Shoes for inserts

[yakie47]

G'day all,

I have a question regarding some new shoes. I primarily race long course triathlons and in years past, been running in a neutral shoe. A PT looked at me and told my I was overpronating leading to some issues I have been dealing with in the past (Haglunds), PF, etc.

I recently, ( the last month) put some orange superfeet in a pair of Puma tenos VI's. My runs have been going better with less next day soreness. Do not know if this was the foot change or better fitness.
However, I like the flexible forefoot of the shoe, but the heel seems really high compared to what I have been running in. (Nike Lunar Trainers)

Bottom line is I would like to know a good, lightweight, stability shoe to put these inserts in that will allow me to race and train. Also breathable too.I am not a superfast runner, but can post a good 1:30 to 1:40 half mary time after a 1.2 mile swim and 56 mile bike.

I appreciate your website and forum, and look forward to buying some new shoes from you guys.

Thanks,
Jake

[Joe Rubio]

How about this:

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRS-KSMKAWT.html

Joe

[yakie47]

Thanks for the reply.Looks and sounds good. Should I adjust for the size of the inserts? They take just a bit more room than the insoles.

Thank you,
Jake

[Joe Rubio]

Shouldn't have to adjust too much. The fact you want these to fit snugger than a normal trainer should mean if you order your normal training shoe size and add the insert, you should be good.

Joe

[yakie47]

Thank you. I look forward to enjoying these.:)

[yakie47]

O.K. they came in the post today. Feels good,maybe a little too big so I ordered another pair 1/2 size smaller to compare. I have a question regarding the superfeet inserts.
A good selling point for the shoe is the holes for the water to exit as you are racing. Is it possible to drill or poke some small holes in the superfeet? no use having drainage holes if water does not get thru the insole.
I just want to run with out a lot of sloshing.

Thanks,
Jake

[Joe Rubio]

Should be fine as long as the holes are reasonably small so the intergrity of the support isn't compromised.

Joe

[yakie47]

Are the combination of this shoe and an insert overkill?Is there such a thing as too much support?

Jake

[yakie47]

I know, too many questions, just f%$#$&g run!

[yakie47]

O.K.
Shoes seem pretty good so far. I have had a small bit of ITB which I am working on. I would like some feedback on which kind of shoes would be best for the superfeet insoles? Neutral/ Stability? Light stability? Do the inserts affect your ITB at all?

How are the other K-Swiss shoes? (One misoul). I may get these to compliment the Konas.My guess would be with two types of insoles, I would not need the superfeet and just keep them in the K-ona

Thanx,
Jake

[Joe Rubio]

Jake,

Inserts help a little, but not nearly as well as being in the proper shoes. ITB usually indicates not enough support. Get more supportive shoes and a foam roller to stretch the ITB and it should start improving. In this case, more support is better.

Be aware, light shoes and support doesn't exist is any great measure. Get a pair of supportive shoes (ie Asics Foundation, Mizuno Alchemy) for most of your training and use the lighter shoes for your tempo runs or interval work and races.

Joe

[yakie47]

Hey Joe,

Just wondering if you have checked out the K-Swiss run-one-misoul? Does the insert have a good arch in it? Are they better than the inserts that come w/ normal running shoes?

Thanks,
Jake

[Joe Rubio]

Not as good as the Superfeet.

Joe