Pronation is part of the natural movement of the human body and refers to the way your foot rolls inward for impact distribution upon landing. Understanding your pronation type can help you find a comfortable running shoe. Underpronators (supinators) need a lot of cushioning to avoid strong impact Neutral pronators can wear a wide variety of shoes Overpronators should look for support or structured cushioning shoes When your foot strikes the ground, it rolls inward to absorb the shock, and the arch supports on average three times your body weight. People who roll inward too much or not enough can experience running injuries due to less effective shock absorption. How Your Foot Contacts the Ground: outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg.Push Off: pressure on smaller toes on outside of foot.Considered Injuries: plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain.Foot type: high arches.
How Your Foot Contacts the Ground: foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight Push Off: even distribution from the front of the foot. Considered Injuries: less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury. Foot Type: normal-size arches How Your Foot Contacts the Ground: foot lands on outside of heel, then rolls inward (pronates) excessively, transferring weight to inner edge instead of ball of the foot Push Off: big toe and second toe do majority of the work Considered Injuries: shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, heel spurs Foot Type: low arches or flat feet Take a pronation test Video Gait Analysis A video is taken of a runner's feet while running on a treadmill. The video footage is slowed down and analyzed in detail by an ASICS staff member who will explain your running type and help you select the right pair of running shoes. 3D Foot Mapping The advanced version of video gait analysis is 3D foot mapping, which, in addition to video, uses lasers and to create a highly detailed 3D image of the foot.
A range of information is obtained from the scan, such as arch height and alignment of the Achilles with the leg. This is used to determine the right running shoe and provide additional insights. 3D foot mapping is unique to ASICS and available to customers via ASICS Running Clinics or the ASICS London store, which is the only store that has the 3D foot mapping equipment in permanent residence. Visit an ASICS Store for Guidance Receive individual product advice at one of our running stores. Trained staff members will be happy to assist you with fitting and special services. Check wear patterns on your shoe Wear patterns won't provide the full picture of gait analysis, but they can give additional clues about the impact on your feet. This can give you an idea of where you may need extra support and cushioning in your running shoes. For Underpronators/Supinators: Outside of your running shoes show the most wear If you put your running shoes on a flat surface, you may notice a slight outward tilt For Neutral Pronators: Soles of your running shoes show wear in an S-shaped pattern, from the outer (lateral) heel to the big toe If you put your shoes on a flat surface
, you may not notice any tilt For Overpronators: Extra wear on the inside of the heel and under the ball of the foot, especially the big toe If you put your shoes on a flat surface, you may notice an inward tilt Choosing the right running shoes Once you understand your pronation type, you can find a shoe with the optimal amount of support and cushioning. Cushioned Running ShoesAs underpronators (also called supinators) tend to be susceptible to shock-related injuries where you should choose a neutral running shoe with plenty of cushioning, for example, the GEL- Cumulus®.Focused on midsole cushioning for extra shock absorptionCushioning along outside of running shoe to counter outward roll of footCushioning in the heelFlexible shoes help evenly distribute impact Neutral running shoes When you have a normal pronation pattern you can run in a wide variety of shoes, but specialized neutral running shoes offering cushioning and support are most suitable. The GEL-Nimbus® is the leading cushioning model for neutral runners.
Neutral cushioned shoes promote natural foot motion Beginners may want to start with a cushioning shoe for support Some runners may like natural running shoes that provide a feeling of more ground contact Stability Running ShoesOverpronators need extra support, structured cushioning, and stability. The GEL-Kayano® is a leading structured cushioning shoe.Stability running shoes help distribute the impact of running more effectively to minimize pronationMedial post support, sometimes extended through to the heelFirm midsoles provide arch support * For severe overpronators, you may want to consider a motion control shoe with extra cushioningOverpronation Running Shoes for Flat FeetShow Filters FeaturedNewest$-$$$$$$-$A-ZZ-A244896120GEL-Kayano 23Mens Running Shoes$160.00GEL-Kayano 23Mens Running Shoes$160.00GEL-Kayano 23 Lite-ShowMens Running Shoes$160.00GEL-Kayano 23Womens Running Shoes$160.00GEL-Kayano 23Womens Running Shoes$160.00GEL-Kayano 23 Lite-ShowWomens Running Shoes$160.00GT-2000 4Mens Running Shoes$120.00 $89.00GT-2000 4 TrailMens Running Shoes$120.00 $89.00GT-1000 5Mens Running Shoes$100.00GT-1000 5Womens Running Shoes$100.00GT-2000 4Womens Running Shoes$120.00 $89.00GEL-DS Trainer 21Mens Running Shoes$120.00GEL-DS Trainer 21Womens Running Shoes$120.00GEL-Noosa Tri 11Womens Running Shoes$140.00 $89.00GEL-Noosa Tri 11Mens Running Shoes$140.00 $
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