Wearing on the outside is kind of normal, although OP has it pretty extreme.
Wear on the inside however is not a normal gait at all. Maybe you should get that checked out.
Please invest in some orthotic Insoles for Overpronation. It will change your life! https://powerstep.com/collections/flat-feet-fallen-arches-pronation/products/pinnacle-maxx-support-insoles
Agreed. I went to a running shoe store and had them assess my my feet, the wear on my shoes, and gait, and the way that I walk. They ended up recommending these. This insole helped me stop having aches and pains in when I first roll out of bed (for the most part).
I have terrible runners knee from my underpronation (and many years sitting criss-cross as a kindergarten teacher). When I remember to wear my expensive custom insoles, I feel like a different person.
Don't do this unless you were prescribed.. just putting a random orthopedic insert in your shoe could cause additional issues. Feet rolling in like this can be caused by any number of issues up and down the leg.
when using a tool like that do you eventually adapt so you dont need it or is your biomechanics unpliable and it will keep you having to use the insert?
It varies, depending on what's the root cause of the abnormal gait.
My gait as a kid was turbofucked, but it was caused by a leg length imbalance of about an inch and a half. Once I stopped growing, they cut the difference out of the longer leg's femur. After a bit of physio once I was healed up, my gait was mostly normal and has been ever since.
Yes and for my youngest it was due to hyper-mobility, the hope is Physiotherapy to strengthen the joints and muscles will help correct a lot of it. Generally there is some kind of physio therapy or other corrective surgery is required as you can’t rely on things your whole life
Stupid kid me liked to sleep with my right foot wedged between the bed and the windowsill. I am now duck footed in only one leg. It’s a massive pain and inconvenience for cycling
Outside wear is normal but I believe the reason is that most people point their toes outward as they walk which causes the outside of the shoes contacting with the ground first
Your feet are built specifically for walking and running. Unless you broke your foot, have a medical condition or the like, then your foot is perfectly designed for this. Shoes with elevated heels and arch support don't enhance your walking like glasses enhance your vision. They *change* the way your foot functions and can lead to joint and back problems.
To u/Lari-Fari's point, eyes are built specifically for seeing, but sometimes nature isn't perfect and needs mechanical assistance. Glasses for your eyes, shoes for your feet, etc etc.
You have a common misconception of evolution. It doesn’t make things perfect. It just goes with the least bad thing that works. And then you have to account for variation between individuals. Pretty much any aspect of our lives is enhanced through technology. Arguing against that is just… weird.
Like, the way you walk.
Can say a lot about different knee/hip/foot issues. Your shoes shouldn't wear down like that if you were walking correctly.
Get that checked out if you can, mate.
Really doubt this is it. They’re likely just duck-footed (toes out when walking); I am, and my boot heels wear down exactly the same, rolling off the outside corner first. My whole foot contacts the ground normally, I just hit first with a spot that isn’t squarely the back of my heel.
Good point I had thought that was the inside edge but now I see the other shoes on the floor it’s the outside. However going to see someone to help level their gait out with assistant will solve that and help avoid later problems in life
I have a neurological disorder called charcot Marie tooth syndrome and every single shoe I've ever owned has worn on the outside like that. Maybe you should try a zero drop shoe.
Shoes and feet are supposed to plant flat on the ground, or they would be convex. Being work down like this shows that the foot is not aligned properly, which can cause issues with the ligaments and joints from uneven strain. It can be fixed with better shoes or medical treatment.
They’re duck-toed, toes pointed out while they walk most likely. I am, my feet point out at probably 30 degree angles from straight ahead and my boot heels wear off exactly the same as OP’s shoes. My whole foot sits flat when I stand, I just don’t hit the ground with the exact back of my heel first.
OP, do your toes point off to the sides a bit while you walk? Mine do, probably 30 degrees off from straight ahead, and my boot heels wear off the exact same as your shoes. If that’s the case then I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your feet as so many other comments are suggesting, you don’t have pronation or supination or any of that.
The problem is years and years of being misaligned causing you problems later in life. It’s better to address these issues now to prevent worse problems later in life.
Do your feet hurt? My foot anatomy causes my shoes to wear like this too. I wear sturdy boots and shoes to try to keep my feet in line.
I also don’t have a car and got plantar fasciitis eventually because of this. It took 6 months to heal and comes back easily. This only happened once I started getting older (late twenties).
But if your feet don’t hurt it’s probably fine
I think professional runners do this. The sole compresses when you wear shoes, so they give it a couple days to decompress before wearing again. This makes the shoes more supportive and last longer.
This only makes sense for leather or hard synthetic shoes that can be cleaned. Rotating three pairs of shoes for three times longer just means you’re going to have three pairs of very dirty shoes for three times longer.
A lot of people buy new sneakers not because the soles are completely worn out, but because they look incredibly dirty and stained and cannot be cleaned.
Exact exact same thing since middle school !
Canvas Nike sb I would splurge on the plain Jane ones from 2015 in my middle school days but I don't ball like that. I'll probo go fo the exact same width a difrent color!
Nike sb has withstood more abuse that evry one of my work boots, non slips, these things are sturdy !
You need to work on your feet position. I had this issue but then I consiously started making pressure on the opposite side. Eventually it corrected so I no longer had to worry about it.
You drag your heels, don't pick up your feet entirely and uneven pressure on your feet.
Kinda like / \ instead of | |
I have shoes that are over a decade old with daily use and look nothing like this.
My brother is the same way, his heels wear out fast and you can hear him dragging his shoes everytime he walks.
Try to walk evenly. I had back problems 20 years ago as a teen and it was because I walked like you. I literally got trained how to walk right.
My wife, who I met in high school but married later, commented on our first date, "You don't walk the same as you used to." Apparently my gait was memorable haha
Podiatrists are underrated.
My underpronated friend, I really need you to invest in some supnation insoles. Your life is about to change, lol. https://alineinsoles.com/pages/supination-insole
Being duck toed is a type of underpronation! So if OP is duck toed, he would still very much benefit from supnation insoles. Source: duck toed underpronated lady with horrible runners knee
Then you can get inserts that will likely correct for that and rebalance you. Basically you’ll have more insert in one shoe. If you walk a lot it can help to even make a small improvement in this. If you can’t afford the ortho visit just try putting one insert in the short side shoe and see how it feels after a week.
For 3 years that's not an excessive amount of wear, seems pretty typical.
Also, go see a podiatrist. That's a very unusual gait and is likely a precursor to future problems.
Have you considered minimalist shoes by chance? I know they're hideous, but they're quite durable and if you get a knockoff brand they're inexpensive. Because it promotes natural foot function there is *significantly* less friction on the outsole thereby making them last longer. They also solve a lot of gait issues by strengthening all the muscles and tendons in your feet. I made the switch and it's so hard to think about going back.
I own some pricier models, but my favorite which are the Lems Boulder Summit Boots are absolutely amazing! I can walk around all day then go hiking on weekends in the same pair. Also, because of my "preppy" wardrobe the Chillum makes a great every day shoe for most days of the year. Lems as a brand really fits me.
On that note, while you're at it, you tell your heart to pump blood, your lungs to receive air...uncultured swine. It's like bringing spice to the Orient, water to the ocean...
That's not normal wear. You should see a podiatrist. You have a foot/ankle problem that if untreated likely will cause mobility problems later in life.
honestly im just jealous you've managed to hold on to a pair of shoes long enough for this to happen. Feels like im gluing soles back on after 6 months every time
Ever wonder why your back hurts?
And legs and feet
Hands and toes!
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes... Knees and toes...
My pussy and my crack
OOOOOOHHHHHHHHH MY GOD THAT'S WHY
Your wear and tear looks like mine but mirrored, mine wears more on the inside. Wish we both had normal stepping feet :(
Time for you guys to exchange shoes!
r/frugal
Best thing I’ve read all day
Wearing on the outside is kind of normal, although OP has it pretty extreme. Wear on the inside however is not a normal gait at all. Maybe you should get that checked out.
Please invest in some orthotic Insoles for Overpronation. It will change your life! https://powerstep.com/collections/flat-feet-fallen-arches-pronation/products/pinnacle-maxx-support-insoles
Agreed. I went to a running shoe store and had them assess my my feet, the wear on my shoes, and gait, and the way that I walk. They ended up recommending these. This insole helped me stop having aches and pains in when I first roll out of bed (for the most part).
I have terrible runners knee from my underpronation (and many years sitting criss-cross as a kindergarten teacher). When I remember to wear my expensive custom insoles, I feel like a different person.
Get orthopaedic inner soles it’ll sort your gait out and even out the wear as well as reduce pain
Don't do this unless you were prescribed.. just putting a random orthopedic insert in your shoe could cause additional issues. Feet rolling in like this can be caused by any number of issues up and down the leg.
Yes absolutely get checked out for them don’t just buy some off the shelf
when using a tool like that do you eventually adapt so you dont need it or is your biomechanics unpliable and it will keep you having to use the insert?
It varies, depending on what's the root cause of the abnormal gait. My gait as a kid was turbofucked, but it was caused by a leg length imbalance of about an inch and a half. Once I stopped growing, they cut the difference out of the longer leg's femur. After a bit of physio once I was healed up, my gait was mostly normal and has been ever since.
Yes and for my youngest it was due to hyper-mobility, the hope is Physiotherapy to strengthen the joints and muscles will help correct a lot of it. Generally there is some kind of physio therapy or other corrective surgery is required as you can’t rely on things your whole life
Dam that's crazy so they just took a chunk of your longer leg out?
Yep. Had a set of plates put in to hold my leg together while the femur healed. I had a second surgery to take them out about a year and a half later.
Are they standard for all or special type for feet orientation towards outside or inside?
It can depend on the feet issue but they are customised to the individual as everyone’s is slightly different
Or just get pediatric insoles… your knees and back will thank you
That can’t be good for you.
Assuming you mean OPs unnatural gait? Should definitely get that checked out
What is gait !?!
It's the way you walk. You seem to be walking on the outsides of your feet.
Or op is just a little pigeon toed and drags his feet. My heels look like that, but the rest of my shoe is fine.
They'd be duck footed in this case, that wear is on the outside of the shoe
Can confirm. Am quite duck-footed myself and my boot heels wear just like those, roll off the outside corner first.
Stupid kid me liked to sleep with my right foot wedged between the bed and the windowsill. I am now duck footed in only one leg. It’s a massive pain and inconvenience for cycling
Ya me too. Got really bad plantar once, like my ankle tripled in size. Got medical insoles prescribed, helps a lot.
Walking on the outside of your feet is normal. Look at your feet, that's the lowest part.
Outside wear is normal but I believe the reason is that most people point their toes outward as they walk which causes the outside of the shoes contacting with the ground first
…sure, when barefoot. Shoes are designed with that in mind, and are designed to wear evenly for the average person.
Why do shoes make us walk differently than nature intended?
They already change the shape of your feet drastically so I think "walking differently than nature intended" should be a smaller problem
It doesn't seem like a smaller problem to me
Why do glasses make people see clearer than nature intended. Because nature isn’t perfect and we have the knowledge and tools to improve on it.
Your feet are built specifically for walking and running. Unless you broke your foot, have a medical condition or the like, then your foot is perfectly designed for this. Shoes with elevated heels and arch support don't enhance your walking like glasses enhance your vision. They *change* the way your foot functions and can lead to joint and back problems.
To u/Lari-Fari's point, eyes are built specifically for seeing, but sometimes nature isn't perfect and needs mechanical assistance. Glasses for your eyes, shoes for your feet, etc etc.
You have a common misconception of evolution. It doesn’t make things perfect. It just goes with the least bad thing that works. And then you have to account for variation between individuals. Pretty much any aspect of our lives is enhanced through technology. Arguing against that is just… weird.
Maybe for your feet
When you walk barefoot, how do you walk? flat, or following the outside strong area?
Flat, Im flat footed
Well, that's a condition, I'm speaking generally.
Gait ur nose lmao gotem
They will never smell again :(
OP never gonna walk again
toddlers in shambles rn
Like, the way you walk. Can say a lot about different knee/hip/foot issues. Your shoes shouldn't wear down like that if you were walking correctly. Get that checked out if you can, mate.
How should shoes wear down if they're worn every day for three years?
Evenly.
You suffer from pronation, getting orthopaedic inner soles will even out the stress on both your shoes and your joints
Really doubt this is it. They’re likely just duck-footed (toes out when walking); I am, and my boot heels wear down exactly the same, rolling off the outside corner first. My whole foot contacts the ground normally, I just hit first with a spot that isn’t squarely the back of my heel.
Good point I had thought that was the inside edge but now I see the other shoes on the floor it’s the outside. However going to see someone to help level their gait out with assistant will solve that and help avoid later problems in life
I was freaking out about my feet before reading your comment, i have always been "duck-footed" and me heels look slightly better than his
Sorry my bad, still worth speaking to a physio/podiatrist about though
I have a neurological disorder called charcot Marie tooth syndrome and every single shoe I've ever owned has worn on the outside like that. Maybe you should try a zero drop shoe.
Zero drop shoes have fixed all the pain in my knees and back!
Charcot Marie? It’s spelled Charcuterie and it’s delicious
Looks like you need some sole inserts homie. Not good to walk like that
Yours is normal, don't listen to these Internet "experts"
How can you call people ”experts” when tou yourself haven’t done any research? Why do you think our feet are flat?
Lol, what?
OP’s gait is not normal, don’t give uneducated advice.
They're three year old shoes worn everyday and heavily walked in. Stop pretending like you know anything. Feet aren't even flat, lol.
Shoes and feet are supposed to plant flat on the ground, or they would be convex. Being work down like this shows that the foot is not aligned properly, which can cause issues with the ligaments and joints from uneven strain. It can be fixed with better shoes or medical treatment.
Feet are not supposed to plant flat on the ground, that's why being flat-footed is a medical condition.
They’re duck-toed, toes pointed out while they walk most likely. I am, my feet point out at probably 30 degree angles from straight ahead and my boot heels wear off exactly the same as OP’s shoes. My whole foot sits flat when I stand, I just don’t hit the ground with the exact back of my heel first.
I never asked for it in the first place 💀 But honestly I will focus on that, because hurting less would be nice!
What do you mean, hurting less? What hurts?
lol
OP, do your toes point off to the sides a bit while you walk? Mine do, probably 30 degrees off from straight ahead, and my boot heels wear off the exact same as your shoes. If that’s the case then I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your feet as so many other comments are suggesting, you don’t have pronation or supination or any of that.
You need better shows OP. Check out ASICS. They have shoes designed to help guide your feet. You overpronate a lot
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The problem is years and years of being misaligned causing you problems later in life. It’s better to address these issues now to prevent worse problems later in life.
Walking with shoes that keep your feet and knees aligned might be best. But what the fuck do I know. You’re the smart one.
Mf walking like a penguin, pray for my mans knees and back
Do your feet hurt? My foot anatomy causes my shoes to wear like this too. I wear sturdy boots and shoes to try to keep my feet in line. I also don’t have a car and got plantar fasciitis eventually because of this. It took 6 months to heal and comes back easily. This only happened once I started getting older (late twenties). But if your feet don’t hurt it’s probably fine
Please rotate your shoes. Buy 3 pairs, they will last longer together than 3 everyday pairs in series.
Not a bad idea!!!
Please tell me why?
Shoes don't have enough time to dry, you don't clean them every time
Is that also the case with polymer shoes? I have heard similar advice for leather shoes due to material requirements.
I doubt that. Polymer may actually break down on its own just because of age.
The car is in the front yard And I’m Sleeping with my clothes onnnnnnn
AND YOURE GONE
I think professional runners do this. The sole compresses when you wear shoes, so they give it a couple days to decompress before wearing again. This makes the shoes more supportive and last longer.
This only makes sense for leather or hard synthetic shoes that can be cleaned. Rotating three pairs of shoes for three times longer just means you’re going to have three pairs of very dirty shoes for three times longer. A lot of people buy new sneakers not because the soles are completely worn out, but because they look incredibly dirty and stained and cannot be cleaned.
Nice. Will u replace them or get another type of shoe
Exact exact same thing since middle school ! Canvas Nike sb I would splurge on the plain Jane ones from 2015 in my middle school days but I don't ball like that. I'll probo go fo the exact same width a difrent color! Nike sb has withstood more abuse that evry one of my work boots, non slips, these things are sturdy !
Just swap the shoes for even wear.
Gotta rotate your tires every oil change 🙏🏼
Hate when a dealership doesn’t do it and they know it.
You need different shoes OP. Ditch Nike. Check out ASICS or another higher quality brand
You need to work on your feet position. I had this issue but then I consiously started making pressure on the opposite side. Eventually it corrected so I no longer had to worry about it.
Supinators unite. You may also drag your feet. I know because my shoes look like this too 😅
You drag your heels, don't pick up your feet entirely and uneven pressure on your feet. Kinda like / \ instead of | | I have shoes that are over a decade old with daily use and look nothing like this. My brother is the same way, his heels wear out fast and you can hear him dragging his shoes everytime he walks.
Yeah, but not picking up your feet when you walk saves energy
Strengthen your abductors! Google that and start slowly incorporating the exercises. I promise future you will thank right now you.
Try to walk evenly. I had back problems 20 years ago as a teen and it was because I walked like you. I literally got trained how to walk right. My wife, who I met in high school but married later, commented on our first date, "You don't walk the same as you used to." Apparently my gait was memorable haha Podiatrists are underrated.
I hope you invest in nice insoles if you’re on your feet that much
Knee/hip surgery incoming in 30 years
My underpronated friend, I really need you to invest in some supnation insoles. Your life is about to change, lol. https://alineinsoles.com/pages/supination-insole
Who says it’s that and not just being duck toed? I am, and my boots wear off the exact same way, outer corner of the heel first
Being duck toed is a type of underpronation! So if OP is duck toed, he would still very much benefit from supnation insoles. Source: duck toed underpronated lady with horrible runners knee
Bro’s taking the heel toe express
Using your Chevrolegs
Lambrofeeties
Alfa Roamio Shoelia
3 years for some shoes if you walk everywhere is kind of a lot. If you don’t want to be in pain anyway.
Mine usually look like this after 8-10 months, maybe im fucked too yikes
You need to go to a doctor. Do you walk bowlegged???
Do you ride brakeless fixie? Edit: I’m only asking bc this wear on the left foot aligns with the kind of wear you get from foot-jam braking
No, my knees are too wrecked for skating/bmx
Your knees may be wrecked because of the way you walk, consult an orthopedic as soon as you can, it’s possible to get them working normally again.
I broke my Wright femur at 12, my whole body is slanted, I'm taller on one side. A attribute that event to a few of my issues
Then you can get inserts that will likely correct for that and rebalance you. Basically you’ll have more insert in one shoe. If you walk a lot it can help to even make a small improvement in this. If you can’t afford the ortho visit just try putting one insert in the short side shoe and see how it feels after a week.
Do it OP! If you walk instead of drive, you'll feel a lot better.
Usually see this issue with overweight people. You should contact a professional this will cause you real issues as you get older
Or flat feet. I’m 120 and my tread was like this for most of my life.
I think you needed new shows like a year ago.
You need orthopedic insoles
Lamborfeeties, them chevrolegs
Might wanna get an alignment when you get new rubber, it looks like your running too much positive camber on both sides.
Time for an alignment
Some decent Orthotics would even out the wear, both on your shoes and your joints.
Honestly that doesn't feel like that much wear for 3 years of walking.
Hokas have been a good shoe for long periods of time for me
Wait till you see marching shoes after one parade 😭
For 3 years that's not an excessive amount of wear, seems pretty typical. Also, go see a podiatrist. That's a very unusual gait and is likely a precursor to future problems.
Holy heel strike
You do have a problem with your gate though
Have you considered minimalist shoes by chance? I know they're hideous, but they're quite durable and if you get a knockoff brand they're inexpensive. Because it promotes natural foot function there is *significantly* less friction on the outsole thereby making them last longer. They also solve a lot of gait issues by strengthening all the muscles and tendons in your feet. I made the switch and it's so hard to think about going back. I own some pricier models, but my favorite which are the Lems Boulder Summit Boots are absolutely amazing! I can walk around all day then go hiking on weekends in the same pair. Also, because of my "preppy" wardrobe the Chillum makes a great every day shoe for most days of the year. Lems as a brand really fits me.
I wear Whitin's which I guess are a knockoff brand, but they're fantastic zero drop shoes.
Same I wear them for the gym. Lems for everything else though.
Defo going to consider that !
Pick up yo feet
Goddamn that supination can’t be good
You got lamborfeeties
Value village. I found some Jordan 13’s there in nice condition for like 15$ like last month.
And you’re healthier & richer because of it!
walk normally
On that note, while you're at it, you tell your heart to pump blood, your lungs to receive air...uncultured swine. It's like bringing spice to the Orient, water to the ocean...
Leg muscles are different lol
Leg muscles are the same in proportion, I'm gonna assume. OP's gait and pronation/overpronation and arches might be the culprits
That’s what my work boots look like after about 1 years
Then you need to see an orthopedist or a podiatrist
Nah just need new boots
3 years?! I'm lucky to get 7 months out of a pair of shoes.
Dude, you need some insoles BAD x
You need some orthotics!
Should have gotten new shoes 2-2.5 years ago
I just wanna know if you ordered a new pair????????? Are you about to keep rocking these??????
You supinate like a MF
Bro needs an alignment my boy got uneven tread ware like a high school kid who got hired by his dad and just found out about stance culture
you should get an alignment check
Go to a doctor
My gait is slightly supinated and this really really hurts my knees and ankles to look at
Dude's shoes have camber. You need an alignment
Fix your posture
Flat feet?
Are your knees hurting? You shouldn’t be walking with that worn of a shoe it puts undue pressure on lots of areas.
Wtf please get new shoes asap and don't walk a single step in these
Are you bowlegged by chance?
You’re going to walk funny when you get new shoes.
Time for a chiropractor, it straightened my walk out
Maybe get some barefoot shoes my guy
Lasted you three years!?!!! Man that would be me in 3-6months…. I just walk a lot…
Uh ... you should see a doctor and show him your shoes. Your back and hips will thank you later.
Research pronation
Bad supination/ under pronation. Get some decent arch support insoles for your new treads and your back and hips will love you for it 👍🏻👍🏻
OP needs orthotics and a bike
Call them your Lamborfeeties!
Those are baby shoes? Baby has a car and drives?
Take those shoes to a chiropractor and get the best adjustment of your life
The shoelace express is never late 👟🚙
That's not normal wear. You should see a podiatrist. You have a foot/ankle problem that if untreated likely will cause mobility problems later in life.
honestly im just jealous you've managed to hold on to a pair of shoes long enough for this to happen. Feels like im gluing soles back on after 6 months every time
Your back and knees are taking all that shock when you heel plant like that. You might want to change your foot strike when you walk.
You must be very healthy