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[jaymie.clifford]

Sup.

I recently bough some new running shoes. (I do a fairish amount of running, 1-3 miles 3-4 times a week). They are mizuna waves. But when I run in them I get horrible pain in my lower legs, it's unbearable after about 1 mile. I also run slower in them to.

Before I had nike shox running types (they are a size to big, that's why I bought new ones) I get no pain at all, I average 1 minute per mile quicker in them too.

I did a comparason, and found the arch on the Nikes was higher, and the outside of the foot was higher. So I took the sole from the mizunas and padded them up to match the nikes.

My question is, is this damaging to my body? I mean the mizunas are specifically for running, the nikes, not so much. I though that if I kept running in the mizunas to strengthen my legs, my running form would be better. But the pain got to much and it's damaging my fitness progress. So, is it better to keep with the standard Mizunas, and strengthen my legs, or keep them customised for comfort? And is it ok to alter the sole?

 

[jaymie.clifford]

No help needed, I have recently discovered I 'underpronate', so I will go to my sports shop and invest it some more suitable soles/shoes.

 

[g8r80]

The Asics web page is very informative and allows you to determine the degree of pronation and the type of Asics shoe that works best for you.

 

[summer123]

Even though you are aware you underpronate, still be careful as differen trainers have different arch sizes (as you are already aware). This will affect your running as poor arch support can still cause pain even if the pronation is dealt with. Things like Plantar Fasciitis can be caused by poor arch support along with shinsplints and countless other painful problems. Your gait can be checked by a running shop but your the one that can feel your arch and if its supported or not though it is hard to do so. Just watch out for any pains and strange uncomfortable sensations, if after 2-3 weeks your trainers don't feel right or are still causing some discomfort (be aware that new trainers can often require a week or two to get used to if they are quite new/different from your previous pairs) but shouldn't take more then a week or two. There are some shoe stores that will take back trainers if they find your feet don't feel comfortable in them within X days, look out for these stores!

 

[sparrow]

Yes and within shoe types the shoes can be very very different. I'm stuck on Asics but between models I can have problems. their 1120's and 2150's worked great but their 2140's gave me that same pain you're talking about. Everyone is different and going to a shoe store that knows what their looking for in your running style is a must.

 

[KJ333]

Also keep in mind that everyone is very different in the level of arch suppourt they need. I originally had "super feet" arches in my running shoes and they actually caused more pain because of the severity of the arch. I no longer use arches and it feels much better. Find a running specialty store near you and they will point you in the right direction.