These are the running shoes that I am going with this year. I have been breaking them in for the past 9 days. Initially they felt so comfortable, but I was only walking in them or doing short 2 mile runs. This past weekend I did a 4 mile run and felt severe pain in my right heel. After speaking to a very knowledgeable person about the pain and the running shoes, I was told that the shoes have a low heel drop and I have a heel striking running form. I was also told that I need to rest my injury for a few days and then alternate running shoes until my foot muscles have adjusted to the new shoe. I can also insert a gel heel pad to endure some of the pain. Lastly, I did find out that Brooks offers a 30 day return policy. That will be my last resort because I do enjoy the lightweight, stable nature of the shoe. I will know for sure what I will do in 20 days.
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