Why is it so difficult to get running shoes that don’t cause pain in some way? One pair aggravates an injury whilst

Question: Why is it so difficult to get running shoes that don't cause pain in some way? One pair aggravates an injury whilst the other gives me blisters, and they're both from a specialty shop, or is running just that injury prone?
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Asked by nich to Audra, Fiona, Gavin, Justin, Steve on 20 Mar 2012.
- Gavin Devereux answered on 20 Mar 2012:
  
  Hello.
  
  I’d have to be careful about giving advice on a topic like this, but it could be due to (a) the shoes you’ve tried up until now, or (b) something to do with your running gait (manner of running).
  
  There are people you can seek advice from. A podiatrist will be able to assess issues with walking/running gait, as might a physiotherapist. If it’s simply a case of shoe fit, then a good running shoe shop will allow you to use the shoes on a treadmill in the shop, before buying. They’ll often get you try slightly different shoe styles.
  
  I have to wear orthotics (shoe inserts) all the time, because I have something similar to ‘flat feet’. It wasn’t until I’d seen a podiatrist and been properly assessed that a whole host of pains and strains were improved (feet, knees, lower back).
  
  It’s a very individual thing though, so it’s best to seek expert advice.

Question: Why is it so difficult to get running shoes that don't cause pain in some way? One pair aggravates an injury whilst the other gives me blisters, and they're both from a specialty shop, or is running just that injury prone?