Sometimes outer leg pain can hinder or slow down your running regimen. One way to counteract this is to find a good pair of running shoes designed to help prevent more damage to the hips and outer thighs, while also keeping the knees and ankles stable and protected while you run through outer leg pain. Runner's World classifies shoes into different categories, each one offering plenty of shoes that will help alleviate outer leg pain.
Mizuno Wave Precision 10
Often those who suffer from outer leg pain have either high arches or flat feet. Cushioned shoes are designed for those with higher arches and help provide the least added stability and the most added flexibility. The Mizuno Wave Precision 10 is a running shoe that is breathable and light. With a low mid-sole height, the shoe is firm yet flexible enough to allow free range of movement in your ankles and feet. Having more room to move in the ankle prevents constriction of a high arch, which can lead to outer leg pain. This shoe is also beneficial for under-pronators and those with a neutral arch.
Brooks Beast/Ariel
Runner's World motion-controlled shoes are designed for those who over-pronate, or roll inward, the ankle. Most over-pronators tend to have flat feet or very low arches, which pulls on the iliotibial band and can lead to outer leg pain. Motion-controlled shoes are the most rigid yet durable among other types, and they feature the most support on the inner side of the foot. The Brooks Beast/Ariel offers maximum support and is one of the most stable shoes reviewed by Runner's World. The shoe features a wider overlay and an extra midsole wrap, which helps protect and keep your foot in place as you run.
Avia Avi-Lite Guide
Stability shoes are also designed for runners who need cushioning but also stability. They can be described as hybrid of motion-controlling and cushioning shoes. The Avia Avi-Lite Guide is a stability shoe that is both lightweight but very supportive. The shoe runs like a racing shoe, with a wider overlay and a soft midsole to help cradle the midfoot during longer runs. Soft and flexible, the Avia Avi-Lite Guide also features a foam post in the medial portion of the sole to help guard against high arches or flat feet, both of which can be a cause of outer leg pain. The Avia Avi-Lite Guide is also comfortable enough for both lighter and heavier runners.
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