Buying Guide
- Running shoes 101: Pronation and shock absorption.
- A simple test to determine your foot type. (Neutral, Pronator, Supinator).
- 3 types of Running shoes for 3 types of feet.
- The Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet – Summer 2009.
- Choose the Best Women’s Running Shoes – Summer 2009.
Do you need a shoe that cushions your foot or one that supports it?
If you want to chose the right running shoe, the first concept you need to be familiar with is pronation.
There are a few tests commonly used to determine which kind of runner you are and, therefore, which kind of running shoe you should use. One of these tests is called the Wet Feet Test and it is very simple to do and to understand.
Once you determined what kind of foot you have, you can start looking what category of running shoes you need.
Runners with flat feet need to take special care in selecting their running shoes.
Women’s bodies and therefore running bio-mechanics are significantly different from mens’. This guide will help you understand which characteristics to look for in a running shoe when you are a female runner.
