My left leg is crooked. It%26#039;s not a big deal or otherwise disabling. But because my leg%26#039;s crooked, my left shoe always rubs a big fat blister across my Achilles. I put moleskin or bandaids or, my favorite, little corn pads on the trouble spot, and I wear different styles of shoes and all. But the blister%26#039;s always there. My ankle%26#039;s scarred and calloused and bleedy, but I%26#039;m mostly used to it and keep running. But I%26#039;m running around forty miles a week as I train for a marathon, and I%26#039;m beginning to worry that all the friction is stressing the tendon. Am I worried for no reason? I don%26#039;t have any pain beyond the skin issue.
My running shoes give me blisters. Is this a problem?
Yes you may end up playing this later, in 25 years. Try a different pair of shoes.
Reply:this will sound dumb but i heard if you spray some spray deodorant on your feet that it will prevent blistering. If that does not work you need to try to get a shoe that fits you better. Maybe a smaller size. The shoe should not rub if it fits correctly no matter how crooked your leg is.
Reply:i think you need to get special platform running shoes..it will help you from pronating so bad..also get thicker high socks..and maybe that will help a little pit..maybe insoles too. good luck with your marathon!
Reply:wear higher socks and also don%26#039;t run on wet surfaces like grass in the morning because wetness causes blisters. i haven%26#039;t heard anything like ur problem so get it checked out at the doc%26#039;s or at a running store
Reply:If the problems are being caused by the leg making your foot contact the ground incorrectly you need to correct the foot plant.
See a podiatrist about making corrective orthodic inserts.
Reply:I think it%26#039;s a big deal and certainly not healthy. You could develop serious problems with your left foot as you get older. I would go to an orthopedic specialists and have him fit you with an insert to give you relief.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Need New Running Shoes? Please read details!?
I recently started cross country summer training, and my feet have been hurting from it. I got new shoes at the beginning of June and ran in them, but a few weeks after summer training started, I had problems such as my feet being covered in peely blisters and bloody toenails. Does this mean that I need new/different running shoes? Or does it have nothing to do with the shoe, just my feet?
Need New Running Shoes? Please read details!?
i%26#039;m actually training for cross country as well this summer and my socks were bloody from blisters every time i got back from a run. i think my shoes are too small so you should try to get bigger one. Make sure they aren%26#039;t too big though because then your foot will slip when you run.
Reply:black toe nails and blisters are definately signs of a distance runner. they will heal in a couple of months. .it%26#039;s a sign that you have been working hard, almost every runner gets at least one, congrats. when you select shoes you must remember to get them at least half a size bigger than your normal size. it%26#039;s important to remember that your feet swell up while they%26#039;re running, needing more space. it%26#039;s both your feet and shoe. you%26#039;re probrably new to running and your feet are getting use to the friction. a tight fitting doesn%26#039;t help.
Reply:I would say you need to get fitted at a specialty store....say fleet feet. Most stores will measure your feet and then have you run on a treadmill for a little while and they will see how you step and then reccomend a few pairs of shoes and you can try each of them on and choose your favorites. You might feel really stupid doing all this because trust me I did but don%26#039;t sweat all runners have this done once they get serious about running.
Reply:If your toe nails are not too long then your shoes are too short. You should not have bloody toenails. Get fitted into the correct size shoe.
Reply:they%26#039;re probably too small and not right for your feet. go to a running store and someone will match your feet with a specific pair of shoes. you could get really injured if you don%26#039;t do this, so it%26#039;s a must.
Reply:the shoes probably not right for you foot..try a different brand like sacouny..there the best
Reply:you need new shoes, go to a specialist runnning shop for a fit (not a generic big box high street sports store)
Reply:Depending on your foot arches you could need different kind of shoes or just bigger shoes. Assuming that your shoes are most worn by the big toe, ball of the foot and sole of the foot you may need a shoe with more stability especially if you are heavier. I suggest getting Asics. I have been using them for three years and I haven%26#039;t gotten many blisters. Make sure they fit and support your arch type. Most shoe stores hire people who know what they%26#039;re doing so you should ask the experts.
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Need New Running Shoes? Please read details!?
i%26#039;m actually training for cross country as well this summer and my socks were bloody from blisters every time i got back from a run. i think my shoes are too small so you should try to get bigger one. Make sure they aren%26#039;t too big though because then your foot will slip when you run.
Reply:black toe nails and blisters are definately signs of a distance runner. they will heal in a couple of months. .it%26#039;s a sign that you have been working hard, almost every runner gets at least one, congrats. when you select shoes you must remember to get them at least half a size bigger than your normal size. it%26#039;s important to remember that your feet swell up while they%26#039;re running, needing more space. it%26#039;s both your feet and shoe. you%26#039;re probrably new to running and your feet are getting use to the friction. a tight fitting doesn%26#039;t help.
Reply:I would say you need to get fitted at a specialty store....say fleet feet. Most stores will measure your feet and then have you run on a treadmill for a little while and they will see how you step and then reccomend a few pairs of shoes and you can try each of them on and choose your favorites. You might feel really stupid doing all this because trust me I did but don%26#039;t sweat all runners have this done once they get serious about running.
Reply:If your toe nails are not too long then your shoes are too short. You should not have bloody toenails. Get fitted into the correct size shoe.
Reply:they%26#039;re probably too small and not right for your feet. go to a running store and someone will match your feet with a specific pair of shoes. you could get really injured if you don%26#039;t do this, so it%26#039;s a must.
Reply:the shoes probably not right for you foot..try a different brand like sacouny..there the best
Reply:you need new shoes, go to a specialist runnning shop for a fit (not a generic big box high street sports store)
Reply:Depending on your foot arches you could need different kind of shoes or just bigger shoes. Assuming that your shoes are most worn by the big toe, ball of the foot and sole of the foot you may need a shoe with more stability especially if you are heavier. I suggest getting Asics. I have been using them for three years and I haven%26#039;t gotten many blisters. Make sure they fit and support your arch type. Most shoe stores hire people who know what they%26#039;re doing so you should ask the experts.
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Do I need new running shoes?
I got my runnign shoes last June to help my sister train for her high schools swim team. We ran very short amounts until like October. Then I stopped running. The first week of March I started training for the Mad-City 1/2 Marathon. I still am. Today I ran nine miles, the highest I%26#039;ve ran so far (previous record was eight), and my knees hurt incredibly and so does my back. Also, I commonly bloody up the backs of them with blisters. Are my shoes going to last until May 27? Because now is the time to get new shoes if I am going to need them. And any ideas where this sudden pains came from?? Your help appreciated!
Do I need new running shoes?
yes you should get new running shoes. running shoes should be changed every 500 miles and with ur running and any walking done in them im sure theyve reached 500 from the last year your had them. the knee/back problem is probabily coming from your running when you pound on the ground it can really effect your knees i recomend running on the grass or some other soft surface for awhile (maybe even elliptical machine if its avalible) the blisters are from rubbing against the back of your shoes so it could be a shoe/sock problem or the shoes cushion back there being worn out and starting to rub against the back of your foot.
you should get new ones before May 27.
Reply:running shoes usually only can take about 30-40 miles on them.
I think you need new ones.
Reply:i think you just shocked your feet by not running very much then running alot in a newer pair of shoes. i suggest building up to your desired distance at a slower pace than to blame the pain on the shoes. shoes are guaranteed to last a seasons worth of activities, and if they don%26#039;t hold up, bring them back for a refund.
Reply:i would try not to wear those shoes for a while and try some other sneakers and see what happens. if the pain is still there go to the doctor, if it%26#039;s gone then throw out or donate those old shoes.
Reply:i think you need new shoes. my brother ran in a similar pattern to yours. he also had sudden pains that he%26#039;d never had before. he needed new shoes, and he was fine. also, make sure that they are good running shoes. see if the soles are destroyed. if you can bend the shoe in half (bringing the toe to the heel), then you definitely need new shoes.
Reply:You could need inserts in your shoes. I ran for a couple of years before my knees started to really hurt. I had to get inserts, and now it%26#039;s a lot better. If your feet aren%26#039;t landing correctly and the impacts of hitting the ground isn%26#039;t distributed evenly it can hurt your knees and your back because it isn%26#039;t aligned correctly. If your shoes don%26#039;t fit right, either because you need inserts or another reason, your feet may slide around in your shoes more and cause blisters. You could just try wearing thicker socks or put something on the back of your feet like blister band aids.
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Do I need new running shoes?
yes you should get new running shoes. running shoes should be changed every 500 miles and with ur running and any walking done in them im sure theyve reached 500 from the last year your had them. the knee/back problem is probabily coming from your running when you pound on the ground it can really effect your knees i recomend running on the grass or some other soft surface for awhile (maybe even elliptical machine if its avalible) the blisters are from rubbing against the back of your shoes so it could be a shoe/sock problem or the shoes cushion back there being worn out and starting to rub against the back of your foot.
you should get new ones before May 27.
Reply:running shoes usually only can take about 30-40 miles on them.
I think you need new ones.
Reply:i think you just shocked your feet by not running very much then running alot in a newer pair of shoes. i suggest building up to your desired distance at a slower pace than to blame the pain on the shoes. shoes are guaranteed to last a seasons worth of activities, and if they don%26#039;t hold up, bring them back for a refund.
Reply:i would try not to wear those shoes for a while and try some other sneakers and see what happens. if the pain is still there go to the doctor, if it%26#039;s gone then throw out or donate those old shoes.
Reply:i think you need new shoes. my brother ran in a similar pattern to yours. he also had sudden pains that he%26#039;d never had before. he needed new shoes, and he was fine. also, make sure that they are good running shoes. see if the soles are destroyed. if you can bend the shoe in half (bringing the toe to the heel), then you definitely need new shoes.
Reply:You could need inserts in your shoes. I ran for a couple of years before my knees started to really hurt. I had to get inserts, and now it%26#039;s a lot better. If your feet aren%26#039;t landing correctly and the impacts of hitting the ground isn%26#039;t distributed evenly it can hurt your knees and your back because it isn%26#039;t aligned correctly. If your shoes don%26#039;t fit right, either because you need inserts or another reason, your feet may slide around in your shoes more and cause blisters. You could just try wearing thicker socks or put something on the back of your feet like blister band aids.
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Running/Walking shoes?
My running shoes always wear through very quickly on the inside of the shoe behind the heal. I mentioned this to the physical trainer at my gym, and he hadn%26#039;t heard of this issue before. I suspect that I have narrow heals and have not had my shoes fitted properly, but I am curious to see if anyone else has had this issue. I am naturally more of a midfoot/forefoot striker (but a beginner runner - not any sort of skill!), and I wonder if that pressure does not cause slippage at the heal.
Thanks for your advice!
Anna
Running/Walking shoes?
The Athletes Foot is a great place to go, they%26#039;ll fit you with just the right shoe for your foot and to help no get worn down at the heel.
Reply:alright i%26#039;m not a foot expert but i am currently applying for a job at The Athlete%26#039;s Foot and most stores have a special machine that can tell you exactly what kind of shoes you need based on the way you walk and run thus providing the best stability and endurance a shoe can give you. unfortunately i don%26#039;t have this problem with my shoes so ican%26#039;t give any direct comparisons but i am a distance runner and we tend to land on our heals (yet as i said have never had a problem with worn heals) so maybe getting some distance training shoes(saucony and reebok%26#039;s are especially good shoes for training) would fix the issue
Reply:When we walk/run our feet naturally pronate, meaning we heel strike from the outside then transfer the energy transversely to the big toe. Thus leaving the outside heel worn, you on the other hand seem to have the opposite problem. You are pronating less than you should, you might put a wedge in your shoe in an attempt to correct the problem or take the previous advice and get professionaly fitted. I don%26#039;t believe this has to do with slippage, its basic kinesiology.
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Thanks for your advice!
Anna
Running/Walking shoes?
The Athletes Foot is a great place to go, they%26#039;ll fit you with just the right shoe for your foot and to help no get worn down at the heel.
Reply:alright i%26#039;m not a foot expert but i am currently applying for a job at The Athlete%26#039;s Foot and most stores have a special machine that can tell you exactly what kind of shoes you need based on the way you walk and run thus providing the best stability and endurance a shoe can give you. unfortunately i don%26#039;t have this problem with my shoes so ican%26#039;t give any direct comparisons but i am a distance runner and we tend to land on our heals (yet as i said have never had a problem with worn heals) so maybe getting some distance training shoes(saucony and reebok%26#039;s are especially good shoes for training) would fix the issue
Reply:When we walk/run our feet naturally pronate, meaning we heel strike from the outside then transfer the energy transversely to the big toe. Thus leaving the outside heel worn, you on the other hand seem to have the opposite problem. You are pronating less than you should, you might put a wedge in your shoe in an attempt to correct the problem or take the previous advice and get professionaly fitted. I don%26#039;t believe this has to do with slippage, its basic kinesiology.
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