Hi, I’m a supinator runner. I have suffered from foot tendon issues and general ankle issues on an ongoing basis but nothing serious. I’ve always managed recover from these injuries but they re-occur. I never taken too much care over shoe choice other than a orthotic insert made for my feet I use, now I’m in my 50’s I want to buy a good pair of neutral cushioned shoes to minimize injuries.
I know shoes are an individual thing, here are some that were recommended to me:
On running Cloudswift
Mizuno Wave rider
Newton Fate (though bit concerned about the lugs on the forefoot, this maybe a huge transition I’m guessing)
Asics Gel Nimbus
Adidas Ultraboost range
Hoka bondi
I’ve tried Hoka, never got on that well with Hoka fit wise in the toe box but not the Bondi. Adidas Adizero, Brooks but I would say mostly Adidas over the years, though never tried the Ultraboost range. I like a fast light neutral shoe, definitely sounds I haven’t brought shoes with plenty of cushioning.
It’s difficult but any recommendations would be great!
Of the shoes you mentioned I have run on the Rider since 2008 (until just recently) and the Nimbus.
The Rider has just a little bit of pronation control even though it’s listed as a neutral shoe. I’d been on that shoe for a very long time.
The Nimbus is a higher quality shoe but you also pay for it. To me it is the neutral version of the Kayano. I get 600 to 700 miles out of both shoes and they both work for me. As I remember the Nimbus has nearly zero pronation control.
Another shoe you may be interested in is the Asics Cumulus. It’s a little less expensive than the Nimbus and fits slightly wider (as I remember).
Edit: I’ve run in the Mens and Ladies version of these shoes and prefer the Ladies because they are narrower.
My understanding is that one of the few things that is agreed about different running shoe styles and what is good/bad is that rocker type shoes are good for ankles and lower leg injuries. Hoka do have wide sizes as well as normal but if you don’t get on with them then there are lots of other shoe manufacturers making a rocker running shoe these days.
I wouldn’t go further than that because it’s so individual but in your position that is the type of shoe I’d be trying on at the store.
Hi, I’m a supinator runner. I have suffered from foot tendon issues and general ankle issues on an ongoing basis but nothing serious. I’ve always managed recover from these injuries but they re-occur. I never taken too much care over shoe choice other than a orthotic insert made for my feet I use, now I’m in my 50’s I want to buy a good pair of neutral cushioned shoes to minimize injuries.
I know shoes are an individual thing, here are some that were recommended to me:
On running Cloudswift
Mizuno Wave rider
Newton Fate (though bit concerned about the lugs on the forefoot, this maybe a huge transition I’m guessing)
Asics Gel Nimbus
Adidas Ultraboost range
Hoka bondi
I’ve tried Hoka, never got on that well with Hoka fit wise in the toe box but not the Bondi. Adidas Adizero, Brooks but I would say mostly Adidas over the years, though never tried the Ultraboost range. I like a fast light neutral shoe, definitely sounds I haven’t brought shoes with plenty of cushioning.
It’s difficult but any recommendations would be great!
I have the same issue, along with high arch. All my shoes wears out on the outside of the soles long before middle or inside. From what I was told, the key is find a neutral shoes with a lot of cushion that allows your foot to roll inward easier. I have found Hoka Clifton and Rincon, Saucony Kinvara and Zealot, and ON Cloudventure (trail) to be really good so far. Of the shoes you listed, I’ve tried the Hoka Bondi which was definitely a no no for me, so are the Mizono Wave Riders.
Thanks all for your feedback. I suppose from my stand point it’s trial and error type scenario.
I will try a light weight cushioned neutral shoe, some of these neutral cushioned shoes have a weight disadvantage as I mentioned a like a fast shoe and want to stick what I like to feel.
I have found over the years that Adidas seem very consistent and also Brooks. I never been a Nike person this goes back to the 80’s you were either Adidas or Nike I was always Adidas!..lol
Someone mentioned Hoka which I’m not too keen on as mentioned, well I found the Hoka range inconsistent mine were Tracer, Hupana, Arahi later been the worst. Tracer was good, light but not a lot of cushioning and any long runs over 10km I would start to feel the effects. Shoes are an individual thing, all our feet different!