Shock absorbing Insoles

[Juanco20]

Has anyone any positive/negative experience with these?

Turned my ankle back in February and didn't get back playing until August. Since i've come back I've had a lot of shin pain during and after playing and I think it might be down to a change in running style due to ankle still not being right. And this change in style is putting extra stress on the shin. If i'm foot striking differently then I figured these might help take some of the load off until I somehow get back to running normally

[Smitters]

I've used the Sorbothane ones in the past, but to be honest, if used regularly, they'll start to fall apart fairly swiftly.

I reckon you'll find the shin pain is to do with tight calves. Sorting that out in the long term ought to help, with stretching and maybe massage, rollering etc. You can use a 1.5L fizzy drink bottle (unopened) as a roller. If you can get to a physio, even for one sesh it could really help. Otherwise,

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NB - not a doc/physio - just a sufferer of similar pain following a broken ankle...

[pisttonnal]

Do you get the cheaper ones or more expensive ones? thanks!

[272BHP]

Why buy shock absorbing insoles? we have hips that absorb shock, knees that absorb shock, ankles and feet that absorb shock.

A suitable pair of footwear (for the conditions) will have enough protective compound on its soles to deal with hard floors, surface abnormalities or debris. No need for anything else.

[UnderTheRadar]

As a runner for 20 years and someone who is a bit of a compulsive researcher I'd suggest no custom insole. There are sports outlets who will offer you "free" gait analysis and then say you need their custom insoles at, sometimes, silly prices. I've run with club runners, multiple marathon runners - none have used these. More important is picking the right shoe and there are sites like Runners World that will help. There are shoes that help with stability and shoes designed for cushioning and all the varieties in between.

[pisttonnal]

Thank you undertheradar, I think you are right it is snakeoil for insoles basically. Are gel soles the best to get because most are made out of gel but I have seen one good pair which aren't made out of gel but are said to be just as good... though gel does adapt to feet shape making them better than custom insoles. Plus aren't you meant to keep on changing foot support to stop your feet becoming to dependent on the support? Anyway going on that I think what I shall do Is buy some of these ones that are meant to be arch support soles but also have added shock absorption.. it doesn't matter that they are not gel does it? and save my moneys http://nuovahealth.co.uk/shop/plantar-fasciitis-ar...,

Edited by pisttonnal on Friday 25th July 11:56

[UnderTheRadar]

I run two pairs of shoes Asics Gel Kayanos and Brooks Glycerins. Everyone's feet are different but the Asics are gel and the Brooks I don't think are. They are both equally shock absorbing and supportive IMO - And I've used them for both road and trail running.