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jules2
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If you want the best of both worlds there are a number of shoes on the market now that are classified as performance stability.
Have you tried any of these and do you have a recommendation?
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You'd most likely be fine for a few races because flat feet don't really increase your chances of sudden injuries, it mainly increases your risk of over use kind of injuries. ITBS, tendonitis, etc.. things that happen from extended strain in the wrong places.
I've heard good things about the Mizuno Wave Elixer 3's and the New Balance 903's, but have not tried either of them
I have flat feet and I train full time in Adidas Adizero RC's. Anything in that line might be worth checking out. IMO, Adidas makes some of the best racing flats around and they seem to work well for my feet.
John
I know that racing flats don't have much cushioning and whatnot. I have completely flat feet. Would it be a bad idea for me to invest in a pair of racing flats to run with in races? Would I risk injury?
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