Looking for the right shoe.

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:25 am

Two weeks ago I had got shin splints and its maybe due to my shoe's. What is the best shoe to get rid of this? Im thinking running shoes?

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:36 am

Helpfull link on any injury.

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cyber ... plints.htm

Gary Cyr · Post by **Gary Cyr** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:37 am

M E R R E L L S,...take your pick!

PS,..try staying on the damn box too :wink:

Buzzkill · Post by **Buzzkill** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:39 am

Second Merrells. Hook them up with some superfeet insoles.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:39 am

Gary/Mass wrote:M E R R E L L S,...take your pick!

PS,..try staying on the damn box too

Absolutely! I have a pair of Merrel boots I wear golfing and they are intense. Almost two and half years old and they're still doing great. I'm thinking of getting a pair of shoes from them. Like a walking/hiking shoe.

Steve Solbo · Post by **Steve Solbo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:43 am

Greggor is right, might not be the shoe, but the superfeet are great for your feet.

Afterall, they are "super".

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:48 am

Thanks guys.. Im thinking of going with the low cut Merrell Men's MOAB Ventilator Wide, and also get the super feet insoles that you guys suggested. Ill do anything to get rid of this stupid pain when I play.

Buzzkill · Post by **Buzzkill** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:51 am

Good call on going with the men's shoe.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:51 am

I was just looking at those myself. My roommate has them, he loves them.

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:52 am

Buzzkill wrote:Good call on going with the men's shoe.

HAAHA.. Where do you get the superfeet insoles?

Steve Solbo · Post by **Steve Solbo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:55 am

Bobby D wrote:
Buzzkill wrote:Good call on going with the men's shoe.

HAAHA.. Where do you get the superfeet insoles?

REI, EMS, I would also imagine foot locker, etc.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:55 am

Bob, you should probably get some new socks too. Socks has a lot to do with cushioning feet, especially with those types of shoes.

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 10:57 am

Cheef wrote:Bob, you should probably get some new socks too. Socks has a lot to do with cushioning feet, especially with those types of shoes.

Are you serious? I dont see how that will help. In the summer wearing thick socks that would s*ck.

Buzzkill · Post by **Buzzkill** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:00 am

They have superfeet at REI and EMS. Get the green ones. They cost about $30. Then you have to trim them up by putting the current insole on top and cutting to size. Well worth the investment.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:00 am

Bobby D wrote:
Cheef wrote:Bob, you should probably get some new socks too. Socks has a lot to do with cushioning feet, especially with those types of shoes.

Are you serious? I dont see how that will help. In the summer wearing thick socks that would s*ck.

Not necessarily thick socks. But they matter a lot. I used to hike all the time with scouts and I can tell you that cotton socks are the worst for dozens of reasons.

http://www.rei.com/product/759983?vcat=REI_SEARCH

Something like that is ideal.

Ben Parker · Post by **Ben Parker** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:05 am

Merrells
Superfeet
Smart Wool socks
Everytime

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:07 am

BP wrote:Merrells
Superfeet
Smart Wool socks
Everytime

Now here's a guy who knows whats up.

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:10 am

Sold! Looks like Ill have an expensive weekend. Thanks..

Gary Cyr · Post by **Gary Cyr** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:28 am

Bobby D wrote:
Buzzkill wrote:Good call on going with the men's shoe.

HAAHA.. Where do you get the superfeet insoles?

EBay,..the same place I buy everything else. I don't pay retail for anything. That includes the shoe. Delivered to my door!

Karl Molitoris · Post by **Karl Molitoris** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:43 am

Bob,

You didn't specifically state if you got shin splints or are affected by shin splints ONLY during your disc golfing or not. If yes, then people's suggestions about what shoes to buy for wearing DURING disc golfing make sense. If you got them / have them ALL the time, icing them down may help or wearing sandals / bare feet / aqua-socks more often (to change the angles / stresses on your shins) may be the ticket. And of course (and which is never a real option) the doctor will say 'stay off your feet'...duh!

Karl

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:52 pm

Hi Karl,
This is my first time ever getting a shin splint. It started on the course 2 weeks ago, only on my front foot when throwing righty. If I take 2 days off It doesnt hurt walking or doing normal activities but once I throw a couple of drives I can feel it come back. Ill take your advice, hopefully ths works.

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:54 pm

You're getting old Bob. First is the legs, soon it'll be the back. Before you know it you'll be playing Saturday morning Buff league! :lol:

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:57 pm

Sorry buddy but im only in my 20's. I need the right footwear to take care of this. That's what happens when you have so much torque now but you wouldn't know. :lol:

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:59 pm

Haha. Actually I pulled a bicep muscle the other day, oh man did that hurt. I'm giving it a good week before I throw again.

But seriously, yeah the right footwear can solve a lot of problems. Thats how I saved my knees when I was hiking all the time.

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:02 pm

Ya it's worth spending the extra cash than being hurt and not being able to play the way you want.

Gary Cyr · Post by **Gary Cyr** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:29 pm

Cheef wrote:Haha. Actually I pulled a bicep muscle the other day.

You have those?

Bill Stewart · Post by **Bill Stewart** » Thu May 01, 2008 1:33 pm

Hey Buttons. Nice finally meeting the assassin in the extra doubles match Sunday.

I mentioned this stretch learned in X-country in HS, and practiced over the years if my shins ever gave me a problem when I was running regularly.

To review: sitting on the ground, take the bad leg and cross it over the outstretched good leg in a figure 4. Then slowly twist your foot up (towards you) while keeping it perpendicular to that leg. Hold the stretch for a few seconds. Then twist your foot down (away from you) and hold it a few seconds. Switch legs and repeat if both are bothering you.

It's hard to imagine a muscle between your shin bone and skin, but you'll feel it immediately during this stretch. You strained that muscle, and need to stretch it, because the every day walking around is simply aggravating it.

Unless you changed shoes prior to this pain starting, I'd be hesitant to think changing shoes will solve the problem. Try the stretching for a week first and see if it gets better.

I don't think it's the arrow, I think it's the Indain.

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:11 pm

Hey Stew,
I had took your advice from the talk we had and started doing that last night. I had fun in the doubles just wish I had the energy to play. Thanks, and Ill see you at APO, hopefully with a good leg!

Bobby Direnzo · Post by **Bobby Direnzo** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:11 pm

Gary/Mass wrote:
Cheef wrote:Haha. Actually I pulled a bicep muscle the other day.

You have those?

Mike Murphy · Post by **Mike Murphy** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:29 pm

Gary/Mass wrote:
Cheef wrote:Haha. Actually I pulled a bicep muscle the other day.

You have those?

Gary with the burn. Its a damn shame I can't make the safari event. Would of been nice to bury a few bombs right past your discs :lol:

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