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[run_rabbit_ run]

I've just bought new running shoes. They are the latest release of the model I always wear (Asics Nimbus). I took them for their first run this morning and by the end of it I was in absolute agony. My achilles and calves were killing me! Has this ever happened to anyone? Are the shoes the cause or could I just be tight from playing sport on the weekend. Is there any way I can take the shoes back if it is them?? :) :)

[Chris B.]

Not sure the shop will take them back once worn outside, you can try if you are sure it is the shoes that don't fit properly.

I normally get sore calves for the first few runs in new shoes as the legs get used to them, as do many others. Especially if you have only run in one pair and have now swapped them, the legs get used to the old collapsed shoes and now have a new supportive shoe to break in all over again.

Achillies pain could be related or from a different heal cut in the new model. I know a few runners who cut the top of the heal straight out of new shoes to stop just this kind of soreness.

[Wobbly Bits]

I have had the same problem moving from ASICS GT 2090 to GT 2100. I now have achilles tendonosis. This has been ongoing for a couple of months. Be careful, if pain persists, see your doctor.

cheers

WB

[MD]

Changing shoes can cause some calf tightness, which then in turn affects your Achilles. Make sure you are adequately stretching your calves prior to running and if your achilles is sore seek the advice of a health professional. Achilles issues can become a real problem if not treated early.

[Dang]

IMHO the new Nimbus is not a clone of the old one.You should have run tested the new shoes & noticed the differences or been told about the changes. Bad luck .Maybe you may adapt to the new Nimbus . Always check the runners forums from the USA about new models as they pick up the shoe changes before OZ .And also imo get shoes from a bona-fide specialist shop.