I am an avid HOKA Stinson Man having run in them for 2+ years. I run ultras and maintain an AVG 30 + miles per week. I have developed extensor tendonitis in my left foot. I suspect it's due to the rocker action of the Hoka's. I have REALLY long toes. I'm looking for a neutral shoe with a low drop (4-7MM) and a lot of cushion that will support my toes and keep them straight.
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For me it helped add a lot of new activities into my routine when I had foot problems. I learned I loved yoga and Pilates, tolerated Spinning and sometimes a really fast-paced walk gets me just as sweaty as a run. Good luck,
Id expext its because you are either over pronating or doing somthing wrong eith your foot strike, i had the same problem and changed my foot strike and it was better, however im not an ultra runner which in my book is a bad ass, but i know you have to be strong to run so id also recomend getting flats to run in for 20-30 miles a week in your training, bit id also take a week off of trsining before doing that and ice your foot and rest.
Oh and the reason id recomend the spikes is because it will make the muscles and tendons in your foot stronger creating a stronger arch and enabling a better spring from the ground
How do you change your foot strike?
not sure if the shoe is the problem here, but for shoes that meet your description I would look at the Saucony Cortana or New Balance 980
Newton Gravity or Sir Isaac could also be worth a try-on, lots of forefoot cushioning
Adidas Energy Boost has a higher offset but still feels relatively low to the ground and is super soft.
I have forefoot/toes metatarsalgia problems as well I definitely need a wide toe box to allow the splay but to also keep the toes distributed and aligned.
I am trying to work the Newton Distance into longer efforts at your distance though I would really take a look at the Newton Energy. It is a 6mm drop and a great flat midsole which is good for uneven terrain. The lugs in general if you follow the land lever lift technique seem to relax the forefoot. Also the newer (and energy) Newton's have the 5lug which may help support the metatarsals better.
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