Saturday

[ksmith]

So about a week ago, I tried a mile with my hacked-up shoes. My heel didn't flare up as badly as it did a few weeks ago, but it didn't feel great. I realized that I couldn't risk buying new shoes using catalog guidelines anymore. I needed to go to an actual running shoe store and have someone evaluate my feet.

So, last night I did some online searching, and found a new shop in Libertyville. Stopped by this morning, old shoes in hand. Got sized, walked a little on the store treadmill. Learned a little about shoes. I had been using a Saucony Omni 4 Trail shoe, which was compensating for a pronation problem I didn't have and rubbing against the insides of my heels as a result. I now have some Asics Gel Nimbus VIIIs, considered a "neutral" shoe. I hope they work. The sensation in my heels will probably be around for a while, though.

The shoes are white with light and dark orange accents. Very...bright.

Comments

[mindyklasky.livejournal.com]

I'm wearing Asics Gel Landreths and I love them! I made my trip to a running store several months back, and I regret that I didn't do so before. (My problem is an arch that aches with very little provocation.)

Good for you for taking action!

And good luck with the recovery -

Mindy

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

I have managed to do a number on my feet over the last 3-4 years, and all because of the wrong shoes. It isn't as though I spent 30 years wearing high heels. Just a lack of support at the worng time, or the wrong fit, and boy.

It can be frustrating.