Nike Zoom Fly 3 Question.

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3 years ago 11/29/2020 4:13pm EST

Hello guys! Started running this month, and ordered some Zoom Fly 3.

Had some really bad shoes before, but they didn't have this problem I'm having now.

On my left feet, I get a bit sharp heel pain - It does not strike towards the toes, but it's not a nice feeling.

Right feet with the shoes feels perfect, but the left one doesn't.

Even when I put on the shoe on the left one, and I'm standing still, it's hurting, I don't feel it always when I'm running, but occasionally.

Anyone know why? Could my heel possibly be inflamed or something? I started out running alot for my first time this month, just hit 100km total.

So I'm wondering if it's the shoe itself, but I think it's something with my left foot?

Any help woulkd be appreciated, thanks.

3 years ago 11/29/2020 4:22pm EST

re: ZieglerW

Go to a running shoe store and get a proper fitting. Return those zoom flys if you can, but not before going into the local shop. Bring the Nikes with you to have them check if they fit you or not.

You may not get a great deal your first time but you should learn something and have a better idea of what you need.

3 years ago 11/30/2020 5:04am EST

re: ZieglerW

How fast are you running when you run? Do you have any recent or semi recent races (5k maybe?)?

Reason I ask is that it’s very common for people to run way too fast when just starting out. They run as comfortably hard as they can for whatever time they’re on the road, which is not how to do it especially when you start out. It’s possible that you’re running too much intensity and have flared up Plantar Fasciitis. Slow running is key. How slow? Obnoxiously slow. Try to have a conversation with yourself or a buddy, and it you can’t have a legit conversation without sucking air mid sentence you’re going too fast. The Maffetone method gives a decent estimate on target heart rate too if you have a heart rate monitor of some sort, 180 minus your age. That’s the MAXIMUM your HR should hit while on a run.

I would also look at different shoes. Go to a run specialty store or three and try a ton of shoes on, and get the firmest shoe that feels comfortable WHILE RUNNING (step in comfort matters not a bit). As Gaga as people go about carbon fiber plated shoes they screw with your mechanics and they may not be good for you as a daily trainer.

3 years ago 11/30/2020 6:59am EST

re: ZieglerW

I had Zoom Fly 3's. They are weird shoes. I like them, but they're only really good for running faster paces. This has something to do with the "rocker" and how the foot rolls forward when running faster. I never wore them for easy or slower runs.

I found that they only felt good when I was running faster than a 7:00/mile (4:20/km) pace. Save them for runs when you're going to run faster than this and then judge them. Get a more normal pair of daily trainers for your other runs.

3 years ago 11/30/2020 11:23am EST

re: ZieglerW

I agree. The zoom flys are definitely fast/tempo paced shoes. They are not designed to be a daily trainer. Get the Pegasus for that, its a more balanced shoe.

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