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Started 1 year ago by pissedoffchick
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pissedoffchick

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I went to Runnr BHS the other day and decided to take their feet gait analysis test because i'm planning to buy a new pair of running shoes next week. I was quite disappointed when I found out that I actually have flat feet and tend to over-pronate a lot when I run (as shown in the treadmill test)

For someone who has recently embraced running, it's quite frustrating since flat feet runners are at high risk for injuries. I have a dream of finishing a marathon someday and I do hope this flaw won't prevent me from attaining that dream and of course, from running.

I'm currently using NB Abzorb 413 and so far, I'm satisfied with the cushioning support its giving me on my runs. But it's wearing off na and I need a pair of kicks for my future runs.
Any more suggestions on what pair works best on flat feet and over-pronators like me?
How about effective running tips for runners with flat feet?
Thanks very much guys! :)

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Posted 1 year ago #
LonLon

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Since you are using NB, you might want to check this site, http://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-WRSNB.html.

If you are happy with 413, you can still get another set of 413 :)

Don't let your fear steal your funk!

Posted 1 year ago #
Allan07

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try Nikes, you need Motion Control Shoes, for you, the best yung Nike Structure 14, or kahit anong model sa Lunar line (Elite, Eclipse, Glide, Fly, etc)

kung adidas, yung Response Stability 3 lang ang alam kong pang Motion Control.

dunno sa ibang brand yung Motion Control shoes nila eh, pero i would prefer the Nike Lunar Line, medyo universal na kasi yun

Hope this helps
:)

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Posted 1 year ago #
ta1_martian

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If you're old shoe is perfectly fine for you (no injuries or other shoe-related problems with it) then you may buy the same shoe unless if you want to try other brands or if that particular shoe is already phased out.

From my experience, I tried shifting to other brands to try their shoes and ends up wasting money as the shoe was perfectly fitted for my type of foot but something is wrong with it wherein my foot wouldn't just cooperate with it. And I can't seem to figure it out or maybe it was just my running form or other biomechanical issues. Kung sa tagalog "naninibago" but in my case, hindi na nakapag adjust yun paa ko sa bagong sapatos! HAHA!

For your type of foot, you may have a wide selection among stability shoes or neutral cushioning. You may try Lunar Series of Nike, LunarGlide, LunarEclipse or their other brothers. They have an ample cushioning balanced with support. I have a LunarEclipse as my everyday trainer shoe - and they're good! gives you a bouncy ride :)

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Posted 1 year ago #
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@pissedoffchick - "GOGGLE" is your friend! Try to find some reviews re Motion Control shoes, examle: top brands, product reviews etc. kasi kadalasan yung iba shoes ay okey para sa ibang runner pero pag dating sayo ay hindi. I mean iba iba yung needs ng bawat runner pag dating sa shoes. Pag sinabi MC shoes kadalasan mabigat ito pero may iba naman runner na MC shoes ang needs nila but mas comfortable sila sa STABILITY shoes. Siguro try mo ulit pumunta sa RUNNR store or any store na may treadmill/gait analysis at pili ka ng sample shoes nila don. Then try to run sa treadmill w/ your preferred shoes. Ang importante ay stable/comfortable ang paa mo while running. Pero wag ka muna bumili. Try mo muna igoggle yung shoes for more infos then mas maganda if makakita ka ng SALE or OUTLET store para maka mura ka.

More horsepower!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
basuraboy

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Sa Adidas you can try AdiStar Salvation 3, Supernova Sequence 4 tsaka yung Response Stability 3 as @Allan07 suggested..Those are for overpronators like you and me.. Also, if you have cash to spare, pwede ka rin bumili ng Somnio shoes, un per foot ang analysis..I just forgot kung anong model yun..

Posted 1 year ago #
pissedoffchick

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thank you very much guys for the responses! :)
i'm glad to know that the lunar series of nike eh kasama sa choices. i reaslly want those pair of kicks but quite hesitant kung okay ba sya sa overpronators like me. gusto ko rin sana yung asics kayanos.hopefully i can buy the best pair for me by next week.

another question po: is it okay to wear brand new shoes on the race day or kelangan ko sya gamitin sa training runs ko muna para masanay yung feet ko? :)

Posted 1 year ago #
Papa B

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It's not ok kasi need mo sya ibreak-in before mo sya magamit sa race (IMO). Mahirap na if sa mismo race day ka mag sorry. Best choice ang Kayanos (stability/mc shoes) at if you have budget for it, why not di ba? Try mo ifit sa RUNNR Store at mag run ka sa treadmill nila para lang sa experience. More horsepower!!!

Posted 1 year ago #
Edrick

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To save yourself from a lifetime of injury and pain make sure you get the best motion control shoes for your flat foot. Knowing your foot type is so easy even without proper gait analysis.

If you have flat feet, you may need a motion control or stability shoe in order to compete at your peak level; even if you run for exercise or enjoyment purposes, you still need to take care of your feet.

Posted 1 year ago #
Edrick

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IMO hindi pare-pareho ang sinasabi ng mga taga analyze sa RUNNR. one day i went there they said stable daw ako then next time i tried iba naman. so i went to Tobys Arena Shangri-la mall where they also did gait analysis. and i got my new pair of New Balance MR530.

better ask for a second opinion.

Posted 1 year ago #
Allan07

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pang train mo muna, para masanay feet mo, mahirap nga kapag sa kalagitnaan ng race ka nagkaproblema! I think same goes with everything (Singlet, Shorts, Socks, etc) para alam mo na yung reaction ng katawan mo
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Posted 1 year ago #
Edrick

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Replying to @Allan07's post:

yup ganun nga ang ginagawa ko now. para mag-adapt na agad sa paa during race day. itinakbo ko na rin sa ulan para madali ma-customized sa talampakan ko. =)

Posted 1 year ago #
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Replying to @pissedoffchick's post:

Stick to the general rule: Never try anything new on race-day!

Well for me, or most of us we should at least incorporate 25kms on that shoes. One for a short run like 5km and another for longer runs 10-15kms. Or Better, if possible, train with it for a half-marathon distance.

This is because, some shoes are good or feels good only for shorter distances while others are really comfortable and hassle free to wear even in full marathon events.

Posted 1 year ago #
LonLon

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Replying to @ta1_martian's post:

what's the indicator pala na you need to replace na your shoe? looking at the sole of my shoes right now, pudpod na yung sa bandang outside ng hill. Got it last March.

Posted 1 year ago #
ta1_martian

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Replying to @LonLon's post:

That's one indicator, another is by logging the mileage on a particular shoe. I always log my training runs not only to track my training but to keep track of how far my shoes have gone. Typical shoes, except race flats, start to wear at 500kms mileage - 600kms. Some even extend till 700kms and more. They say that it is safe to change shoes every 500-600kms because not only it looks dirty and old, but the support and cushion it gives is also altered and can be only a source of injury to runners.

Of course, shoes differ from one another, check your shoes regularly after 400kms to be sure, look for unbalanced rubber soles and other worn out stuffs and judge it yourself if it is still comfortable to run with it.

Hope this helps!

Posted 1 year ago #
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Replying to @ta1_martian's post:

yeah helps a lot indeed, Marvs! hey,ive got flat feet too and during the Mizuno Expo, had my 1st gait analysis and it recommended me to wear maximum stability running shoes. forgot na what Mizuno shoe ung bagay sa kin and i also have the tendency to heel strike at most times. so id better be conscious of that one as well.
its also impt test running all new running shoes so that hindi mabigla or manibago on race day. even the socks we wear, kelangan training tested din sya coz if not, may cause further discomfort to our feet once were out there running already. i followed these two tips and it gave me very good debut 10K PR results during my Yamaha Run! wohooo!

always run safe,
Ms_Mars

Posted 1 year ago #
pissedoffchick

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Wow, straight from the pros. Thank you guys! So I guess even if I buy a new pair this Sunday di ko rin sya magagamit agad sa rexona kasi kulang pa ng mileage. mahirap na rin magiba ng shoes considering it will be my 1st 10K run. i guess pagtyagaan ko muna ung NBs ko next race. so far naman it has never failed me. it's just that nagwewear off na sya. i'll buy a new pair na lang and use it on my training runs prior to the milo event on the 31st. and try ko rin ung sinabi ni @Edrick hingi ako ng 2nd opinion sa feet gait analysis. thank you guys for the tips! :)

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