What shoes to wear if you Overpronate?

Experts agree that a runner who overpronates should be wearing motion control shoes. Motion control running shoes help guide the foot and correct weight transfer.

How do I tell my shoe pronation?

A quick and easy way to see if you overpronate is to look at the bottom of your shoes for signs of wear and tear. If most of the wear is on the inside sole near the ball of the foot and near the big toe, there’s a good possibility that you overpronate.

What does pronation mean in shoes?

Pronation refers to the way your foot rolls inward for impact distribution upon landing. There are three main pronation types. Finding yours is the first step towards finding the right running shoes.

Can an Overpronators wear neutral shoes?

The Best Running Shoes for Overpronators Neutral runners and those who supinate may be comfortable in nearly any kind of shoe, but overpronators can benefit greatly from wearing a shoe with added stability.

Is under pronation bad?

Underpronation, or supination happens when the ankle doesn’t roll inward very far (less than 15 percent) when landing or pushing off, causing the foot to roll outward and putting pressure on the ankle and toes. Left unmanaged, supination can lead to severe pain, injury, and damage to the tissues in the feet.

How do I know if I pronate or Supinate?

However, there is a very simple technique to know if you are a pronator or a supinator. Look at the soles of your shoes and identify the areas where the wear is most pronounced. If the outer part of your sole is the most worn out, then you are a supinator, like about 10% of the population.

How do I know if my feet pronate or Supinate?

Look at the soles of your shoes and identify the areas where the wear is most pronounced. If the outer part of your sole is the most worn out, then you are a supinator, like about 10% of the population. If it is the inner part of your sole that is the most worn out, then you are a pronator, like 45% of the population.