I had custom orthotics made for my running shoes, by an elite athlete/technician who makes them for other elite athletes (I certainly don't fall in that category, I just seriously needed help), and they were fine - once I got used to them. But, last training season, someone raved about Sole Ultra heat moldable inserts. I tried them and have been a convert, ever since. They're so much more comfortable than my orthotics.
The problem with wearing your arch supports in running shoes is that, because running shoes should be larger (by as much as 2 sizes) than your dress shoes, the arch supports may not be hitting your feet properly as they're trying to compensate for the difference in arch placement in the shoe.
Just a thought, but I know that's what was going on with my running shoes before I found the solution that works for me.
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Do you wear your orthotics in your running shoes?
I had custom orthotics made for my running shoes, by an elite athlete/technician who makes them for other elite athletes (I certainly don't fall in that category, I just seriously needed help), and they were fine - once I got used to them. But, last training season, someone raved about Sole Ultra heat moldable inserts. I tried them and have been a convert, ever since. They're so much more comfortable than my orthotics.
The problem with wearing your arch supports in running shoes is that, because running shoes should be larger (by as much as 2 sizes) than your dress shoes, the arch supports may not be hitting your feet properly as they're trying to compensate for the difference in arch placement in the shoe.
Just a thought, but I know that's what was going on with my running shoes before I found the solution that works for me.
September 12, 2008 - 4:24pmThis Comment
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