Running Shoes

The Ankle of Terror saga has been winding its way through my life for about 4 months now (saga may be an overstatement).  It all started when I purchased some new shoes after gait analysis at Moti on Whiteladies Road, the same place Chloe noted the other day.

In the shop it felt like the Asics Gel Cumulus 13 were designed by the gods to grace my feet.  I felt like a king as a trotted along the treadmill.  A few days later a burning pain seared round my ankle during my run, I stopped iced and rested.  Problem was every time I wore them it returned, like a cheeky bad penny.

Everyone tells you that shoes are so important, if they’re wrong you’ll end up walking like you’ve got a vicious bout of piles.  Problem with advice is that you never think it’ll happen to you.  

I returned to Moti today worried that they’d refuse an exchange.  I couldn’t have been more wrong, they guided me through the process again, giving me chance to think about what I needed and wanted.  Trying to get me the best shoes, to prevent injury but also to run well.  

Turns out I returned to the old faithfuls, Nike, which were what my old shoes were.  It remains to be seen if I’ll get on well with them, but I’ve not felt any pain walking in them so far so it’s an improvement.

I don’t like Asics anyways.

Comments

[Phil]

Isn't it strange or just a coinsidence I have used Ascis on and off for about 4 years, thinking there is nothing better, also thinking that the Nike banner is just a way to gain more profits, but I have just switched to Nike and my leg feels a lot more comfortable and the niggles have all gone. How worng could I be.

(Don't get me wrong Asics is probably a very good shoe but not its not me)

I hope you will now be burning up the tarmac soon.

[Ben]

Something about Nikes just fit my feet perfectly. I'll see how they go. Which shoes do you use?

[Phil]

I am now using Nike Lunar Glides, I ran in them today and they seem to clear up the issues with my left leg adfter about 2 mins of running.

I used to flit between Asics 1160 and GT2160 mainly because neither were a perfect fit, but when I run with them they would after some time fliar my injuries up.

Each to their own is what I say!!! Take the advise and analysis but don't get pressurised into buying a trainer if you are not sure you know what feels right for your feet.

[Dave]

Lunar glides were the pair that gave me terrible trouble on the road after a successful treadmill trial and gait analysis, wallked home barefoot, too much 'discomfort'...Took 'em straight back and swapped for latest...Yep - Asics 2160!!

Was informed they'd had a 'lot' of Lunarglides back.

What does it all mean??

Different strokes for different folks I guess?

[Pro Gait Analysis]

Oh dear! Hope you have much more luck with the Nikes!

[Claire Callaghan, University of Bristol]

Good luck with the new shoes Ben! Your experience and comments go to show each runner is an individual, so it's lucky we have so many shoes to choose from these days.