Purchasing anything new can be a lot of fun, but it can also
be very frustrating. Purchasing a pair of Running shoes is no
different, and do the nature of our bodies I wouldn’t recommend
rushing into a pair of shoes just because they are cheap or
convenient.
No two people have exactly the same foot; however
manufactures have divided shoes into three different categories:
Cushioning, Stability, and Motion Control. Within these three
categories their can be a lot of variation, but it is a good
base guide to start with.
Cushioning - Cushioning shoes are shoes that have
little to no lateral support. These shoes are good for runners
who do not need this support, and have neutral feet. Generally
this type of shoe will be for the runner with a high arch.
Instances where this type of shoe is not right is in a case
where you are a pronator or an overpronator.
Stability - Stability shoes are a mid range shoe
category which offer a balance between cushioning and motion
control. This shoe is for a runner who has a normal arch, lands
on the outside of the foot and rolls forward. If you are unsure
of where else to be this category is a good place to start.
Motion Control - The motion control category is for
runners who really need support in a running shoe. Extreme
pronators and overpronators can take advantage of a Motion
control shoe, as well as a runner with weak ankles and other
foot problems that would benefit from a shoe with a lot of
stability.
Of course with only three categories like I mentioned above,
there is a lot of room for variation. This is only meant to be
used as a quick guide for things to look for in running shoes. I
would recommend visiting a running store and having an employee
look at your feet to give you a good idea of what category your
feet fit in. If you have serious foot complications like extreme
pronation, fallen arches, etc I would recommend visiting a foot
doctor, as running shoes by themselves might not be enough. You
could require orthotics, or even just simple strengthening
exercises to get and keep you on your feet.
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Ryan Fyfe is the owner and operator of Shoes Spot. Which is a
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