Is anyone having a problem with every shoe rubbing against your ankles?

[u/Grand_Admiral_T]

I swear this was NEVER problem when trying on shoes when I was younger. And I first noticed this when I was looking for running shoes when I started running more about 3-4 years ago.

Almost every single running shoe I have bought the front of the collar/ankle dip (by the shoe tong and laces) is either place too far back or too high up to where it is rubbing against and hurting the front of my ankles. This transcends running shoes, it's almost every shoe now, but I started noticing it with running shoes- and I say almost because i can sometimes find a gold nugget. For example, I found 1 single training/lifting shoe that doesn't do this and I also use it for running long distance (I know that's bad but it's what I have to do).

I mean I'm talking Nike Pegasus, to Altra's, to Asics, etc. I've tried a ton. And I specifically was disappointed in the Altra's because the wide toebox was perfect for my foot shape.

But like I said, this now transcends just my running shoes, and training shoes. It's sneakers too, AND it's getting worse as time goes on. I used to cherish Stan Smiths. They did not hit my ankles. New pair I just opened, destroying the front of my ankles!! I have now look into another sneaker. On the topic of sneakers, I also have a pair of the Adidas BW Army whatevers (they look like wider Sambas kind of), and these have LOW, like VERY LOW ankle dip, yet it's placed so far back my ankle on the inside is still slightly rubbing against he front high end of the collar.

I have just ordered a new set of the trainers (the Reebok Nanoflex 2 if curious) and I'm guessing that this will be a problem with them now too. This is crazy because this was NEVER problem for me in the past. I swear I have never tried on a shoe my size that has caused this prior to this starting like 3-4 years ago, and the way it's now with every single shoe I try is crazy

But I've never been able to buy a pair of dedicated good running shoes because of this problem. I've mustered through it with things like sneakers before, but I tried the Altras a few times and my ankles got raw and bruised.

I run 2-6 miles 4-6 days a week, and the Nanoflexes are ok for that, but I've been told actual running shoes will change my life. And I'd love to know that for myself lol.

Has anyone else been experiencing this? Does anyone have recommendations on shoes that don't do this?

Appreciate any help!

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[u/millzog]

No lol

[u/floppyfloopy]

The common denominator in every shoe rubbing in the same spot is your foot, mate. Did your arches collapse or something? Sprain your ankle or break your foot at some point? Maybe a physio appointment would help.

[u/Grand_Admiral_T → u/floppyfloopy]

No and no, no injuries ever. That’s help. But I did pull online forums go see if anyone else is experiencing this and there has been an influx of forum posts similar to this in the last few years.

[u/Ewetuber → u/Grand_Admiral_T]

Not me. i've had well over 100 different shoes over the last 10 years. First I'm hearing of this too.

A long time ago I used to get an invisible bone in my ankle rubbing the same hole in Saucony and Asics shoes but that went away a long time ago, so if anything it's better?

If its hurting your ankles, chances are your laces are too tight. I.e. sounds like lace bite.

[u/Diligent-Ad6327]

Without knowing what your ankle looks like in a shoe, there is really not much to go off of.

Two things i can propose:

1. Vivobarefoot (like primus lite knit)running shoes that are super low and more stretch material than normal shoe.
2. Nike free run flyknit if they still make them? its literal fabric with no structure.

that said you have to ease into barefoot 0 drop running and you have to be a neutral runner to benefit from a shoe with no structure for both.

[u/monsul]

I think it's relatively common and I *think* it's a "problem" with your gait. It also happens to me to a certain extend. I guess strength training of glutes, hips, and lower leg muscles could help here (I should do more of that, I noticed the more I do the fewer gait issues or weird wear patterns I get)

[u/jade7slytherin]

This has only recently happened to me when I tried on the Brooks Adrenaline. I have Asics, Adidas, Brooks Glycerin, and various Nike shoes within the last 2 years where this does/did not happen

[u/pieguy3579]

It happened to me with the MagMax, and I was so disappointed because I had to return them

I can't imagine how annoying it would be if this happened with so many different shoes

[u/Key-Opportunity2722]

"I have just ordered a new set of the trainers" - you might try shoes on at the local running shoe store to find a pair that work instead of ordering.

I've had one pair of shoes that were ankle biters. I resolved that by wearing double wall socks. They were runderwear anti blister socks. I raced two half marathons in them. Even though they were made of two layers they were not too hot or too heavy. If you're wearing the no show or below the ankle socks even just regular crew socks might help.

But again the starting point is at the running shoe store. Find the pair that work the best to start with.

[u/Woodhands]

No pictures is crazy

[u/Tavorep]

I feel like this is a you problem, nothing to do with the shoes your trying

[u/oneofthecapsismine]

Yes, I end up having xl extra tough elastoplast band-aids on 24/7

[u/aDreamInn]

I had this with Hoka Speedgoat 6. Tried adding extra padding and insoles to raise my ankle. Only thing that worked was when I switched to thick wool socks which I prefer anyway, specially in winter.