Running Shoe Question

TCASMEY
TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just bought myself some new Saucony's for running. They say progrid on the bottom and xt-900. When I wear them my feet hurt, especially the left heel. Thought maybe I needed to break them in and have been wearing them around the house. They seem fine for normal activities, but when I start working out my arches hurt and the left heel. Any ideas what the problem is? I spent $95 on them and really hope I did not make a big mistake.

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  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    Just bought myself some new Saucony's for running. They say progrid on the bottom and xt-900. When I wear them my feet hurt, especially the left heel. Thought maybe I needed to break them in and have been wearing them around the house. They seem fine for normal activities, but when I start working out my arches hurt and the left heel. Any ideas what the problem is? I spent $95 on them and really hope I did not make a big mistake.
  • sonia2
    sonia2 Posts: 154
    Go to runningworld.com and analyze your foot and arches. This website will help you figure out what type of shoe you need. There are so many. It will tell you if you are an overpronater or a supinator and will define them for you. It is very helpful. Or you could go to a running store and let them analyze your gate. Hope this helps!! :flowerforyou:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    take em back and get fitted by someone old enough to seem like they know waht they are doing
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    running shoes are designed to fit specific arch types, did you buy a pair that's right for your foot type and instep?
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    They shouldn't hurt thats for sure, you should go get fitted as dave said, do you have a fleet feet sports near you? Or just any kind of running store, it might just be the brand, different brands work for different people, my friend just tried on the brand you mentioned and she LOVED them and said they were sooo comfortable so I'd say try different styles or maybe a bigger size, if you got them at a running store they should let you exchange them, GOOD LUCK!

    ~Leash
  • TCASMEY
    TCASMEY Posts: 1,405 Member
    Thanks for the input. I did check my foot type at runner's world and I tried on several shoes and these were the most comfortable in the store but do not feel good for working out. Will try to take them back this weekend. Hopefully I can get a pair that does not hurt.:smile:
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    when you do find a shoe that works for you and if you have the extra bucks...get a second back up pair so in a few months when that shoe is gone you dont have to go thru this hassle again,,,makes it easier to keep going with the workouts
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Finish Line offers a two week trial on most of their running shoes - if you aren't happy you take them back - maybe something to look for.

    I like Dave's idea of buy two if they are good.
  • colliertoys
    colliertoys Posts: 17
    Do you have an old pair you like? If yes, try to find them on Amazon. My hubbie loves a 4 year old pair of Brooks, so I bought the exact same pair on Amazon. He was thrilled.
  • paulamma1
    paulamma1 Posts: 544 Member
    Thanks for the input. I did check my foot type at runner's world and I tried on several shoes and these were the most comfortable in the store but do not feel good for working out. Will try to take them back this weekend. Hopefully I can get a pair that does not hurt.:smile:

    Before you bring them back take a few minutes to clean the sole with a wet tissue.

    I've learned the hard way to go to an actual running store and speak with someone who knows what they are talking about. Some will video you running on a treadmill to see/show you how you run and explain what you need.

    Good luck.
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