What Type of Running Shoes Should I Be Wearing? In response to the beginner runner's broad question (we do get some variation of this question almost daily), "What type of running shoe should I consider buying?", we typically start off by determining what type of foot the runner has (flat foot or low arch, low to medium arch, or medium to high arch). Once this is determined, a starting point is established. Motion Control Running Shoes Generally, runners with flat feet tend to over pronate ( the foot rolls inward ) and they typically need a motion control running sneakers to control the over pronation. Most running companies offer at least 2 motion control running sneakers to choose from. Lighter runners will often go with a lighter shoe and heavier runners will often select a heavier shoe. Stability Running Shoes Runners with low to medium arches have a wider range of stability running sneakers to choose from (this running sneaker category is the most popular for the majority of the running population). Again, depending on the running shoe company, several shoes are offered in this category and range from lightweight trainers that are popular for racing and fast training sessions (i.e. track workouts, fartlek workouts, and speed workouts in general), slightly heavier running sneakers that are better suited for lighter runners running for distance and who need more stability and more of an outer sole to handle the extra miles, and heavier shoes suited for the heavier running who needs better protection all around the foot to offset the forces resulting from thousands of encounters with the ground. Neutral Running Shoes Runners with high arches typically need a running shoe with extra cushioning. Like stability running shoes, many shoe companies often offer at least 3 options for neutral running sneakers each season. For the runner looking for pure, unadulterated speed, a lightweight racer or running trainer will provide that light as a feather feel on the day of the race or hard speed session. Again, just as with stability running shoes, neutral running shoes for a lightweight runner who needs extra cushioning, outsole, etc. exist that are heavier than the lightweight racer but lighter than the heaviest running sneaker which is better suited for the heavier runner.
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