Posted on Oct 1, 2022
What are some good and durable running shoes for someone with wide and flat feet?
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Good morning to everyone, I hope everyone is safe out there. I need an opinion on what would be good running shoes to replace my current ones. I'm flat footed and also have wide feet. I've been considering purchasing a pair of hoka's off a recommendation. However I want my purchase to be an investment pair that will last at least 2 years. Please give me opinions. Thank you
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I have a similar issue. Because of this I will buy my shoes on amazon. If they hurt my feet I will just return them. I have found that Asics GT-2000 have been great for me. They are a solid shoe that is meant for distance. Unless you run a few times a month no running shoe should last that long. I usually go 6 months and I will get a new shoe. It really depends on the ware of the shoe. You should go to a running store in your area. A lot of them have a pressure pad machine that will show you how your foot strikes and it's pressure points. From that they can recommend a shoe.
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Thank you for the recommendation. A friend has also recommended Asics to me. I rotate my shoes out for different types of running but my sketchers just aren't cutting it anymore. I can't be cheap with shoes. I usually stay under 100 If I can. But I have to invest in good shoes now as I age.
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For years I was 100% New Balance because they make shoes all the way to size 6E. But lately it seems like they are using a regular width shoe last for extra wide shoes.
I recently switched to Brooks, they have some extra wide shoes. They are the most comfortable shoes I've put on in years
Definitely worth the money, which is about $140.
I recently switched to Brooks, they have some extra wide shoes. They are the most comfortable shoes I've put on in years
Definitely worth the money, which is about $140.
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I've seen brooks at certain sports stores and a store called DSW. I'll look into them. I always used sketchers for the longest time but I want to try something different.
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PFC (Join to see) sketchers are just terrible, no wonder your feet are hurting so much. As running shoes, they should only be worn by children.
Your feet are an investment, you should always spend good money on the three things between you and the earth: your shoes, your tires, and your bed. A good pair of running shoes will cost over $100 but that's money well spent. Use a running app to track how many miles you're putting on them and swap them out by your 400th mile, or when the outsole tread starts to wear. As a rule of thumb, the out sole is harder than the midsole, so when the outsole is worn, the midsole is long past wear.
Get your foot measured with a Bannock device. Every PX has one in the shoe section and any good shoe store has one. Do it every few years, your feet will get longer as your arches fall more.
You may have to purchase your shoes online, most stores only carry mid width sizes. Most shoe brands don't even make wide sizes for most of their models, so you need to know what brands and models. If you're a width 2E, Asics, Saucony, New Balance, Brooks, and Nike all make pretty decent running shoe models in wide width. If you're a 4E New Balance and a handful of Brooks models are the only ones I've seen in that width who make acceptable running shoes.
Remember, your feet are an investment, they are worth the money. People get med boarded for having Plantar fasciitis and foot pain. Plus there's nothing that feels like a good pair of shoes once you find the right ones
Your feet are an investment, you should always spend good money on the three things between you and the earth: your shoes, your tires, and your bed. A good pair of running shoes will cost over $100 but that's money well spent. Use a running app to track how many miles you're putting on them and swap them out by your 400th mile, or when the outsole tread starts to wear. As a rule of thumb, the out sole is harder than the midsole, so when the outsole is worn, the midsole is long past wear.
Get your foot measured with a Bannock device. Every PX has one in the shoe section and any good shoe store has one. Do it every few years, your feet will get longer as your arches fall more.
You may have to purchase your shoes online, most stores only carry mid width sizes. Most shoe brands don't even make wide sizes for most of their models, so you need to know what brands and models. If you're a width 2E, Asics, Saucony, New Balance, Brooks, and Nike all make pretty decent running shoe models in wide width. If you're a 4E New Balance and a handful of Brooks models are the only ones I've seen in that width who make acceptable running shoes.
Remember, your feet are an investment, they are worth the money. People get med boarded for having Plantar fasciitis and foot pain. Plus there's nothing that feels like a good pair of shoes once you find the right ones
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SFC (Join to see) I just wanted to give an update. I went to a running store this afternoon. I sat down with the owner, had my feet measured, arch looked ext. I tried different pairs on a treadmill and ended up going with a pair of Brooks ghost.
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PFC (Join to see) that's actually the same exact pair I just purchased. I really love them, I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!
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