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Shoe Fitting Guide

GAIT types

Supination/Under Pronation

With this foot type, the foot is high in the arch and has a natural outward roll during the toe off phase of the running gait. This type of foot absorbs shock poorly, because the arch is high and rigid. The foot of a supinator- will benefit from a shoe with superior cushioning and an internal arch support.

Regular/Neutral

A regular foot has an arch that is neither too flat nor too high and during movement brings the ground and lower leg into perfect alignment.

Overpronator

Overpronation is a condition that is also often referred to as flat feet. An overpronated foot has a flatter arch and is more flexible. The inner side of the foot is favoured during the pronation movement and the foot appears to roll inwards. Ligaments and tendons in the foot are put under strain, creating instability and greatly increasing the risk of injury. The foot of an Overpronator will benefit from added stability in a shoe e.g. a shoe with a dual density mid sole.