Selecting the ideal running shoe with proper arch support is essential for avid runners, as it significantly reduces the risk of common injuries, such as tendonitis or shin splints. Arch support plays a pivotal role in correcting gait issues, ensuring a more efficient and comfortable running experience. When looking for running shoes, it is important to consider various factors, including terrain, distance, and individual arch type. Runners with low arches may benefit from stability shoes, which provide extra support to prevent overpronation, while those with normal or high arches may find neutral shoes more suitable. Comfort should always be a priority, regardless of arch type. To pinpoint the perfect shoe, seeking guidance from a podiatrist can help. This foot doctor can evaluate your arch type and gait pattern to determine the most suitable footwear for your needs, helping to minimize the risk of injury. If you are experiencing arch pain after a run, it is suggested that you schedule an appointment with a podiatrist for an exam and treatment options, which may include custom orthotics.

If you are a runner, wearing the right running shoe is essential. For more information, contact one of our podiatrists from Foot & Ankle Institue. Our doctors 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 St. George, Hurricane, and Cedar City, UT and Mesquite, NV . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.