Recommendations good running shoes for high arches, and plantar fasciitis?

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Loni

I want to take up running.

I need shoes with great cushioning and arch support. (Preferably under $100)

I have high arches and suffer from plantar fasciitis.

Thanks!

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I addressed this actually with a competitive runner. You are going to have to buy custom made shoes if you are having issues with your feet. He was having issues after running, but you have issues before, which means you will have a ton if you start. You aren't going to find a good shoe for under 100 bucks. Go to a foot doctor and tell him you want to pick up running and want to be fitted with shoes for your high arch and tell him about your plantar fasciitis. Trust me. You don't want a commercial shoe. They end up causing more issues than good for people like you.

New Balance running shoes for wide feet and high arches?

Jaed1122

I am wondering if anyone with high arches and wide feet have any experience with New Balance running shoes. If so, what syle number?
I know I should go out, get fitted and try some on, but I have two kids and it can be quite difficult. I currently have the 767s, but I believe the arch support can be better, and I don't think they make these anymore. I also love my Asics GTs but I think I would like New Balances.
Thanks.
I am also looking into the Nike Air Max Motos..
Any ideas would be great!

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New Balance is one of the few running shoes that offers different widths, but I have found their structure and durability to be subpar. My dad who has high arches and wide feet prefered Saucony.

If the Asics really work for you, but don't offer the arch support that you need, then you may want to consider putting in your own arch supports or some orthotics ( or if your arches are prone to injury, try taping). For what it's worth, I've worn both New Balance and Asics and prefer the Asics. They were better suited for training for competitive running.

Good luck.

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What are good running shoes for active teens?

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Allison

I am a 13 year old girl that is moderately active. I weigh about 95 LBS. if that makes a difference, I run in 5ks and run about 6-7 miles a week. I started seriously running in August of 2012, and have loved it ever since. I have under pronating arches on my feet (high arches). I also do pointe (ballet) and regular dance so my feet are pretty ugly from that. I also play volleyball and are planning to do track. I run on pavement, but sometimes the 5ks are on trails. I had under armor running shoes, but they are seriously lacking cushion and stability. So, the question is: I need new tennis shoes, and based on the information above do you have any suggestions on running shoes I should get? My price range is about $80-$120, but there is room for increases. I would prefer Asics, but I am open to any brands. Thanks for reading this!!!

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Personally, I dislike Nike shoes since they are kinda expensive and they seem rather flashy. :/
But, like Chloe was saying, Asics, Brooks, and Nike are the better and more popular brands out there. From what I have seen of people participating in Track/Cross Country, this is what they generally wear.

If you can, it helps to go to a store that is able to analyze the shoe that is best for you in the store itself. Some stores have treadmills where they analyze your pronation and from that, they go through their selections and find shoes that are best. I think that this would be the best route, being that they will be able to find what is best for you in store.

Price wise, most shoes are within that price range, with only the extremely nice ones being + $120

Good luck (:
- Adam

What kind of running shoes should I buy?

Christine

I have pretty bad feet and I'm only in high school. I think I walk on the outside of my foot, which is probably a bad thing...high arches, bunions, and I think bunionettes. Is there a specific kind of running shoe that I should get? My current running shoes (New Balance) make my ankles hurt when I run.

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Asics are great running shoes! I run track and cross country and they were super good shoes. Those are what I bought last year I bought pumas for this year they were like $110 and shoe guy said they were awsomes shoes. The asics were $120. But I dont have any bunyans or stuff like that so maybe you need something else. So talk to a shoe salesman.

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What is the best running shoe for high arches and neutral stride when running 30+ miles a week?

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Samantha

I have run three half marathons this summer with my Nike Air pegasus 26+ and at first they felt great but then I developed piriformis syndrome and now they make the outside of my feet hurt. I have been recommended asics but am not knowledgeable enough to go buy a pair. I have very narrow feet with high arches and tend to run a little bit towards the outside of my foot. Please help!

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"If you have a high arch, your footprint will curve decidedly inward, making the middle of your foot look very skinny. If you are just examining your foot instead of your footprint, you will notice a high and definite arch on your foot. If you push your hand against the bottom of your foot, your foot will not succumb to the pressure easily; the arch will probably remain rigid and may never touch your hand at all.

If this is the case, you may supinate. Supination, or underpronating, is when your feet roll outwards as you run. This is the least common of the three types. You need to look for flexible shoes with a soft midsole to act as shock absorbers for your body. Look for the keywords "flexible" or "cushioned" when shopping for running shoes. "

I did a search on supination and got the following thread on runnersworld.com.
http://www.runnersworld.com/community/forums/index.jsp?plckForumPage=ForumDiscussion&plckDiscussionId=Cat%3aShoes+and+StuffForum%3a687106477Discussion%3aaa80c002-6f08-4424-85a7-42b3f04bae9a

Based on all this, it sounds like the Mizuno Wave Rider or the Asics Nimbus 11 might do the trick, maybe with an orthotic insert to support the high arch. I'm not a supinator, so I can't give you any first hand advice. The folks on the runnersworld.com forums are pretty knowledgeable though, so you might even ask this question there. Most will tell you to go to a running specialist store to have your gait analyzed though, which is probably the best bet.

What are some running shoes for heavy runners?

bellaleaha

I am a heavy runner who supinates and has an extremely high arch. Can anyone suggest a good cushioned running shoe?

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I'm not sure if you have them in your area, but a store called Front Runner (or another one called Fleet Feet) will set you up with the best pair of shoes for your running style. They will watch you run for a little while and then give you a couple different options.

Mizuno has several pairs with support. Go to Mizuno.com and search on men's footwear - click on Support. Those will be what you are looking for. The Inspire is a good looking shoe and is lightweight.

Don't listen to people saying "quit running". It's great that you are being active. Running is the all time best calorie burning workout you can do. DEFINITELY get fitted or your knees will hurt.

Ron

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