New shoes, heel pain (2024)

I played a couple hours of tennis in a brand new of shoes a couple days ago. That night, I was awakened with significant pain in my heel. Weighting the heel while twisting made it hurt quite a bit. However as I went through the day, the pain gradually subsided, and the next day it was gone completely. I am 95% sure the pain was caused by the new shoes. I like the shoes--the are super comfortable and supportive. I am thinking of trying them with some Sole or Superfeet insoles to see if that solves the heel problem.

Thoughts?

What shoes and what part of the heel?

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milk of amnesia said:

My thoughts are that you should return the shoes and get a new pair that doesn't cause significant pain in the heel. Inserts are for support but they can't fix the kind of substantial problems you describe. Your current shoes don't fit your feet correctly. Invest in shoes that don't cause problems - you won't regret it.

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Well, he played two hours on the shoes. He can't return them.

Maui19 said:

I played a couple hours of tennis in a brand new of shoes a couple days ago. That night, I was awakened with significant pain in my heel. Weighting the heel while twisting made it hurt quite a bit. However as I went through the day, the pain gradually subsided, and the next day it was gone completely. I am 95% sure the pain was caused by the new shoes. I like the shoes--the are super comfortable and supportive. I am thinking of trying them with some Sole or Superfeet insoles to see if that solves the heel problem.

Thoughts?

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I always toss the cheap insoles that come with these $100 shoes. Maybe if we paid $150, they would provide something other than cr@p insoles.

I have played with Sof Sole Airr orthotic for years. I think they saved my achilles years ago. They are thick, so they do add weight, and you have to have enough room in the shoe for them.

Mr.Lob said:

Well, he played two hours on the shoes. He can't return them.

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I probably shouldn't admit this... a few years back I purchase a pair of Asics from a certain internet tennis equipment store. The first time I played in the shoes I thought they were the best ever. Then, the second time, my feet started hurting while playing. The third time it was even worse. By the end of the week my feet were in pain and I knew I had to stop wearing the shoes. So...I took a scrub brush and scrubbed every speck of dirt off the shoes, I put the labels back on, wrapped them back up in their wrapping, put them back in the box and sent them back...and the internet store was none the wiser.

milk of amnesia said:

I probably shouldn't admit this... a few years back I purchase a pair of Asics from a certain internet tennis equipment store. The first time I played in the shoes I thought they were the best ever. Then, the second time, my feet started hurting while playing. The third time it was even worse. By the end of the week my feet were in pain and I knew I had to stop wearing the shoes. So...I took a scrub brush and scrubbed every speck of dirt off the shoes, I put the labels back on, wrapped them back up in their wrapping, put them back in the box and sent them back...and the internet store was none the wiser.

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The 12 Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis and Other Foot Pain

LOL. When I first looked at my new shoes I wondered if they had been worn before. Tags were still on them though. But I walked gingerly on my carpeted floor for a few minutes before deciding my shoes didn't fit. Left all tags on.

Bought a N.B 928 walking shoe for work. Felt really good at first. Then started hurting the arches of my feet after a week or so. A $110 shoe. Maybe I can sell it on ****.

Mr.Lob said:

LOL. When I first looked at my new shoes I wondered if they had been worn before. Tags were still on them though. But I walked gingerly on my carpeted floor for a few minutes before deciding my shoes didn't fit. Left all tags on.

Bought a N.B 928 walking shoe for work. Felt really good at first. Then started hurting the arches of my feet after a week or so. A $110 shoe. Maybe I can sell it on ****.

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If you bought them directly from New Balance, you should be able to return them within a month - at least that's what their policy was when I returned running shoes that I realized wouldn't work out after 20 miles of running. New Balance has a very generous return policy.

Maui19 said:

I put in my Sole insoles and played in these shoes. No problems now whatsoever. That's a relief. Thanks for the all thoughts and suggestions!

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I'm glad it worked out!

Maui19 said:

I can still return the shoes (I think) because the store I purchased them from has a 100% satisfaction guarantee. But I have thought about it a lot and going to try some orthotics (which I have in all my other tennis shoes) and play for an hour and see what happens. I love how these fit, and my feet have always gotten along well with this manufacturer. We shall see...

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Go Boost.

chikoo said:

Go Boost.

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I concur - Boost is awesome!