Question:
I am badly under-pronated (worns on outsides of the shoes), and pain
easily on the joint where feet and shins meet (on the front side of the
leg)--sometimes it's so painful that I am forced to stop when running on
the treadmill.
I am 185 lb and cushioning is important as well (both on heel and
front/ middle of the feet). I run 3-4 times each time 3-4 miles finished
in 30-40 minutes. I run only on treadmill.
I consider to buy new running shoes from New Balance, Nike, Reebok,
Adidas, and asics, etc. Any two cents for the specific model/make and
where I can get the best deal either online of in traditional stores in
central Illinois? Any additional brands /models to consider?
Answer:You want a highly cushioned shoe (because pronation helps cushion
footstrike), without medial support (which would push your foot in the
wrong direction), but with good _neutral_ stability. Among the shoes in
this category and the Asics Nimbus 4, the Mizuno Wave Creation, the New
Balance 1040, and the Adidas A3.
From these shoes you should choose based on fit. It is important that
the is enough room in the shoe for the foot to pronate properly, yet the
shoe should fit snugly and there should be no heel slippage
The cutting edge in neutral stability might be the Adidas a3, although
its feel is unique, and some just won't like it.
I think the Mizuno wave provides the best cushion on the market, but
everyone will tell you something else, and all the above mentioned shoes
are well cushioned.
