A stability shoe with support closer to the heel???

brooks adrenaline

NB 1123 or 1011. Youll probably like the 1011 better tho.

Take a look at the Puma Concinnity II, or the IIIs when the come out. I'm wear testing the IIIs right now and, though I typically wear a neutral shoe, find the heel support to help. I'd never worn Pumas before but, after trying these out, will probably try another pair in the future.

The Brooks Adrenalines are a good suggestion. Firstly, it has a little less prominent "arch" feel than the shoes you've tried and if you look at the construction of the shoe, the post is further back towards the heel. Good luck

The Concinnity a -very- light support shoe. If you need stability, I would again put forward the Brooks Adrenaline. Its a fantastic shoe for someone who needs a decent amount of support in the heel (Adrenaline uses a true heel post, not a medial post) and doesn't like too much in the arch.

sore feet... wrote:

Now, I'm trying to get in shape to race some 5 k's and my arches are killing me. I have tried buying Kayanos, Asics 21xx's, New Balance 76x's, New Balance 85x's, New Balance 122x's and they all seem to have the same problem - the arch support feels too far forward. After a run, the middle of my foot is sore from what feels like excessive pressure in the middle of my foot. But running in neutral shoes gives me plantar faciitis.

Does anyone else feel like their arch is towards their heel? If so, what shoes do you find offer support towards the heel (vs. the middle of your foot)?

If you feel like there is too much arch in a pair of NB shoes, then you have a foot problem, not a shoe problem. NB shoes, Especially the 850 series, are almost flat inside; there is no contour at all to the arch. Sounds to me like you may very well have the beginnings of plantar fasciitis.

Have you ever tried using an arch support? I don't think you would need to go all the way to custon orthotics yet- try a pair of Superfeet inserts first. They do a very good job and cost less than 1/10 of a custom pair. Also, superfeet are designed to fit more towards the back of your arch, because that is where people generally need the most support. If you have flat feet, try the Blue supports, if your feet aren't totally flat then try Green or Orange (orange is softer, green has the highest arch).

(side note, I do not work for Superfeet, I'm just really happy with their products)

nb 992.

I agree that super feet may help.

Brooks adrenaline and also try the Saucony Omni if it fits your foot. The support is further abck in both of these models.

are you walking around barefoot at home? If so stop that for 2-3 weeks and see if you foot pain goes away. That will usually cure very minor cases of PF.

Wow - thanks for all the very helpful tips...

I forgot to mention that I bought 2 pairs of Super Feet insoles. The Orange beefy ones and the Blue thinner ones. They feel good to walk around in but they hurt my arch because the mold seems to fit too far forward for me.

I'm going to drop by my local running shoe store and pick up a pair of Brooks Adrenalines.

Thanks again guys for taking the time to respond...

if your pain is in the heel, you might try a pair of structure triax.

the arch is further back and the footbreak in the forefoot is about 1/2 inch further back than in most nikes.

if your wearing superfeet, just try a neutral shoe to run in with the superfeet inserts. if your getting a posted shoe, run with stock inserts

Ok - I'm stupid...

I rushed to the local running store to buy the Adrenalines after work. I explained my situation to the staff and she recommended the Super Feet. I told her I have 2 pairs and when I saw what she was pointing at - I realized I didn't buy those. I bought 2 pairs of "Sole" insoles.

These insoles offer exactly what a few people on this board suggested. It's seriously been YEARS since I've been able to run consistently.

I haven't run in them yet but I'm going to give them a try in about an hour.

Thanks again to everyone who offered suggestions. If these insoles can help me run injury free - it will honestly be a life changing purchase!

superfeet didn't work for me but custom orthotics did.