Need help with running shoes!!!!

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TarHeelBred

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Hey guys, I just bought a pair of nike zoom victory+ and they looked absolutely amazing. Lightweight, low profile, perfect. I tried running in them today and didnt even make it to the track. I made it there but I turned around and headed back because the skin from the back of my achilles tendon was completely gone. There was a good amount of blood on the top back heel of the shoe. This was not a long walk so I dont know what to do. I can't imagine the pain itd cause running 5+ miles in it. Would socks help? It seems like the socks would get worn out really quickly too.

I bought these back home and now im at school so i'd have to ship them back home. Plus theres blood on it so i doubt they'd want it back. Should I just keep them or file a complaint with Nike (would they listen)?

Thanks!
 
you didn't wear socks on your feet when you went running in brand new shoes?
 
Running requires socks. Period. How do these shoes fit? Did yo get fitted or just pick these up from a regular shoe store? If you are going to run, I suggest going to a store that will figure out your pronation and actually watch you run- either outside or on a treadmill. Your feet deserve good care. I like Nikes because HEY they do look good but that doesn't mean squat if they torture your feet.

You put any miles in then getting a pair of shoes that feel good are worth their weight in GOLD. Also, you want running shoes to be a half to a size bigger than your street shoe size. Get acrylic socks- not cotton.

Running isn't my main gig but I do some 5 and 10 k's because I'm competitive every once in a while. Some of the peeps who run regularly can help you further with shoes but this above is what has made my runs fun and not grueling.
 
i wore socks but they were pretty low. i have higher socks but from way it killed the skin my achilles tendon, i feel like the socks would be worn out really quickly. i will definitely give them a try if you think that would be the solution. would acrylic socks be better and more durable?

i dont normally look for specific "running shoes", i normally just wear whatever i have but recently, ive begun running a lot more so i figure i should get a good pair.

firefreak and mel def, I definitely appreciate any advice you have on the question I have but also if you have any other advice that are important for running, please dont hesistate to add them!

thanks!
 
Would you rather replace a $1 sock or have to keep bandaging you heel after every run and be in pain while running because you don't want to ruin a sock? did you tie the shoe tight enough? does it fit properly on your foot with about 1/2" of room in front of your toes? blistering that easy despite not having a sock on shouldn't have happened unless you have baby skin on your Achilles. Make sure there isn't excessive foot motion within the shoe.

Other advice for running: Take it slow and build up your mileage no more than 10% per week. Doing too much too soon will lead to injuries and just plain old discomfort. If something is hurting then give it a day or 2 to rest. Better to take off a few days than to be laid up a month with a serious problem, stretch only after warming up adequately and make sure you stay hydrated.
 
Hmm. Weird. I run both with and without socks and never have any rawness. Does these shoes seem different on the inside next to your achilles tendon than other shoes?
 
Nike makes the worst running shoes on the planet. I cant figure out why people buy their ****. Granted I have boney feet, but I will blow a pair Nike arches out in under 15 miles. I wear nothing but Mizuno and Brooks and have no problems.

DOWN WITH NIKE.
 
Firefreak is right. Be careful not to get too carried away and run hard and heavy without building up.

That said, I am not a regular runner but have built up stamina and strength in other ways that it is an easy transition for me. YOu don't need to strictly "run" to build the endurance piece of it. I would suggest making a training plan if you want to build your speed or miles. Jeff Galloway has stuff posted on the web and Runner's World website offers tips on planning tempo runs, speed work or whatever it is that you have as a goal.

Running is great but also a sport that one taking up and not be properly acclimated can get HURT. BADLY. Read all you can, take it slow and steady at first and listen to your body.
 
Yeah i had the same problem when i started running... Bought a pair of nikes and eventually got injured in them... Went to the running room and got properly fitted in a pair of asics...like night and day.
 
Littlea said:
Nike makes the worst running shoes on the planet. I cant figure out why people buy their ****. Granted I have boney feet, but I will blow a pair Nike arches out in under 15 miles. I wear nothing but Mizuno and Brooks and have no problems.

DOWN WITH NIKE.
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When I was getting fitted for my last pair of running shoes the shop employee brought out the array of shoes for me to try and compare. I put the Nike pair on and didn't even step away from the bench. They felt like crap, had no flex at all and looked absolutely hideous to boot.

I am a fan of Saucony and had a pair or Brooks as an everyday shoe a few years ago. Let me tell you, the Brooks were the absolute most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I still have them, though they turned into a work shoe and have been beat to hell.

To the OP: If the shoes continue to give you problem you should look into going to a running store and getting fitted properly. No fun running and bleeding all the time.
 
dont use nike...

my running shoes are Adidas and I love them, lightweight, around $100

and my tennis shoes are New Balance and they are AMAZING, cost around $150 but they do the trick (my achilles tendon rubbed too the first time i used them and there was blood but i eventually wore them in and they are the best..)

thats my 2 cents, laterz
 
Shoe fit is a very personal thing. What works for someone else may not necessarily work for you.

But do find out how much your pronate when you run, since shoes come with varying degrees of cushioning in different parts of the sole based on which amount of pronation they are intended for.
 
Hi,

I worked in a running shoe shop and just wondered whether you know if you pronate or supernate. This determines what support you need from your running shoe. Pronating basically means u lean slightly inwards as you run and supernate which is the rarer type means going outwards. If you pronate you are needing a shoe with support built into the instep of the shoe to basically push your foot into a neutral position. For example a shoe for a person who pronates would be one like the Asics Kayano (this is one of the top shoes in the asics range hense a price of about £120) You can get lower end shoes which will support you but not aswell which are about £60. For a supernate shoe you would require a 'neutral' shoe which would have only support on the bottom of the shoe as you dont want to be pushed furthur out. A example of a shoe for supernate would be a Asics Nimbus again one of the top shoes in the asics range and retails at about £100. Again you can get lower priced ones offering similar support such as the asics cumulus (think thats how its spelt!)

From past experience of running myself aswell as gaining customer feedback Asics tend to be the preffered choice as they offer brilliant support and comfort for a reasonable cost.

Hope this advice helps you and others who read!!

Steve
 
yeah i was running today and actually thought about that. im not quite sure how you tell if i pronate or supernate. however, whenever i run over 5-6 miles, the pinky part of my left foot starts to hurt and eventually that whole area turns numb. not sure if that has anything to do with me running around the track counterclockwise and thus maybe putting pressure on the left side of my left foot. does anyone have any explanation for that? i'm not wearing the new pair of nikes that i mentioned before yet since i still have to get better socks but rather an older pair.
 
simple way to check is to look at a old pair of your shoes and see which side is more worn down on the heel they dont have to be runners and can just be normal shoes!
 
TarHeelBred said:
yeah i was running today and actually thought about that. im not quite sure how you tell if i pronate or supernate. however, whenever i run over 5-6 miles, the pinky part of my left foot starts to hurt and eventually that whole area turns numb. not sure if that has anything to do with me running around the track counterclockwise and thus maybe putting pressure on the left side of my left foot. does anyone have any explanation for that? i'm not wearing the new pair of nikes that i mentioned before yet since i still have to get better socks but rather an older pair.
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Get socks. I had the same problem till I started buying the really low cut socks with the little tab that come up in the back. It'll fit right where you need it. I've never had a problem with socks wearing out, at least not in that back section.
 
yeah i just picked up a pair of balga hidden comforts which i think is the sock with the little flap in the back your talking about. they seem to work, i still have to wait till the skin grows back before i try it though. man i am dying to get those shoes on though and run!!
 
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