Numb foot during running

[Fun Bus]

I’m a regular runner. I usually do 6km, 3 times per week.

I’ve run in Saucony trainers for years. Always a size 10 (my actual S hoe size), always a support shoe and every few years have gait analysis done.

I recently bought a new pair or Saucony. Within just a few miles, my right foot lost all feeling. Having persevered for about 30k my feet were in bits. I couldn’t run in them anymore due to the discomfort. Saucony were amazing, replaced them for nothing, suggested a half size up for this particular style. New trainers arrive. About 30k in and my right foot loses feeling after about 3 miles.

I’m at a loss. It’s taking all the pleasure out of running. I’m considering binning these trainers off as soon as I can, getting gait analysis and to hell with the cost.

Any other experiences or input appreciated.

[cslwannabe]

Had this with my original pair of Adidas Boost. Had to stop mid run. Looked into different lacing systems. Happened another couple of times, even though I made a point of keeping the laces a bit looser. Then just stopped happening. I went on to do over 2000km in them with no issues! Sorry it doesn’t help you however - for me I just persevered for a week or so and that was an end to it.

[austinsmirk]

For the first time ever running, a few weeks back, about 2.5 miles in, numb foot, pins and needles. Cannot explain why. It was dreadful.

seems to have been a one off: plenty of runs since, not an issue. might just be the vagaries of the human body and age perhaps ???

[smifffymoto]

I’m not a runner but sometimes foot and leg issues stem from the back.

[anonymous-user]

Laced too tight? Cutting off blood supply at the instep as your feet swell?

Ironically going up half a size might exacerbate as you would be lacing even tighter.

I had a pair of recent Sauconys and didn't get on with them at all - they felt massive.

[Mabbs9]

smifffymoto said:

I’m not a runner but sometimes foot and leg issues stem from the back.

I agree and think this is worth a thought. Plus tight laces too as mentioned.