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Did you know that there are different kinds of running shoes made to accommodate your biomechanics?
Here are the three general types of running shoes and an explanation of who they are made for. Finding the
right shoe for you can make you a
more efficient runner with happy,
healthy feet.
Motion control shoes:
Recommended for runners with low
arches who are moderate to severe
overpronators and who need
maximum rear-foot control and extra
support on the medial (arch) side of
their shoes. They are also best suited
for bigger runners who need plenty of
support and durability.
Stability shoes:
Recommended
for runners who are mild to moderate
overpronators and who generally
have low to normal arches. These
runners tend to need a shoe with a
combination of good support and
midsole cushioning.
Cushioned (neutral) shoes:
Recommended for runners who need
maximum midsole cushioning and
minimum medial support. These
shoes are best for biomechanically
efficient runners (minimum
pronation) and midfoot or forefoot
strikers with high or normal arches.
Other categories include
Performance Training, Spikes,
Racing and Trail specialty shoes.
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