Running shoes knackered

[Mcdon]

Purchased ASICS running shoes for starting c25k beginning of January and tonight I’ve had to bin them hole developing in both trainers outside of foot causing a blister in left foot. Is this how long they should last been running 3 times a week x

[AnnieW55]

They should last around 300-500 miles. The heel cushioning can reduce considerably before we think they are finished but wearing into holes on the outside seems odd.

Did you get gait analysis and buy the recommended type (i.e. under/over pronation or support)? If you did and still have the receipt I'd be tempted to take them back as it sounds like the recommendation was wrong or there is poor workmanship involved. If you purchased by yourself I'd chalk it down to experience and get gait analysis. I suppose it may be down to your running style and/or terrain, if so you need to find out and get the right shoes or it will cost you a fortune.

[Mcdon in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks

The holes are developing in the inside of my trainers at the outside of my foot (small toe side) exact same place on both trainers. I haven’t had gait analysis done yet but can’t wear them now as blister with them tonight. I have one other pair of new balance running shoes i can use but I think I need to get gait analysis done. I don’t want an injury now they can’t be right for me x

[Tasha99 Graduate10 in reply to Mcdon]

I vote gait analysis too

[AnnieW55 in reply to Mcdon]

Ah. Sounds like they might just be too small. Generally you need shoes 1 or even up to 2 sizes larger than your normal shoes to give your toes and feet room to spread and they need to be a bit wider than your normal shoe too. As with clothing these days, different makes of shoe seem to fit differently even when they say they are the same size. Some have larger toe boxes and that might be something you need. A good sports shop will be able to give you specific advice.

Best time of day to get gait anal is in the afternoon when your feet are warmer and slightly bigger. When you get it done I would suggest taking a pair of your usual running socks with you too especially if you use thicker socks as it gives a better idea of how everything fits.

[Mcdon in reply to AnnieW55]

Thanks I will take your advice x

[tony_a Graduate10 in reply to AnnieW55]

Great advice. I got new shoes and when I got them home and tried them again in the early evening they just didn’t feel right. Went back for half size up and have been great. Afternoon and take your run socks is the way forward.

Also sounds to me like the shoes might be too narrow.

[Mcdon in reply to tony_a]

Yes I think I have wide feet but don’t feel shoes were too small right enough I only paid £25 in sale so don’t mind that just want to keep running and not get injured 🤕

[Wizziewood Graduate10]

Ditto on the gait analysis. I've had my Asics for nearly a year, I have run 3 times a week (except for the snowy weather) and mine are fine, and very comfortable.

Sorry you're having problems but from my experience it probably isn't the shoes.

Hope you get sorted soon, blisters are no fun.

Good luck and happy running!

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

That doesn't sound good. I started c25k with my Fila trainers I played badminton in for several months before that. That was last October and they're still going strong. I recently bought some Nike downshifters to replace them, but still wear the Fila ones if I'm going off road.

[Mcdon in reply to MikeJones68]

It’s the cushioning part that’s deteriorated the shoe looks fine apart from that but can’t wear them now too sore on my feet

[MikeJones68 Graduate10 in reply to Mcdon]

Not good at all. My Fila ones are still comfy!