2007-08-26 06:04:07 · 4 answers · asked by DrPepperme 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It's important that you know your gait type before you buy any shoes.
There are 3 types out there. Flat or normal, cushion, and motion control. If you over pronate, you need motion control, and if you underpronate, you need cushion. If you have a normal gait, then you need a normal shoe.
Depending on the type of shoe, it will have various amount and types of arch support.
In general, if you have a high arch, you need cushion shoes, and if you have a low arch or flat feet, you need motion control.
If you are running, you should go to Yahoo! YellowPages and look up "Running shoes" and go to a local store that will watch you run in the shoe you buy. They will make sure you have minimal pronation to save you from repetitive stress injuries.
You need to be sure you're getting the right type of shoe for your activity too.
Then, if you need additional support for your arch and heel, you should get some inserts or even custom orthotics.
Running shoes in general will have more arch and heel support than other shoes because your heel strikes the ground so hard when you're running.
2007-08-26 06:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by nephthys76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like new balance...if you have a new balance store near you, they are really good to work with and they will help you find exactly what you need.
2007-08-26 06:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and go to New Balance store and get insert - they work wonders
2016-05-18 02:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor just told me, New Balance.
2007-08-26 06:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋