Subject: Minimalist shoes for wider feet - suggestions? I'm beginning to lay base for a full marathon next April, and thought that this (low mileage period) might be a good time to experiment with a more minimal shoe (I want to strengthen both feet generally, and my right ankle in particular after a skiing injury suffered a few years back). The problem: I've got low arches and wide feet, and have been having a heck of a time finding shoes that will work. Current shoes - Pearl Izumi Syncro Float III; Nike Structure Triax 12 (mostly retired) I tried on a Brooks Pure Flow last night, and while the width was right, there was some interference at the ball of my foot with some of the reinforcing webbing that I could foresee getting really annoying within a few miles I also tried on a Saucony Kinerva 2, but my right arch seemed to collapse down onto the midsole, making even walking around the store uncomfortable. Looking for something lightweight with minimal to moderate ramp - I'm not ready for a 5 fingers/trail glove/Hatori just yet. Any other suggestions? Thanks! |