- Types of Running Shoes -
Neutral – You pronate very little. You tend to have high arches & don’t need any motion control features in your shoe.
Stability – You’re not an excessive pronator. You have a normal arch and do need some degree of stability in your shoe.
Motion Control – You excessively pronate. You tend to have flatter feet. You need quite a bit of stability in your shoes.
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- Details About Each Type Of Running Shoe –
Neutral Shoe – Pronate very little or Supinator
-Main Characteristics –
1. Feet roll to outside (supinate)
2. Arches are high &/or rigid (pronate very little)
3. Knees stay neutral or move outwards through foot strike
4. Shoe wears along the outside of the sole
-Injuries- stress fractures, knee and/or shin pain
-Best Last- curved, slip-lasted shoe for low or moderate rear foot stability
-Best Shoe- Neutral/Cushioning shoes with no pronation control or extra stability features
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Stability Shoe – Normal Pronator
-Main Characteristics-
1. Feet roll in
2. Low arches
3. Knees move towards each in the middle when bending
4. You quickly break down midsoles
5. Foot strikes on the outside of the heel & rolls inward (pronates) excessively
-Injuries- Stress fractures, knee &/or shin pain
-Best Last- Semi-curved
-Best shoe- Stability shoes with moderate control features that provide extra cushioning & some degree of stability
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Motion Control Shoe – Overpronator
-Characteristics-
1. Feel roll in
2. Low arches
3. Knees move towards each other in middle when bending
4. You quickly break down midsoles
5. Foot strikes on the outside of the heel & rolls inward (pronates) excessively
-Injuries- Knee pain, IT band, plantar fasciitis
-Best Last- Straight or semi-curved for maximum rear foot stability as well as medial & lateral support
-Best Shoe- Motion control or strong stability shoes with firm midsoles, a wide landing base, & control features
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-How to Buy the Right Running Shoes-
1. Buying a quality pair of running shoes is one of the best investments for training essentials & helping to prevent injuries
2. Stop by a running store & get a foot exam. Knowing whether you are a neutral, stability, or motion control shoe, we can pick out the best pair of shoes for your running needs
3. Bring in your current running shoes. Knowing which shoe you are currently running in will provide information on possible aches & pains or just in finding a similar pair if not the same pair that is currently working for you.
**As with your training, don’t put guess work into which shoe fits you best. Have a specialist check you out & recommend the best pair of shoes for you. Like I said it is one of the best investments you can make for your running needs! **
- For more details & where this information is found – Running Room Store Website-
Stop by a Running Room Store location near you today & let us find a running shoe that fits your you!
For any questions, please email me or post comments!
Happy Proper Running Shoe Running :)
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