With my new elliptical my cardio has increased to nearly every day. The problem is on my left foot on the side I'm getting a callous. It's kind of painful and it seems to come from all the time on the elliptical machine. How can I find a shoe that won't cause a problem with callouses and rubbing. My feet are kind of wide at the front.

I'd also like a shoe that could occasionally be used to run outside in good weather. Maybe once a month. But mainly something to use on the elliptical.

Go out and pick a Nike sneaker you like the looks of, find a size that fits well (wide slim etc as well) and go to town. I don't think you need any special shoe.

Don't know if this is still the case, but New Balance used to be the only athletic shoes available in various widths. Might be a good choice if you have wide feet.

Go out and pick a Nike sneaker you like the looks of, find a size that fits well (wide slim etc as well) and go to town. I don't think you need any special shoe.
Funny thing is that I have 4 or 5 pair of Nikes. And they all hurt when I run on them. I only bought them for looks and not one is comfortable for the elliptical. Maybe I just bought the wrong ones.

I'm going to wait and see what kind of responses I get. I'm thinking about the Nike Free 5.0 and the New Balance 992 I think it's called. But I'll wait to talk to my orthopedic specialist and my physical therapist, neither one I'm seeing for my feet but I figure I can ask them anyways.

I'd say your definitely having a shoe fit problem. If the heel is slipping, you can try a heel-only insert and see if that helps. You might want to go to a GOOD running shoe store where they really know how to fit people. What you are experiencing probably is pretty common.

I spend a lot of time on an elliptical machine. There isnt anything special about being on an elliptical as far as shoes go. They just need to fit well.

I'd say your definitely having a shoe fit problem. If the heel is slipping, you can try a heel-only insert and see if that helps. You might want to go to a GOOD running shoe store where they really know how to fit people. What you are experiencing probably is pretty common.

I spend a lot of time on an elliptical machine. There isnt anything special about being on an elliptical as far as shoes go. They just need to fit well.

I was going to suggest the same thing about the shoe store. We have a place nearby called "The Running Room" and they fit you based on the wear on your current shoes as well as doing a test in store to see how your feet work.

This may solve your problem.

Nike running shoes are uncomfortable for a lot of people, they are usually pretty narrow, and seem like they only fit if you have high arches. If you're having problems, definitely go to a small running store that will find the best shoe to fit your foot shape and stride.

If you have worn 4 or 5 Nikes, I don't think it's the model that you are choosing, it's just that their shoes in general don't really match your foot type. I know it's sad, they look so much better than all the other ones lol!

You said your feet are wide at the front, Nikes are definitely NOT wide at the front.

I don't know about specifically for ellipticals though, I don't use one. I wouldn't think you'd need a special shoe, but if you have problems, I'd bet that whatever works well for you as a running shoe will be fine on an elliptical as well.

Thanks for the suggestions. I've located a "runner's" shop near my house. (We have everything nearby). I'm heading over there first chance I get to get evaluated and fit for something comfortable to wear while doing the elliptical and even maybe some outside running if the weather is nice and I feel like it.

All great suggestions. What a great bunch of guys and gals here.

The "runner's shop" salesperson was very helpful. She sold me a Saucony running shoe. The shoes have a large toebox for my unusually large front foot, and a comfortable well fitting heal cup for the thin back end of my foot.

I tried on a pair with a 'stableizer'. The salesperson said if I step first with my heel that I could weaken my knees without a 'stableizer' shoe. I said my knees feel fine and she said that with an elliptical it's not so much of an issue as it would be if I ran. So I was wondering if any of the runners/elliptical users have shoes with a 'stableizer' and if that makes a difference in your knees?

For anyone who has been following this thread I have some news. Looks like the problem with my foot getting calloused and sore at the front was caused by the Converse Chuck Taylors. Since my foot is wide at the front they rubbed a lot at the sides and the Chucks are very narrow. And since I wore the Chucks all day everyday I got very sore from the rubbing.

Now I have two fairly new pair of Chucks, one that I bought for wearing every day and another for working out in the gym. I can't wear them at all. What a bummer.

For everyday shoes I'll be wearing my Timberland boots and for the gym I have a pair of Nike Air Jordan basketball shoes that are fairly flat and not as narrow as the Chuck Taylors.

At least the new Saucony running shoes for the elliptical are not a problem. The only thing is I'm still waiting to hear from you guys about the "stability" in the Saucony's. I have bad knees and I was wondering if I should get the running shoes with the "stability" or not?

As a follow up I'm reporting that yesterday I went to The Sports Authority for a few things and picked up a pair of Vans. They're not as wide as I thought but provide lots of cushioning and are surely better than the Chuck Taylor's or the Timberlands. I plan on wearing the Vans as my regular shoes.

I'm using the Saucony Grid Trigon 3 on the elliptical. I still want to hear if it's a good idea to buy the pair with the "stability". I was on the elliptical for about an hour last night and overnight I felt a slight twinge in my left knee. Nothing lasting or painful. Just a reminder that the knee is delicate and should be considered when purchasing and using shoes. So please give your opinion on the "stability" factor.

Check out www.roadrunnersports.com.

They go through the various types of gaits, etc. and help you align shoe selection to runner size, foot arch, etc. Whether you need a stability shoe or not depends on your foot, running mechanics, etc.

Stability shoes are typically recommended for med build, med arch. Neutral for high arch, motion control for low arch. Check out Road Runner's online catalog, pages 10 and 11.

Also, I prefer to save my running shoes for running (e.g. high impact). I use other shoes for the elliptical as there isn't any impact of measure (e.g. "cross trainers" or whatever...). Just my $0.02.

Check out www.roadrunnersports.com.

They go through the various types of gaits, etc. and help you align shoe selection to runner size, foot arch, etc. Whether you need a stability shoe or not depends on your foot, running mechanics, etc.

Stability shoes are typically recommended for med build, med arch. Neutral for high arch, motion control for low arch. Check out Road Runner's online catalog, pages 10 and 11.

Also, I prefer to save my running shoes for running (e.g. high impact). I use other shoes for the elliptical as there isn't any impact of measure (e.g. "cross trainers" or whatever...). Just my $0.02.
The experts and Metro Run and Walk noticed my left foot points out while my knee goes straight. Possibly a candidate for "stabilty" or orthotics. For now I'm staying with the Saucony Grid Trigon 3 Ride model. If I feel pain in the next few weeks I'll add the orthotics.

Oh and I bought another pair of VANS for walking around shoes. Seem very wide an cushy. I don't really like the way they look but with such a wide front foot I need all the width I can get. And I understand New Balance has shoes come in widths but I don't like the look of the running shoes for my everyday wearing.