Re: Shoes that work with graphite orthotics
Posted by John on 1/20/99
Brian, I am a runner and I have had illiotibal band syndrome before. I have also had PF for 10 months and out of running for most of that time. I have tried (unsuccessfully) to run thru the pain. No way. I am now about 98% painfree and have begun to run some. I have had many questions about when to really begin running and in what type shoe. I have talked to Road Runner about their recommendation for someone starting back after PF. They recommend a cushion shoe, not a stability shoe. I agree with your doctors advice against air cushioning, especially if you are talking about Nikes. Nikes are just too flexible and put a lot of pressure on the plantar. I was running in Nike shoes when I got PF. Never again for me. I now have a pair of New Balance 877's and use a custom orthotic (leather). I am just now beginning to run again and build my distance up very slowly.The shoe/orthotic combo seems to be working. These shoes are much more rigid in the mid shoe area than the Nike's. You said you were using the graphite orthotics. I presume you are using the Sorbothane graphite insert. I tried a pair of these back when my PF was still not under control. I found them too hard for me and I think they would still be too hard. I recommend getting a custom orthotic. I have found mine to be a great help.Good luck and good running.
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