Forefoot striker midsole wear

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14 years ago 05/30/2010 12:21am EDT

I'm 6ft 160 and a forefoot striker. Based on my gait analysis, I been told that I am a slight overpronator. My shoes are breaking down too quickly at the balls of my big toes. Not the outsole (no major tread wear), it's more like a noticeable nickel-sized, compressed divot in my insole and midsole after 100-150 miles. I've seen this with DS Trainers and now Brooks GTS Adrenaline. It's not as noticable with Kayanos but I was trying for less clunky of a shoe. Do you think I need shoes with a beefier forefoot and if so, do you know of any that aren't heavier than 12.5 oz?

Just looking for some opinions, I know that a podiatrist is an option.

14 years ago 05/30/2010 5:50am EDT

re: New Racer

Sounds like you could use more medial/arch support. You might even want to consider motion control shoes. The only drawback is that these shoes tend to be heavy.

You also might want to consider changing your foot strike to more of a heel strike to even the load on your foot.

14 years ago 05/30/2010 6:31am EDT

re: Pronator

You need to run lighter on your feet. If you use Vibram five fingers, you'll quickly learn to change your stride and pressure points.

14 years ago 05/30/2010 7:26am EDT

re: five fingers

I don't feel like my arch is collapsing, not to say that it isn't.

I feel enough discomfort with shoes to know that five fingers, would just maginify it.

I do appreciate the feedback though.

Anyone else?

14 years ago 05/30/2010 10:14am EDT

re: Pronator

Pronator wrote:
You also might want to consider changing your foot strike to more of a heel strike to even the load on your foot.

I call BS on this one. When he changes to heel strike more, his overpronation will become even more pronounced.

14 years ago 05/30/2010 10:32am EDT

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14 years ago 05/30/2010 10:36am EDT

re: New Racer

I've not worn them and their kinda pricy, but several people I know who have a more forefoot strike have been quite happy with their Newton's; they're under 10 oz.

http://www.newtonrunning.com/newton-products/the-shoes/mens-shoes/men-trainers

14 years ago 05/30/2010 11:17am EDT

re: lucKY2b

Maybe I'll try them (at least see how they fit). I just hope they work since they are really expensive.

14 years ago 05/30/2010 2:36pm EDT

re: New Racer

I'd do a little more research on the Newtons before blowing $160+ to find out the midsole breaks down just like the others. JMO

14 years ago 05/30/2010 2:39pm EDT

re: five fingers

five fingers wrote:
You need to run lighter on your feet. If you use Vibram five fingers, you'll quickly learn to change your stride and pressure points.

He's actually right. I'm not suggesting buying VFF but you should try and land softer on your feet, less bounding from foot to foot more floating. If you start to do 5 minutes once or twice a week on a soccer field you'll start to see what I'm talking about.

14 years ago 05/30/2010 9:58pm EDT

re: New Racer

You're not what I would consider a heavy runner. I've heard that New Balance tend to have a firmer forefoot...generally speaking. I like my DS Trainers and always get at least 300 miles in them. Regardless you should be getting more miles before breaking down the shoe.

14 years ago 06/27/2010 7:49pm EDT

re: Laker

Might want to try the Asics 3020. Sounds like you might be a late-stage pronator.

14 years ago 07/03/2010 7:25am EDT

re: New Racer

I had similar problem with more wear on my left foot (big toe area). This was deamed to be a leg length discrepancy due to a locked SI joint. I'm still trying to get this fixed.

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