Overpronation is an excessive inward motion of the foot that is frequently blamed as a cause of injuries. Running shoes built for over pronators are usually labeled “motion control”. Motion control running shoes correct overpronation with stiff construction and support that prevent excessive rotation of the foot. They use a straight or semi-curved last and make use of stiff material on the inner curve of the shoe called a “medial post”.
What to look for in a motion control running shoe:
Carbon rubber outsoles and a dense polyurethane midsole will keep your foot properly positioned.
Motion Control Running Shoes Recommendations:
Women’s running shoes for overpronators
Men’s running shoes for overpronators
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What is pronation?
Testing your pronation with your wet footprint
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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
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