running/exercise shoes for heavy supinator (underpronator)?

mandilou · April 9, 2008

I don't know why it's taken me so long to realize I could ask YOU all about my shoe options... anywho...

I am 5'8", 350 and a SUPINATOR (rolls to the outside of feet midstride), and I am having a hard time finding a good running shoe. I usually stick with Brooks, and have been really happy with them. But I thought I'd pose the question and see what you all are wearing.

Most folks are Pronators (rolls to the inside of feet midstride), and heavy pronators are usually easier to fit than supinators, because while it is recommended that supinators wear cushioned shoes, cushioned aren't best for super-overweight folks (from what runner's world says).

Any suggestions are welcome!

Lisa99 · April 9, 2008

I don't have specific suggestions about a shoe, but if you'll go to a store that specializes in running they can fit you.

Here in Dallas we have "Run On". All of the store personnel are trained in how to properly fit a shoe. They'll have you try on several pair and have you walk or run in them while they watch your feet.

They've never failed to find a great shoe for me.

Good luck!

Lisa

OH Juli · April 9, 2008

What Lisa said. Go the biggest metro area you live near and find a running store. The will fit you, watch you walk, have you take a quick jog, will take your shoes back if they don't work and spend about an hour with you.

Expect to pay ~$100. But a very good investment, indeed.

Crystalclear224 · April 9, 2008

Hi, I used to work for a pedorthist and I am also a heavy supinator. When I worked there he started selling shoes and everytime he got in a new brand I would try their sneakers well he finally got in this brand called Aetrex and they are the best sneakers I have ever wore. The are very sturdy and I do everything in them. They cost me like $120 but they are all I will buy now. I also have him put a lateral wedge on the outside it helps with the supination. I can always feel my knees when I'm not wearing those shoes but never have a problem when I am. If you go to Aetrex Worldwide, Inc - Bringing Footwear and Footcare Products that enable you to Live Your Way click on home than click on footwear products then find a dealer you can enter your zip code and find stores in your area that sell them. I can't garantee that they will work for you but I'm also in the 300's and they are the best I've every tried. Any questions just ask me. Hope this helps!

mandilou · April 10, 2008

these are great ideas... thanks all! I will definitely do that. I'm a little embarassed to into a running shop being my size, but better to find the right shoe and deal with the amused looks, right?

Jachut · April 10, 2008

I'd visit a podiatrist - you may need orthotics also. And the podiatrist should be able to recommend the best shoes.

We have a store here called Athletes Foot, where supposedly they all can fit you with the right shoe. But they're young kids (which is what you usually find in retail) and they've obviously just rote learned the spiel about each shoe, and when they put you on their fancy machine, they're trained in what shoe to recommend, they're not really looking at YOU or YOUR results, iykwim. I dont trust those sorts of foot analysys. I'd go to a podiatrist or a proper running store, not just general athletic footwear. We have one called Active Feet in Melb, they're awsome, they'll spend an hour with you on the treadmill filming your gait etc.

babygrl1234 · April 10, 2008

I am also a supinator and wear Brooks shoes. I absolutely love them.

As others have said, check out your local running store.

mandilou · April 10, 2008

I am also a supinator and wear Brooks shoes. I absolutely love them.
As others have said, check out your local running store.

thanks babygrl... I grew up in Dearborn (where I see you had your surgery), and I bought my last pair of Brooks from a place downriver in Southgate.

Jachut- Thanks for the tip... I did find a specialty store near my house, so I thought I'd try that first. I'm not REALLY running much yet, but I will keep the podiatrist in mind for when I get a little more "competitive" (if ever). I mostly just using them for the treadmill right now.

These were great ideas, thank you all! Now I just need to set aside the paycheck money for the new kicks!

Webstershoes · April 29, 2011

I don't know why it's taken me so long to realize I could ask YOU all about my shoe options... anywho...

I am 5'8", 350 and a SUPINATOR (rolls to the outside of feet midstride), and I am having a hard time finding a good running shoe. I usually stick with Brooks, and have been really happy with them. But I thought I'd pose the question and see what you all are wearing.

Most folks are Pronators (rolls to the inside of feet midstride), and heavy pronators are usually easier to fit than supinators, because while it is recommended that supinators wear cushioned shoes, cushioned aren't best for super-overweight folks (from what runner's world says).

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