Broad feet & orthotics

[Deleted User]

Have just taken the plunge and ordered custom made 3/4 orthotics...usual story one leg longer than the other etc.

I have been running for the last few years and am a very slight over pronator. I have been Ok with Asics 1070/80/90's but I have now been advised I need a neutral shoe for the orthotics to work best with. I have been happy with the Asics and was looking at the Nimbus VI but problem is I have broad feet and need a 2E fitting.

I run around 35 miles a week but I am planning to increase this in order to do the Two Oceams in 2005. Any advice on shoes?

Ratcatcher

Richard, I'm not sure if this is going to be of help but I also have always run in the Asics 10x0 series, also have broad feet and also use orthotics. I got the orthotics three years ago and they worked very well with the Asics. When Asics brought out the 1090s I was told that they no longer produced a broader model so I switched to 2090s and have been just as happy in those. I do about 50-60 miles a week and have had no problems at all.

It is worth going to a good shop though. I switched to the 2090s on the advice of the salesman at the shop.

[Deleted User]

Ratcatcher, many thanks for the feedback.I will try them out with the 1090's first.

[Deleted User]

Richard, when I went to wearing orthoses I switched to a neutral shoe. I also need wider fittings, even more so with the orthotic. I wear full-length orthoses but found I got an excellent fit with Nike Pegasus 1/2 size up plus the wide fit version.

Whatever you do, take your orthoses along to a running shop and try running in them with all the shoes that you try. If you get an asisstant who knows his business ask for a visual assessment with the shoes and orhtoses at the same time.

Hope this helps.

GT

[Deleted User]

same here, nikes pegs, extra wide fit, 1/2 size up, i have one leg 10mm shorter than other,trying built up ortho's for first time (soon as i recover from groin injury!)

dan dan

I'd agree on the extra half size.I've been having problems with my pegasus shoes as I only bought them the normal size, and my toes are quite cramped.

You live and learn.

[Deleted User]

Excuse me for posting a "personal message" here, but Richard (Harrison), if you're still plugged into this thread, can you send me an e-mail (hit the button above)? Just wanted to get your contact details and give you mine for future Sunday runs, etc. Cheers, Keith (B&S RC). By the way, well done on Sunday!

[Deleted User]

Try Saucony as well - The Shadow fits orthotics quite well. So do the Brooks neutral shoes...

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I use Brooks Adrenaline GTS with my custom orthoses and am <u>very</u> happy; not quite so happy with the offroad version: Adrenaline ASR - the shoelaces are a bit short ...

MASS4D_Insoles

Hey, I'm new here but I already feel like I'm in the right place ;) I've had the same problem with my feet. Had them examined and it turned out that I have extremely flat arches. I've been wearing customised orthotics since and have noticed such a major difference in my running. Your doctor is correct in advising you to pair a neutral shoe with your orthotics – this is to avoid an overcorrection of the problem. I carried my favourite pair of sneakers while going in for orthotic fitting. I think that's one of the major advantages of custom made orthotics – you can make them fit in whichever shoes you'd like.