Good shoes for bad feet

[SCHSref]

Looking for some help here...

I am a LJ and have plantar fasciitis.  The last two scrimmages I did on artificial grass surfaces brought my symptoms back.  THe other day, my hip started acting up with it.  Last time this happened was when I was training for a half marathon.  A friend of mine suggested going to a store that mapped your feet and then fit with certains types of shoes made for pronation.

So, that is the background info and here is the question...are there any good shoes out there for someone with my condition?

Thanks

[theunofficialofficial]

Deal with the same issue myself. I buy a pair of SuperFeet 'Green' for every season and put them in there. Make sure the stretch your calfs and heels before and after every game.


My own personal favorite is the hot tub and a refreshing beer after the game to relax the muscles.


Best of luck to you.

[NorCalMike]

I have wide feet so I usually by New Balance shoes. They used to have several different black shoes but now the only ones I can find are the 950s. These are pretty good but I always replace the inserts the good ones.

[HLinNC]

 It's not the shoes, you need orthotic inserts.  My fasciitis got so bad I wound up having to get custom inserts through a podiatrist. 

My first pair they placed my feet in a box of goo and made castings.  Now they can map them with a scanner.

You can try starting out with the Superfeet models.  They are off the shelf, can be found at most running or outdoor wear stores.  They'll be about $40 and up.  They have several different models so read the packaging carefully or ask a knowledgable sales person.

Pre game you need to stretch your calves and heels well.  Ice packs post game and more stretching.  The stretches can be found easily in a net search.

[TxSkyBolt]

Also suggest you get taped by the trainer before games.


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[SCHSref]

Thanks all.  I'm going to try some of the super greens.  I also researched taping methods for plantar.  The only problem is that I will probably have to tape myself for some games since I work many b-team/middle school games.  When I get the sub-varsity, they usually have a trainer that has an idea of what they are doing.

[clearwall]

I don't remember if I heard it in a presentation somewhere or read it, but I remember hearing that those shoe mapping things are a complete scam. The inserts do just as good a job as any kind of custom insoles and a ton cheaper.

[NorCalMike]

SCH
Love your avatar.

[CalhounLJ]

Never got much relief from the taping. Hard to immobilize something that needs to move.  Did have success with stretching and exercises though. Mine is cured as long as I keep walking and make sure to stretch out before I run.


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[goodgrr]

I suffered for a long time, I had 2/3 sessions with a sports massage expert and he really worked on each calf.  (touch wood) I'm now not suffering except if I work a double header and then stretching out the calf before and after really helps.

[bama_stripes]

When I had this problem several years ago, my sports medicine guy suggested the following:

(1)  Upon waking in the morning, immediately stretch the foot with a small dish towel.
(2)  Do toe lifts during the day to strengthen the calf.
(3)  Stretch well before the game.

[IAUMP]

You may want to try the Reebok Zigs along with the stretching.  I have had some bouts of plantar faciatis and found this combination worked for me.

[TampaSteve]

I'm not a Doctor, I do not play one on TV and I did not stay at a holiday Inn Express last night.

Ive had ongoing Plantar fascitius (sp?) for a while.  It got so bad I finally went to the Ortho foot/ankle specialist.  Now going to a Dr, you'll expect meds and maybe surg.
My Ortho put me on a simple stretching regime and NO issues since.

In essence every day I stretched by hanging my heels off of a cinder block (like you see the platform divers do) for 1min; off 1 min; on; off; and on.
for a total of 3min on & 2min off...5 min...

shoes:
if you have over/under pronating issues I would suggest to get an insole of sorts.
Hopefully your state allows for black & white shoes as black-only shoes are harder and harder to come by.
But all in all, whatever shoes your foot "likes".
I know folks who swear by NewBalance, but my feet like the Adidas better.

[SCHSref]

Wanted to give an update...

I purchased the Greenfeet inserts AND went with the taping before the game.  No problems, although the trainer taped too high on my achilles.  Caused a NASTY blister and just couldn't run as fast.  But, no pain that night or the next morning.  I'll see if this happens on the artificial grass surface

I do appreciate all the help.

Best wishes to everyone this season.

[VALJ]

You may want to try the Reebok Zigs along with the stretching.  I have had some bouts of plantar faciatis and found this combination worked for me.

I just ordered a pair of these today, based in part on this recommendation.  We'll see over the next two weeks how they do - I've got 5 games (including a double header one Friday) onfield, and two chain crews between 9/4 and 9/13.

[HLinNC]

I bought the Zigs a few years back (Cooperstown model??).  I jumped the gun and originally bought the white bottoms when NC approved white but the local RSO disapproved them for his area so I had to back up and order all black.  I found them to be a bit on the heavy side.

I'm now using the Nike Lunar MVP Pregame bb turf shoe.  I tried the liquid electrical tape idea to cover up the white midsole, which so far it works.  They have a small, knobby tread.  I wear a pair of heel cups in them instead of my orthotics and they seem to be working well.  In fact, I've been using the heel cups in my running shoes as well.  While I still have some pain in the morning after a game, it is not nearly as severe as it was 6-7 years ago.

Nike and Eastbay both have them marked down $30-40 so I assume they are closing out the model.  The do seem to run a little snug in the toebox for me.

[blindref757]

Bought a pair of these and worked my first game in them on Friday.  Loved them...never thought about my feet hurting, traction, or stability.

http://www.skechers.com/style/50127/after-burn-memory-fit-reprint/bbk