When I got back into running in 2011 after almost 6 mos off due to injury, I transitioned from Mizunos for road and trail to Inov8 Road X-238 and Roclite 268. They're very comfortable and I love the wide toe box as every since I switched, I rarely have blister issues.
Unfortunately, I am now having AT tendonitis issues because of minor pronation. I have had custom orthotics made, but if I could find shoes to correct the problem, I'd rather change me shoes. I could spend endless hours reading about all the shoes and their recommendations, but I thought I'd come in here first and see if there are any suggestions. I'm female and wear a 10.5, which has always been an issue finding in the Inov8.
So looking for a women's trail running shoe to help with minor pronation and with a wide toe box. Any suggestions?
Leslie Living and Running Behind the Redwood Curtain -------------
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I have no recommendation, other than you way want to ask this over here as well
http://www.runningahead.com/groups/Trailer_Trash/forum
Trail and Ultra Running User Group
Hi Leslie - I overpronate with my right foot and wear custom orthotics in both shoes for over 10 years now. These are the trail shoes I got last year when I first began trail running:
http://runningshoes.com/womens-the-north-face-double-track/spackle-gray-exotic-green
I decided to give them a try based on their description and haven't looked at anything else. I love Love LOVE them! My feet are very picky and these have been Perfect from the get go. Give them a shot!
(MTA: I also require a wide toe box.)
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Thanks. I'll look into those.
Did an EZ 5-mile run/walk today. The most I've done in 6 weeks. Had to wear my Mizunos, which I got out of to go to the Inov8, and sure enough - started getting hot spots within a couple of miles. A comfortable shoe for walking around in, but too narrow for me for running.
Oops, it looks like the link I posted above is no longer valid.
Here's a link to that particular shoe on the NorthFace website. It does come in a 10.5 size BTW.
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/women-39-s-double-track.html
uh oh I could be in trouble In looking up the shoe for you, I came across a gorgeous aqua color version that I really must have! Check this out!
http://www.amazon.com/Womens-The-North-Face-Double-Track/dp/B008CPSRYQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1368305263&sr=8-6&keywords=womens+the+north+face+double+track
Of course my gaiters (see avatar pic) would mostly cover them up and then mud would do the rest; so is it worth it? for the beautiful color? when the other models are so much cheaper? a dilemma....
PS: looked further and see the aqua shoe is a "Double Track Guide" model which is ""new for 2013" and "lighter and lower." I don't know if lower would be better or not?
sugnim
Hi there. I had the same problem for a long time, and I always ran in my roadie Asics, even on trails. A month ago, I got a pair of Peral Izumi EM shoes, and I love them. They are so very roomy in the toe box, and so comfortable to wear. They don't really offer stability, but somehow they work for me.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageWRS-EMTN1W1.html
If you are getting hot spots, you might try a different sock.