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Random one here, so apologies in advance.
Just over a month ago I managed to fracture my ankle. I was literally just walking along (ah, the old 'just walking along' excuse, eh?) and I turned my ankle over on some broken pavement.
It wasn't a bad break - I've been able to get around largely without crutches now and it didn't need a cast, only a 'boot' which I don't now need - but I'm slightly convinced one of the reasons I went down so hard was because the trainers I was wearing had a slightly elevated heel. No, they weren't cuban heels - they were NB 574's:
I'm now a little scared to wear them, and I'm after something that has a much lower heel.
My other regular pair of trainers are/were 5/10 Aescent shoes but they're close to being totally worn out.
Can anyone recommend any trainers in the Aescent sort of style that have low heels?
I know skate trainers are an option but I find the soles too flexy, particularly when I have less ankle stability than normal.
Anyway, all recommendations gratefully received.
TL:DR I ****ed my ankle cos I wore high heels and now need some flat shoe recommendations.
Personally I find New balance quite stable and supportive, Reeboks and Nike on the other hand have been the culprit for a few turned and sprained ankles, I own 4 pairs of NB now. 515, 574. Never let me down.
Taking your title literally I'd upload a pair of reebok.
Those NB are running style, so maybe look at something with a flatter old.
Adidas Gazelle’s maybe, or Nike Dunks? Or some Vans?
Won't find them in the running section, they're casual, pub shoe, shopping shoe, like a reebok classics type of category.
Won’t find them in the running section, they’re casual, pub shoe, shopping shoe, like a reebok classics type of category.
Hence saying running style and not running.
Either way, that style have a heel to toe drop and won’t be as stable as something with a flatter sole and midsole.
You want trail shoes, designed for rough/uneven terrain.
I wear meindle respond gtx, bit spendy, but they last well, so end up being cheap.
That’s my opinion, others may vary.
Got some Adidas terrex 2 walking/hiking trainers in the sale and they're really stable, continental sole for grip and a good structured fit, especially around the ankle. Similar in fit to my 5 ten mtb shoes
They were £75 down from £130 but I'd consider them at full price, my feet were getting tired and battered walking in cheaper, leisure / sports oriented trainers. my feet thank me for them
Adidas Gazelle’s maybe, or Nike Dunks? Or some Vans
Thanks, the Vans are quite soft-soled - I used to live in them when I was younger, but I'll check the others out.
I wear meindle respond gtx,
Funnily enough I do have a pair but find, for the moment at least, they're too high up on the foot/ankle bone to be comfortable.
got some Adidas terrex 2 walking/hiking trainers
Thanks, I'll take a look.
meindle
Yeah i bought my first pair about 2 days before i broke my ankle in 2017.
I then couldn’t wear them for a few months (i was off work for 22 weeks).
But since healing, they’re the only thing to keep the pain at bay.
I’m really heavy, and i hardly ever wear anything else now, but I’m still getting around 2 years daily use out of a pair.
I'm 'dubious' as to your starting premise as those NB's aren't very high and pretty stable, but what you should be looking at are approach shoes rather than running shoes. Something like a Scarpa Zen, bit pricier than the 5.10 I guess but will last you a long time
Altra
I have duff ankles and the fusing op I had done on one reduces the mobility. I find low drop shoes help but every time I find a good set they get discontinued.
Currently using Hoka which have 4mm drop but also a shaped sole which helps with the reduced mobility.
I’m ‘dubious’ as to your starting premise as those NB’s aren’t very high and pretty stable
Ah, I suppose it was you that broke your ankle wearing them, then, and not me?
but what you should be looking at are approach shoes rather than running shoes
Thanks - I suppose I should have been more specific, I'm not after running shoes, rather just casual trainers.
Currently using Hoka which have 4mm drop but also a shaped sole which helps with the reduced mobility.
Thanks, will take a look.
I'm sure flatter shoes will help but it sounds to me like you just need to get confidence back in your ankle. I've had some good injuries over the years, including a fairly horrific ankle break and dislocation that required lots of metalwork and several operations. With all of those it took a long time to stop worrying about another break, even once the pain stops (and it will probably be painful for a long time after it is fully healed).
Get more shoes by all means but IMO this is a placebo for the most part. Just understand that it will hurt for a while, and that you will worry for a while. Importantly, make sure you follow all the guidance your physio gives as that will not only ensure your recovery is at the right pace but the exercises will help you rebuild confidence.
Good luck with it.