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Choosing your style of Running shoes

To help you with the purchase of your new running
shoes we have organized shoes into various categories


·        Cushioned running shoes
·        Motion Control running Shoes
·        Racing and performance running shoes
·        Off Road running shoes
·        Stability running Shoes
·        Fell running Shoes

When buying running shoes you will see the word
Pronation ,what is pronation ?
As you are running your foot and leg will go through
some motion.
As your foot approaches impact it will turn outward and
become more rigid to prepare for the force of impact.
That’s why most people land on the outside edge of
the heel.After impact the foot loosens and rolls inward
this is called pronation.
Pronation is this natural inward rotation of the foot
which allows the foot and body to adapt to surfaces
and absorb shock.
In most cases the body uses pronation as a shock
absorbing mechanism.
Following pronation the foot becomes rigid again as
the body weight is transferred to the forefoot to allow
toe off.
Runners will show three styles of motion.
1.        Under Pronation – rigid and immobile requiring
a cushioned neutral shoe.
2.        Neutral Pronation – foot usually has a high arch
and requires a stability shoe.
3.        Over Pronation –  A foot which overpronates  
creates a severe angle and puts high stress on the
joint which controls the rotation of the rearfoot.
Resulting in excessive inward motion,a low inflexible
arch (flat footed) .Runner requires a Motion Control
shoe.

Cushioned Running shoes
These shoes have the excellent shock absorption and
are usually built with a semi curved shape and slip last
construction.
They are designed to promote normal foot motion,
which is helpful for underpronators.
Underpronators have rigid immobile feet and usually a
high arch.

Suitable for the efficient runner  - who does not
overpronate and does not need any extra medial
support.



Motion Control Running Shoes
These shoes are the most rigid and are designed to
control the excessive motion of the foot(or slow the
rate at which the runner overpronates).Foot has a low
inflexible arch or flat foot.
Features built into the shoe would include a medial
post or footbridge to offer support.

Suitable for the over pronator.Or the heaver runner
who needs durability and control.Also those who wear
orthoses and require a firm midsole and deep heel
counter.



Stability Shoes or Structured Cushioning Running
Shoes
This style is for the runner with a neutral style of
running  who does not have any severe motion control
issue.
They require a cushioned shoe with some medial
support.
These shoes allow the foot to pronate naturally.
The shoe compresses at a slower rate because of the
extra support and supports the foot better than a shoe
without this reinforcement.

Suitable for the average runner who does not have
severe motion control problems,who requires a shoe
with some medial support.



Racing and Performance Running Shoes
These are more responsive lighter weight shoes
designed for racing or fast paced training.
Some models feature a stability feature.
For racing the models are designed for different
distances form 10k to the marathon.
Often in this category the choice of shoe isdetermined
by the runners preference and what style they have
found perform best for them.
Not suitable for the heavier runner.



Fell Running Shoes
These are lightweight shoes designed for fell running.
They feature abrasion resistant materials and flexible
outsoles to grip the terrain.

Off Road Running Shoes
These shoes are for the runner who runs on/off road
and requires extra traction for the off road element of
the run.
Shoes feature more durable uppers and outsole s that
flex and grip on various terrain.
Some models will have medial support.

What type of foot do you have ?
To determine your foot type you can try the wet foot
test.
Dip your foot into water and then stand on a surface
that will show your foot print.
You could use a  towel,a piece of paper or cardboard.
On your footprint the darker areas show the areas of
impact.

Flat foot type-Overpronator-Motion Control
Low arch which flattens out leaving a print that looks
like the complete sole of foot.
Overpronated foot which strikes on outside and rolls
excessively inwards.
Best shoes – Motion control shoes.

Normal foot type-Neutral –Stability shoes
Have a medium arch which leaves a footprint where
the forefoot and heel are connected by a broad  band.
Foot lands on outside and rolls inwards to absorb
shock.
Runner is biomechanically efficient.
Best Shoes - Stability shoes with moderate control
features.

High Arched foot type-Underpronator-Cushion shoes
A high arched foot often has a high instep showing a
footprint with a very narrow band or no band at all
connecting forefoot and heel.The Foot is generally
supinated or underpronated.
The foot does not pronate enough and is not an
effective shock absorber.
Best Shoes – Cushioned shoes which are flexible to
encourage foot motion.

Tips to ensure a good fit
1.Try on shoes late in the day or after a run.
2.The heel should fit snuggly with no slipping
3.Forefoot should be roomy and you should be able to
wiggle your toes.
4.Your midfoot should be under the arch.
5.Allow some space between the end of your big toe
and the end of the shoe. Usually  a vertical thumbs
width will be adequate space.



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