One of the best ways to avoid running injuries is to make sure you are wearing properly fitting shoes. There are three types of running shoes: stability/neutral, cushion, and motion control. Prior to starting your running program, it is crucial that you buy the right shoe type for the activity you are about to partake in. Shoes also have different components that serve different purposes. The part that is responsible for providing support is called the midsole. The midsole acts as a shock absorber, which protects your body from the dangers of repeated loading from running. The stiffer the midsole, the more control the shoe gives your foot. It is important that you try on the shoe you want before purchasing to ensure that it is great fit for you.

If you are a runner, wearing the right running shoe is essential. For more information, contact one of our podiatrists from New Tampa Foot & Ankle. 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 our office located in Wesley Chapel, FL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.