A certain running chain let, lets call them Perspirationstore, confidently told me that I am a servere 'overpronator' and need the stability offered by Asics Gel Kayono viii (105.00).
They seemed to know what they were talking about so I purchased a pair. Now some 150-200 miles later I am visiting a physio privately for knee problems. I cannot say that the new shoes are the problem but it's cetainly possible. The physio who spent nearly an hour examining me told me that I am much more suited to a neutral shoes and should not buy a shoe for over pronation next time.
Clearly, I would have been far better off going to a high street non-specialist sports shop where no such advice would have been given.
I wonder how many other runners have been sold inappropriate shoes from these 'specialists'.
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Avoid this store at all costs,they are clueless.
I am still confused about it all.
It was not one of the girls in Sweatshop,as I was new to running I thought thye knew their stuff,but after a year or so of running and reading RW I now know they are pretty useless in shoe selection.They even put me on the Adidas foot scan,how could they get that wrong?
Better training required for the Sweatshop team if you ask me!
p.p.s And moaning (hard day at work)
one specialist running shop said "I was a severe over pronator" and sold me NB854, I got injured,
went to another specialist running shop and he says that "I only over pronate slightly on my right foot, the left is neutral" and he sold me Nike Air Span Triax, so far I have done about 250 miles in them and they seem ok apart from that I get blisters on my right foot.
So who is telling the truth and do I have to go to another shop and get told a different story again and get sold more shoes............
consequently developed persistent calf and achilles problems and stopped running for about 8 months, only just starting again
Was it coincidence that aforesaid Kayano was the most expensive (or damn close) running shoe in the shop ??
OK, so I'm going down to Runners Need in Camden on Saturday to get properly fitted for some running shoes (last time, I chose a pair myself, based on what I thought I was and what had been written in RW).
Does anyone have experience of Runners Need?
Alternatively go see a sports injury physio or podiatrist and get a professional opinion. The 32 quid I spent on physio yesterday would have been saved on a neutral shoe costing considerably less.
I was recommended a stability shoe - (again more expensive). But I had problems with them early on, THOUGH they are comfotable now, after adjustments to lacing, insoles etc.
I'm hoping to get a new pair for Xmas - What do people think? How should I go about selecting them - do I need a professional opinion?
Everybody (on here) who'd used it recommended the company. Can't remember it's name I'm sure somebody'll know and post it here .... please
However! I returned only this week to buy some warmer running gear and my mother (who also runs) asked me if I wanted another pair of twin skin socks for christmas (great! socks!) I said not to bother as I get blisters whether I wear them or not. Friendly shop assisant who had been working very hard at finding us the right clothes to fit then said it was my shoes that was the problem as they were probably too small and asked me what I had. I pointed them out on the shelves and said I'd bought them there (to which he went a bit quiet). Apparently they should be a whole size bigger than your normal trainers, and this is why I get blisters on the end of my toes pretty much every time I run. Anyway, he did give us two free pairs of socks and said that if I came back to get my next pair of trainers he'd give me a discount. The lad who sold me the shoes in the first place doesn't work there anymore.
Having said that, I saw a programme on the Dicovery Channel the other day and they concluded that whatever trainers you wear it doesn't make that much difference. So who knows? My advice, find a pair you like and stick with them!
I wonder whether whether your foot and leg musculature develops differently according to the type of shoe you use. If this is the case, then maybe if you switch abruptly from one type to another you are inviting problems.
So, I went to "Runners Need" on Saturday, and was very satisfied with the help and advice I got. I ended up with a pair of Nike Air Structure Triax (I hope that's right), some socks and a jacket. I haven't tried any of them out yet - that's tonight - but I'm happy so far!
One problem may be running on a treadmill is different to running on the roads and it is difficult to stride out.
My advice would be to see a professional - podiatrist. One hours assessment will cost the price of a pair of trainers but think of the money saved from not having to buy a new pair of trainers after a month.