We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Best running shoe for achilles issues?

debilyn574
debilyn574 Posts: 92 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I hurt my achilles a few months ago... wore a boot for 6 weeks and am now all healed. Want to buy a new pair of running sneakers, but I'm not sure what to look for? Do I want a stabilizing sneaker or something with a higher heel? I am considering the Nike Lunar Eclipse 2+. Any suggestions/recommendations would be much appreciated!

Replies

  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Go to a specialty running store and get fitted. Make sure you let them know about the injury. They will probably put you in something that has a good differential in heel/toe drop and maybe even and insert to take some more pressure off the Achilles.
  • dup32
    dup32 Posts: 68
    I have a running friend with the same issue. He is in the new Running Brooks. But you also need to be fitted by a professional...to be sure it is righ for your foot and needs
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    I have a running friend with the same issue. He is in the new Running Brooks. But you also need to be fitted by a professional...to be sure it is righ for your foot and needs

    Brooks makes over 100 different running shoes.

    It's really important that you don't go into this looking for a particular brand, because what works for me may not work for you. Be open minded and don't ever worry about what they look like.
  • debilyn574
    debilyn574 Posts: 92 Member
    Thanks - I will get myself to a running store this weekend! Yes, I tried to take the easy way out and do research online, but not sure why I'd chance it with such a risky injury.
  • myjourney2
    myjourney2 Posts: 424 Member
    I have a problem with my achilles tendon as well as my knees and back and I wear Brooks Glycerine 9. I went to a running store to be fitted. Glad I did because when walk/running in these shoes i am basically pain free.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories