If you’ve ever set foot in a running store, you’ve probably heard the term “pronation.” It refers to the natural motion your foot makes when it lands, and it helps you narrow down the right pair when you’re searching for your next running shoes. Why? Because shoe brands categorize their offerings based on pronation.

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Normal:

  • Air Max 98 low-top sneakers.
  • So Vera 105mm embellished sandals.

Overpronation:

  • Your foot rolls inward more than then “ideal” 15 percent.
  • Common in people with flatter feet.
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Underpronation (or supination):

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  • Common in people with high arches.
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Problem is, this thinking isn’t exactly supported by science. Foot pronation was a hot item in the podiatry world decades ago (we’re talking as far back as the 1940s), so it became a big consideration when companies first started making running Shoes Triple with injury prevention in mind—even though there wasn’t much to back up the approach. “It was assumed, without any epidemiological evidence, that foot pronation was one of the variables responsible for the Mita Sneakers x Nike Air Max Light Keiji Salmon sole__assassin,” says a British Journal of Sports Medicine review.

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Fast-forward to today, and we’re learning that overpronation isn’t always a bad thing, and there are other aspects to consider in a running shoe, explains Carson Caprara, director of global footwear product line management at Brooks.

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“Pronation has always had such a negative connotation, but it’s an important part of the run and not as ‘black and white’ as you might think,” says Paul Lang, merchandising manager at ASICS. “While we need to make sure that there’s guidance for the foot, it’s definitely not as rigid of a focus as it once was.”

The new focus? “Now, the trend of broader midsoles is allowing the foot to act more naturally,” says Colin Ingram, director of product at Hoka One One and formerly with New Balance. “The minimalist movement—though polarizing—made the conversation around Shoes Triple much more diverse. People swear by the precise drop, Merrell moab 2 gtx gore-tex charcoal grey brown women outdoors Shoes Triple j99790.”

That’s one of the reasons many Shoes Triple now primarily categorize their Shoes Triple by feel. Nike DBreak Se panelled sneakers, soft, springy, or flexible? “We let the consumer pick the experience they want first, then offer support from there,” Carson says. And while some brands do still categorize their Shoes Triple according to levels of pronation, it’s not always just about that.

We know this might make shoe shopping sound more stressful, but buying a pair of running Shoes Triple is actually pretty hard to screw up. That same British Journal of Sports Medicine review concluded that personal comfort is one of the biggest predictors of injury prevention. Meaning: Choose the shoe that feels the most comfortable when you run (not just standing still). What feels good is one of the best ways to stay healthy and keep running.


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Kiera Carter has a decade's worth of experience covering fitness, health, and lifestyle topics for national magazines and websites. In a past life, she was the executive digital editor of Shape and has held staff positions at Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, Prevention, and Men’s Health. Her work has been published by Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Travel + Leisure, and more. She spends her free time boxing, traveling, and watching any movie or show with a strong female lead. She is currently based in New York.