Achilles Tendonitis is a common injury to many runners. Achilles Tendonitis is characterized by pain along the course of the Achilles in the back of the leg. The pain is aggravated by activity as well as ascending or descending hills.
This article discusses the best running shoes for runners with Achilles Tendonitis. The first subject should be the bad running shoes for Achilles Tendonitis and those would be the minimalist shoes or running barefoot. By not having a shoe lift in for your foot, this type of footgear or lack of footgear puts maximum strain on the Achilles Tendon. The Strain on the Achilles Tendon caused by this minimalist footgear will worsen your Achilles Tendonitis as well as the pain.
What you are looking for is a running shoe that will decrease the strain and stress put on the Achilles Tendon. Running shoes can decrease stress on the Achilles by having an elevated heel. By elevating the heel this will reduce the stress and strain that is forced on the Achilles Tendon during running. Essentially, it is simple physics. It decreases the length the Achilles must stretch and thus decreases the pain and strain from the Achilles. Additionally, you want a heel that will control excess pronation, which also causes stress on the Achilles. There are many shoes and sneakers that can accomplish the goal of decreasing stress on the Achilles by having an elevated heel. Below I have listed some that I recommend.:
PUMA Cell Gen Running Shoe– This shoe features a nice elevation of the heel that will help decrease the pain and discomfort felt from Achilles Tendonitis.
Saucony ProGrid Ride 3 Running Shoe– Again you can witness the elevated heel featured on this shoe. This shoe also features Heel cassette ProGrid technology for maximum comfort and performance of the Achilles.
New Balance ML574– You can never go wrong with a New Balance running shoe. This shoe provides the elevation necessary for Achilles Tendonitis.
ASICS Gel Lyte33 Running Shoe– same as above the key is an elevated heel. It really comes down to which of these shoes you like better.