With the variety of running shoes available on the market, finding the right shoes for you can seem like a daunting task. When shopping for running shoes, your gait, or the way that your feet move when they hit the ground running or walking, can help determine what type of running shoes may be best for you. Those with an overpronated gait, in which the feet roll inward as you run or walk, may benefit from running in stability shoes which can help correct the gait. Those with a neutral gait may not need stability shoes and want to opt for shoes with adequate cushioning. A podiatrist can help you determine what your gait pattern is so that you can find the best running shoes for you.

If you are a runner, wearing the right running shoe is essential. For more information, contact Dr. Arnold Tarpley, Jr. from Tarpley Foot and Ankle Center. Dr. Tarpley can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type

To increase performance and avoid the risk of injury, it is important to choose the right running shoe based on your foot type. The general design of running shoes revolves around pronation, which is how the ankle rolls from outside to inside when the foot strikes the ground.

• Neutral runners are able to choose from a wide variety of shoes, including minimalist shoes or even going barefoot.
• Runners who overpronate, or experience an over-abundance of ankle rolling, should choose shoes that provide extra motion control and stability.
• Runners who underpronate, or supinate, have feet that have high arches and lack flexibility, preventing shock absorption. They require shoes with more flexibility and cushion.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Uniontown, and Connellsville, PA . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.