Candidate for motion control shoes?
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RV posted 2 years ago.
When I started running - I needed motion control shoes because I over-pronate. My foot rolled over my heel. I had very uneven ware on my running shoes as well. And that caused pain all the way up my leg through my hip. MC shoes did take care of the problem - it prevented that rolling - I used New Balance 1221's.
However, I recently (3-4 months ago) started using the Evolution Method for running and I really don't need the MC shoes anymore! Now I am able to use a more light weight trainer. Found that Evolution is much easier on the joints etc. And as you don't land on your heel, you don't roll your foot. It is working for me, as I am doing 2+ hour runs now prepping for a early spring marathon and not having any issues.
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vanjames posted 2 years ago.
I wouldn't take this as necessarily requiring motion control shoes. I sometimes hit my ankle and make it bleed. I have stability shoes and they work extremenytl well for me. I would attribute the ankle bashing and shoe grazing to tired form towards the end of teh run or weak form throughout.
Before jumping into motion control shoes speak to a proper shoe shop that will look at your feet while you move etc and go for a gait analysis if you feel you need a stronger opinion.
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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.
vanjames wrote:
I wouldn't take this as necessarily requiring motion control shoes. I sometimes hit my ankle and make it bleed. I have stability shoes and they work extremenytl well for me. I would attribute the ankle bashing and shoe grazing to tired form towards the end of teh run or weak form throughout.Before jumping into motion control shoes speak to a proper shoe shop that will look at your feet while you move etc and go for a gait analysis if you feel you need a stronger opinion.
Good Advice. The shoes arent the (only) problem if its that severe.
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jess1 posted 2 years ago.
Thanks for all the advice.
I should have mentioned that when I was younger I had orthodics(shoe inserts) for a few years.
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I find that I drag my opposite foot against the inside of my other foot when I run. My current shoes have black streaks on the inside of the ankle from the treads on my shoe and the fabric shows wear from abrashion.
Whats the advantage of motion control shoes? Will my knees feel better or better running form?
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