New shoes making calves burn faster

[Pennyguy23]

I just got some new shoes saturday. I just have not been able to run as much. I get tired faster, my calves start burn only after a couple miles. I have always been able to run twice as far before even being tired at all. They are Brooks dyad 5. They feel great on but I just don't know? Are my legs just getting used to them or what? Thanks for the help.

 

[Pennyguy23]

No one has had this problem. Maybe I will have to take them back.

 

[Suzann]

My calves always burn up and actually make my legs go numb.. but I don't think this is the same problem... mine is medical I believe

 

[laxdef69]

Is it possible you went from one kind of shoe to another?

Like a stability shoe to a neutral shoe, or vice versa?

 

[Pennyguy23]

Is it possible you went from one kind of shoe to another?

Like a stability shoe to a neutral shoe, or vice versa?

I was running with nike Shoxs(Not really a running shoe) I don't know if they were Stability, +, Neutral ect? They were just shoes to run in. I had them a VERY long time so I invested in some nicer shoes. I pushed myself to day and did 5 miles with them, but again after 1 mile my legs were extra tired and burning.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

If this is the only thing you've changed is shoes, then I'd say you are not fit into the proper shoe.

Did you get fitted at a running store? If you did take them back. If you did not, I would recommend going to your local running store where you will be analyzed for shoe type/fit.

Your shoes should feel comfy immediately and if they are not, these are not the shoes for you. They won't "get better" or "break in."

 

[dsnyfan21]

I agree with Lily. Also let the local running store know that you use to use the Shoxs for running. They should watch you walk without shoes, evaluate your gait, talk to you about your running and your goals and then give you some different brands and styles to try and see you walk and maybe even jog on the treadmill with them on.

Tracy

 

[laxdef69]

Did you get fitted at a running store? If you did take them back. If you did not, I would recommend going to your local running store where you will be analyzed for shoe type/fit.

Your shoes should feel comfy immediately and if they are not, these are not the shoes for you. They won't "get better" or "break in."

Great advice, but do your own research! I was fitted into a neutral shoe...ran on neutral shoes for years. I was going to two different running stores, and a clerk at one store put me into a stability shoe by mistake. I went into the other store, and they looked at the stability shoe, and put me into THEIR stability shoe.

Suffice it to say, that I sustained some injuries and when I started researching the shoes I was placed in, I was able to trace the source of the problems very fast.

In any case, Lily's advice is RIGHT on...get thee to a REAL running store and get your gait and foot strike assessed...its the only way to go.

Mike

 

[Pennyguy23]

I did get them at a running store. They had me walk with out shoes and such but no running on a treadmill. I tried on like 10 pairs and these felt the best. They feel GREAT on But he said I was a neutral but I noticed now that I know what to look for, I should probably be a stabiltiy type shoe. Because I slightly land on my out foot and roll in. Would this shoes work for that or should I try something different?

 

[laxdef69]

to remember is that every manufacturer has their own take on "neutral" or "stability" or whatever configuration.

Some have wider or narrower toe boxes, harder or softer foam in different places.

If these shoes don't work for you, you need to return them and get another pair. If this shop doesn't work with and for you, you should (IMHO) vote with your dollars and find a store that will.

I'm surprised that they didn't have you run on a treadmill...people's foot strikes can vary a lot from walking to running. Do you still have your old shoes? What does that wear pattern look like?

The link below is regarding pronation

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html

This link covers over pronation.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-425-0,00.html

This link covers supination, which is basically running on the outside of your feet.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-326-435-0,00.html

Good luck.

 

[Pennyguy23]

to remember is that every manufacturer has their own take on "neutral" or "stability" or whatever configuration.

Some have wider or narrower toe boxes, harder or softer foam in different places.

If these shoes don't work for you, you need to return them and get another pair. If this shop doesn't work with and for you, you should (IMHO) vote with your dollars and find a store that will.

I'm surprised that they didn't have you run on a treadmill...people's foot strikes can vary a lot from walking to running. Do you still have your old shoes? What does that wear pattern look like?

The link below is regarding pronation

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-7727-0,00.html

This link covers over pronation.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-327-425-0,00.html

This link covers supination, which is basically running on the outside of your feet.

http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319-326-435-0,00.html

Good luck.

Thanks for the links, I went in today and ran on them infront of them and tried on a few others. He said since I had such different shoes before that I would be using some different muscles and if I wanted to try some other I can. These still feel the best on so he said give it another week and if not come on in and we can figure it out.

 

[Pennyguy23]

Pronation is me. So what do I need?

 

[laxdef69]

measure your arch?

have you stand on a wet towel and then look at your foot prints?

The dyad 5 are designed for people with low arches who don't need motion control.

http://www.brooksrunning.com/prod.php?p=1100381D

is that you?

regarding pronation, you are supposed to pronate...just not OVER pronate.

 

[Pennyguy23]

measure your arch?

have you stand on a wet towel and then look at your foot prints?

The dyad 5 are designed for people with low arches who don't need motion control.

http://www.brooksrunning.com/prod.php?p=1100381D

is that you?

regarding pronation, you are supposed to pronate...just not OVER pronate.

What I meant was Normal Pronation

As for the wet towel. No, nothing of that nature. I don't I have low arches. But I don't have high either just kind of middle I guess.

 

[Pennyguy23]

I went to this site for a little help on my arches and I am the third arch.
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/running-shoe-guide-for-du.shtml

I think I am going to drive to a different store saturday and I will get a second opinion on what I need.

 

[dislvr74]

It's always good to get a second opinion, but I would like to share that EVERY time I get new shoes, my feet and legs hurt for about the first 20 miles. After that, I am pain free. It doesn't matter if I switch brands or stick with the same shoe. I've just learned to start out slowly with new shoes and to avoid buying anything new less than 2 months before a race.

 

[Pennyguy23]

It's always good to get a second opinion, but I would like to share that EVERY time I get new shoes, my feet and legs hurt for about the first 20 miles. After that, I am pain free. It doesn't matter if I switch brands or stick with the same shoe. I've just learned to start out slowly with new shoes and to avoid buying anything new less than 2 months before a race.

VERY good to know. Thank You

 

[disneygirlinnj]

I originally ran in Nike Shox and everyone I talked to said they are HORRIBLE for your feet/knees/hips. they don't have much support and if you pronate, FORGET IT! My knees used to hurt a lot when I ran in them and then I found out why. I went to a real running store and they watched me run on a treadmill and fitted me with a great pair of sneakers and inserts. The first week I ran in them, my feet HURT! Like shooting pain. It was bad. I went right back to them and they said that it was the muscles in my feet getting used to the correct form. Even the inserts had a warning in them that I might feel pain the first few times I use them. After 2 weeks of walking in them (Gave up running until my feet got better)...they were fabulous. I'm now on my 2nd pair of running shoes from them and I'm in love. Knees haven't really hurt..just sore from overuse.