Need shoe help! Please advise

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3 years ago 01/01/2021 10:19am EST

Hello - I am destroying the outer edge of the forefoot of my shoes. The inner and middle portion of the forefoot and heel remain in almost perfect condition after a few hundred miles.. I have pretty wide feet (4E).

Running stores gave put me in varying levels of stability shoes, seemingly because I have wide feet.

I've been running in ASICS GT 1000 shoes. They have lighter stability features than others but I am still shredding the outside of the shoe.

Do I need a neutral shoe? If so, any recommendations?

Thanks!

3 years ago 01/01/2021 11:55am EST

re: Shoe_Question

Shameless bump. Looking for help!

3 years ago 01/01/2021 12:49pm EST

re: Shoe_Question

If you land laterally on the forefoot that can be a vulnerable spot on many shoes. Avoid shoes that are too soft/spongy in the midsole and exposed foam outsoles. And also avoid stability shoes with a firm post on the medial side. Your width makes things a little more challenging. Brooks Ghost in 4E might be a starting point. Though, you will still probably wear in that spot. Another interesting shoe is the New Balance 890. It has a lateral flare to stabilize mid/forefoot strikers. It doesn't come in 4E, though maybe a 12 2E would work?

3 years ago 01/01/2021 1:02pm EST

re: * stipe

I would second trying some New Balance shoes. Try the FuelCell Rebel for faster runs and workouts. It has the lateral fin as well.

3 years ago 01/01/2021 1:22pm EST

re: * stipe

Stipe - super helpful response. I have worn 12 2E in New Balance trail shoes so that width could work. Thank you!

3 years ago 01/01/2021 1:50pm EST

re: Shoe_Question

I have the same issue. I have had success in the Boston 9, Skechers GoRun Ride 8, and Adidas SL20. Look for shoes with good rubber outsoles. Goodyear and Continental make durable outsoles. I have the New Balance Rebel as well, but have not run in them enough to recommend them. The way that the outsole extends out further on the midfoot should make it a durable shoe.

3 years ago 01/01/2021 2:19pm EST

re: jvarunner

jvarunner -thank you, much appreciated.

3 years ago 01/01/2021 2:29pm EST

re: muddyxc

Muddyxc - thank you for the recommendations and info. Very helpful.

3 years ago 01/05/2021 10:35pm EST

re: * stipe

OP here- Thanks to the people who responded to my initial question a couple of days ago. I got the New Balance 890's V8 today. Ran an easy 6m and felt a huge difference.

The lateral rail/fin is *exactly* what i needed. When my foot hits the ground, the shoe pushes my supinated foot into a much more neutral position. I could feel my big toe becoming much more active in push-off.

Only 1 run but very happy with how the shoe felt. Again, thanks for the good advice above.

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