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@pistaboy
oh dude - sorry to harp on here, but if you go to a store and they give you a neutral shoe but with an insert/custom insole (there are some big money spinners about at present), thank them in true Hippy style and leave.
I only say this because over time, your ankles. knees and hips may have adapted to suit your running style. If you put any form of rigid insole in your runners - you are putting your joints into an unfamiliar position that, upon impact, will cause injury.
A specific, supportive running shoe is designed to absorb the impact and flex accordingly...
I apologise if that seems obvious, but my local store did exactly that, expecting me to pay £49 in addition to the trainers. Pah!