Finding the right running shoes for overpronation can be tricky with so many different brands. And of course determining if you even need a shoe for stability.
Everyone has some pronation while running, that’s natural and necessary. So if you hop on the treadmill at your running store and they tell you that you need a stability shoe, first ask yourself if you’ve been having any pain or issues while running?
They aren’t looking at your full leg movement, which could include a hip drop that’s causing your knee and foot to roll inward. In which case a stability shoe isn’t going to resolve the issue.
What is Pronation in Running?
As noted EVERYONE has some pronation to their foot and this is a good thing. According to Podatrists, the average person should have about 15% or a little less pronation to their step.
In order to absorb the shock of hitting the ground, your ankle and arch will slightly collapse in to the ground. During this your foot will roll from heel to forefoot so that you end up with more of your weight on the big toe. Your big toe is actually a powerful driver in your quick push-off the ground.
The degree to which you roll inward or outward determines the type of pronation that you have and will help guide you to making any necessary…
