Question about new running shoes?

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Every shoe has a different amount of cushion, support, and weight. The muscles that are used in running (especially the leg muscles)adapt to these specifications over time. When a shoe switch is made, the running muscles will not have the same support and cushion as they did from the last pair of shoes, thus resulting in sore muscles. This soreness is not bad (only natural) if only temporary.If this lasts for more than two weeks though, I would consider investing in a different pair of running shoes....Show more

If your foot was measured and you were fitted by a qualified running specialist at a running store then you should have a shoe that suits your running gait.

It is not uncommon to have soreness in the calves after you first run in a new pair of shoes. The important thing to remember is to slowly break these new shoes in. You would not want to go out the first couple of runs and do any long distances or fast workout runs until they are broken in and tested to be sure that the shoe fits and suits you. You might try just running for one or two miles in them to start until your feet get adjusted to them.

If you are still feeling a lot of soreness, then you probably would want to go back and see if there my be another type of shoe you need. Most running store specialist are very good at helping find the right shoe for you.

Happy Running!...Show more