Shoes for a heel striker

You are not a heel striker. Midfoot strike. You are short and light. Shoes should last a long time. What's wrong with the triumph 2?

You could really get any neutral shoe.

Marco Brolo wrote:

You are not a heel striker. Midfoot strike. You are short and light. Shoes should last a long time. What's wrong with the triumph 2?

You could really get any neutral shoe.

No, he's a heel striker and the wear at the front is from pushing off.

Any typical shoe will work for a heel striker, that's how 95% of running shoes are designed, to promote heel strike.

BQWHEELZ wrote:

that's how 95% of running shoes are designed, to promote heel strike.

Which is why he is not a heel striker. It is simply the design of the shoe that creates the wear on the heel....

Thank you Marco Brolo and BQWHEELZ for answering. Let me start by saying I am no expert on running shoes. I ran minimalist for a while which really improved my marathon and half marathon times. Within two years I ended up with heel tendenosis (not tendinitis). I understand there are many factors/variables that affect injuries. I am incredibly confused when shoe stores tell me i am a neutral striker and my shoes tell me I am a heel striker, unless the heel wear is due to time spent on the surface after foot strike. The triumph iso is soft, i have no pain and lasted a long time. I really enjoy it. The reviews for triumph iso 2 reported the shoe is less soft, firmer, and designed to "return energy" (firmer???). I hate it when shoe manufacturers change design and make the shoe different ( pegasus nike did the same in my opinion). Based on this, can anyone suggest a shoe?

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Being labeled a neutral runner means that you do not over pronate- although you should have some pronation. It does not matter where you strike to be classified as a neutral runner.

You could go from a mid-foot or fore-foot strike at faster paces, or when you're fresh, to heel striking on slower, longer runs.

Go to a specialty shop and try on some neutral shoes and you should have no problem finding one with a good feel.

If you like a soft cushy shoe, look at Adidas' boost products. I am a smaller guy at 5' 8 and 145, but I'm a serious heel striker with a long stride and need more cushioning than you'd expect of someone that size. I went Sequence because I'm also a serious pronator - you won't need that. I've been happy with the softness of the boost.

Marco Brolo wrote:

BQWHEELZ wrote:

that's how 95% of running shoes are designed, to promote heel strike.

Which is why he is not a heel striker. It is simply the design of the shoe that creates the wear on the heel....

Not really. You CAN still land on the forefoot despite the shoe but most people really are heel strikers. The OP is for sure.

As long as you're under your center of gravity, you can land wherever you like.

Hilarious that went minimalist and got hurt.

Stay in the neutral padded shoe

Jdjdjdjdjdjdjdjd wrote:

As long as you're under your center of gravity, you can land wherever you like.

Hilarious that went minimalist and got hurt.

Stay in the neutral padded shoe

I think you mean "over your center of gravity". You definitely don't want to be under it!

It's perfectly fine to land slightly ahead of your center of gravity. Elites do it all the time.

Smoove wrote:

If you like a soft cushy shoe, look at Adidas' boost products. I am a smaller guy at 5' 8 and 145, but I'm a serious heel striker with a long stride and need more cushioning than you'd expect of someone that size. I went Sequence because I'm also a serious pronator - you won't need that. I've been happy with the softness of the boost.

Smoove you're a marshmallow loving heel striking runner? No way! Me too. Wondering if it's worth trying to change my gait. The last two times i attempted to be more forefoot striker i kept getting injured.

Hi,

The saucony triumph iso 3 is an upgrade to the iso 2. Its slightly softer, more cushioned and more responsive due to more everun in the midsole . It has a very durable sole. A great shoe and gets good reviews. Its good for both heel and mid foot strike. Its more comfortable than the glycerin 14 and a bit more responsive.

Cheers

Steve