Strange wear at outside of forefoot

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10 years ago 03/02/2014 1:51pm EST

I'm a 22-year-old male collegiate runner running 80 miles a week. I've used the Brooks Adrenalines for seven years now because I've always pronated slightly, but ever since taking a few months off in 2012 due to a stress fracture in my right foot, they've only lasted me 250-300 miles instead of the usual 500-600 due to extreme wear on the outside of the forefoot, especially on my left foot. It's so bad that not only are the outer forefoot treads completely worn down, the left shoe's insole has a chunk missing where I strike. And I'm tired of spending $100 a month on new shoes.

I've had friends analyze my gait on runs, and I'm a forefoot striker who strikes the ground at the outside of the forefoot, then pronates inwards to push off. I'd think I need stability shoes to correct the pronation, but then my Adrenalines wear out so soon. My wear patterns match a supinator's, and using shoe finders online result in neutral shoes like the Pegasus, which is convenient because I get free Pegasuses from my team's equipment room. Any ideas? Should I try out the Pegasus or just try switching to another stability shoe? Thanks in advance.

10 years ago 03/02/2014 2:49pm EST

re: individeule

individeule wrote:
I'm a 22-year-old male collegiate runner running 80 miles a week. I've used the Brooks Adrenalines for seven years now because I've always pronated slightly, but ever since taking a few months off in 2012 due to a stress fracture in my right foot, they've only lasted me 250-300 miles instead of the usual 500-600 due to extreme wear on the outside of the forefoot, especially on my left foot. It's so bad that not only are the outer forefoot treads completely worn down, the left shoe's insole has a chunk missing where I strike. And I'm tired of spending $100 a month on new shoes.
I've had friends analyze my gait on runs, and I'm a forefoot striker who strikes the ground at the outside of the forefoot, then pronates inwards to push off. I'd think I need stability shoes to correct the pronation, but then my Adrenalines wear out so soon. My wear patterns match a supinator's, and using shoe finders online result in neutral shoes like the Pegasus, which is convenient because I get free Pegasuses from my team's equipment room. Any ideas? Should I try out the Pegasus or just try switching to another stability shoe? Thanks in advance.

If you land on the outside of your forefoot then yes, I would definitely put you in a more neutral shoe. The adrenaline is a very supportive shoe, and if it is to much support for your foot it can basically push your foot even more to the outside.

What I might suggest is try finding a mid-stability shoe like the Nike Lunarglide or the brooks Ravenna. If those still feel like there is to much support, move down to a neutral shoe.

10 years ago 03/02/2014 2:55pm EST

re: The Anti-Antitheist

I used to worry a lot about how I strike the way you described until I noticed the various footstrikes of professionals. A lot strike exactly as you describe. Check this out:

http://runblogger.com/2012/06/images-of-galen-rupp-foot-strike-at.html

And

http://biomechanics.byu.edu/footstrikesmens5k.jpg

10 years ago 03/02/2014 3:12pm EST

re: Cooptastic

Well, this is the footstrike of an "efficient runner." You have to be a bit careful because many long distance people (Hall, Morceli, for example) are coached to use the so-called midfoot strike with the ankle dorsiflexed and the heel and forefoot strikes at the same time: These people can appear to be neutral runners even if they are not.

Pronation is a natural part of running and how the foot absorbs shock, and is only negative if there is too much pronation (which generally shows wear on the outside of the heel and inside of the forefoot). If you are showing wear on JUST the outside of the forefoot, this means you are wearing a shoe that is too much on the side of stability and you need a more neutral shoe.

10 years ago 03/02/2014 3:28pm EST

re: coach d

Why do you feel like you need to correct anything? That's the way your legs and feet want to move. Let them.

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