Any thoughts on the best shoes for forefoot strikers? Also, are orthotics of much benefit if you don't heel strike?
Any thoughts on the best shoes for forefoot strikers? Also, are orthotics of much benefit if you don't heel strike?
The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their correct name.
ORTHOTICS: The science that deals with orthoses designed to provide external control, correction, and support. (orthoses = braces)
ORTHOSIS: A device that is used to protect, support or improve function of parts of the body that move, ie, braces, splints, slings, etc. Orthoses is plural
orthotist wrote:
The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their correct name.
ORTHOTICS: The science that deals with orthoses designed to provide external control, correction, and support. (orthoses = braces)
ORTHOSIS: A device that is used to protect, support or improve function of parts of the body that move, ie, braces, splints, slings, etc. Orthoses is plural
Great. So you give a lecture on correct terminology and don't even answer the OP's question.
I have the same question as the OP (which is why I looked in this thread). Hopefully, someone more helpful will come along.....
orthotist wrote:
The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their correct name.
ORTHOTICS: The science that deals with orthoses designed to provide external control, correction, and support. (orthoses = braces)
ORTHOSIS: A device that is used to protect, support or improve function of parts of the body that move, ie, braces, splints, slings, etc. Orthoses is plural
True. However, it has become the norm for people outside of the science of orthotics to call orthoses orthotics.
Since orthotist has nothing to contribute to this thread, I will.
I for the most part am a mid to fore-foot runner and run with 'orthoses' and have for years. Whenever I've tried running without I end up with lower-leg injuries and ITBS (which is bizarre considering the nature of the injury). Many will say that if you run with a fore-foot strike you won't need any form a stability, but I'm not sure if I agree, if your heel touches the ground your arch more than likely does have the chance to 'over-pronate'.
Also, I have found the New Balance 826 to be an awesome shoe as it is low-profile and straight lasted enough to seat my ;orthoses' that I can run w/ a fore-foot strike comfortably.