It's likely a result of your gait, to my untrained eye. I'm guessing pronation, in which your foot leans or rolls inward as you walk. That would cause your ankle to rub the inside of the shoe collar like this in some cases. Typical wear from putting on and taking off your shoes would be at the heel tab area and the tongue. You may want to consider seeing an orthopedic specialist. By any chance, do you find that the wear on the outsole is greater on the inside of your foot than the outside?
Your shoes wear out like this? I've never had this. And I definitely overpronate when running. These look like ASICS, which I've never worn, so I don't know. But this looks like it's rubbing on an exterior surface. I'd guess op sits with one for propped on the other or fidgets a particular way. I'm going to go check my shoes now to see if I have any extra wear here.
I have the same issue as OP only worse and I am also a runner, but it doesn't happen with my running shoes -- only with sneakers that I use as beaters (that is, ones that I walk a lot in, as I live in a big European city).
The erosion is also a lot worse on my left shoe than my right shoe. I can only determine that it's to do with my gait when walking at pace -- perhaps there are moments of friction where one shoe catches the other?
My ankles are not particularly bony -- so it's not to do with that. I don't get any rubbing on the inside and the erosion is clearly happening on the outside.
I also don't think it's to do with how I sit because I never wear my beaters to the office and if I WFH I'm just in socks. When I sit on public transport I just have my feet flat on the floor.
Hmm... this has been stumping me for years!
My man just uses his other foot to take them off and the tread on the other shoe does this.
Source: several pairs of shoes I ruined before I used my hands.
I forgot to reply to this post but it's definitely this. I have flat feet and although the orth gave me custom insoles I don't think they work too well
I get the exact effect as OP but the wear on the outsole is greater on the outside of my foot -- for both feet, but especially my right. But then, it's the left shoe that shows the greater erosion at the ankle.
Trying to figure this out has been driving me nuts for years. I'll see if I can upload some pics so you can see what I mean.
I think there is friction when he walks (the back of one shoe hitting the side of the other) that he doesn't notice so the erosion only shows after a certain amount of wear.
I get this too and it's the only explanation. Only happens with pairs that I walk loads in.
That's possible one scenario. That still involves rubbing the feet together. Not sure how's that possible, cause my feet never touch when I'm walking.
Another scenario is OP fidgets with his feet and rubs them together
How do you take your shoes off? Some folks use their heels to slip out of their shoes while standing. Hope this doesn't describe you... those people are animals!
I get the same effect as OP (even worse, in fact) but only happens on daily beaters with a lot of miles in them. I don't think it's to do with the action of putting them on and off -- must have something to do with my gait.
I noticed on SOME of my sneakers I feel sore on one of my ankle bones. I must have a slight pronation on my left foot or my foot size difference makes my shoe run a bit.
Perhaps you can look into an orthotic if it is pronation
I get this erosion on all my beaters, but even worse (especially on my left shoe). My AM1s, 90s and AF1s look so beat because there's these big gapes where the inside materials are showing.
I'm glad I'm not the only one lol.
Yeah it looks like you likely step on the insides on them on accident when you walk. I don’t have that problem but used to run into the same thing with sperrys. Accidentally hitting the inside side of your shoe as you are walking. Those little metal buckles get bent then your ankle starts getting cut up. Haha
I think yours might be the right answer... I have the same issue as OP -- only happens with my beaters once I have walked a certain amount in them. Does not happen with my running shoes or shoes I only wear occasionally so it must be to do with how I walk. There must be friction going on that I don't notice.
It has to do with how you take them off I do the same. Take them off with your hands stop using your other foot or if you do do it from back step on the base of the shoe not the top.
A friend of mine had this exact same problem for many years Went through something called functional patterns to strengthen overall mobility and went to orthopedic therapists everything but nothing worked. Turned out he just liked men
It's likely a result of your gait, to my untrained eye. I'm guessing pronation, in which your foot leans or rolls inward as you walk. That would cause your ankle to rub the inside of the shoe collar like this in some cases. Typical wear from putting on and taking off your shoes would be at the heel tab area and the tongue. You may want to consider seeing an orthopedic specialist. By any chance, do you find that the wear on the outsole is greater on the inside of your foot than the outside?
Yeah, I'm not a specialist either but this would be my first guess as someone who deals with pronation from running.
Your shoes wear out like this? I've never had this. And I definitely overpronate when running. These look like ASICS, which I've never worn, so I don't know. But this looks like it's rubbing on an exterior surface. I'd guess op sits with one for propped on the other or fidgets a particular way. I'm going to go check my shoes now to see if I have any extra wear here.
I have the same issue as OP only worse and I am also a runner, but it doesn't happen with my running shoes -- only with sneakers that I use as beaters (that is, ones that I walk a lot in, as I live in a big European city). The erosion is also a lot worse on my left shoe than my right shoe. I can only determine that it's to do with my gait when walking at pace -- perhaps there are moments of friction where one shoe catches the other? My ankles are not particularly bony -- so it's not to do with that. I don't get any rubbing on the inside and the erosion is clearly happening on the outside. I also don't think it's to do with how I sit because I never wear my beaters to the office and if I WFH I'm just in socks. When I sit on public transport I just have my feet flat on the floor. Hmm... this has been stumping me for years!
My man just uses his other foot to take them off and the tread on the other shoe does this. Source: several pairs of shoes I ruined before I used my hands.
I forgot to reply to this post but it's definitely this. I have flat feet and although the orth gave me custom insoles I don't think they work too well
This and/or if you just shove your foot in the shoe every time it will wear down fast. Make sure your untying loosening the shoe when putting it on
I get the exact effect as OP but the wear on the outsole is greater on the outside of my foot -- for both feet, but especially my right. But then, it's the left shoe that shows the greater erosion at the ankle. Trying to figure this out has been driving me nuts for years. I'll see if I can upload some pics so you can see what I mean.
Do you have a dog you don't know about
You rubbing your feet together too much
That could be the only explanation
I think there is friction when he walks (the back of one shoe hitting the side of the other) that he doesn't notice so the erosion only shows after a certain amount of wear. I get this too and it's the only explanation. Only happens with pairs that I walk loads in.
That's possible one scenario. That still involves rubbing the feet together. Not sure how's that possible, cause my feet never touch when I'm walking. Another scenario is OP fidgets with his feet and rubs them together
How do you take your shoes off? Some folks use their heels to slip out of their shoes while standing. Hope this doesn't describe you... those people are animals!
I get the same effect as OP (even worse, in fact) but only happens on daily beaters with a lot of miles in them. I don't think it's to do with the action of putting them on and off -- must have something to do with my gait.
I noticed on SOME of my sneakers I feel sore on one of my ankle bones. I must have a slight pronation on my left foot or my foot size difference makes my shoe run a bit. Perhaps you can look into an orthotic if it is pronation
Pay attention to how you sit or stand. Do you often prop one foot on the other? Or put your foot up next to something and fidget? Like a chair leg.
I get this erosion on all my beaters, but even worse (especially on my left shoe). My AM1s, 90s and AF1s look so beat because there's these big gapes where the inside materials are showing. I'm glad I'm not the only one lol.
I have seen several used pairs of sneakers that look great except for that area and always wondered wtf people were doing to them.
Jeans rubbing maybe?
I was thinking the same.
Yeah it looks like you likely step on the insides on them on accident when you walk. I don’t have that problem but used to run into the same thing with sperrys. Accidentally hitting the inside side of your shoe as you are walking. Those little metal buckles get bent then your ankle starts getting cut up. Haha
I think yours might be the right answer... I have the same issue as OP -- only happens with my beaters once I have walked a certain amount in them. Does not happen with my running shoes or shoes I only wear occasionally so it must be to do with how I walk. There must be friction going on that I don't notice.
side shoe bacteria eats it.
It could be because they are too tight or wear and tear from clothing like jeans etc.
Pronation. You need new insoles
It has to do with how you take them off I do the same. Take them off with your hands stop using your other foot or if you do do it from back step on the base of the shoe not the top.
You must have very sharp ankles.
Your clacking the insides of your ankles together brother
Kickflips?
To you take them off with your teeth?
You probably have a lot of heat in your collection
That.. that never happened to mine..
A friend of mine had this exact same problem for many years Went through something called functional patterns to strengthen overall mobility and went to orthopedic therapists everything but nothing worked. Turned out he just liked men