Selecting the right running shoe first and foremost requires that you know what type of gait you have. A convenient utility to help you do that can be found online at runworldwide.com under the heading "Shoe Finder".
Runners with flat-feet tend to over-pronate, which has an adverse effect on natural shock absorption. Such runners have special needs, and should select running shoes from the Maximum Support category or Motion Control category.
If you find that you have flat-feet, this narrows the amount of running shoe choices severely. However, there are several excellent running shoes for over-pronators. And getting running shoes for special needs does not mean you have to sacrifice aesthetics. Some of them, such as the GEL-Evolution, look so good that they might make neutral runners wish for flat feet!
ASICS, leader in the running shoe industry and maker of the top-selling GT-2140 and GEL-Nimbus cushioning shoe, offer the aforementioned GEL-Evolution and GEL-Foundation. Both offer ASICS' famous proprietary GEL cushioning system.
Brooks, the company behind the popular Adrenaline GTS, offers the Beast for men and the Ariel for women. Both feature exclusive MoGo technology for long-lasting midsole durability and comfort.
Saucony offers the Progrid Stabil running shoe for over-pronating runners.
Mizuno's Wave Alchemy running shoe makes the most of their unique Double Fan Wave technology, resulting in proper support without added bulk.
With attention to the special needs of over-pronating runners, athletic shoe companies have engineered running shoes to meet the challenges of those with flat-feet.
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