Shoe Help - Preferably from Runners

[iMike]

Hello All

I'm throwing this question out there before I go shoe-shopping this weekend.  I am in need of really good athletic shoes.  I'm not a runner, but I do walk a lot and I've decided to start engaging in HIIT classes (OrangeTheory Fitness) so I'll be doing a lot of jumping and bouncing around.

I asked a question about foot/leg pain recently, and the answers I received led me to some research.  I believe I am what's called an overpronator, meaning I when I walk most all the pressure is put on the heel and outer edges of my feet.  There is a running store nearby that offers a special foot/gait analysis.  I was wondering if anyone's had this done and if it led a better fit of shoe for you?  I am willing to spend $$$ for a good, solid pair of shoes, I just want some opinions from those who've had this analysis and or have this problem.

[WillowTheWhisp]

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If you are putting more pressure on the outer edges of your feet that would mean you are an underpronator. An overepronator puts more pressure on the inner edges. It's also related to the way your foot rolls when you walk or run. It is certainly worth getting checked out and fitted with the appropriate footwear as under or overpronation can have a detrimental affect on your subtalar joint which in turn can cause problems in your ankles, knees and hips.

[iMike]

Thank you.  I definitely notice it when I'm walking long distances.  I experience a good twenty minute period where my ankles and calves literally feel like they're on burning on the inside.  I've examined my shoes and the soles are all worn along the outer edges.  I did some Google searching and I'm going to hit some stores this weekend that specialize in foot analysis.

[WendyB]

Yes I do it about once a year because my feet have changed. It good to get a good gait analysis.

Mine gives me a couple choices and even lets me go outside with them to test them out.

Its well worth it. They are many types of shoes I cant wear my feet do not like them.

Mine seem to like Asics and Brooks. Once I get a good pair  I goooled the name to find cheaper when I need a new pair through out the year.

[Raviv]

My pronation is messed up too, but only on my right foot.  My left foot lands almost perfectly.

Yeah, I never said I was normal.

But I think over-pronation is when your foot rolls too far inward.  Over-supination (or just "supination" in a lot of articles) is when you stay on the outer part of your foot and don't roll far enough inward, which is what my right foot does.

I was able to correct it just by focusing on landing correctly, but that's a lot easier to do when you're running down the road and not really having to focus on anything else.  Then, after a while, it became natural.  I'm not sure that's going to work if you're switching up activities a lot in one workout.

If I remember correctly, the kind of shoe you want is a shoe with a lot of cushion because your foot is taking a bit of a beating.  If you roll too far inward, then you tend to need one with more stability.

[TurbochargeLife · Accepted solution]

Hi! Definitely if you are able to get an analysis done, your feet would thank you for it! I live in the north and we don't have that anywhere here. When I was doing HIIT workouts, I found my feet were really sore so I looked into the right shoe for that type of exercises. A lot of people told me to get Nike. I picked two at the store one Nike brand, the other Asics, and was swayed to get the Nike like people were telling me. After coming home, I started doing a HIIT workout. 10 minutes in I stopped, took them off, and went back to exchange them for the Asics. Never had sore feet again from working out! I did some research,  and found the Asics stability shoes are best for my foot type. It is definitely worth it to get an analysis I think. Once you know what type is better for your feet, you can easily find ones to give you happy feet. Good luck!