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I have a hallux valgus (bunion) on my foot which has been causing me more pain recently. I've realised that the Saucony Pro Grid shoes I bought in the Spring are probably not helping cos I do not have a mesh area right on the lump. My previous Brooks shoes were all mesh at that point. I have seen a pair of Mizuno women's wave creation 8's for £50 (crap colour but) and they seem to have the mesh in the right place. Anyone got feedback on these shoes? Also, anyone know of any other neutrol cushioning shoes with more mesh at front?
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more mesh at the front????
why don't you just get a shoe with a wider toe box?
some brands do different width fittings such a New Balance... they do wide and extra wide...
the mesh is there to allow your feet to breathe that's all.
I changed to Mizuno's because they seemed to have more room at the front, whilst still fitting snuggly at the heel, so they don't feel sloppy. (I guess this is what a "wider toe box" is.) Try them, of course.
that shop is no longer at MK, if they still exist, i can do this modification for you if you don't mind a trip to oxfordshire, i spent a few years teaching with Phil on his courses and now teach the equivilent course, if you want to stay local try filarinskis in havant, they sre a ski shop but should have the tools to do the job, it all depends on if they have the knowledge of running shoes.
i would generally suggest putting a shoe on a press and leaving for 24 hours minimum to get the best results
Footman
hows it going in oxfordshire.
Everythings good here up in sunny Edin, see you next week as i'll be in on Weds.Thought you would spy this post .........
Advice on offroad shoes sought.
I had Hallux Rigidus and have had a 1st metatarsal joint fusion. So have no pain now but a mutant foot and I need to find shoes that best fit the changes. My Podiatrist has said look for running shoes that provide both plenty of cushioning at the ball of the foot/toes, but also which are pretty stiff so will reduce toe flex and stiff laterally across the ball of the foot. Whilst my mutant foot will fit in most of my old on and offroad running shoes I really need to look for a generous footbox, particularly as I may need to add some orthotics that add support across the toes.
The Podiatrist liked my Hoka Bondi's which ( to me look bonkers but) feel ok to me on the flat..........but I really miss running off-road and the Bondis' are a bit of a wedge shaped trip hazard.
Whilst I may not get back to very uneven and steep offroad there must be something suitable for simpler less ankle twist risk stuff.
So if you're using shoes that seem to fit the above description of my need, or know what might suggestions would be welcomed...... so I can seek them out to look at 1st hand.
Thank you
( p.s. I have similar thread hijack on the health & injuries section, but probably better here)