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A Stability shoe is best for a mild to moderate
overpronator, which is about 85% of the population. Overpronation is the
excessive inward rolling motion of the foot. When an overpronator's foot hits
the ground, the foot rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock, but continues to
pronate past a point that is considered healthy. Then, when the foot goes into
the push-off phase and the foot is still in an overpronated position, it places
a great deal of strain on the ankle, lower leg, knee, and lower back.
Overpronation is the cause of many running injuries: IT band syndrome, shin
splints, plantar fasciitis, the list goes on and on (too long)! By wearing the
right type of shoe and training wisely, you can help to prevent injury. A
Stability shoe has a built-in device to limit overpronation- and there really
are only two-either a dual density midsole or a rollbar. A Stability shoe must
also be rigid through the arch- try bending the shoe in the middle- if it flexes
easily through the arch, it's not going to give good arch support.
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