Heel lift in Altar's?

Running Shoes/Running Gear
Reply
Moderation

  • clerk2

    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 01/23/2016 2:15pm EST

    Wanted to make a transition to Altra has anyone tried a heel lift to help with transition. A few reasons I have taken an interest in Altra's: 1.) Having some metatarsal /forefoot soreness/runners knee 2.) Foot shaped toebox would lend better overall strength=better run, more miles, efficient. 3.) Dr Ray Mclanahan, I just ordered his product Correct toes and Altra is one of the shoes he endorses and he was a 13:53 5ker.

    I've read some good testimonies from various social media outlets and maybe their biased so how about the blue collar LRC? I was thinking of going with these firmer cork 6mm lifts I made...or just scrap it all and run in the fresh Ghosts and Cumulus?

  • registered

    elephino

    Member since 05/07/2015.

    1,186 posts. Last post 6 days ago.
    8 years ago 01/23/2016 2:25pm EST
    re: clerk2

    I have some. I just ran with them out of the box right away and ran a half in them a few weeks after I got them. Didn't seem to need a transition. I now switch back and forth between high drop (Asics Kayano), Altra, Newton, NB Minimus. I just run and don't worry about the drop, the drop doesn't seem to be a big deal either way for me.

  • clerk2

    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 01/23/2016 3:27pm EST
    re: elephino

    sp correction: Altra's. Guess the "Altar" takes precedence over "Altra" in the Auto spell.

    Thanks for sharing. Since I do have sensitive calf/Achilles I will probably purchase as a tool in the rotation of Asics/Brooks was thinking of Torin. Will probably pair with Launch 2. Launch 2 by the way, I can see why this has a following has 10mm drop but is flexible and wide enough...

  • onceafastcat

    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 01/23/2016 3:32pm EST
    re: clerk2

    The more gradual transition the safer it is. If your lower legs are stiff, I'd be very careful. The flatter the shoe will also move the force, gravity and body weight more toward your forefoot, which could be disaster for you if you've had metatarsal issues in the past. Good luck!

  • honest opinion.

    Anonymous Poster

    8 years ago 01/23/2016 5:55pm EST
    re: clerk2

    Personally, I ran fine in them, until I started trying to do speedwork. It was like they overworked my whole back side, so I had to go back to shoes with some lift. Definitely, I think trying some insoles with some lift is the way to go for people who can't handle the zero drop.

What People Are Talking About On LetsRun

Of General Interest

  1. Some female track stars now admit to Washington Post that Nike's Olympic uniforms are beautiful - nothing to be outraged about

  2. Is there a rule against attaching a helium balloon to yourself while running a road race?

  3. Am I living in the twilight zone? The Boston Marathon weather was terrible!

  4. How rare is it to run a sub 5 minute mile AND bench press 225?

  5. NAU women have no excuse

  6. Nike unveils swimsuits - I mean Team USA Olympic track uniforms - to universal mockery (pics) & dresses Kipchoge up like a clown

  7. Is spending $10,000 on food in 1 year too much?

  8. Mark Coogan says that if you could only do 3 workouts as a 1500m runner you should do these

  9. Move over Mark Coogan, Rojo and John Kellogg share their 3 favorite mile workouts

  10. Red Bull (who sponsors Mondo) calls Mondo the pole vaulting Usain Bolt. Is that a fair comparison?

New Forum Moderation Information & Rules Search Troubleshooting

This thread has already been deleted.

Note: We review 100% of reports submitted. Visit our moderation dashboard to view statistics on our moderating activity. If you have a question or concern, email us at letsrun@letsrun.com or call us at our toll-free phone number:

1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786).

Author
Body
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?
What forum rule may this post have broken?

View our Terms Of Service for a complete description of our forum policies.

Provide context for this post report if relevant.

Reply Replying to

Leave the password field blank to post anonymously.

Post Preview
By posting you acknowledge that you have read and abide by our Terms and Conditions.

Message Board