Insoles wearing out prematurely (pic included) - indicative of a bigger problem? where can I buy namebrand insoles?

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5 years ago 11/11/2018 10:36pm EST

I obviously strike pretty hard on the lateral ball / lateral plantar. It doesn't seem to cause me issues except having to replace shoes more frequently. I haven't always had this wear pattern - I ran for years without it and then it developed after I recovered from a broken ankle (talus) bone and got back into running. Since this occasionally happens after just 50mi I have tried using replacement insoles but the insole fit is never the same and never feels exactly right (I wear extra wide asics 4E shoes and I can't find replacement insoles that are the same wide width).

Does anyone

1.) know if/where I can buy name brand insoles? (Asics is my preferred shoe b/c they offer 4E width. Lately I've been using Gel-Contend 4 and like them except for the insole)

2.) have experience with this type of wear pattern?

3.) gasp and think this is atrocious and I should look into fixing my footsrike it b/c it is indicative of something really bad

https://imgur.com/a/QzaSmqc

5 years ago 11/11/2018 10:53pm EST

re: did

Switch to doing all of your training in racing flats. This will fix any problems in your form.

5 years ago 11/12/2018 1:40am EST

re: did

For wide shoes, your toes still look cramped. No room to splay. Probably should size up.

I usually remove the insoles, the shoes feel fine and fit better.

5 years ago 11/12/2018 8:01am EST

re: Toebox

Thanks. interesting observations about my toes. I never noticed how the toe pattern looks and don't feel anything like cramping or confinement but the picture does shows it so I can see how you're right. Size 11.5 4E are already a little too long (meaning there is 1/2" or more of empty toebox beyond my toes)- so I never increased the size b/c i didn't want to have 1" of empty toebox sticking ahead of my toes - it seems like it'd become a tripping hazard.

In addition to the questions above - anyone have thoughts on different shoes with wide toeboxes? Asics 4E are the only shoes that have come close for me.

5 years ago 11/12/2018 8:50am EST

re: did

5 years ago 11/13/2018 10:54am EST

re: spade footed toad

Thanks - I'm aware of Altra in name only I've never put a pair on. A quick google does seem to indicate that they have shoes with wider than average toeboxes so I'll give them a try.

Anyone else:

1.) know if/where I can buy name brand insoles? (Asics is my preferred shoe b/c they offer 4E width. Lately I've been using Gel-Contend 4 and like them except for the insole)

2.) have experience with this type of wear pattern?

3.) gasp and think this is atrocious and I should look into fixing my footsrike it b/c it is indicative of something really bad

4.) have thoughts on different shoes with wide toeboxes? Asics 4E are the only shoes that have come close for me, per "spade footed toad"'s response Altra shoes are worth a try.

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