Shoes

Buzz

Hello. I am a new member, just joined the other day. I am 61 and live in Minnesota. I broke my right hip a couple years ago and had hip pinning surgery.  The surgery didn’t really work so on 1-6-20 I had  my hip replaced. Prior to breaking my hip I was a runner. Ran quite  a few marathons and halfs and am planning on trying running this summer. I am looking for feedback on shoes. After reading the Allister Mcalpine book which recommends zero drop kind of shoes I was all set to buy  pair of Altras. Then I contacted the owner of my local running shoe store and she recommends cushioned stability shoes like Acsics Gel Kayano. I see that several Hiprunners were Hokas. My PT suggested Hokas as well. Any input from the Hiprunner community would be much appreciated! Thanks.

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    • April 19, 2020 at 6:20 pm #18381
      Buzz
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      Hello. I am a new member, just joined the other day. I am 61 and live in Minnesota. I broke my right hip a couple years ago and had hip pinning surger
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    • April 21, 2020 at 9:10 am #18387
      Dave Whiteside
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      Hi Buzz,
      I prefer more of a minimal/normal shoe. I’ve tried Hoka’s and other shoes with a large cushion and I didn’t like them. I would develop hot spots on my feet and would feel like I was rolling in them. I run races up to 100 miles and do perfectly well on them. I’ve ran in On Running, Altra’s, Newtons and other. I also prefer something like a 4mm drop on my shoes, and nothing heavier than 9 ounces. I think some of it depends on your gait, how far ahead your feet land rather than under you head and cadence. I try to keep a 174+ cadence on slow runs up to 190+ on short distance races. I also run 4 miles barefoot on the beach with no issue. Strength, flexibility type training I think also helps. I would try what you used to run in and only change if they are not working for you. A lot of companies, especially local stores, have a 30 day guarantee where you can take them back and exchange them if they don’t work. Hope that works. This weekend I’m running 60 miles of bridge repeats for my 60th birthday.
      Dave.

    • April 21, 2020 at 1:48 pm #18391
      Hip Brother Tom
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      Hi Buzz,

      The first person I thought of to answer this question was Dave Whiteside (and of course, he answered). There are benefits to both types of shoes and Dave has proven that you can where the minimal shoe and run ultras. As for me, I am more of a Hoka guy. At 190 lbs, I need a shoe that will absorb the impact (or I need to change my running style – like Dave has). I wish you well.

      Hip Brother Tom

    • April 21, 2020 at 2:38 pm #18393
      Buzz
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      Thanks guys. I am 190lbs as well. I will keep you posted on my progress.

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