SHOES FOR EVERY FOOT

Everyone needs comfortable shoes. Especially runners. Imagine running in a pair of shoes that gives you blisters. Or a pair that give you pain in the knees or foots after the run. The reason people pick up running is to be healthier. But to suffer from after effects of a bad pair of running is definitely a damper and certainly much less to be desired from the expected good benefits of running. Your foot doesnt hit the ground and lift off in a random manner when you are running. Your heels are generally the first to land on the ground.The pressure is loaded on the outer portion of your rearfoot(supination) before your foot rolls towards the arch( pronation) to absorb shock. The pressure is then passed onto the ball of your foot. When the big toe touches the ground, your foot supinates so that it now has the power to toe off and lift away. However, not every foot moves this way and may lead to injuries. The job of your running shoes is to rein in those movements deviations while you are in motion. But how do you find the right shoe? There are 3 common types of foot: high arch, low to normal arch and low arch. Normal to Low Arch Mild to Moderate Over-pronation For runners with low to normal arches, stability is what you need. You shoes should be a good combination of good support and midsole cushioning. Look out for shoes that have: 1)dual density EVA midsole 2)rearfoot and forefoot cushioning 3)mid foot stability component Low Arch Severe Over-pronation Runners with low arches will need maximum rearfoot control, and additonal support on the media(arch) side of their shoes. Your priority should be motion-control. When buying shoes, look for: 1)Dual or triple density EVA midsole 2)Anti-pronatory feature 3)Midfoot stability 4)A reinforced upper,especially at the heel counter 5)Heaviest of the categories High to Normal Arch Over-supination If you have high arches, look for cushioning especially in the midsole. You may also need to insert orthotics or insoles into your shoes for better arch support. Cushioning shoes (minus the orthotics) are also suitable for people with neutral feet. Look out for : 1)mono density EVA midsole 2)rearfoot and forefoot cushioning 3) the lightest of the 3 categories