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[sfa82]

I have just injured my hamstring, on the same leg I tore my ACL a few years back. The physio then recommended that I get in soles made for my over pronation, which she thinks could be contributing towards the injuries (along with age, laziness to warm up properly and maybe just being unfit, i might add).

But that got me thinking if there were any cricket shoes specifically designed for feet type i.e. over or under pronation, like in running shoes. Would I be better off buying structured running shoes and getting them spiked? Could this be something cricket footwear companies should think about?

[WalkingWicket37]

Normal cricket shoes with orthotic insoles may be the way to go mate.
They aren't cheap but getting measured up for custom insoles can work wonders.

[sfa82]

That is what I'm getting done now. They should be ready at the end of the week.

I had the foot analysis done at Asics when I was looking for running shoes and felt that it made a difference . Asics structured shoes are great.

[rbanners]

with my medical hat on - i am sorry to say that there is extremely limited evidence that the "correct" shoe type is
a) necessary
b) useful

gait analysis tends to be done to sell you a shoe - it may diagnose your running style, and to some extent, your inherent biomechanics - but whether this is down to your anatomy or just the way you run is not diagnosed by a simple gait analysis in a shop.

if you are an over-pronator - the next question is, why? if you want to correct this, understanding why (there is more than one reason) is the real key to treating it, not just buying the "right" shoe.

recent clinical reviews of the existing theories about pronation and barefoot running have shown that:
1. the current "fad" for the correct shoes is based on erroneous ideas
2. barefoot running has not been studied for long enough to have a good evidence base but may help reduce injury rates if done properly

the only thing we can know for sure about running is:
1. buy shoes that are comfortable - research does show that perception of comfort gives a longer interval to your first running related injury (all runners get injuries, cos few runners know how to run)
2. learn how to run if you want to avoid injury -

hope this helps save you all some money and worry
cheers
rbanners

[Woodyspin]

with my medical hat on - i am sorry to say that there is extremely limited evidence that the "correct" shoe type is
a) necessary
b) useful

gait analysis tends to be done to sell you a shoe - it may diagnose your running style, and to some extent, your inherent biomechanics - but whether this is down to your anatomy or just the way you run is not diagnosed by a simple gait analysis in a shop.

if you are an over-pronator - the next question is, why? if you want to correct this, understanding why (there is more than one reason) is the real key to treating it, not just buying the "right" shoe.

recent clinical reviews of the existing theories about pronation and barefoot running have shown that:
1. the current "fad" for the correct shoes is based on erroneous ideas
2. barefoot running has not been studied for long enough to have a good evidence base but may help reduce injury rates if done properly

the only thing we can know for sure about running is:
1. buy shoes that are comfortable - research does show that perception of comfort gives a longer interval to your first running related injury (all runners get injuries, cos few runners know how to run)
2. learn how to run if you want to avoid injury -

hope this helps save you all some money and worry
cheers
rbanners

Agreed infact this was on TV last night (supershoppers)

comfy shoes
Well supported heel
Enough room around the toe.

Sorted!

[sfa82]

Thanks for the information guys. It is certainly very interesting and much appreciated.

[keysersolze]

Go see an NHS Podiatrist and they will make insoles for your shoes if you genuinely need them. I had some made for me due to being smashed up ten years or so back free of charge by the NHS. Podiatrists are the experts in this field.

[rbanners]

Totally agree that podiatrists are the experts - current research (done by them and sports physios etc) shows that some of the expertise they have been applying may be open to some errors - so though they are definitely still getting orthotics made from casts of your feet - whether this is what has the best evidence base or not has recently come under questioning.

Hence my comments about understanding how and why you are over pronating and whether this is likely to cause any symptoms/problems or whether your symptoms (if you have any) are actually caused by something else (eg running "improperly").
Cheers
rbanners


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