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Anyone out there who severely overpronates but isn't a "big guy"?
Time for me to change my shoes. Currently using Nike Air Durhams, but getting warning signs in the shins and knees.
Any recommendations, so I know what models to ask to try out? Reason I'm asking mid-weight runners is that most motion-control shoes seem designed for blokes a lot heavier than my 10 and a half stone. Soft ride preferred, more like marshmallow the better.
Ta in advance.
Time for me to change my shoes. Currently using Nike Air Durhams, but getting warning signs in the shins and knees.
Any recommendations, so I know what models to ask to try out? Reason I'm asking mid-weight runners is that most motion-control shoes seem designed for blokes a lot heavier than my 10 and a half stone. Soft ride preferred, more like marshmallow the better.
Ta in advance.
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I'm a gal that is somewhere between 9.5 and 10 stone (only 5ft 4in!). I'm currently wearing Brooks Ariel (lady version of Beast). They are quite rigid and took a bit of wearing in, so don't think they would suit you if you want a more flexible shoe. Have you tried Saucony Grid Stabil? I believe they are motion control shoes and want to give them a try the next time I change my shoes.
I did try Asics Kayano a year ago but they caused me all sorts of calf and black toe nail problems (I even tried going up half a size to see if that would help!).
Sorry not to be much help.
Creamcake
Should have put that on my last message but looked through booklet as an afterthought - sorry!
Would the Asics 2070 have enough support - I know they are just classed as a stability shoe but as you're not a big guy...
Just a few thoughts for the melting pot (hubble, bubble, toil and trouble...)
Creamcake (CC)
Like Creamcake I have a pair of Brooks Ariel. But my favourite motion control shoes are the Asics Koji & have found that these to be excellent, I think Total Fitness Nottingham have them on their site if you need more info on them
Cheers
Roisin
I've tried the Beast and (?Gel MC) in the past, and found them hard underfoot - I got the impression the cushioning and shock-absorption were designed for a greater weight than mine.
I switched to the Nike Durhams after being told to reduce impact. These feel very soft underfoot, so I might go one further and look at the Kantara as well.
Cheers again, I'll try the models you suggest.
You should also look at the Saucony Omni 3 Ultimate. I'm running in it now and it's a great shoe for severe overpronators, but in a 12oz package. It will give you more support than the 2070. Happy running. DL.