I’ve got a strange problem. Perhaps someone can help. I’ve run 40 years, but the last decade I have been plagued by soleus problems. I’ve spent more on physical therapy, podiatrists and others than I care to recall. I tried my first pair of carbon fibre shoes a year ago, Brooks fuel cell, which cured the problem! But I was rewarded with two hamstring pulls - the first time in my life. So I need to try something new, again. I’m 56, run 22:00 for 5k and weigh 165. Any running shoe wizards out there want to recommend something that reduces strain on the soleus and hamstring. Clearly my gastrocs and quads will need to step up, but given my situation, a new shoe seems my only hope.
I can relate. Low drop shoes kill my calves, high drop shoes make my knees sore. I’m going to try an in between drop and see what happens. I’ve been to a couple of running shoe stores and they look at me like I’m crazy. So I guess we’re on our own. lol.
Thanks that was short and informative , i want low drop shoe but no a purely barefoot shoe like vivos cuz price and they re so thin for the kind of pavement in my city maybe later tho but looking for kinvara guess they re great for almost zero drop shoes? what model were you holding
Yes or no. My half marathon time was 1:39:54. If my quad and hip flexors “appear” to be the weak link over distance and effort… my drop 5 hokas are too much?? Any other ez run, tempo run, intervals I don’t see much of an issue. However I do see a change in my stride length and cadence
I'm now walking in 4mm for over 6 years, Free RN Distance. I love how barefoot it feels, now I'm buying a 10mm dropoff and I'm scared I will hate it, because I prefer to feel my feet, ankles and calfs working. I push off with my toes, always, as my main force in walking. After a 25km walk I feel burning in my feet, but not in knees or above. Is it bad for me to get back to 10mm?
What U do if what U wearing changes drop and u use to low drop and Ur injury prone. Think it's wrong that they dnt keep them at same drop so people have option
Great explanation!
Thank you!
Nice video I tend to run in shoes in the 4mm drop range I’ve been nothing that when I run in high stack height my hip flexors and Back are 😢
Nice review. I prefer zero-drop shoes when wearing any shoes at all ;) Anyways, good job making the video! 👍
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video. I did not know any of this. Very educational. Thank you
I’ve got a strange problem. Perhaps someone can help. I’ve run 40 years, but the last decade I have been plagued by soleus problems. I’ve spent more on physical therapy, podiatrists and others than I care to recall. I tried my first pair of carbon fibre shoes a year ago, Brooks fuel cell, which cured the problem! But I was rewarded with two hamstring pulls - the first time in my life. So I need to try something new, again. I’m 56, run 22:00 for 5k and weigh 165. Any running shoe wizards out there want to recommend something that reduces strain on the soleus and hamstring. Clearly my gastrocs and quads will need to step up, but given my situation, a new shoe seems my only hope.
I can relate. Low drop shoes kill my calves, high drop shoes make my knees sore. I’m going to try an in between drop and see what happens. I’ve been to a couple of running shoe stores and they look at me like I’m crazy. So I guess we’re on our own. lol.
Great video and great information! I'm a new follower, hoping to learn more from you to aid my patients!
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the support!
heard that zero drop will bias "beast mode" calves
thats a fact i think
Good to know!! Where in the world is this place??? It's so green and there's so many birds!!
Good old Hudson Valley in NY state
I'd rather save my knees and go for a zero drop shoe. It's a weak feature of our anatomy so it just makes more sense.
I always landed on my heels in general. When I tried a lower heel drop, I got a ankle pain so I went back to a high heel drop and feel better.
Which low drop shoes for knee pain do u recommend mbts have helped me before
Your stride looks funny when you're holding a selfie stick.
Thanks that was short and informative , i want low drop shoe but no a purely barefoot shoe like vivos cuz price and they re so thin for the kind of pavement in my city maybe later tho but looking for kinvara guess they re great for almost zero drop shoes? what model were you holding
Would you recommend Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 for someone with IT band issues ?
Yes or no. My half marathon time was 1:39:54.
If my quad and hip flexors “appear” to be the weak link over distance and effort… my drop 5 hokas are too much??
Any other ez run, tempo run, intervals I don’t see much of an issue. However I do see a change in my stride length and cadence
I'm now walking in 4mm for over 6 years, Free RN Distance. I love how barefoot it feels, now I'm buying a 10mm dropoff and I'm scared I will hate it, because I prefer to feel my feet, ankles and calfs working. I push off with my toes, always, as my main force in walking. After a 25km walk I feel burning in my feet, but not in knees or above. Is it bad for me to get back to 10mm?
What U do if what U wearing changes drop and u use to low drop and Ur injury prone. Think it's wrong that they dnt keep them at same drop so people have option
what shoes or drop for turf toe, nuetral, flat feet and a low back disc herniation injury?
Have you seen the video by Seth James Demoor? He said almost the complete opposite and confused me!
its because this high drop is all bull shit. just get low or zero . ask yourself what drop does your natural foot use
I went from Hoka to Xero and Altras. Way better form, everything is stronger
I recall him saying almost the same things.... hum....maybe I have to watch it again...
@Yuna69able The so-called "natural" foot use isn't a constant. Low drop burns my calves and shins.
What model is that kinvara?
Believe a 9
Thumbs down purely for putting out 360p video in 2022.
This video is purely informational nothing on screen really effects or adds to the info being given thus image quality is entirely irrelevant