives you 90 days to decide if you like a new shoe. I suggest you take them back, get another fitting from a different employee and try on several pair. Also, go up a 1/2 to full size larger than your street shoe.

    Carson, with as much as you run, your "trial" shoes would be worn out well before the 90 day return period!

    Lol. Truth! I usually get about 4 months out of a pair, but I have 3 pair in regular rotation.
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    Well all I know is I have sore feet and my ankles have been killing since last night so I cant see myself doing many runs in these trainers, especially long runs!! With my old trainers I got sore toes and I got rid of that problem with these trainers but then I get another problem. Yes there is a 30 day policy and the guy did say if they give me pain or dont feel right if I get any pain. I think I will have to take them to the shop as I cant see an alternative.
  • Strokingdiction
    Strokingdiction Posts: 1,164 Member
    Sounds like you broke them in a little too fast. I walk around in mine for at least a week to give the shoe time to adjust to my foot and for my foot to adjust to it.

    Or the shoes might just inherently not be right for your feet and running style.

    I'm only leaning towards the former because that's the assumption that is supported by the most supplied information.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Sounds like you broke them in a little too fast. I walk around in mine for at least a week to give the shoe time to adjust to my foot and for my foot to adjust to it.

    If a running shoe is the right shoe, there is no "break in" period required. You should be able to take them out of the box and do 10 miles in them (assuming you can run 10 miles). If you can't do this, it's not the right shoe. It's never going to get better. Also, you should never just walk around in your running shoes. Running shoes are for running, nothing else.
  • aswearingen22
    aswearingen22 Posts: 271 Member
    If a running shoe is the right shoe, there is no "break in" period required. You should be able to take them out of the box and do 10 miles in them (assuming you can run 10 miles). If you can't do this, it's not the right shoe. It's never going to get better. Also, you should never just walk around in your running shoes. Running shoes are for running, nothing else.
    +1!!!

    IF, you're used to a larger heel drop of say 12mm and you go to a more minimalist shoe of 4mm, they should still feel good out of the box, but you don't want to do too much too soon. That's a case where you'd want to use them on some short runs a few times a week, gradually getting your muscles used to them, but other than that, definitely no "break in" period, if they don't feel good out of the box, don't even buy them. And NEVER wear your running shoes anywhere but running. I wear my old running shoes to do cross training in, run errands, etc. I go through too many pairs to put wasted mileage on them like that.
  • taraneedham73
    taraneedham73 Posts: 28 Member
    Well I did try and break them in, thats why I did a workout at the gym when I got them the other day. You shouldnt have to walk around in trainers to break them in, if I wanted to do that then I could up a pair of trainers for 30 quid that arent designed for running rather than paying 100. I do have a feeling they arent designed for my foot and I have had shin splints twice from the new trainers which I didnt get from my old trainers and my shins are rather painful today.
  • Strokingdiction
    Strokingdiction Posts: 1,164 Member
    Sounds like you broke them in a little too fast. I walk around in mine for at least a week to give the shoe time to adjust to my foot and for my foot to adjust to it.

    If a running shoe is the right shoe, there is no "break in" period required. You should be able to take them out of the box and do 10 miles in them (assuming you can run 10 miles). If you can't do this, it's not the right shoe. It's never going to get better. Also, you should never just walk around in your running shoes. Running shoes are for running, nothing else.

    Okay but I'll keep doing it. I'll also keep walking in them. I guess I don't run enough to have a pair of shoes dedicated to when I walk and when I run and when I hike since I tend to do all three in an afternoon and I don't want to carry two pairs of shoes in my pack to change into each time I change my pace. Maybe what you describe is perfect for purely long distance, flat surface running, maybe it's how it should be 100% of the time, for 100% of the people no matter the circumstances. Maybe but I think I'll go outside the box on this one.

    I break in my boots too that I use for my endurance horse races where you ride for long stretches and then run alongside your horse for others.

    I'm just always more comfortable in footwear where the leather or fabric components have been lightly stretched before going all out. So the "definitely no 'break in' period" mantra will never be my mantra.

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