noodle

So, my shoes broke.
I have to say, this is the first time I've actually "broken" my shoes.
The "stability bar" on the outside of my right shoe literally broke.
I think it was from pounding the streets.
I'm not that big and I walk at a high incline on a treadmill rather than running. About 15 miles a week, minimum.
These have about 250 miles on them, so they needed to be replaced anyway.
I have really high arches, so finding athletic shoes that are comfortable and don't slide off my feet is really difficult.
I've had some luck with Adidas Supernova Classic (discontinued), Ryka KM5 (newer generations sucked) and these Nike Pegasus (the ones that broke).
I wonder if anyone else has had a similar issue?
It seems like the entire world, or maybe just most of it, pronates (ankles rolling inward).
I actually shredded my peroneal tendon about six years ago from supinating (ankles rolling outward).
I'm going to try to go to our local Dick's Sporting Goods where the selection is more diverse and I'm looking at Mizuno Wave something or other 11 and the Elixer 3.
Any thoughts from other really high archers?

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snowy

I have high arches as well, and I currently wear a pair of trail running shoes from Saucony--the "Grid Disruption" model. Saucony makes a variety of trail running and running shoes.

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smoore

Orthotic footbeds. Best thing I ever did. I think there's a chain called Smartfeet or Happyfeet or something, I went to a private doctor.

Once you have them the only thing you look for in shoes is torsional rigidity, heel support, the fact that they bend under the toes and whether or not the stock footbed comes out.

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Fred Weekes

I am also wear a pair of trail shoe... my brother suggest me that

dlish

i was going to say what smoore said.

see a podiatrist (a foot doctor).

i had a lot of problems with my feet when i was running as teenager. i saw a podiatrist and he fixed up my problem almost immediately.

it may be that you dont need orthotics, but see a podiatrist for good measure. they would probably be best to advise you on what type of shoes best suit your feet.

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genuinegirly

What an interesting dillema.
After a quick search, I found the Shoe Dog at Roadrunnersports.com

They recommend for high-arch supinating ankles:
Women's Nike Air Zoom Structure Triax+ 11
Women's ASICS GT-2140
Women's Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ 11 GTX
Women's Brooks Adrenaline GTS 8
Women's ASICS GT-2110
Women's Brooks Adrenaline GTS 7

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JStrider

Run Barefoot, shoes don't let your feet move naturally or land properly.

Running Barefoot Beginning

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highthief

I like the Mizuno Waverider (10 or 11, can't recall which, they are a pure cushioning shoe) - but if you have very high arches you might want to consider some orthotics as well. I have high arches, but not perhaps to the degree you describe. I have also had success with various Adidas models, but don't find them as durable nor as good in inclement weather.

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Slims

Before you go with full blown orthotics, check out SOF Sole Insoles. They are real lifesavers. They make them for different intended activities and foot-types, and then you mold them to your feet.

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MSD

Take a look at New Balance and find a shoe last that fits you. There are 4 measurments: heel width, arch height, width at the ball of the foot, and toe height. I have fucked up flat feet, and I found some that are perfect for me.

grumpyolddude

I have high arches, whether they qualify as "super high" I dunno. My foot is slightly odd, as well, size 11 length, but 12 in heel to ball alignment. Fitting shoes has been a lifelong struggle.
I've found that most athletic shoes are built with the arch too far forward for me. I've opted for custom orthotics: $275.00 usd from foot solutions. I'm still in the "break-in" process, but they feel good... but totally different from anything I've experienced. My feet are getting used to being "properly" supported for the very first time. So far, I'd recommend these things.

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