I've been running all of my mileage in the Brooks Racer STs for a number of years now. I really like them, but over the past few months I have developed some pretty bad Achilles pain. I'm using heel lift inserts now. They help a lot, but in the long run it doesn't make sense to keep buying new pairs of STs and using inserts.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a shoe that will still be somewhat lightweight, but with a higher heel and a bit more support?
Anyone?
The logical choice would be to step up in the Brooks line. Ravenna/ Adrenaline/ Trance. I had achilles problems and the Adrenaline helped. I guess I needed more stability. It will be heavier, but maybe you won't need it long term. Or you could rotate. Good luck. achilles injuries suck.
Heel lifts are a short term solution to the longterm problem of not having a flexible Achilles area. You can either keep lessening the load on your Achilles and pampering it (heel lifts) or you can ween it off of that crap, develop a flexible and stronger Achilles, and ultimately become a better athlete.
Hey, Just bumping this thread because I've now got my own personal achilles problem!
I'm wearing Brooks Adrenaline, had the since February and I bought them to relieve injury problems I had had on various other parts on my legs; knees, hips etc. The neutral shoe gave me some relief, but I think I need a replacement.
Any other suggestions?
Shoebacca wrote:
Heel lifts are a short term solution to the longterm problem of not having a flexible Achilles area. You can either keep lessening the load on your Achilles and pampering it (heel lifts) or you can ween it off of that crap, develop a flexible and stronger Achilles, and ultimately become a better athlete.
This was a good answer. Mizuno's core shoes (Rider/Inspire) are a good middle ground - still an everyday type running shoe, but will help lengthen the achilles over time.
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