Running shoes revelation!

[SubterraneanAlien]

So I did my 1st parkrun away from home as I was staying at in-laws this weekend. I only went and left my running shoes there! They are lovely bright pink inexpensive Adidas trainers bought ready to start C25k.

Anyway, just "for fun" I went into a running shop in town today. Turns out I'm wearing running shoes that are a whole size too small and should be in 6.5! Well, the shoes I tried on made me feel like I was running on air. Then he mentioned problems that could arise from too-tight running shoes, and I realised that a tiny little blood blister under the toenail of my second toe is probably due to running a 5k in small shoes!

Well, I didn't spend the extortionate amount on the shoes. But, I'm going back on Friday to trade in my beautiful pink ones for £20 off (plus a student discount!) and taking my sister-in-law with me!

What a revelation!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Win-win... well done you.. really in the pink now

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Yep. I remember I did week 2 run 1 on a Monday and went in to the running shop in Dundee for gait analysis on the Tuesday because I was aching so much. Run 2 on the Wednesday was a totally different experience - I did pay the extortionate amount, I needed it sorted! They do say get a gait analysis around the start of week 4 and I dare say that's right for most people but me, I wouldn't have made it as far as week 4 without the new shoes.

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

I didn't do a gait analysis. But then, he did ask me if I have any problems and I don't, so there's probably no need.

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to SubterraneanAlien]

But it turns out you did have a problem if your shoes were too tight? I’m surprised because I didn’t even get to ask for a gait analysis- it was the first thing they said when I told them I wanted running shoes. You say you’ve run in them - presumably on a treadmill in the shop. Did the assistant watch closely as you ran and maybe video your running action? That’s all a gait analysis involves really. It shows whether or not you tend to over- or under-pronate in case you need shoes with extra support on one side. No harm asking when you go back on Friday. They might know something from the shoes you’re trading in as well.

[SubterraneanAlien Graduate in reply to ArthurJG]

Oh, I didn't actually run in them. Maybe I should on Friday and he can have another look for me. Thanks for the tips.

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Well done SubterraneanAlien. My running shoes are one size bigger than my normal shoes. It sounds like a lucky break to leave your pink shoes behind. Don’t forget to post a picture of your new ones.