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Training Tip of the Week: Finding the Right Shoe

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.