Advice required: Sore ankles... is it the new shoes 🤔😭

[EmmaA-F]

I appreciate this is not a Doctors surgery and if they hurt all the time I’d get medical advice but I’m just wondering if any of you have had ankle pain from new trainers?

Last Monday I went to the local running shop, had my gait analysis and purchased new trainers as advised by the staff... you may have seen my beautiful Ghosts 😍

Today was my third run in them, I’ve been taking it steady, 3.7k Wednesday and 5K Saturday on both runs the front of my ankle ached a little, but I put it down to needing to break in my new lovelies.

Today my run was unbearable 😕 nothing but the trainers has changed, I did the same warm up, route, socks etc after 1.5k I had to stop and walk. I thought that they might be that I tied my laces too tight so loosened them. Walked about 0.5k and tried again, same happened but then I started to get pain in my right calf and inside my right thigh... this hasn’t happened before 😕 I walked 1.5 miles to work this morning and the were fine, it wasn’t till I started to run that I was in pain.

I could have cried with the pain and more so the disappointment. I walked the rest of the way home. Now I have taken them off the leg pain has gone but the front of my ankle is still a bit sore, going to soak in a hot bath 🛀 it usually works.

I want to keep running so I’m thinking that I should just take them back and talk to the men in the shop that sold them to me, but worried they will just fob me off ☹️ if it is the trainers then they should take them back as they are not fit for purpose..?🤔

Im going to do some googling but any advice / your experiences is much appreciated.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

I don’t know if it is the new trainers Emma but if you were fine before then it sounds like it could be. I remember you saying you got much bigger than your normal shoe size. Mine were just half to one size bigger. But do go back and get them to check they are right for you. Whatever happens Brooks guarantee your money back within 30 days even after running in them so don’t let them fob you off. If you don’t get satisfaction, contact Brooks direct. Then go to a different running shop. Hope this helps.

[EmmaA-F in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5, that was just what I was hoping to hear 😊 much appreciated!

[theoldfellow in reply to EmmaA-F]

When I got my gait analysis and shoes, the shop made me promise to come back if I had any issues. I liked the Ghosts best, but he wouldn't sell them to me, insisted I had the cheaper Launch 5s. He said my feet moved about in the Ghosts too much.

So Dexy5 is right, and if the shop argue, then contact Brooks immediately.

[EmmaA-F in reply to theoldfellow]

Wow, that’s great service 😊 I’m feeling reassured and I’m sure they will be fine.

[Hidden]

That's a difficult one initially I would say it is possibly the new shoes. It is generally best to break them.in gradually...

If it is down to the shoes and to allay your concerns I would go back to the store .. if it is a reputable store I am sure they will listen and help you..

There subtle differences in running shoes even of the same brand..so definitely worth going back i say

[EmmaA-F in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Rob 😊 might just be that they sit a little bit higher.

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to EmmaA-F]

Yes they do look quite high on your original photo; the tongues look really long too.

[CatMo13 in reply to EmmaA-F]

You should maybe try your next run in the old trainers too?

[EmmaA-F in reply to CatMo13]

I was thinking that 😊

[Bazza1234 Graduate10]

I think it is fair to say that ANYTHING new introduced to our running is capable of causing pain. We don't really know exactly what the difference is between your new and old shoes - but even if it is a simple thing like different heel-to-toe drop height , it "could" cause some pain that wasn't there before. Basically even such a small change can cause muscles to have to do things that they have not been doing - and muscles don't like that !!

[ChettyAl]

Hi Em, I had exactly the same. I slackened minevright off but not so they fell off and eased back into my normal routine. Being honest, it took a good 2 weeks to get right again. 😒

[EmmaA-F in reply to ChettyAl]

Thanks, sounds like a plan .... but I might go get them rechecked too 😊

[amanda2463]

I really feel for you. I was so excited about my new shoes gait check and everything and the first time out, usual run I had a calf strain. A GP friend said that my muscles were probably adjusting to the slight repositioning caused by the shoes... On a happier note calf is better and shoes are now fine. Xx

[EmmaA-F in reply to amanda2463]

Phew, I did think it might be that, it’s got worse each run through 🤔 I’m going to get them checked and if they are happy will give it another go 😊

[Hidden]

Honestly, I would take the shoes back. I've never ever had to break shoes in, ever! I've run in Mazuno Brooks and On. the first two have too high a heel drop for me and were making me heel strike, but they were still comfortable. i've never had blisters, pain or strains from running shoes. Please please take them back x

[EmmaA-F in reply to Hidden]

Thank you... I’m taking them back today. My friend at work told me her son took his back and they were brilliant 😊

[Hidden in reply to EmmaA-F]

Fantastic x

[EmmaA-F]

Thank you all, you lovely lot!!

Please to say that the man in the shop was fab, as soon as I ran towards him he could see that I needed a more supported insole. I tried 4 pairs and left with a comfortable pair of Nike 😍

Wearing them around the house tonight and off for a run on the treadmill in them tomorrow 😊

Very happy 🏃🏼‍♀️👟❤️

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to EmmaA-F]

So pleased to hear this! Great news for you and so good to hear you were dealt with by a fab man in the shop. 😊😊