Cleats with Support

[MichiLind]

When I run, I generally overpronate (my foot rolls in) and my knees get sore and lock up. I can avoid this problem with a pair of good running shoes, but are there any pairs of soccer cleats that will do the same?

Note: I usually have issues with stud pressure, leading to more of the same problems.

[Keep87]

What cleats are you wearing? What kind of studs do they have (bladed, round, softground, etc.)

[Paul.eta]

you might want to try some insoles first, as boots with excellent support can be costly. insoles can reduce stud pressure significantly for some and for others none.

as for boots, their are many factors (width, sizing, insole support, etc.) that come into play when selecting boots so the easiest way would be to try some on.

i like for comfort/support: adidas mania, nike vapor, and the umbro owen 10.

[MichiLind]

Right now I am wearing Adidas Liberos (round studs) and I have a pretty narrow foot.

[dj43]

Puma makes 2 models with stud patterns that seek to do the same thing that good running shoes do for over-pronators: reduce the role to the inside.

The first one is the Shudoh, a rather pricy $189 at the local store. However, it also comes with a softer, more shock absorbing insole and a firmer more supportive one.

They also have a lower price shoe with the same outsole. The model is Hyodoh.

Adidas is showing a new shoe for spring 04 that will also have the interchangeable insole idea.

It's about time some soccer people begin to make shoes that actually support the foot the way running shoes have for years.

[kanonier]

Puma makes 2 models with stud patterns that seek to do the same thing that good running shoes do for over-pronators: reduce the role to the inside.

The first one is the Shudoh, a rather pricy $189 at the local store. However, it also comes with a softer, more shock absorbing insole and a firmer more supportive one.

They also have a lower price shoe with the same outsole. The model is Hyodoh.

Adidas is showing a new shoe for spring 04 that will also have the interchangeable insole idea.

It's about time some soccer people begin to make shoes that actually support the foot the way running shoes have for years.

I can't believe I'm bumping a thread from 2003. But it's relevant.

I come to you, O gear gurus, with the same question that was posed to you some five years ago. I have really flat feet and tend to overpronate, which can lead to shin splints and worse.

I'm just coming off a stress fracture injury, and in addition to making sure I have the proper running shoes, I want to make sure I have the proper boots.

Clearly there's boots out there that are built for this purpose, and I'd love to know if any of you know much about what's available on the market now for problems like this.

Thanks!

[joey8sg8]

I would try Puma for arch support I too overpronate and they have helped me get rid of my shin splints, and they help keep them from coming back. If you are in England go for the mizuno boots. They use the same supports in their boots s in their running shoes.

[quixoticelixir42]

I've got really high archs, and for that reason can't wear Nike, due to their lack of arch support. But with you having a flat foot, it's possible that they may work well for you.

[Skizz]

Tim, I'll let you off the normal smiting you would recieve for this heinous crime ;)

I found personally that Nike Air Legends had a good amount of support in them, but in terms of arch support as someone said earlier a decent insole may be the way to go along with a supportive pair of boots.

[Bad News Black]

IUfan, Best thing you can do is get a pair of superfeet insoles. They are bad a$$, I use them in my Diadora Maracana (I'll review in a few days) and professionals in NHL/AHL use them. Hit up their website to learn more.

For boots: As I have wide, flat, square shaped feet my next boots will either be Speciali or Air Legends just based on the strength and support offered. Nike has the air patch, but the Speciali is MUCH more lighter and flexible. I hope I helped.

M.O.T.

[trips222]

I'm using the Adidas Tunit F50.7 (the WF for me, but I'm not sure if that makes a difference) with the ortho insole and added a cheap supportive insole on top of it. Plenty of room and my foot does not wear painfully against the top of the shoe. Much better heel cupping limiting rotation and the arch support is delightful. I've recently just switched to this, and will be purchasing a higher end insole (the superfeet gets a billion thumbs up from everyone who uses it) once the outdoor season comes back into full swing.

[kanonier]

Thanks, everyone. I'm going to give the Superfeet a try.

[Skizz]

This is exactly the sort of question we have the boot review thread for. Any further discussion can take place in there, in the meantime this thread is closed.