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    • CommentAuthorFree Membersgwillim
    • CommentTimeMay 12th 2009
     
    sgwillim

    I am a completely flat-footed, IT Band Friction Syndrome havin' runner with severe pronation who is looking for some inserts/orthodics for my non-running shoes.  I have a great pair of running shoes (ASICS 1140s) but I'd like to get the same support and motion control in my everyday shoes so that I can cut down on the stress to my legs and knees all the time.

    Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

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    rpetreccajr
    Go see a podiatrist. Custom orthotics may be what you need. My wife has very high arches and plantar fascitis. Without her orthotics, she can't walk or stand much on hard surfaces. The orthotics help her tremendously. Be prepared though, they can be pricy - US$3-400.
    • CommentAuthorChampionship Membershipredwingfan
    • CommentTimeMay 13th 2009
     
    redwingfan
    I just got custom orthotics, due to PF and high arches, and they were $175.  So far so good!  I didn't get them earlier because I thought they would run me a few hundred dollars but that was not the case.  You can also get some decent inserts from a running store, I have some for my non-running shoes and they really help!
    • CommentAuthorFree Membermahler01
    • CommentTimeMay 13th 2009
     
    mahler01

    i have a suggestion which may seem crazy, but hear me out. try ditching the orthotics and the motion control shoes and running as close to barefoot as possible (i.e. - racing flats, vibram fivefingers, etc.) it's easier on your knees, feet, everything.

    i'm a runner who's had such severe IT band syndrome that i've had surgery on my knee TWICE. before the second surgery, i was running in brooks addictions with $500 custom orthotics, but still couldn't shake the ITBS. i tried everything, which eventually included learning to run again (a PT asked me one time to run for her, and i didn't have my shoes on, and ran completely differently than i ever had before -  i realized there must be some reason for that.) now i run in new balance 152 or fivefingers KSO and have no problems with ITBS (thanks also to chiropractors and massage therapists.) i do wear my custom orthotics in regular shoes, however.

    i'm not going to blather on about how barefoot running is the correct way to run - whatever works for you, you know? all i can say is, i was once in your position, and learning to run on the balls of my feet rather than heel strike has made all the difference. i will mention though, that there is a lot of scientific evidence to back up this style of running.

     good luck and hope the ITBS gets better. It sucks, but can be beat!

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberboyjame
    • CommentTimeJul 9th 2009
     
    boyjame
    See if you can find a PT that also specializes in orthotics.  Then they might not just go for the insert but try and diagnose the problem before going for an expensive insert. 
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    twilighthours

    No IT-Band issues for me, but I've got plantar fasciitis to spare.  I simply couldn't run until I was fitted for custom orthotics. 

     Nothing like getting old.  They did get me back on my feet, though.

    For a cheaper alternative to custom orthotics, I use Superfeet (www.superfeet.com) in my trail runners.  They aren't quite as good as custom jobbies but they're way better than anything else off the rack.  

     Or you could learn to run barefoot.

    • CommentAuthorFree Membermccoughan
    • CommentTimeAug 1st 2009
     
    mccoughan

    hi -

    I agree with most of the others here, get the custom orthodics and a solid pair of shoes. I have flat feet + nearly 1/2inch leg length difference and with the orthodics I am able to run without pain - I enjoy running so didnt want to give it up when I had problems years ago.  I was turned on to them when seeing a local sports doctor/chiropractor for an injury.  I think the custom pieces cost about $300.  And as for shoes, either New Balance 992s or Mizuho Waves seem to work well for me, providing enough stability but not sacrificing the support.  I run reguarly and so far I've finished 2 marathons this year,  pain free and loving it!

     Sean

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberCtlm17
    • CommentTimeAug 4th 2009
     
    Ctlm17

    Hello,

     I also suffer from severe pronation due to flat feet. And, though I probably should look into custom orthotics, the cost is prohibitive for me at this time. I, however have had luck with these new balance insole http://www.aperfectdealer.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/scstore/p-IMMC4900.html?L+scstore+tgbd3044ff34f934

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