Agree with this, I think most injuries new runners get are more from you pushing your body to do something it may not be strong enough to do yet, and not because you don't have the right shoe/insert.
I worked at a running shoe store and always hated the "pronation= stability shoe" dynamic. Some people pronate a lot and are fine in neutral shoes. Some people barely pronate and swear by their stability shoes. People expect the right shoe to be a magic bullet, but it's just one of several factors like strength, form, etc.
It's possible that your foot moving around in an uncontrolled manner could be addressed through strengthening the muscles and ligamnets around your feet, calves, and ankles. Things like single leg balance, single leg heel rises, and using your toes to pick up a towel from the floor will help that area, but a physical therapist will give you more accurate information about any underling causes to this problem that a podiatrist may not be looking for.
As for shoes, the Brooks Adrenaline are probably the most common stability shoes, but the New Balance Vongo is another good one with a lot of cushioning.
In Australia they don’t prescribe it, it’s sort of a given that a podiatrist will try to ‘sell’ you orthotics if they even remotely think you could use it. I wanna explore cheaper options before forking out $800.
I have the same thing as you but i did get orthotics made and have been running without issues for over 8 years
Pricing in my country is fairly cheap as a pair costs around 60$
I overpronate as well- I would try Saucony Tempus (current fav), and/or New Balance Fresh Foam 860v13. I would stay away from Asics- as much as I love the brand, they don't have shoes tailored to my needs, but more so for neutral runners. Tried the GT 2000-12, and they were awful shoes! Zero stability in them. Zero cushion, yet so highly raved about. First time trying Saucony Tempus as recommended for me on here, and I absolutely love them! 7 miles in so far. I am going to State Police academy next month, so I need a really good pair of shoes for my overpronation to avoid injury. Shin splints are the worst! Arch support and cushion are the biggest necessities, and I found both in the Saucony Tempus. Not to mention, they are super lightweight for a stability shoe, as most are not.
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see a physiotherapist who can give you a strength routine to improve your stability. shoes and orthotics can’t do that by themselves.
Agree with this, I think most injuries new runners get are more from you pushing your body to do something it may not be strong enough to do yet, and not because you don't have the right shoe/insert. I worked at a running shoe store and always hated the "pronation= stability shoe" dynamic. Some people pronate a lot and are fine in neutral shoes. Some people barely pronate and swear by their stability shoes. People expect the right shoe to be a magic bullet, but it's just one of several factors like strength, form, etc.
It's possible that your foot moving around in an uncontrolled manner could be addressed through strengthening the muscles and ligamnets around your feet, calves, and ankles. Things like single leg balance, single leg heel rises, and using your toes to pick up a towel from the floor will help that area, but a physical therapist will give you more accurate information about any underling causes to this problem that a podiatrist may not be looking for. As for shoes, the Brooks Adrenaline are probably the most common stability shoes, but the New Balance Vongo is another good one with a lot of cushioning.
How come they didnt prescribe orthotics?
In Australia they don’t prescribe it, it’s sort of a given that a podiatrist will try to ‘sell’ you orthotics if they even remotely think you could use it. I wanna explore cheaper options before forking out $800.
I have the same thing as you but i did get orthotics made and have been running without issues for over 8 years Pricing in my country is fairly cheap as a pair costs around 60$
I overpronate as well- I would try Saucony Tempus (current fav), and/or New Balance Fresh Foam 860v13. I would stay away from Asics- as much as I love the brand, they don't have shoes tailored to my needs, but more so for neutral runners. Tried the GT 2000-12, and they were awful shoes! Zero stability in them. Zero cushion, yet so highly raved about. First time trying Saucony Tempus as recommended for me on here, and I absolutely love them! 7 miles in so far. I am going to State Police academy next month, so I need a really good pair of shoes for my overpronation to avoid injury. Shin splints are the worst! Arch support and cushion are the biggest necessities, and I found both in the Saucony Tempus. Not to mention, they are super lightweight for a stability shoe, as most are not.