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Steve Hetherington

i need some cushion shoes as i have to wear orthotics .

im quite heavy at 17 stone so nee somthing suitable for a heavier person.

i what sort of thing can anyone recommend.

all the shoes ive ssen dont mention being suitable for heavy people .

any help ??

cheers

steve

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 13:32

fat buddha

depends on your running style - have you had your gait checked??

if you're a neutral runner, then Asics Cumulus or Brook Defyance - I'm 16stone and use the Cumulus

you will get less wear though being heavy - about 300 miles on average for me before the sole is worn and the support is starting to collapse

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 13:49

Recovery Runner

Steve - pretty much all the shoe manufacturers will do models that are suitable for you. In addition to those FB suggests, you could look at Brooks Glycerin, Asics Nimbus, Mizuno Creation, Nike Moto or Vomero, Saucony Triumph or Adidas Adistar Cushion.

If you go to roadrunnersports.com and look at their 'neutral plus' category this will give you a pretty definitive idea of what's available. Main thing is to find one that suits you - cost, fit, feel etc.

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 13:56

Mrs Funkin

Steve, as a heavier female runner (was 15 stone when I started running, now 12 and a half), I was recommended to try New Balance. I overpronate too though, so stability shoe and heavy woman does not a good combo make. I find I get about 300-350 miles out of my shoes before they don't feel right anymore.

Mrs F

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 14:35

Steve Hetherington

i have to wear orthotic insoles so the phsyio said to get some "neutral last ??" cushion shoes ?

i have fairly wide feet if it helps ,my nike air pegasus are quite tight around the toe box.

do shoes have to fit nice or be a bit looser?

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 14:38

fat buddha

SH - best suggestion as always is got talk to the staff at a decent running shop (not JJB type stores) who can best advise you.

most experts suggest a shoe at least a 1/2 size above standard to allow the foot to spread and swell with impact and to prevent the toes smacking the toebox (design can effect this though)......

correct lacing also helps although many (me included) use elastic laces to help the foot expansion (it also save faffing with tying laces every time!).......

so - running shoes tend to be looser and many run with the laces looser than you would think....provided the foot doesn't move around too much (correct socks can help as well) then it's fine......

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 15:01

Rug 19

Totally agree with FB:

Go to a decent LRS (local run shop)
Consider elastic laces-they are great
Try a few different shoes-Asics Nimbus & Saucony Triumph in particular if what you say is true
Consider Thorlos running socks-nicely cushioned and v popular
Don't take too much advice from other people though-choose a shoe which feels right!

Posted: 15/04/2008 at 16:53

Dibbo

Hi Steve,

As another heavier runner, I have realised that finding shoes for your style not weight is prob best and just accept that they don't last that long as FB says. If you want to find out more about what the 'last' is though have a look at the New Balance web site it explains it very well.

Dibbo

Posted: 22/04/2008 at 19:24

Steve Hetherington

Dibbo

have you got a link to the new balance page on the "last" as ive looked and cant find it anywhere?

Posted: 23/04/2008 at 07:51

fat buddha

SH - go here http://www.newbalance.co.uk/2005/TechCentre/NB-ProperlyFit-Widths.shtml ......and then click the link to "last matrix".....then another link to "view the fit form system, click here".........

Posted: 23/04/2008 at 09:25

eindvistle

Just get down to your local running shop and get your gait analysed. They will advise you if you need motion control, cushioning, stability etc. Its the only way go, forum advice may give you some ideas but won't give you the answer. Also forget brands, just go with the shoes that fit best no matter the style or colour. Hope this helps.

Posted: 23/04/2008 at 09:25

Mark Shelley

What about these?

http://www.prankplace.com/inflatable_shoes.htm

Posted: 23/04/2008 at 16:36

iainr

I got my shoes when I first started running (i was around 16-17 stone). I was "gait" analysed and got a pair of Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3's and they are top bananas!

No sign of any problems and i'm still running with them 6 months later.

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 16:00

Dibbo

Hi Ian,

I have just recently moved onto a pair of Mizuno Inspire 4's which at the moment feel fantastic. I'm am interested in what your gait analysis said as the Nirvana's were also mentioned for me.

Dibbo

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 19:59

Emma Ronald

I always add a pair of 'ironman' silicon heel pads in any running shoes to add that extra bit of shock absorption. I'm not massively heavy these days, but do have a bit of a high mileage & have in the past suffered with my own inbuilt shock absorbers...

I fully recommend New Balance as the cream of the crop when it comes to negotiating the minefield of fits etc. Their 1062s have unbelieveable cushioning & certainly feel like they are set to endure a few more miles that any previous pairs I've had... if you have wide feet then NB are the only ones to go for (trust me, a guy in a shoe shop once dispairingly offered me a pair of shoe boxes as the only thing he had which would fit...).

Good luck with the hunt!

E x

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 20:01

iainr

Dibbo wrote (see)

Hi Ian,
I have just recently moved onto a pair of Mizuno Inspire 4's which at the moment feel fantastic. I'm am interested in what your gait analysis said as the Nirvana's were also mentioned for me.
Dibbo

Hi Dibbo!

I was going ask the same question here. The running store i went to (easyrunner in bristol) are well respected and they recommeded the Wave Nirvanas - unfortunatly i didn't know enough at the time to really understand what he was telling me, can anyone suggest what type of shoe i require from the recommendation of the Nirvana 3.

Also when i bought them I weighed about 16-17 stone, i'm down to almost 13 now - should i get my gait analysis / show recommendation changed or is it likely the same shoes are still perfectly approriate to buy again?

Cheers,

Iain.

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 21:11

Dibbo

Ian,

Nice one with the weight loss . It is not easy giving or taking recommendations on these forums as shoes are a really personal thing and some that are good for one are not so for someone else, you've only got to read some of these threads to realise that. The best advice you will pick up is to deal with the specialists and do what is best for you. Having tried and tested many shoes over the last couple of years, trying to find 'the' pair that don't give me some niggle or other, I have settled on the Mizuno's and so far so good. I would guess if yours are ok the stick with them, but at some point it would probably be worth going back to that shop to get your gait analysed again so that you know. If you got it wrong one day and got an unsuitable pair the result could easily be injury.

I understand though that the Nirvana's are designed with a bit of support for the mild - moderate over pronators, similar to the Inspire's.

Dibbo

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 21:37

iainr

Dibbo,

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated! I think i'll pop back in when these are due for a replacement (and i have some spare cash )

Iain

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 21:46

Speedy.G !!!!!!!!!

Hi there.

As a very heavy feamle runner at nearly 6 stone overweight, I have tried many different shoes as none seemed to last me long before they seemed to have lost the 'bounce' as I called it until I bought Brooks Adrenaline. I find them great. Plenty bounce and comfort and they last me longer than any others.

Never can find them in a sale though which is a pain. Always paying full price. I live in hope.

well done on the weight loss people.

Posted: 25/04/2008 at 22:16

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