Angry!

[laxdef69]

So after running 15 miles yesterday, my right foot really hurts.

Every time I have run on a treadmill, I have been told that I am very neutral foot striker.

I don't know why I decided to check, but I pulled up my shoes online (I am in New Balance 1223 ST, when the New Balance 881s were discontinued (which, incidentally, I NEVER had a problem with), the manager at NB put me in the 1223, which he said were the next generation of 881s).

Lo and behold, the 1223 were designed for the MODERATE TO SEVERE OVERPRONATOR.

My questions is could being in the wrong design of shoe cause pain along the top of the foot?

Would forcing the foot to roll outward to correct an overpronation that doesn't exist cause pain on the top of the foot from the big toe and the next toe to the ankle?

Seems likely, and luckily for NB they are closed today or I might have a word (or three) with the manager...

 

[windwalker]

Mike you are spot on about that NB shoe it's a very very stable and even some motion control. If you are a indeed a neutral cushion guy then you couldn't be in a worse shoe.

I had the same problem with being in the wrong shoe and blew my achillies, that took me out of running and into racewalking. I was going down hill in a NB 765, which I was told by the "shoe expert" was a very mild stability shoe and the combination of overstriding and the wrong shoe nailed my tendon.

I used to be a big NB fan but not anymore, I think Asics, Brooks and Mizuno are making better stuff now.

I'm by no means an expert on shoes and I have very few I can use that don't cause be some sort of problem. I had to become schooled in walking shoes since the "trained" shoe store people don't have a clue.

Hope you get over your foot pain and find a perfect shoe quickly.

Walking Panda

 

[deekaypee]

I can't answer your question about the shoe's being the cause-effect of your foot pain, although it's likely your shoes are a big factor if not the main factor. (Just not knowledgeable enough to say for sure.)

What I do know is that you got bad advice on the NB shoe numbering system. The 1223s, which I own, replaced the 1222, and are being replaced by the 1224s. Your replacement shoe should be an 882. There can be variations in the replacement models that require you to try another model, but the first shoes you should have been given to try are the 882s.

I can't figure any reason why the manager would move you from the 880 cushioning series to a stability shoe. I like NB shoes for their fit (for me), but there's no excuse for giving you bad information with their numbering system.

Good luck with getting your situation resolved and finding the right pair of shoes. And I hope your foot pain doesn't last long.

 

[dsnyfan21]

Here are some things I have found out. I like NB shoes espcially the width of the toebox and the toebox height.
I DO have to DO MY own research online through the NB websites before going to a NB Store. Sometimes the NB store people are just their to sell NB shoes. I don't think they are trained the same way as the local running store people. I use a local running store every so often just to make sure about my size and choice of types of shoes. If they don't carry some of the NB shoes I want I then go to the NB store and TELL THEM what shoes I want to try.

I have tried a pair of Mizuno Wave Rider 11 recently and like them, however when I place my NB 8903s (which is a neutral cushioned trainer) sole up next to the Mizuno the NB is wider in the toebox/ball of foot area. Both are D or wides. So far I am liking my Mizuno for a longer walk and has a good amount of cushioning.

Sorry about your experience.

 

[AmyBeth68]

Mike,

I have to agree that being in the wrong shoe can be brutal on the foot, ankle, knee or hip. Even a proper fitting shoe that wears out and doesn't offer correct support will indeed cause any or all of the above problems. I happen to be a mild over-pronator and I find that when my shoes break down the very first sign for me is the exact foot pain that you are describing! I wouldn't worry that it's something that will last, I believe that once you are put in the correct shoe that pain will subside.

I would definitely go back to the store and talk to a manager. That mistake shouldn't happen!

 

[hoosmi]

I had the opposite problem- I picked out a neutral shoe for the last month or so of training and then for the Goofy. I limped through the full and the next month thinking I had a major IT band issue before clueing in to my bad shoe choice. I was fine a couple of weeks after changing to better shoes. So, yes, it's totally possible your shoes are doing you in!

I'd want to kill that sales guy!! I picked out my own badly suited shoes, so I had only myself to blame. Once I figured it out, I could have kicked myself for being so stupid (but it hurt too much to kick).

Good luck.

Jen in GA

 

[wdw4us]

I think it’s something that we all go through.

I have a pair of shoes, can’t remember the name but they were “cool” looking and made of mesh so I thought they’d keep my feet cooler and would be a good alternate. Well I was so wrong. They caused major shin splints and all sorts of problems. I had brought them to WDW to wear along with my “older” sneakers last November. I ended up wearing my Mary Janes most of the time and in the end my older sneakers – even with wear were better.

I did go to Olympia sports to buy some new Nike’s and there was a young man there that had helped Mark previously – he knew what I wanted and found a shoe that was perfect for me. That was in December and I used them for the ½ in January with no problem and less than 20 miles on them.

Finding the right fitter, and fit is difficult but he seemed to know what I needed at least and I’m thankful for that. I can’t imagine doing the ½ with shin splints!

denise