YAWT: Shin splints are gonna kill me: need shoe advice

[Mr N8]

I've been running between 1-4 miles 5 days a week for over a year, now. I've developed shin splints in the last couple months, and its getting hard to even want to run. Does anyone have a recommendation for running / cross training shoe or inserts that would help me out? Thanks!

MM

 

[Urinal Mint]

Go to a specialty running store and get fitted for running shoes. I bought a new pair of Mizunos a couple of weeks ago based on my running style, and my shin splints have just about completely gone away in that time... before it was to the point where I couldn't walk well for a couple of days after a soccer game.

Do you have flat feet? That'll definitely help you develop shin splints. So will overpronation, which is the tendency for the foot to roll excessively inward during a step.

You may also want to check into orthotic inserts to help stymie overpronation.

 

[blackdogdeek]

when i was on track, if anyone started getting shin splints our coach made the person run on the infield instead of on the harder track surface which led me to believe that more cushioning would help alleviate the condition.

that being said i'd look for a shoe with significant cushioning like one of the nike air series or my personal favorite, asics gel running shoes.

it's also possible that you're just wearing through your shoes' normal life span and need a new pair. i've read that running shoes need 48 hrs to regain their prime cushioning ability. so i usually buy 2 pairs of the same sneakers so i can alternate pairs when i run consecutive days. i've found that really helps maintain the cushioning life of the shoe.

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: blackdogdeek

it's also possible that you're just wearing through your shoes' normal life span and need a new pair. i've read that running shoes need 48 hrs to regain their prime cushioning ability. so i usually buy 2 pairs of the same sneakers so i can alternate pairs when i run consecutive days. i've found that really helps maintain the cushioning life of the shoe.

I may give that a try, since I have been buying new shoes about every 3 months. Thanks.

 

[spiridion]

stretch and ice them. i have shin splints and they kill me if i don't stretch before and after running.

 

[Pixelated]

Go to a specialty running store and get fitted for running shoes.

I agree. Different people have different running styles that require specific shoes. Get fitted for the right ones for you. Also make sure you stretch and also try walking on your heels without letting your toes touch the ground. You make look funny and it may be somewhat difficult, but trust me, it'll alleviate the pain and help condition you when you go running.

 

[Kemosabe1447]

As a brand of shoes I like New Balance, and of course when you run, don't wear the same shoes you do to walk around in during the day.

 

[nitsuj3580]

I prefer New Balance as they cater to people with wide feet like me

however, regardlessof what sneaker you get, I always get an extra pair of insoles for a little bit more cushion. Helps me out a lot whether I'm just playing basketball or something else like Basketball or softball