Breaking in New Shoes

[superjacent]

I bought myself new runners yesterday from Runners World in Kew, a pair of Loco Mojo's. Firstly this is NOT a bag Loco shoes post.



I went for my first run last night night along the Yarra, around 15 km. Half way around I detected signs of problems for my feet. On finishing I ended up with a severe blood blister on my left little toe, blister on right little toe and heel rubbing to both heals (right heel bloodied). Regarding the heel problem I should have worn slightly longer socks, so maybe it wasn't the shoe's fault.



With a new pair of shoes I always cop some sort of blistering or rubbing problems and usually have to pad my feet up somehow for the next few runs.



I'm wondering if this is the norm for everybody. What experiences are had and are there any wives tales to prepare new shoes for a hassle free first up run.

[tiger boy]

I generally walk around in my shoes for a day or so before taking them for a test drive, but on Monday night I decided to try out a pair of Nike shoes at the R4K. Can't remember which variation I used, but I told the person handing them out that I was currently using Asics 2100's and 2110's, so would like something approximating that shoe.

Did the training run in them, just a gentle 10kms in about 53ish minutes, no problems, which did surprise me a little.

Maybe you were just unlucky, or maybe that wasn't the right shoe for you?

[eat em]

Bolt on a new pair of Kayano's and hit the trail - never had any issues with new shoes - just lucky perhaps.

[Stu Mac]

For me, if they are a new version of my current shoe, ie 2nd pair of V12 Kayano, no preparation, just run. But if they are V13 for example I will walk around at home for a day or 2 and then probably use for short runs only (upto 10k).



For a major change, ie the Nike Zoom Elites, a brand I hadn't worn for many years I wore them around the house for a few days and made sure I pre taped my feet in well known problem areas, heel, inside of big toe and the arch area. But I have had no problems, but precaution is the key!

[DuckGirl]

I've been lucky too, every time I've put on a new pair of my Rykas I just get straight out there, never a blister or problem.



MD.

[Clarkey]

I think I have been either lucky or pretty choosy in my shoes, particularly the fit. As i have not had much trouble at all. When purchasing I go with the theory that if they are not quite right when trying then its a no.



S- with the trouble at your little toes, it would appear that either the length or width is not quite enough for your foot.



How does the shape of these shoes compare the previous models you have had?



Last night I tried the Pegasus again, after giving up on them due to width changes made them too narrow. Tried half a size bigger, and they felt really nice, so I still might get back into a pair, since they did not feel like flippers....



M

[DuckGirl]

I have to say M that I am really enjoying the pegasus and may even be tempted away from the trusty Rykas.



MD.

[pabags]

Steven



Similar to Stu Mac, I wear them around the house a couple of times to get a "feel" and a bit of wear in them. Also, many years ago was given some advice to smear a very small amount of vaseline on your feet for the first couple of times you wear them. Have tried that at various times and as yet havent had a single blister from new shoes.



Pabags

[superjacent]

I tried quite a few pairs on at the shop and the pair I went with fitted quite well. The width of the shoe is similar to my Brooks.



Went for a run tonight, 16 km, padded up my blister spots and heels, wore thicker socks. Not a problem tonight. Feet are still a little sore from yesterday but the shoes seem like they'll be ok.



Next time I'll vas up my feet a little, might even do that for tomorrow's run.