Paul asks…
adidas running shoes? should i buy a bigger size or should i break my shoes in more?
im having trouble with my new running shoes.
i ran four miles today and now i have blisters on my small toe.
should i try running in them more of just exchange for new ones?
admin answers:
Bring them back...they are too small in the forefoot area. Your runners should fit snug but have at least 1cm.of toe room ( in the toe box area).
Do another run (apply body glide - found in running stores) and see how it goes, if it still gives you problems, bring them back. You shouldn't have to "break in" your runners. They should be comfortable and chaf free from the start. You may have to try other brands. Running stores are trained to advise you the best fit for your foot type/gait/over-under pronation/etc.
Just don't wait too long before returning them.
Chris asks…
If my toenails are breaking off whenever I start running outside again, should I get new running shoes?
When I first ran track I had my first experience with losing a toenail, as disgusting as that sounds. It was only the pinky toe though- no harm done. It's happened to my pinky toes about 2 more times. I just started running again a few days ago but it was my middle toe that has had to be pulled off. Should I get new shoes? Or is it just my anemia?
admin answers:
Yep they are to tight
Susan asks…
Good running shoes to wear?
Well I've been running with the same sneakers for 2 years, yet they still fit me. My coach says I need to "run on my toes." I try, but it just seems impossible, and i think it's because of my shoes. If it is, then I need some suggestions for new sneakers that are good for running form.
admin answers:
When you get shoes for running, they are only meant to be used for about 250 miles, or as low as 125 miles. The shoe I bought to help me with the problem you have was very lightweight, but not a spike. It was the New balance model 903, and weighs less than some spikes, has good arch support, has good heel cushioning, and good toe cushioing, so it doesn't hurt to run on your toes.
Carol asks…
Where can I find specialized running shoes?
I'm trying to get into running but I have a few issues with my feet. I'm slightly flat-footed and on my right foot, I tend to roll from the outer heel to the inner toe when I walk or run. I know I can get shoes designed to help me with these issues and prevent injury, but I have no idea where to buy them! I also don't know what specifically I need, so does anyone know of a place that sells specialty shoes where they can set up a custom system for your foot problems?
admin answers:
Go to any running specialty store and they'll help you. Running shoes (and insoles) are designed to specifically help with that kind of stuff. They just need to see you in person and help you find what's specifically suited to you.
Don't try to figure out your first running shoes on your own, and don't go to a generic sporting goods store either.
Ken asks…
Are the five finger toe shoes good for runners?
I'm a 15 year old long distance runner, but I have been getting waaay too many injuries....knee, hip, calf...one goes, another comes. From what I've heard and read, running shoes have caused us runners to take careless steps, placing our feet on the ground in a bad form, making us prone to injury. But if we run barefoot- or, in this case, with a shoe that imitates a bare foot- we learn to place our feet on the ground in such a way that lessens injury. If this is true, I think it might very well be worth it for me to try these new running toe-shoe things...but has anyone out there tried these? Are they good for minimizing/curing injuries?
Thanks!
admin answers:
They might do the trick if you're smart about how you use them. The thinking behind them is that they force you to run more naturally, landing on the forefoot or midfoot as opposed to the striking on the heel the way that we tend to do with traditional, heavily-cushioned running shoes. Heel-striking, many believe, places more stress on the knees, shins, hips, etc. Over time, with minimalist shoes your feet will grow stronger and you will have a more natural stride. This may or may not fix the injury problems for you. I know a lot of people for whom they have worked wonders, but others whose injuries were the result of other things -- like over-training -- that the Vibram shoes couldn't help. I would suggest, if you decide to try them, to wear them around the house or for walks down the street at first, then gradually try strides in the grass, and so on. It will take a while to get accustomed to them, and if you try to run in them right away, you may end up hurting yourself anyway.
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