Running on outside of foot??

Sounds like overpronation. I tend to overpronate on my right foot only(what the heck?) and it also occasionally gives me pain, and wears down the side of my shoe! I'd say get some shoes that are specifically for overpronaters that offer lots of stability.
If it is severe maybe you should see a doctor and see what they have to say.

Winchesterfied wrote: »

Sounds like overpronation. I tend to overpronate on my right foot only(what the heck?) and it also occasionally gives me pain, and wears down the side of my shoe! I'd say get some shoes that are specifically for overpronaters that offer lots of stability.
If it is severe maybe you should see a doctor and see what they have to say.

Actually I believe over-pronators role severely the inside of the foot while running & walking. Supination is under-pronation, staying on the outside of the foot or toeing-off. Physical Therapy can help this, but in the Meanwhile a running store will fit you in shoes for under pronation to help with your running.

If you only have wear on one shoe are you running on a canted surface? It could be partially the lean of the ground wearing the edge of one shoe more than the other. Just a thought.

fabnine wrote: »

Winchesterfied wrote: »

Sounds like overpronation. I tend to overpronate on my right foot only(what the heck?) and it also occasionally gives me pain, and wears down the side of my shoe! I'd say get some shoes that are specifically for overpronaters that offer lots of stability.
If it is severe maybe you should see a doctor and see what they have to say.

Actually I believe over-pronators role severely the inside of the foot while running & walking. Supination is under-pronation, staying on the outside of the foot or toeing-off. Physical Therapy can help this, but in the Meanwhile a running store will fit you in shoes for under pronation to help with your running.

If you only have wear on one shoe are you running on a canted surface? It could be partially the lean of the ground wearing the edge of one shoe more than the other. Just a thought.

Oh snap, I've had it wrong all along! I guess I underpronate. Thank you for the correction! I feel dumb haha

And it's not just on my running shoes. I get the side wore on most of my daily go-to shoes and boots that I just wear going places or to class, so the surface varies but I'd say a majority is even and flat. When I check the bottoms, the scraping is dead-center on my left shoes and all the way on the right for my right shoes.

jsandie76 wrote: »

I am wondering if there is anyone out there that tends to predominately walk/run on the outside of their foot (the side with the baby toes) I have walked like this for my entire adult life and always thought that the reason my legs hurt, was because I was obese. Now I am no longer obese (still overweight) and earlier in the year bought a new pair of walking shoes. I now realize the way I walk is what is causing my issues. My legs didn't hurt when I first bought my shoes but as the outside of the shoe wears down and my feet end up on more and more of an angle, my knees and hips are hurting more as well.

I would love to hear others experiences. My real question is.... is there anything I can do about this? (beyond buying new shoes CONSTANTLY) Thanks in advance.

It sounds like you've had some pain-free time in your new shoes so could I ask 2 questions?
1. Are you a new runner? There is a bit of discomfort involved in learning to run. Soreness that resolves with in less than a day or two is normal. It's just your body strengthening & repairing itself. Sudden sharp pain that lasts for more than a day or two or forces you to alter your stride is worth talking to a doctor about.

2. How old are your shoes? Before I was a runner I wore the same sneakers for a year or more. Now I need to replace my running shoes every few months. Some shoes are better than others, but generally they only last 500-600 miles. I know some die-hard runners who replace them at 400 miles. I hate having to buy new expensive shoes, but if the alternative is wrecking my joints-new shoes it is.
Lastly, I highly recommend Chi Running or Chi Walking by Danny Dreyer he does a beautiful job explaining the mechanics of movement & how to improve your stride.