MelanieC
Cathlete
A few weeks ago I posted about a problem I was having with my left heel - it felt as if I had pulled/torn my achilles tendon. As a result, I stopped step aerobics and took up riding my bike instead. I also stopped using the brand new Ryka Studio Flex Mid shoes I had just purchased. After two weeks, my heel started to feel better so I tried step aerobics again, this time with my old New Balance shoes. I did not notice any pain. So I tried my Ryka shoes again, and the problem resumed.
I decided to visit the podiatrist. After x-rays, he determined that I did not have a bone spur or torn achilles tendon. He did take one look at my shoes though and said that the ankle of the shoe is too high and narrow and was pinching my tendon and causing the pain.
So, there you go. I recently purchased New Balance 1210 cross training shoes, and love them. No more heel problems, and they provide excellent arch support and heel cushioning.
Now I'm happily back to my full step aerobic schedule!
Melanie
I decided to visit the podiatrist. After x-rays, he determined that I did not have a bone spur or torn achilles tendon. He did take one look at my shoes though and said that the ankle of the shoe is too high and narrow and was pinching my tendon and causing the pain.
So, there you go. I recently purchased New Balance 1210 cross training shoes, and love them. No more heel problems, and they provide excellent arch support and heel cushioning.
Now I'm happily back to my full step aerobic schedule!
Melanie