I need new shoes...pronators - what do you like?

[Mushe]

I'll preface this by saying that I will of course go be professionally fitted, but I'm looking for a list of things to try on.

I currently wear Brooks Adrenaline, and am just not feeling the love with the 13s. My left foot callous (is that what it is?) is just getting worse, and it burns after a long run. I had SuperFeet insoles that helped, but they started cutting my arch, and $$ shoes and $ insoles are ticking me off as a combo.

I went to my LRS a few months ago and tried on a few, and my fave seemed to be the Asics GT 2000 - I think that's what they were - but the toe box was really big, and I felt like I was sliding around.

The one hitch is that it has to come in a 5, and they told me there's a popular Saucony, but they don't come that small.

So, what should I try on?

[andrealynn]

I just bought the GT 2000s, but if you aren't fond of a wide toe box, I would not get asics.

That probably didn't help you. Lol.

[pixy0stix]

I run in the gt2000. I just wear cushy socks to stop any slide.

[CallingAllAngels]

Mizuno Wave Inspire.

[archaeominx]

I was going to suggest Saucony Hurricanes. Have you looked at their kids line?

[Mushe]

Lol @ Andrealynn! I might just need to give them a whirl.

The Mizuno also only go down to a 6. Hmmm, the LRS did suggest looking at kids sizes, but I've found them to be wider, and I definitely don't need wide shoes. I guess I should try them on before poo-pooing the idea entirely!

So I may be resigned to $$$ shoes. What a bummer!

[Mushe]

May 24, 2014 21:56:24 GMT -5 archaeominx said:

I was going to suggest Saucony Hurricanes. Have you looked at their kids line?

Ooh, these come in a 5! And they're on sale! You might be tonight's big winner.

[awick14]

Thanx for making this post Mushe, it was one of my next questions. I will go to the local running room here and see what they say with getting fitted. (I had no idea that I should be fitted for shoes and not just wear whatever.)

[Mushe]

May 24, 2014 23:39:59 GMT -5 awick14 said:

Thanx for making this post Mushe, it was one of my next questions. I will go to the local running room here and see what they say with getting fitted. (I had no idea that I should be fitted for shoes and not just wear whatever.)

Awesome, awick! It's funny, I knew about getting fitted, but not that my needs could or would change. Crazy. It makes me so self conscious to jog around a store in front of people, but whatever works!

[awick14]

May 24, 2014 23:50:24 GMT -5 Mushe said:

May 24, 2014 23:39:59 GMT -5 awick14 said:

Thanx for making this post Mushe, it was one of my next questions. I will go to the local running room here and see what they say with getting fitted. (I had no idea that I should be fitted for shoes and not just wear whatever.)

Awesome, awick! It's funny, I knew about getting fitted, but not that my needs could or would change. Crazy. It makes me so self conscious to jog around a store in front of people, but whatever works!

YOU HAVE TO JOG IN FRONT OF PEOPLE?!?

Yikes that is weird, that's for the warning.

[spunkypenguin]

I have big wide feet, so I'm probably no help. I ran in the Asics GT2170s before they went to the 2000s - I liked them. I tried the 1000s and did not like those. I just got the Brooks Ravennas and really like those.

The petite trainer at my gym wears Kids asics - Bonus: Kids shoes are cheaper! Might be worth a shot!

[cinco]

I wear Inspires

[archaeominx]

May 24, 2014 22:56:46 GMT -5 Mushe said:

May 24, 2014 21:56:24 GMT -5 archaeominx said:

I was going to suggest Saucony Hurricanes. Have you looked at their kids line?

Ooh, these come in a 5! And they're on sale! You might be tonight's big winner.

I haven't tried Asics so I can't compare the toe box, but I've never had issues with Saucony shoes being too wide.  Brooks never hit the arches of my feet quite right, not sure if you have tried those as well.  I think it's the Ghost that is more of a stability shoe?  

Anyway, I used the Hurricane style right after knee surgery when I was pronating like crazy, they are definitely a stablity shoe.  I would get them from a place that will let you return after running in them a few times, they could over-correct you too much.  The next step down in stability would be the Guides.

[Wines Not Whines]

I wear Adrenalines, and they've come out with the 14s now, if you want to try them and see if you like them better than the 13s.

I feel you on having a difficult shoe size. I wear a 9.5 or 10 Narrow, and I need a stability shoe. I think there are only 3 stability shoes that come in narrow.

[bostonmichelle]

I wear the GT 2000's - 2. Last year's model was too wide but this year's model is much narrower especially in the heal area.

[Mushe]

May 25, 2014 6:56:04 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

I wear Adrenalines, and they've come out with the 14s now, if you want to try them and see if you like them better than the 13s.

I feel you on having a difficult shoe size. I wear a 9.5 or 10 Narrow, and I need a stability shoe. I think there are only 3 stability shoes that come in narrow.

Ooh, thanks for the tip. I'll ask my LRS to order my size in the 14s and try those out. I'm sorry you're in a similar shoe boat!

[Mushe]

May 25, 2014 7:21:13 GMT -5 bostonmichelle said:

I wear the GT 2000's - 2. Last year's model was too wide but this year's model is much narrower especially in the heal area.

I'm not sure which I tried, but it was only about a month ago that my LRS ordered a few shoes in my size so I could try them.

[Mushe]

May 25, 2014 6:35:01 GMT -5 archaeominx said:

May 24, 2014 22:56:46 GMT -5 Mushe said:

Ooh, these come in a 5! And they're on sale! You might be tonight's big winner.

I haven't tried Asics so I can't compare the toe box, but I've never had issues with Saucony shoes being too wide.  Brooks never hit the arches of my feet quite right, not sure if you have tried those as well.  I think it's the Ghost that is more of a stability shoe?  

Anyway, I used the Hurricane style right after knee surgery when I was pronating like crazy, they are definitely a stablity shoe.  I would get them from a place that will let you return after running in them a few times, they could over-correct you too much.  The next step down in stability would be the Guides.

Thank you! I have the Guides and Hurricanes in my Zappos cart, and I'm trying to decide about pulling the trigger. I've never done it, but their return policy does say you can return within 365 days for any reason.

[archaeominx]

I just saw this. I always bring my old shoes with me. The wear on your treads can tell a lot about how you run. Also think about which side if the roads you run on cause if slope of the berm, etc. can affect how the treads break down.

Stupid app. This is supposed to be quoting awick14

edited again to tag you correctly.  

[tuggyruns]

Mizuno Wave Inspire 10's!

[jnibean]

May 24, 2014 20:06:49 GMT -5 CallingAllAngels said:

Mizuno Wave Inspire.

Ditto.  I searched Amazon until I found the 9's (only left in a size 12 which is what I wear) to save money, but would have paid full price for them.  This is my 3rd pair in as many years and I adore them!

ETA: I have bought 3 pairs because I put a ton of miles on them, not because they are poorly made and need to be replaced.  

[skwcm80]

I wear Saucony Guide 7s.

[Mushe]

May 25, 2014 20:30:11 GMT -5 skwcm80 said:

I wear Saucony Guide 7s.

I think this is what I'm going to try. I talked to my LRS, and they insist they can only get them down to a 6, so I'm ordering from Zappos.

[awick14]

May 25, 2014 17:14:27 GMT -5 archaeominx said:

I just saw this. I always bring my old shoes with me. The wear on your treads can tell a lot about how you run. Also think about which side if the roads you run on cause if slope of the berm, etc. can affect how the treads break down.

Stupid app. This is supposed to be quoting awick14

edited again to tag you correctly.  

That's a good idea. I have cheap shoes I run in right now, I'll bring them and see what they say.

[skwcm80]

May 25, 2014 20:46:44 GMT -5 Mushe said:

May 25, 2014 20:30:11 GMT -5 skwcm80 said:

I wear Saucony Guide 7s.

I think this is what I'm going to try. I talked to my LRS, and they insist they can only get them down to a 6, so I'm ordering from Zappos.

The Guides have worked well for me. I was toying around with trying the Ravennas, but I think I'll leave well enough alone. 

[Mushe]

May 26, 2014 7:38:57 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

May 25, 2014 6:56:04 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

I wear Adrenalines, and they've come out with the 14s now, if you want to try them and see if you like them better than the 13s.

I feel you on having a difficult shoe size. I wear a 9.5 or 10 Narrow, and I need a stability shoe. I think there are only 3 stability shoes that come in narrow.

I have also run through many iterations of the Adrenalines, and I have to say that the 14s are WAY different than the 13s. It's worth not counting them out entirely when you try out more shoes.

Thank you! That's really good to know. I just started using my current pair on 4/1, and I haaaate them.

[runblondie26]

I always end up going back to the Saucony Guide.

[Mushe]

Update: I bought the Saucony Guide 7 on sale from Zappos. They had a 5, while my LRS and Saucony and other running websites only go to a 6. Weird!

Anyway, I tried them out today for 2.5 and like them so far! Love the flat laces. I've been having trouble lately with my Adrenaline laces coming undone, so hopefully this will solve that problem.

Thanks again for the advice!

[InBetweenDays]

I pronate quite a bit of LOVE the Saucony Omni. They too come in a size 5.

Wines Not Whines the Saucony Omni also come in a narrow... www.saucony.com/en/omni-12-narrow/12320W.html?ref=omni%20running&dwvar_12320W_color=10208-2#q=omni+running&start=4