Trainers

cgarossi

Does anyone know of a good quality trainer thats good for people with flat feet? I get terrible shin splints when I run which I think is to do with the lack of support.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Surf-Matt

Get to a good running shop, get a full gait analysis (to see how flat they are) and get the right trainers and possible shoes inserts - my right foot is slightly flat which led to a bad knee - the right shoes and inserts have helped a huge amount.

robmanic1

Have you tried a foot-pump?

Sorry, cheap shot. Popular opinion is that you should really get properly checked out by a specialist running shop, some have machinery that analyses your running style, then they can reccomend the appropriate shoe for you. A quick search on google should point you in the right direction for such a shop in your area, you probably will have to pay for the service but they usually offer a discount against any shoes you buy after the test.

(edit) They don't call him "first out of the blocks surfmatt" for nothing!

TarkMalbot

If you have flat feet you want to be looking at some Motion control shoes, or high stability shoes with firm midsoles and control features that reduce the degree of pronation. Stay away from highly cushioned, highly curved shoes, which lack stability features.

I have flatish feet and went for some New Balance 768 with a combination of cushioning and a moderate level of stability. I found these the best fit for my feet. You could also look at the 859 or the 1224 which is a stability running shoe designed to provide maximum support and cushioning for the moderate to severe over-pronator.

RockyHopperShow

+1 for New Balance. I got a cheapo pair for general training use as I was fed up with paying out loads of dosh for overpriced shoes from Nike, Adidas etc. What a revelation! So comfortable and very supportive. A Motion Control pair are now very much on my "to buy" list

iancity

Hi - I was recently diagnosed as hving flat feet (I'm 41, and found out two weeks ago after 4 physios and 2 Dr appointments failed to diagnose the horrendous knee pain I was getting) - anyway, I bought a pair of Asics from the runners shop - specifically designed for moderate to severe flat feet - I 'pronate' - and the shoe has been a godsend, very light and re3ally comfortable and fixes my feet at the same time - downside is it was £75

I will have a look at these new balance ones.......

numptyfish

Take a look at pose or chi running. search it on the internet. lots of reference to shin splints and other injuries.

mea00csf

Don't take reccomendations from people trying to diagnose unless they've seen you running. It's about so much more than whether you have flat feet or not.

My arches are fine, but i overpronate and have some light motion control shoes, my b/f has totally flat feet but doesn't pronate at all.

Go to a shop that does Gait analysis. Take in shoes you've been running in as the wear patterns on them will give them some extra info on how you run on top of the Gait analysis.

Expect to pay around £70-80 for properly fitting running shoes.

RockyHopperShow - have you been told you overpronate. If you don't, motion control isn't a good idea. It's not something that is always desirable. It's great if your running style requires it, but unless that's the case, it can be detrimental.