Runners with different sized feet??

chocolate_owl
chocolate_owl Posts: 1,695 Member
edited December 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I turned in my super light New Balances for a pair of medium-weight, gel-padded Asics today. My left foot is about a half size bigger than my right foot, so I sized up. When I took my new shoes for a test run, my right foot ended up throbbing because it slipped back too far in the shoe. The shoe doesn't have the flex of my old NBs, and the ball of my foot kept landing on a stiffened section. I really like these shoes for the much-needed support, but they won't work as is. What can I do? Inserts?

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  • Chargunshow
    Chargunshow Posts: 60 Member
    The size difference is minimal. Most people have minor shoe size differences. Without knowing the shoes and what category they are in (neutral, stability, control) it's impossible to really know what's going on. Insert/insoles are often a good way to improve the fit of the shoe. Did you buy these at a reputable running shoe store? If yes, take them back and work with them to figure it out.
  • williammuney
    williammuney Posts: 2,895 Member
    I just keep switching

    Maybe wear a thicker sock on the big foot
  • chocolate_owl
    chocolate_owl Posts: 1,695 Member
    They're Asics Kayano, control. I got them at REI, and they do have a couple of expert fitters there, but my local one is much more focused on hiking than running. But yes, I'll go back there (or to a running store) if that's the best solution.

    I'll try a thicker sock, but there's enough of a gap that I don't know if that will fix the issue.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I have about 1/2 size difference between right and left. I just got some Hoka shoes. They fit well on both feet without fussing. They are on sale through the end of the month. They have a roomy toe box and nice snug heel, which usually slips on me on most shoes.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Half size isn't that much. My marathon shoes are a half size bigger than my normal shoes.

    I'd suggest if it's the heel cup that's the problem that the shoe isn't the right one for you, but lacing to tighten the heel cup might help.
  • fattothinmum
    fattothinmum Posts: 218 Member
    I have two different sized feet, which are regular width but too wide on my right foot for womens Hoka shoes without taking a ridiculous length. I'd run outside in mine and on one foot, it sadly caused too much pressure and blisters, but the next size up was swimming on my left foot, more than a half size up for it. I got round it by slitting the side of the upper where it meets the sole at my little toe where it pinched, and on the left foot where the shoe was too big, I have an insert to take away the extra room and keep that shoe snug. It works for me, as I'm determined to wear Hoka and hope they never stop selling them, but I wouldn't advise anyone to buy £100 shoes and mutilate them by intention. Apart from me that is, but next time I'll buy mens as womens Hoka are narrow B fit and mens are standard D. I learned that too late. I still love my mutilated shoes though. Will be so sad when they wear out.

    Go back to the shop with them if you can, and see if you can get a better fit, or try insert/thick socks on the problem foot to see if that helps.
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