After attending a Nike store in search of a running shoe, Britt Aboutaleb of Yahoo! Beauty states that the following questions need to be answered when looking for the right running shoe: “How often do you run? How many miles? Do you run on a treadmill, the road, a trail? Are you training for anything? What’s your average pace?”

The Nike store that fitted Aboutaleb did not just fit her for a shoe, but actually conducted a video-based test on Aboutaleb . The video analyzed how Aboutaleb ran and the direction her foot went in. Things that were kept in mind included pronation, heel arch, and the direction her feet rolled in. These factors allowed Nike to help Aboutaleb find a proper fitting shoe.

Running shoes need to be comfortable and well suited for your feet. For more information or even if you just have a few questions, consult with podiatrist Dr. Carl Ginsberg, DPM of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ginsberg can provide assistance for your foot and ankle needs.

Choosing the Right Running Shoe for Your Foot Type

Although it seems simple, running is in fact a complex movement that places stress on the joints, bones, and ligaments of the body. 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 is centered around pronation, which is the rolling of the ankle 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 go 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. Runners who supinate require shoes with more flexibility and cushion

To learn about your foot type, visit a local shop that specializes in running shoes. Professionals will be able to measure your stride, gait, and arch type and inform you of your footwear needs, which come in handy for future reference.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office in Jenkintown, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot ankle injuries.

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