Runners - arch support inserts?

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I have such a hard time finding a pair of shoes with a good, high arch.  I don't have the cash for specialty shoes at all and could use some advice on an insert that might be of some help. I'm not a real runner (anymore), just a chubby mamma looking to do some cardio.

[texassmith]

I would recommend going to your local running store. Tell them your budget and they should be able to work with it. It's hard for us to recommend anything since we can't see your feet or know exactly what you need. Shoes and inserts are so personal.

Good luck and nice work on the cardio. Don't discount yourself as a "real" runner. You're out there doing it!

[runaways]

I have a high arch and I wear the green superfeet. I agree, definitely go to a store - I would bet that's what they will recommend to you.

[hannahb]

I recommend superfeet but I would still have someone evaluate your gait

[thebulldog]

Jan 28, 2014 21:42:34 GMT -5 runaways said:

I have a high arch and I wear the green superfeet. I agree, definitely go to a store - I would bet that's what they will recommend to you.

This is exactly what i have.

i be typing from me phone. typos and grammer dont count.

[Susie]

I've had the blue Superfeet as well as another brand of orthotic. I wouldn't just stick a Dr. Scholl's type thing in your running shoe; it sounds like a recipe for disaster. Visit a LRS, be clear about your budget, and hopefully you can find something.

It may also be that you are looking for something with a higher arch than you really need. I used to think I needed really high arch support, but I don't, and it's not good for my running gait. What feels good walking around may not be the same as what's good to run in.

[boston340]

I'll echo the others and recommend to definitely go to a local running store and have them outfit you. You can buy your first pair of running shoes and inserts there and then if you like the shoe, maybe buy the NEXT pair online (since you'll know what you need at that point). I used to wear the green super feet with a stability running shoe but after several years now wear a neutral with no arch support - so be prepared that your needs may change over the years.

You are definitely a real runner! Go mama!

[boston340]

P.S. Your siggy picture is soooo cute!!