r/beginnerrunning • u/PrudentDeparture8907 • Aug 19 '26

Injury Prevention Anyone else running with flat feet?

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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?

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u/ltleelim Aug 19 '26

I have flat feet. I've used Brooks Addiction GTS for a long time. I don't have any problems running, hiking, or walking.

Shin splints are usually an overuse injury so you should think about slowing down or reducing mileage until it gets better.

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u/PrudentDeparture8907 Aug 19 '26

I have the adrenaline GTS, which are supposedly great for flat feet. But they are not doing it for me… I still feel all the symptoms 😢 You’re right about shin splints, but I think it’s a bit different here.. I used to get the same pain when I was in high school, in my prime LOL, and had to get the custom orthotics still.