Alright ladies, I need some GOOD workout shoes, and Scince I know how Important a good workout shoe is (esp. Scince I have weak ankles/knees) Im willing to spend whatever. But heres my Dilliemma (sp) :
1. I wear a 9 Wide...I must have Wide width shoe
2. I have a tendency to walk and wear more on the outside of my shoe, probably sounds a little weird, and really its mostly just my left foot. So I need some SERIOUSE Support
3. Buying online isn't really a option right now for me
Ok with that being said, PLEASE HELP lol.... I know there has to be someone out there that can help me with this, Id be using the shoes for working out, ya know, walking, treadmill (walking, jogging) and circuit training. So again thanks in advance for any advice you can give me
2. I have a tendency to walk and wear more on the outside of my shoe, probably sounds a little weird, and really its mostly just my left foot. So I need some SERIOUSE Support
They make shoes with a "flare" edge on the outside. I have to wear them because my knees don't track properly and my foot rolls out too, only on the left.
I would suggest you go to a good running shoe store (not a sporting goods store...they don't typically know what they are talking about), get fitted, and have them watch you walk/run in the shoes you've chosen, as well as the shoes you come in with. They can watch your steps, see how your feet are rolling, and recommend shoes that will work for you, as well as help you get the proper size. I've always had good experiences at "Fleet Feet" if you have one nearby, but another professional running shoe store where they actually watch your feet while you run would be fine.
Watch that outward roll! It can cause serious knee alignment issues that will take years to repair (just ask my physical therapist...ugh)
I'd second the idea of going to an actual shoe store. They actually care if your shoes fit properly and will take into account what you are going to do with them. Your average Foot Locker just tries to sell the expensive ones.
Especially if you're willing to spend a few bucks to get it right, you should make sure you get the best option available.
Here's another vote for a running store. I went to one 2 weeks ago. The sales guy asked what I was looking for and what I had been wearing. He brought out a shoe and put me in both shoes. He checked for the fit and then had me walk back and forth in front of him. He said my ankles roll in and those shoes wouldn't do for me. He also said that my size was off (I wear a 9 and he eventually fit me in a 10). He brought a couple other shoes, checked to make sure they solved the ankle problem and from there I chose what was more comfortable (for arch support and just general fit). I am very pleased with these shoes and I didn't pay anything more than I would have if I had gone to a mall athletic shoe store.
Another thing I thought of, be sure to bring your present workout shoes when you go in. Good shoe guys can tell a lot by the wear pattern and can identify your problem areas.
For the wide width issue if you're having difficulty finding a ladies shoe don't be afraid to look at the men's - many are fairly generic in look but tend to start at a wider width. You'll generally need to drop down approx. 2 sizes.
If anyone's had good experiences with a certain shoe store chain (one I could hopefully find), as far as having knowledgeable salespeople who can adequately help fit people for shoes, PLEASE post the name of the store!
Azure
Redwing shoe stores. All over the country. Sell work shoes for construction workers and nurses and such BUT they sell all kinds of shoes. Great shoes, great product. The people that work there, in my experience and I have gone to several different stores, know what they are doing. To bad they don't sell shoes small enough for me. Think a 5 1/2 is as small as they go.
Last edited by Shy Moment; 10-02-2007 at 07:21 PM.
I think it's called pronation (or is it supination) anyone one is rolling in and one is rolling out.
I wear about a 9WW (though it definitely varies from brand to brand)
Both of my feet roll outward pretty significantly, but the left is much worse.
I've been to expensive shoe stores, and they all recommend custom made orthotics, but I don't have the money (several hundred dollars, and then you still have to buy fairly specific and expensive brands of shoes to fit the orthotics into). But they did help me find brands of shoes I can wear fairly comfortably. For me those brands are New Balance, Halflinger, Birkenstock, and Footsteps (an offshoot of Birkenstock that does dressier shoes).
New Balance has been making a less expensive line for department stores like JCPenney and ShopKo. I haven't tried those yet, I so I don't know if they're nearly as good as the $90.00 plus versions.
I've had good luck with stores for runners, most recently Runner's High in the Bay Area. I don't know how common running stores are outside of ultra health conscious and yuppified places, but it's certainly worth checking your local phone book.
love fleet feet. highly recommended. They do make special shoes for "pronation". Dont' worry, you're not the only one. i def. agree with everyone else, go to a running store. Invest in good shoes. Your feet and knees will thank you for it.
I need seriouse shoe help girls
