"Flat Foot"

It is important to think of a good pair of running shoes as one of the most important pieces of equipment for your sport, whether it is running, jogging or triathlon.

As we have mentioned before, people who have normal pronation may be best served with a shoe that provides stability, while those who tend over-pronate, or have a “flat foot” find the best results with a motion control shoe.

Motion control shoes are designed to slow down or limit the extreme inward rolling of the foot or ankle that may be indicative of the over-pronator. Since they tend to be heavier shoes, they will not help out your speed, but will allow the “flat-footed” athlete to have better endurance and avoid injury that could be caused by a difficult running style.

These types of shoes have features such as the medial post or a firmer section under the inner edge of your foot.

They are also good shoes for athletes who suffer from plantar fasciitis. Athletes who suffer from this type of injury or tend to over-pronate can be helped by a regimented program designed by SD PERSONAL TRAINER.