Shoe problems! Help!

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

6 years ago 10/06/2017 3:10pm EDT

Hi everyone!

I recently got more into running and had only worn cross training shoes like Nike Metcons to run shorter distances. My right knee would start to hurt around miles 5 or 6 on a long run.

I went to a running store and they showed me that I pronate a good amount when I run (with more on the right side) and thats likely why I get knee pain. They recommended a stability shoe with a good amount of cushion. I got the Hoka Arahi which felt good in store. Took them for a first run and I felt a blister forming on the inside of my left foot so I took them back and they recommended the Brooks Adrenaline which felt great. I took them for a first run and I again started getting a blister in the same spot after about 2 miles.

Pretty much most of the shoes I wear are pretty neutral shoes so I don't think my feet were used to the high arches.

Is the blistering just part of new running shoes and will it go away as the shoe breaks in? Or should I go with a neutral shoe with more cushion? The shoes feel great and feel better on my knee but they are starting to cause blisters.

Thanks in advance for your help!

6 years ago 10/06/2017 3:16pm EDT

re: pattymcb

Blisters? Oh dear, poor girl. Have you got antiseptic that you can use before you can get antibiotics?

6 years ago 10/06/2017 3:27pm EDT

re: pattymcb

How bad are the blisters?

If your knee is feeling better I would stick with them a little longer and see how the blister situation turns out. The arches are probably hitting a part of your foot that is sensitive. Sounds like you have been in the wrong shoes if the inside of your left foot was not coming in contact with the shoe.

6 years ago 10/06/2017 3:38pm EDT

re: pattymcb

Make sure you are not wearing cotton socks.

6 years ago 10/06/2017 3:54pm EDT

re: pattymcb

pattymcb wrote:
Hi everyone!
I recently got more into running and had only worn cross training shoes like Nike Metcons to run shorter distances. My right knee would start to hurt around miles 5 or 6 on a long run.
I went to a running store and they showed me that I pronate a good amount when I run (with more on the right side) and thats likely why I get knee pain. They recommended a stability shoe with a good amount of cushion. I got the Hoka Arahi which felt good in store. Took them for a first run and I felt a blister forming on the inside of my left foot so I took them back and they recommended the Brooks Adrenaline which felt great. I took them for a first run and I again started getting a blister in the same spot after about 2 miles.
Pretty much most of the shoes I wear are pretty neutral shoes so I don't think my feet were used to the high arches.
Is the blistering just part of new running shoes and will it go away as the shoe breaks in? Or should I go with a neutral shoe with more cushion? The shoes feel great and feel better on my knee but they are starting to cause blisters.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Try putting a little sliver of duct tape over the part of your foot that is blistering. Make sure its secured smoothly. Give that a go and keep doing that until you break the shoes in/ build up callouses.

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