Shoe Recommendations for Injured Achilles

Second this.

I'm very interested in helpful replies.

I cured some light achilles issues running in the Mizuno Ronins, they are pretty high in the heel but very light and flexible.

Brooks Racer ST - 12mm drop, firm, light stability, soft upper.

high heel, tight laces

it's not rocket science wrote:

high heel, tight laces

Exactly.

And stay away from the stupid minimalist shoes for ever. FFS, "given that it's been over 2 years since I could really train", did it really take you that long to work out they weren't doing you any good? Or were you like someone who's had a religious epiphany and minimalist shoes where going to be the answer to everything? Of course, you could go fundamentalist and the bare foot route, that really is the answer to everything.

Wonder if some of the adidas boost shoes might be worth a look

Thanks for the recommendations. Are those racers going to fit the doctor's suggestion of raised-up heel? I'm not sure how much of a heel lift would be needed to help repair a frayed tendon. Any other specific shoes that anyone would recommend?

high heel, tight laces wrote:did it really take you that long to work out they weren't doing you any good? Or were you like someone who's had a religious epiphany and minimalist shoes where going to be the answer to everything? Of course, you could go fundamentalist and the bare foot route, that really is the answer to everything.

I used to train in regular trainers in the past, and for about 4 years I had continual injuries of every kind: Achilles, stress fractures, knee, tendons, ankles, etc. I switched to minimalist in desperation and had about 4 years of consistent, injury-free training. Given that experience (constantly injured using trainers, followed by 4 years injury-free with minimalism), it's not unusual that I would put stock in minimalist shoes. Even now the doctor said that it would be possible to return to the minimalist shoes once the tendon healed. It wasn't the minimalist shoes that caused the injury in the first place, but rather, they were contributing to preventing it from healing fully due to the constant stretch on the Achilles

you may need a temporary heel lift for your shoes. it decreases the lever arm of the achilles and therefore takes stress off it of. im surprised your doctor didnt mention this

student, good luck with your studies, especially reading comprehension.

OP wrote:

"Doctor...said...start using some more built up or supportive shoes"

Wave Riders 18 have a 12 mm drop (on the higher end of heel elevation) but still run light and fast. The wave plate will make them feel a little more supportive through the arch. The Zoom Pegasus 31 has a similar ramp (10-12 mm depending where you look) but will be a little more flexible.

Excellent recommendations.

All the shoe companies offer specs. If the Achilles is bad you need to focus on the heel to toe drop. It may change your running, but Achilles issues are the worst.