Done with your wet footprint test? Now it’s time to determine what your foot print says about your arch height. This will help you find running shoes that fit properly.
Compare the images below with your footprint. Then read the description of the shoe type you should look for below.
Flat Arch:
Normal Arch:
High Arch:
Click to learn about pronation.
Flat Arch & Running shoes
Got Flat Feet? Flat feet tend to roll to far inwards, known as overpronating. When shopping for running shoes, look for styles that say “stability”, “support” or “motion control”. These shoe designs reduce pronation using dual-density midsoles and supportive “posts”. Stability shoes are a good remedy for small to medium amounts of pronation, while motion control designs are good for severe overpronators.
Normal Arch & Running shoes
Runners with normal arches can wear a variety of running shoes, but good arch support will be beneficial.
High Arch & Running shoes
High arches tend to cause the opposite problem of overpronation, known as supination or underpronation. This condition is corrected using cushioned running shoes.
What is pronation?
Testing your pronation with your wet footprint
Testing your pronation by looking at your running shoes
Testing your pronation by looking at your ankles
Examples: footprints of overpronators, normal pronators & underpronators
The best running shoes for overpronators
The best running shoes for normal pronators
The best running shoes for underpronators