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I have a very wide (D, maybe E) instep, and a very narrow heel.
I have very long, narrow feet both in the heel and toes 8.5AA. Asics running shoes fit very nicely.  But I’m 5′5". If I was built like my feet, I’d be tall and thin….sigh… Martha

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>Finally finished "Under the Banner of Heaven", started "In a Sunburned >Country"
What’s "In a Sunburned Country" like? >Fuzzy tan fleece-lined boots
Oh no, not ugg boots?

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MrWigglesworth wrote: >>Finally finished "Under the Banner of Heaven", started "In a Sunburned >>Country" > What’s "In a Sunburned Country" like?
It’s about [...]

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Am looking for a second pair of choos. In the neutral arena. I stand 6′, weigh just under 170, currently at 5 days/wk for 16 miles with my goal for a month or two out to be at a consistent 20mpw. I’ll likely stay there for a while as I work on [...]

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and was wondering if gels or other padding was any better.
WAY better! Anyways, after ~150 miles on them, I’m starting to notice some hip discomfort & some tenseness in my lower legs. It’s feeling as if there’s a lack of cushioning in the shoes as my foot hits the [...]

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Here’s what I observe: –My legs are slightly bowed. –I seem to run on the outside of my feet, like the heel strikes on the outside, then I follow through with the outside of the middle of my foot and little toe –My [...]

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Does anyone know which running shoes are best for bowlegged people? Would appreciate it if you can locate one avaiable at www.footlocker.com.

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<< bowlegged people what’s that?   perhaps, an archer with cupid’s arrow? _______ Blog, or dog? Who knows. But if you see my lost pup, please ping [...]

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Isn’t that really bad to use your running shoes for other sports?
Yes. Squats would really put an imprint on the cushioning. I always have my main pair of running shoes for the roads, then my "retired" pair (ie, the previous main pair) for the gym / running machine. That [...]

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I agree the Nike Streaks are awesome shoes. They are quite light, fast and smooth with surprising cushioning and support for such a light racing flat. Although I only get about 200 miles out of them and am on my 3rd pair.
I rest my case! You [...]

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Doug and Tony and others that might tape/vaseline feet, Just curious, but do you vaseline lightly and re-apply as needed – maybe every few hours. Or a heavy dose that lasts, say, 6-12 hrs or more? For all long runs/races or just ones likely [...]

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    Basically you want to start walking and then move up as you body allows.     Consider getting a physical and a real pair of running shoes from a real running store.     Walk 30 minutes, run a little, like one minute out of ever five if you [...]