Before choosing your running shoe when you about to embark on a running agenda be it for running 6 miles or a marathon it is foremost to know what type of foot arch you have.
So how do you know which you are?
Running Shoes
Well, if you've ever noticed that arch thing under your foot. Now you may have been wondering what it was doing there. Again, it's not just there to leave nice finding footprints on the sand, that arch has a big impact on the roll of your foot. The arch of your foot collapses towards the floor to absorb the impact. It also provides a very beneficial clue as to what type of foot strike you most likely have. Now for the fun part. Go and find some water, dip your foot in it then go hop around and find a black/dark covering and stamp your foot onto it. If you did it properly you will get a good foot stamp left behind. Your foot stamp will whether be normal, flat or high arch.
Normal Arch
The arch can be seen but there is a clear relationship in the middle of the heel and the ball of the foot. This type of foot arch is an indication of a neutral foot strike.
Flat Arch
When you look at the foot stamp the arch is not graphic and it looks like the ball of the foot and the heel are all joined together. This type of foot arch is an indication of over pronation.
High Arch
When you look at this foot stamp the arch is pronounced with only a small relationship in the middle of the ball of the foot and the heal. This type of foot arch is an indication of underpronation.
Now, while this is a good indicator, it is not science! So our advice is that when you choose your shoe you go and have your feet assessed. You can whether have this done by going to a expert sports store that has a motor on which you can run and it will compare your foot strike. Or alternatively you can go to a decent sports store - where they have informed consultants - and take a pair of your old running shoes with you, or any other shoes you have worn a lot. The wear on the sole of your old shoes provides a very beneficial indicator to an informed advisor as to what type of foot strike you have.
Running Gear - Running Shoes, Your Type of Foot Arch Plays an prominent Role When selecting a Shoe
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