New running shoes = bloody awful blisters

[lost in espace]

I have spent the last 3 months building up my walking, to running, and now I can cover 8 miles at about 10 miles a minute, not fast but steady. I go out for 4 days, and rest the next.

All of this has been done in a pair of cheap hi tec or similar trainers with little support, they only cost me £12 and have properties akin to a slipper. That said they have done a fair job.

One of my toes started to rub on these cheap trainers as they are slightly small, and I went to our local specialist running shop, was put on a treadmill and videoed. A £90 "running shoe" was picked for my gait and off I went on an 8 miler. As I neared the end I realised that they were rubbing on the inside of my heel, but persevered and went out the next night and had the same problem.

I went back to the shop, Well Run in WGC, and they happily replaced the trainers with a pair that seemed comfier, a Mizuno. And having done 16 miles in them these blisters are back bigger than before.

I can't believe that 2 different makes of trainer will does this to my feet, is it normal to break in running shoes?

[otherman]

No. I wear Asics and I'd expect to put a new pair with no issues at all. If you overpronate its probably worth getting some New Balance sorted out properly somewhere like Up&Running

[Scotfox]

lost in espace said:

I can cover 8 miles at about 10 miles a minute,

Bloody hell, no wonder you've got blisters. Are you Billy Whizz ?

[goldblum]

Why didn't you just buy a bigger pair of the cheap trainers that were comfy?

If it ain't broke..

YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY TO GET A COMFY RUNNING SHOE.

[goldblum]

sorry didn't mean to shout!

[Burrito]

It could be that these new trainers have more heel support than your previous pairs so push against your feet in areas not previously hardened. Perhaps try wearing them to work if you can, or do shorter runs for a week whilst they bed in.

[Pothole]

I was going to ask what made you want to run when you have motor vehicles...then I looked at your profile.

[lost in espace]

Pothole said:

I was going to ask what made you want to run when you have motor vehicles...then I looked at your profile.

Yes I like to admire the back of all the nice motors around here as they drive by. And avoid a heart attack

It must be that my skin is too soft and girly, iirc soaking your feet in surgical spirit can harden them up.

[goldblum]

You don't need to harden your feet up,you're not on a forced march in boots chosen for you.

If you get blisters or sores then the shoes are the wrong size.

[Tiggsy]

otherman said:

No. I wear Asics and I'd expect to put a new pair with no issues at all. If you overpronate its probably worth getting some New Balance sorted out properly somewhere like Up&Running

This , I wear the same and ( because I'm heavy in them .... 18 stone) I replace every 6 months with their latest version. Fit like a glove from the start and never try on first...in fact, i get them online.

[Stu R]

goldblum said:

You don't need to harden your feet up,you're not on a forced march in boots chosen for you.

If you get blisters or sores then the shoes are the wrong size.

Not in my experience. Prior to starting again at the gym I hadn't worn running shoes for a long time, I had blisters after a couple of runs initially, and worried I'd wasted 80 quid on useless shoes, but they're absolutely perfect now.

Get some blistex pads, give the shoes a chance again once you heal, and make sure you're wearing appropriate socks.

[goldblum]

Stu R said:

goldblum said:

You don't need to harden your feet up,you're not on a forced march in boots chosen for you.

If you get blisters or sores then the shoes are the wrong size.

Not in my experience. Prior to starting again at the gym I hadn't worn running shoes for a long time, I had blisters after a couple of runs initially, and worried I'd wasted 80 quid on useless shoes, but they're absolutely perfect now.

Get some blistex pads, give the shoes a chance again once you heal, and make sure you're wearing appropriate socks.

Do you mean the actual physical action of running gave you blisters,because you were not used to the exercise?

If contact between shoe and foot gave you blisters then the shoe was too small and you have merely stretched the shoe to fit through usage!

But if they fit well now I guess they're the correct size! Lol

[Mobile Chicane]

The trick is to wear the right socks and change them frequently. My feet are like ovens, however I highly rate '1,000 Mile' 2-layer socks and also Bridgedales.