Running trainers? Any suggestions?

[Ophelia1]

I've recently returned to jogging after a hiatus of 4 years. I was diagnosed with lupus in 2020, but felt dreadful for several years before the diagnosis was made. I find that my feet are badly affected by my lupus, followed by my knees and hips, but I am making a very slow start and mostly enjoying my attempt to return to some semblance of fitness. I have bought a pair of Nike Miler React and find them very good. What I need - because of the painful feet - is very supportive trainers, which give that bouncy, running on air feeling. I have quite broad feet, so find that I have to buy men/s trainers for comfort. I'd welcome any suggestions from fellow runners with painful feet

[amc282]

I have heard good things about Brooks or Hoka.

[PMRpro]

My daughter had gait analysis and advice from a podiatrist - she had bought expensive trainers that her running mates swore by and she did like BUT they weren't right for her foot/knee problems - the podiatrist recommended a different make and the difference is unbelievable. She's in London this weekend - with an appointment for advice from a professional

[Froggy145]

I have some good ASICS ones, good, thick spongy base which keeps my feet supported and warm

[Tiggywoos in reply to Froggy145]

Love them and I’d say more sponge 🧽 than brooks

[svfarmer]

Hi Ophelia well done in taking up jogging again - I’m not a runner but can highly recommend sketchers , they are so comfortable , it’s what I wear when walking my dogs and when I’m on my cross trainer , I too have very wide feet x

[Tiggywoos in reply to svfarmer]

Chuckling to myself svfarmer as I picture the glamour of you strolling with the fur babies Lipstick 💄 on and pretty sketchers ! I used to have some sketchers flip flops they were awesome so comfy 😘

[svfarmer in reply to Tiggywoos]

Oh yes I always have my lipstick on 😂😂💕

[Smudge4465]

Great that you are inspired enough to want to get back some fitness. Good on you girl!I have very wide feet plus a large bunion. Skechers memory foam for comfort they do a wide fit too. New Balance for running. They are the only company I know that do two width fittings and have gait expertise. They have several outlet shops up north that you can phone to order and they post them to you once you know the model you need. Sometimes pot luck if they have newest models. Factory in Workington has a ‘factory shop’ attached to it for the general public. Think they post too. Orthotics may help with support but they can be expensive if made by prescription for yr individual feet. Depends on how much £ you got to throw around! Best wishes.

[Tiggywoos]

Well done chick for running ! I only tend to run now if I’m late or if someone is running after me 😉. You’ve had some cracking advice and I agree with all of it .

Important to know though If you pronate . Must of us do and you can normally tell by your shoes or trainers as they will wear more on the inside . Some companies do a neutral shoe . If you’re slightly Knock kneed (that’s not the technical term) you will prob suit a trainer designed for pronation .

I would def recommend going to a trainer shop if you can as brooks and Asiacs come up quite small so I always buy bigger size .

Don’t forget to consider socks too … if you wear thick ones take them with you .

I’ll stop boring you now 🤣. Take care x

[StriatedCaracara]

I used to run and now live in sport shoes as now as I have a lot of issues with my feet and I find these shoes can be better made and kinder on feet.

I buy size 8 (although my feet are 6.5) and wear thicker socks to give the comfort.

I too buy men's trainers / running shoes as they seem wider and often have better quality soles (that don't slip on wet / frozen surface). Generally get them off the shelf at supermarkets too as they are only a fraction of the price..

Sorry can't advise much but one thing I do is alter the lacing.

As my foot is wide across the toes and narrow at the heel, I don't use the lace holes nearest the toe. This gives more room across the toes.

[Hamptons]

Skechers - staff seem trained in foot physiology. I put a pair of ordinary ones in Belfast and women was excellent. I was all ready to get a support pair but once I explained my foot pain she steered me to a better fit. They do running, walking all sorts

[debsgm]

No matter how big name the trainer or expensive most are made in the same factory 👆at very low cost but are marketed and endorsed by a bunch of celebrities 😳

For extra comfort and shock insulation one can buy specially designed spongy insoles that actually mould to the feet. I always do.

They are called memory insoles and can be bought from various chiropodists, pharmacies and even Poundland! Makes my £35/pair mountain low walking shoes super comfortable.

Regards

[buzzards]

Hi Ophelia, I'm a fellow lupus sufferer and also have problems with my feet. Years ago I swore by New Balance but in recent years I've found their wide fit is not wide enough for me. After a gait analysis a couple of years ago I've moved over to Brooks as their wide fit work for me with plenty of room in the toe box. I agree with what another poster has said in their reply that the men's trainers seem to be wider and more comfortable.

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I used to be a runner before I was unwell, and used to do half marathons and was a regular at parkrun, and the best running shoes I had were ASICS, they were extremely well cushioned and supportive - I have really wide feet as well. The best thing that you can do to ensure you have the correct type of shoe to support your feet when running is to have your gait analysed, and also don’t forget to buy a size bigger than your normal shoes to allow for your feet to swell whilst running!