OT: Testing the limits of SPS knowledge

[dorndawg]

Like all Sixpackers, I want to make sure I get my money's worth at the buffet for years to come. To do that I've been walking more but I've been wearing out my tenny shoes in one specific spot. Basically, above 123 in this diagram:



Do they make an insert or something that can help with this? Or some other way to not put all the pressure on that one spot? It's more pronounced on my left foot but also happens on the right side. I'm going to have to take out another 4th mortgage on the doublewide to keep buying shoes at this rate.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

There are shoe stores that can do an analysis of your feet. Here, its a running store

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Probably need to see a podiatrist. They can analyze your walking gait and maybe tell you how to fix it.

 

[aTotal360]

 

[DawgNsuds]

I'm a runner and have the same issue, they make several and I believe New Balance makes a shoe to address. Go to Fleet Feet or similar and get recommendations. I'm a tight wad and ordered mine off of Amazon

edited that I bought Dr.Scholls "All-Purpose Sport & Fitness insoles" at Target I think, and so far they seem to be working. I am anxious to see what their useful life is

 

[dorndawg]

There are shoe stores that can do an analysis of your feet. Here, its a running store

I tried that and I think I knew more about it than the slapdick working there, maybe I can find another one

 

[maroontide06]

Like all Sixpackers, I want to make sure I get my money's worth at the buffet for years to come. To do that I've been walking more but I've been wearing out my tenny shoes in one specific spot. Basically, above 123 in this diagram:

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Do they make an insert or something that can help with this? Or some other way to not put all the pressure on that one spot? It's more pronounced on my left foot but also happens on the right side. I'm going to have to take out another 4th mortgage on the doublewide to keep buying shoes at this rate.

I generally wear mine out below 124.

 

[dorndawg]

I already sold mine to attend a baseball game

 

[thekimmer]

Try these

 

[CochiseCowbell]

I tried that and I think I knew more about it than the slapdick working there, maybe I can find another one

You went to the wrong store. Try this guy:

 

[thatsbaseball]

Fleet feet has the equipment help you with this. It's pretty impressive actually.

 

[The Peeper]

Like all Sixpackers, I want to make sure I get my money's worth at the buffet for years to come. To do that I've been walking more but I've been wearing out my tenny shoes in one specific spot. Basically, above 123 in this diagram:

View attachment 1012346

Do they make an insert or something that can help with this? Or some other way to not put all the pressure on that one spot? It's more pronounced on my left foot but also happens on the right side. I'm going to have to take out another 4th mortgage on the doublewide to keep buying shoes at this rate.

I tend to pop a hole in the same spot but on outside of the fabric of the shoe. I went to a wider shoe (went from a D width to an E width and it solved the problem, maybe you need something similar. I didn't even notice the difference.

As an alternative to Fleet Feet or local store, get on the phone with Road Runner Sports ( https://www.roadrunnersports.com/ ) and tell them what's going on. They are the most knowledgeable people that I've ever seen. They ask lots of questions, will sometimes have you wet the bottom of your foot and step on a brown paper bag and take a picture to send to them and they will analyze. They are super thorough, will talk your head off about shoes if you want. They have a VIP Club that if you join they give you 10% off shoes and 90 DAYS to wear the shoe and if you don't like it, they will take it back no questions asked. They also ship free too.



Edit: I don't buy as many as I did before but I will join the VIP Club, buy a pair and wear them for awhile and if they are wearing well I'll buy a couple more pair and take advantage of the 10% discount and free shipping and then let the VIP expire for a year or two and just wear the other pairs I bought until I need new ones. Shoes are like car models, they change them every year so when you find some you like buy them up because they will change them every year. I just bought some HOKAS from them that were actually the model from 2 years ago and they had 3 pair left and so I snatched them up. You can also just start buying on Amazon once you find one you like.

 

[L4MANDW]

Shoe Country Warehouse & Fleet Feet in Tupelo. SCW fit me up w/a pair of insoles & running shoes, very comfy for my Morton’s Neuroma. Bring your billfold tho. $75 for the insole inserts & $200 for the tennis. Never paid that for my best pair of hunting boots but when she said it’ll be like walkin’ on a cloud, she wasn’t jokin’. Hurt to dish out that much cash but certainly has made an improvement in my walking comfort. They will analyze your feet and give you an array of choices to try. Young lady help me there, wish I remembered her name but she took the time and fixed me up. Had to order the shoes in my size but there in like 3 days. Excellent service there in Tupelo, very patient and helpful.

 

[patdog]

Fleet feet has the equipment help you with this. It's pretty impressive actually.

Second this. Seriously, go to Fleet Feet and let them help you. Their shoes aren't the cheapest. But it's worth every penny for the analysis and advice.

Personal story. About a year ago I was having pain in one of my toes. It was probably dislocated years ago and had started flaring up. Went to ortho urgent care. NP there examined me and made an appointment with the ortho Dr. In meantime, she told me to go to Fleet Feet and get properly fitted for some new shoes. Turns out every shoe I owned was the wrong size. After a couple days in the new shoes, I cancelled the Dr. appt. and haven't had any problems since. And I now wear Hoka walking shoes every day, work or church too. Long way of saying, go to Fleet Feet, they really can help.

 

[The Peeper]

Second this. Seriously, go to Fleet Feet and let them help you. Their shoes aren't the cheapest. But it's worth every penny for the analysis and advice.

Personal story. About a year ago I was having pain in one of my toes. It was probably dislocated years ago and had started flaring up. Went to ortho urgent care. NP there examined me and made an appointment with the ortho Dr. In meantime, she told me to go to Fleet Feet and get properly fitted for some new shoes. Turns out every shoe I owned was the wrong size. After a couple days in the new shoes, I cancelled the Dr. appt. and haven't had any problems since. And I now wear Hoka walking shoes every day, work or church too. Long way of saying, go to Fleet Feet, they really can help.

I've used Fleet Feet in Tupelo a couple times and just told Dorn about RoadRunner Sports, they are online and do a great job too. I've been wearing Hokas for 3 years now after wearing New Balance for about 15 years and love the Hokas.

 

[bulldoghair]

Like all Sixpackers, I want to make sure I get my money's worth at the buffet for years to come. To do that I've been walking more but I've been wearing out my tenny shoes in one specific spot. Basically, above 123 in this diagram:

View attachment 1012346

Do they make an insert or something that can help with this? Or some other way to not put all the pressure on that one spot? It's more pronounced on my left foot but also happens on the right side. I'm going to have to take out another 4th mortgage on the doublewide to keep buying shoes at this rate.

All shoes are going to wear out, especially if you’re walking more as you say or doing some other sort of activities. You may already do this, but maybe have one pair for strictly your walking or exercise only. If you’re not having any sort of pain or real discomfort in your feet or anywhere else up the chain, then this is perfectly normal, do not go see a podiatrist or try to balance out anything, as everyone might have wear more pronounced in different spots. Podiatrist will create another problem if you don’t already have one, then try to keep you coming back. When the bottom tread wears down it’s time to get a new pair. Other than that, I’d say strengthen your feet, walk around barefoot as much as possible around the house or wherever else. And then enjoy the buffets, as they seem to be dying out these days. One more piece of advice, two things I’d say don’t fret over how much you’re spending maybe, and that’s shoes and bed. Your feet are important to how the rest of your body is going to feel, and then your going to spend almost half your life laying in your bed.

 

[Shmuley]

Like all Sixpackers, I want to make sure I get my money's worth at the buffet for years to come. To do that I've been walking more but I've been wearing out my tenny shoes in one specific spot. Basically, above 123 in this diagram:

View attachment 1012346

Do they make an insert or something that can help with this? Or some other way to not put all the pressure on that one spot? It's more pronounced on my left foot but also happens on the right side. I'm going to have to take out another 4th mortgage on the doublewide to keep buying shoes at this rate.

You are a pronator.

 

[karlchilders.sixpack]

 

[dawgman42]

You went to the wrong store. Try this guy:

If dorn needs to see Al for shoes, then there's a LOT about his lifestyle we don't want to know.

Well, maybe GLFR does . . .

 

[Dawgbite]

We will fix you right up and have you running in no time.

 

[The Peeper]

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I 100% endorse that stuff. If you wear out a spot on any shoe sole, clean around it and smear that stuff on it in an even layer w/ something like a popsicle stick and let them dry. Add thin layers until it is built up and they are good to go again good as new. You will wear out the rest of the shoe before that stuff ever wears out. I've put in on the outside of rubber boots and waders too and it works great, you could probably seal a leaky boat w/ it like Billy does.............

 

[dorndawg]

I 100% endorse that stuff. If you wear out a spot on any shoe sole, clean around it and smear that stuff on it in an even layer w/ something like a popsicle stick and let them dry. Add thin layers until it is built up and they are good to go again good as new. You will wear out the rest of the shoe before that stuff ever wears out. I've put in on the outside of rubber boots and waders too and it works great, you could probably seal a leaky boat w/ it like Billy does.............

Heck I'm gonna try some, I thought @karlchilders.sixpack was goofin' - thanks fellas

 

[thatsbaseball]

Second this. Seriously, go to Fleet Feet and let them help you. Their shoes aren't the cheapest. But it's worth every penny for the analysis and advice.

Personal story. About a year ago I was having pain in one of my toes. It was probably dislocated years ago and had started flaring up. Went to ortho urgent care. NP there examined me and made an appointment with the ortho Dr. In meantime, she told me to go to Fleet Feet and get properly fitted for some new shoes. Turns out every shoe I owned was the wrong size. After a couple days in the new shoes, I cancelled the Dr. appt. and haven't had any problems since. And I now wear Hoka walking shoes every day, work or church too. Long way of saying, go to Fleet Feet, they really can help.

LOL First time I went in Fleet Feet to buy shoes my wife was with me. They did all the tests and brought out the shoes they recommended . I liked them and my wife told the clerk "we'll take these". I was like WTF we don't know what they cost . She said "just go to the checkout and give them your card". They were Saucony and while kinda pricey they've been worth every penny.

 

[hdogg]

I'd recommend Merrill trail hiking shoes. I put a lot of miles on mine and they last a few years. I have wide feet and high arches and sometimes have to replace my arch support insole but shoes hold up nicely.

 

[dorndawg]

I'd recommend Merrill trail hiking shoes. I put a lot of miles on mine and they last a few years. I have wide feet and high arches and sometimes have to replace my arch support insole but shoes hold up nicely.

I like everything about Merrills except they get uncomfortable to me after 2-3 miles

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

Had the same issue in my 30's and the podiatrist said I had flat feet and ordered me $800 shoe inserts. I wore them a couple of times and then chunked them because they were miserable. I bought some good quality shoes and the problem went away on its own.

 

[Car Ramrod.sixpack]

Granted all shoes wear out if you wear them walking or running on a regular basis. I normally walk at least a mile 5-6 times a weeks and I get about a year out of a pair. Granted I keep one pair for walking only and after a year they are rotated out for casual wear. I will say that I get a longer life out of Brooks and the absolutely worse far as longevity have been Hokas.

You need to look at neutral support shoes. Most shoes are made for people that walk on the ball of their foot. By the shoe wear you probably have high insteps and walk on the outside of your foot. I have the same issue along with wide feet and Fleet Feet has been the most reliable place to buy shoes that work for me.

 

[The Peeper]

Granted all shoes wear out if you wear them walking or running on a regular basis. I normally walk at least a mile 5-6 times a weeks and I get about a year out of a pair

Running statistics say you should get 500-600 miles from a QUALITY pair of running shoes if they aren't abused i.e. trail running and puddles and such. You aren't going to get that many miles from a pair of Skechers or $40 New Balance. After that amount of mileage they lose support and that's when I turn them into yard working shoes

 

[horshack.sixpack]

Like all Sixpackers, I want to make sure I get my money's worth at the buffet for years to come. To do that I've been walking more but I've been wearing out my tenny shoes in one specific spot. Basically, above 123 in this diagram:

View attachment 1012346

Do they make an insert or something that can help with this? Or some other way to not put all the pressure on that one spot? It's more pronounced on my left foot but also happens on the right side. I'm going to have to take out another 4th mortgage on the doublewide to keep buying shoes at this rate.

How big a boy are ye?

 

[RivaDawg]

Find a shoe that feels good. But 2 pair and rotate them daily. Walk in one pair one day and the other pair the next. Gives them time to dry out and lets the cushioning spring back (decompress?)

Was a runner for years and never had problems with shoes wearing out early.

Also, plus one for whoever recommended Road Runner Sports. The return policy is worth it if you are trying to find the right/correct shoe.