Takes time to run in new running shoes?

[Jelly-bean16]

I’ve had my old running shoes (ASICS) for over a year and used them to do C25k and I’ve managed 10 miles recently 👍They were so comfortable and springy but looked worn around the ankles so I decided to get another pair of ASICS but a different model (I didn’t fancy bright pink again!)

I wore them for the first time today. They didn’t feel as springy. I felt like I struggled and just did 6k. I’m wondering (and hoping😬) that maybe they increase spring with wear? I can’t remember this problem before as when I got my first pair of running shoes I was only running for a few minutes at a time.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Oh dear, sorry to hear this, were they the same style as your old ones? I got new shoes fitted just before lockdown and they were perfect from 1st run. What about the socks you wear with them, they can be as important as the shoes. Happy running 🤗

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Oh dear, that doesn’t sound promising. Same brand but different name but they both have some kind of gel and looked similar. Socks the same as I’ve always worn. 😬 From the first steps I couldn’t feel the same spring and by the end was seriously hot with legs like lead.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Jelly-bean16]

😢

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Hi - if they are a different model then check to make sure they suit your level of pronation. Not all Asicsa are the same. What are the names of the two models?

Occasionally shoes take a bit of wearing in but it is quite rare these days. I have also had shoes which from the first run I have known are not right...

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Hi, thanks for your message. The first shoe is Gel-Phoenix 9. The second is Gel-Cumulus.

I may try the old ones again next time I go out and order the old model again to be on safe side and use others for cross training. Thank you.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10 in reply to Jelly-bean16]

Hi Jelly- bean - The Gel Phoenix is one of Asics 'stability' shoes, so is much more supportive than the Gel Cumulus. Stability shoes support those with a tendency to overpronate. The Cumulus is a 'neutral' shoe. It may be that you need the firmer support of the first or similar?

Check out Runrepeat for the lowdown - yep, it can be quite a confusing job choosing shoes! 🙂

runrepeat.com/

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Hi, wow thanks for taking the time to look into that for me. I’ve had a look at the website, and like a lot of sites, I’m struggling to find the Phoenix-9 but can see that it says about overpronation on the Phoenix 8. That’s really interesting. Thank you 👍😀

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

I just read the review for the Cumulus 20 and the reasons not to buy were exactly what I thought - someone said stiff at first and needed a break in period and another said it lacked bounce. Interesting. Thank you!

[SlowLoris]

Different models of the same brand will have different characteristics.

They might have higher or lower heels, more or less support, more or less cushioning.

It sounds like your new shoes have less cushioning. Unfortunately this just reduces with wear. That’s one of the reasons they recommend a mileage limit. (The other reason being that they want to sell more shoes.)

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to SlowLoris]

I agree I think they have less cushioning and higher heels. There seems to be more to buying running shoes than I thought. 😫

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

I have been running now for 7 years and I still buy the same shoes that I was assessed for when I first started and had gait analysis. I get them second hand now from Ebay. I cant comment on your gait, and had you done the maximum miles on your old shoes? It could be that the new model doesnt offer the same cushioning....

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Hi, I just tried to find the old ones online but it seems only size 4.5 left everywhere. 😫 The bottoms of the shoes are fine. The material around the ankle in holes on either side but the soles are fine.

If I can’t get the exact same ones online I think I’ll stick with the old ones until lockdown over and then go back to my local running shop. Save wasting any more time and money (pain and sweat!) 😬

Thank you for your message as I’ll give ebay a quick look but not hopeful for half sizes.

[ju-ju- Graduate10 in reply to Jelly-bean16]

I have it as a saved search on Ebay so I get alerted when my size comes up... I am an 8.5 and my last pair were 22 quid, so you never know your luck

[Jelly-bean16 Graduate10 in reply to ju-ju-]

Ooh ok. I’ll definitely look into that then. I was looking forward to getting different ones though. Never was keen on the bright pink. 😂 but I’d rather that I can run. Will check it out. Thanks