Question:
I've been running in Asics 2090s for nearly a year, currently about
15-25 miles per week.
I overpronate, and I tend to lean in on my right arch, so sometimes I
have arch pain if my shoes aren't tied tight enough. I don't have high
arches, and I'm small (5'3, 110 lbs).
I was thinking I might need to switch shoes to get a better arch
support. Also, sometimes on long runs I have to loosen my shoes, or my
toes get numb. Maybe that'd be solved by a larger size. I have two
black toenails (fourth toe on each foot).
I went back to a running store to be re-fit. I tried a pair of Brooks
Adrenaline 6, but, after only a mile knew there wasn't enough arch
support. My right arch hurt for a few days after that.
I went to another running store last night, and since the 2090s weren't
controlling my overpronation (siginificant wear on the inside of both
toes), he wanted me to try motion control shoes instead of stability. I
took home a pair of Brooks Ariel, and while the cusioning and arch felt
good, my left knee (outer) started hurting after only 3/4 of a mile.
I do think the shoes were a half size too big ... but would that cause
knee pain?
Aside from a lot of foot/knee pain after a metric marathon (26.2K) on
Sunday (which I'm attributing to lots of hills, kind of worn shoes, and
road slope -- we had to run the whole race in the shoulder), I haven't
really had any major issues with the 2090s.
Suggestions? Maybe there's a stability shoe that would be better for me
than going over to motion control?
Answer:I've heard that pain on the outside of the knee can indicate too
much support from the shoes, so maybe that's your problem with motion
control shoes. If the only problem you had with the 2090's was arch
pain, I'd suggest checking Running Times shoe guides and trying a shoe
that better matches your arch profile - flat, normal, or high. If the
2090's did match your arch, then I'd say head back to the running store
for more advice but try to consult with a better salesman
