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Running shoes: finding the right fit.(Sports Medicine Advisor 2005)
- Article from:
- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- January 1, 2006
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With all the different makes and models of running shoes, it's no wonder people have a difficult time finding the shoe that's right for them. Everyone's feet are shaped and sized differently, so what might feel comfortable for one person, might feel uncomfortable for the next. The first step in finding the right shoe is to determine your foot type.
What is my foot type?
When you step, your foot first contacts the ground on the outside of your heel (supination) and then rolls to the inside of your foot (pronation). As your weight continues forward and your heel comes off the ground, the foot rolls to the outside again. Most people do not walk perfectly ...