Proper Running Shoe Selection

Proper running shoe selection is an important part of the prevention and rehabilitation of running injuries.

Determining Your Foot Type:

You know you're an overpronator when...

  • Your feet roll inward too much when running.
  • You have low arches.
  • Your knees move toward the inside of your feet when you squat down.
  • And unfortunately you are more susceptible to Runner's Knee, Iliotibial Band Syndrome, Achilles Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

You know you're an oversupinator when...
  • You lack the normal inward roll of you feet when running.
  • You usually have high arches.
  • Your knees move toward the outside of your feet when you squat down.
  • And unfortunately you are more susceptible to ankle sprains, stress fractures, pain on the outside of the shin and Plantar Fasciitis.

Shoe Requirements:

The overpronator needs...
  • A broad lasted or straight lasted shoe.
  • Maximum rearfoot stability.
  • Substantial medial and lateral support.
  • Firmest midsole possible.
  • Generally referred to as an anti-pronation shoe.

The oversupinator needs....
  • A curved, sliplasted or combination- lasted shoe.
  • Low or moderate rearfoot stability.
  • Soft midsoles.
  • Generally referred to as a cushioned shoe.

The neutral foot needs....
  • A semi curved last.
  • Moderate pronation control.
  • Durable midsole material.
  • Generally referred to as a stability shoe.

On a final note if you a running shoe that works stick with it. Don't use your running shoes for more that 800KM. Better yet if you've ever experienced an overuse injury from running change your shoes every 500KM