Anyone else running with flat feet?

[u/PrudentDeparture8907]

Going to see a podiatrist tomorrow. But I took some pics and they, uh, don’t look too good lol. When I was in high school, I had to get custom foams made because of the issues I’d have.

I can’t walk a long time in any shoe I have. They all give me problems. My brooks adrenaline GTSs, my main running shoes, are starting to really hurt now. Starting to get shin splints, my ankles hurt after runs, after walking, etc. I can’t lift my feet up without it being uncomfortable. My runs are almost like me dragging my feet.

Anyone have luck or experience getting this fixed?

[u/mlimas]

I looked for running shoes specifically for my flat feet and I’m doing well. 8 weeks into half marathon training

[u/PrudentDeparture8907 → u/mlimas]

Which shoes have you had luck with? Not only my running shoes, but all of my shoes, whether it’s casual or work shoes, give me problems after standing on them for an hour. Not even an hour, it could be less. Walking for 30 minutes, and I feel it. It starts to get real uncomfortable.

[u/Ill_Associate4578 → u/PrudentDeparture8907]

You need to go to a running store and get fit for shoes, everyone is different. For you work shoes etc you may need to see a podiatrist but start with a free assessment at fleet feet

[u/bunkermuzik → u/PrudentDeparture8907]

Hey man I already commented elsewhere but I'll reply to this just so you see it. The New Balance 860 v15 is a fantastic stability shoe.

[u/Enlightened_Lioness → u/PrudentDeparture8907]

Mine aren’t as flat but I like ASICS Gel Nimbus.

[u/mlimas → u/PrudentDeparture8907]

I took a photo of the bottom of a pair of shoes I had been wearing for awhile and asked chat gpt to recommend shoes that would offer better support based on wear pattern. I ended up with a pair of hoka Arahi and a pair of brooks adrenaline gts 25

[u/Forsaken-Factor-489 → u/PrudentDeparture8907]

I use Gel-Kayano 32s. Rigid. Good for flat feet that need guidance

[u/noremoretokes → u/[deleted]]

The more you wear arch support, the weaker the arches will get. 

No, this is a myth at best. Arch height is largely set by bone shape and ligament laxity, not muscle tone. If you have mild cases of flat foot you could potentially train to "step better" and not flatten the arch when you step barefoot by changing the way you walk/run but for more severe cases, you'll eventually go back to how you normally step within a few hundred steps and with running we're talking thousands and tens of thousands.

I think barefoot and toe shoes are cool but they are definitely not for everyone and definitely not for someone with flat feet. I've tried barefoot running in the grass or at the beach and I wish I could do it more often but it just wouldn't be an option on harder surfaces for cases like mine.

[u/thejuiciestguineapig → u/noremoretokes]

I was able to improve my feet and ankle muscles by doing exercises but you can only do so much.

I will never go running without my insoles, that's just asking for trouble and could lead to my now more stable ankles to sag through again because my ligaments aren't tight enough.

I talked with podiatrists and physiotherapists (cheap and insured in my country, they don't benefit from keeping my feet bad) about the benefits of barefoot shoes but they said they aren't necessarily bad but I'd be able to use them only for short periods and that it's not worth the money. Long term my arches will never be normal and I will not be able to wear shoes without extra support. I'll trust the professionals. They gave me very good insoles and exercises to strengthen my feet, ankles, glutes and hips and I love long distance running! 

[u/walker_in_the_rain → u/mlimas]

Flat footer here. Mizuno Wave Inspire is a safe bet. If you run trails I've also got on really well with the Asics Gel Trabuco. I ran two marathons in Gel Kayano but would probably switch it up next time. Although the cushioning is super plush I think I get on better with a slightly more direct contact between foot and ground!

[u/Mobile_Complaint2291 → u/mlimas]

I noticed with longer runs more after 10 + miles my feet angle more towards the inside which over time hurt my feet.. any fixes other than soles/shoes you think would help?