Shoes for Different Arch Types

According to Sierra Trading Post, what type of arch you have will affect your degree of pronation. Since all shoes are different, finding one that will support your arch and pronation type will ensure that they are comfortable and effective. A flat arch will cause over-pronation, which is an excessive inward roll after heel strike. A high arch will cause under-pronation, which is when there is outward roll of the foot after heel strike.

Cushion Shoes

• Cushion shoes are the most flexible according to Sierra Trading Post. They encourage natural pronation with extra cushioning and shock absorption. Cushion shoes do not have any features such as stability control and motion control. These shoes are best for people with high arches and normal arches.

Stability Shoes

• Stability shoes are specially designed for people with a normal arch or a moderately flat arch according to Sierra Trading Post. Stability shoes will have light support on the medial side. They can be identified by the well cushioned mid-soles that serve to guide mild or moderate over-pronation.

Motion Control

• Motion control shoes help to control severe over-pronation according to Sierra Trading Post. They do this by incorporating extra stability features on the medial side of the shoe. People with severely flat arches wear these shoes because they provide extra support and stability.