Running shoes

The high-arch foot

Generally speaking there are four main types of running shoe to choose from: support, cushion, light or trail.

• Support shoes enable the forefoot and rearfoot to free movement while providing midfoot support.
• Cushion shoes are designed to reduce the shock when the foot hits the surface.
• Lightweight shoes are ideal for racing and professional events where weight is important.
• Trail shoes provide extra grip and support for off-road running.

To find the right shoe you need to identify the right shoe for your type of foot.

Motion control shoes

If you overpronate (your feet roll inwards too much), you need control and durability. In these instances, motion control shoes tend to work best. They're the most rigid of shoes and are designed to slow overpronation. They also tend to be fairly heavy but certainly durable and features include polyurethane midsole and carbon rubber outsold for durability. Most offer stability and a maximum medial support (also good for flat feet people).

Stability shoes

These types of shoes provide a cushioning, medial support and durability and are ideal for runners who have normal arches and who prefer some medial support and good durability.

Cushioned shoes

If you have rigid and immobile feet and tend to underpronate, then cushioned shoes have little medial support and soft midsoles. They enable foot motion and are also ideal for high arch runners.

Performance training shoes

These shoes are more lighter and responsive than standard trainers. These are ideal for fast-paced training or racing.

Racing shoes

Very lightweight and with little or no cushioning and stability, these shoes tend to be very minimilistic and ideal for fast runners concerned with weight.

Trail shoes

These shoes have special kind of features to help you run on all kinds of rugged terrain.