I have hallux limitus in one foot and have had corrective surgery (cheilectomy) on the other for hallux rigidus. I have been able to run off/on for the past 10 months without any major issues, but I have had to back off quite a few times. The foot with limitus is not an issue yet but the surgically altered foot continues to give me issues. Any time I build up my mileage I start getting a shin splint in that leg and then tight glute. I would guess that I have altered my gait and that is part of the problem but I haven't been able to identify what I'm doing that is problematic (best guess is landing with a flatter foot than normal instead of my usual midfoot/forefoot).
Any way, I have been trying to find a running shoe that has adequate forefoot cushion and got some good suggestions here yesterday - some of which I have already tried, some not. I was thinking about trying out MBT shoes (gasp) for walking around in every day...the thought being that the rocker in the shoe would keep me from toeing off while walking. Oddly enough, I think walking is more painful/causes more problems than the actual running does. Have any of you docs had patients try these? Also, do you recommend specific kinds of running shoes for people with these issues? Am I crazy for thinking about trying the Kinvaras or Newtons for their forefoot cushion?
I realize this is a specific topic but hopefully some of the other people who have had this problem will chime in. Thanks all.
Any way, I have been trying to find a running shoe that has adequate forefoot cushion and got some good suggestions here yesterday - some of which I have already tried, some not. I was thinking about trying out MBT shoes (gasp) for walking around in every day...the thought being that the rocker in the shoe would keep me from toeing off while walking. Oddly enough, I think walking is more painful/causes more problems than the actual running does. Have any of you docs had patients try these? Also, do you recommend specific kinds of running shoes for people with these issues? Am I crazy for thinking about trying the Kinvaras or Newtons for their forefoot cushion?
I realize this is a specific topic but hopefully some of the other people who have had this problem will chime in. Thanks all.