Orthotics and running shoes?

[158pwr]

I have to wear orthotic insoles in my shoes normally . Has anyone bought running shoes that will accommodate these personal orthotics? I am hoping that bunions are not going to stop me running for 30 minutes - week 3 about to start!

[Fifie]

Hi

I wear orthotics, and just bought trainers that were half a size larger than normal. You might find loosening the laces all around the breadth of the foot helps.

My bunion is getting worse as I age, but I don’t let it stop me, although I do sometimes suffer for it.

Good luck!

[158pwr in reply to Fifie]

Thanks- that’s reassuring. Onwards and upwards then!

[JulesAllostock Graduate]

I too wear orthotics for bunions. I found running in them awkward - mine are hard plastic and don't allow the foot to flex. I decided to try running without them and go carefully, based on the fact that bunions are so blooming painful, they would quickly let me know if this was a problem. I think my feet hit the ground a bit differently when running. So far so good and I'm about to start week 8.

[JulesAllostock Graduate in reply to JulesAllostock]

Week 9 the bunion started to twinge. So I put the orthotics in the trainers. No problem at all running in them. Weeks 1 and 2 my feet felt so heavy with the inserts in the trainers. Later on I didn't notice this at all.

[bigbert]

Hi - Yes I have running shoes that take charcoal orthotics I had made in Canada - I had a severe case of Plantar Fasciitis which lasted nearly a year so had to have these made - they have been my saving grace! Good luck