Shoe recommendations for supinator and ITBS

(Mr. Mark) said:

I'm relatively new to running long distances. I supinate (outside heel worn down considerably
more). I have been struggling with ITBS, and have taken off the last few weeks. I plan to start
running again (training for marathon in January) next week. I currently have NB 1022's. I am
considering getting new shoes. Any recommendations? I will probably go to running store, but would
like to get thoughts on shoes first.

Defeniately go with Asics 2080's. Most people who have troubles like yours in NB will benefit from
Asics. They seem to be like two opposites.

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Quoted message said:

I'm relatively new to running long distances. I supinate (outside heel worn down considerably
more). I have been struggling with ITBS, and have taken off the last few weeks. I plan to start
running again (training for marathon in January) next week. I currently have NB 1022's. I am
considering getting new shoes. Any recommendations? I will probably go to running store, but would
like to get thoughts on shoes first.

How did the 1022s work in the beginning? How old are they? Where do your shoes wear on the forefoot.
Heel wear means nothing. Do you run with your toes pointing out, in or straight ahead? Here is a
link to a shoe wear guide:

fitnesssports.comshoeselect.htmlOpen ↗

go to the bottom of the page.

If you really are a supinator (which is doubtful) then you need to stay with a neutral shoe. that is
one that has NO corrective posting in it.

the ITBS is probably caused by on of two things; either you are just very tight and need to stretch
more, or you are running in shoes with badly worn off heels. That is the one shoe wear issue that
can cause ITBS.

If you want to talk more write me directly at

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I have 30 years in the business designing, consulting and selling running shoes and teach a class on
footwear at Des Moines University school of medicine's Podiatry School.

Steve