You can fix overpronation by buying and wearing shoes that have less of an arch.
Birkenstocks can provide some arch support which may help with overpronation to a certain extent. However, for more severe cases of overpronation, it is recommended to use orthotic inserts or custom-made orthotics that offer more targeted support.
Any online retail store should have overpronation running shoes in stock, whether or not they are new, used, collectible, or validated in acceptance by trade.
I know the nike lunarglide overpronation are lighweight shoes. They weigh about 10 ounces per shoe. You will be running like you're not wearing shoes at all.
Motion Control Running Shoes are designed for runners who have overpronation, or flat fleet(low arch). The shoe usually has designs like a stiffer heel to counteract the overpronation.
Fortunately, running shoe companies have developed shoes with motion-control to help runners who tend to overpronate. Asics has a running shoe to help called Asics Gel Foundation 8 and the Gel Evolution 3. Nike also has a running shoe to help overpronation called Nike Air Cesiums and Zoom Nucleus MC+. These are a few examples but any shoe that has motion support will help with overpronation.
Misalignment of the foot and overpronation are the leading causes of knee pain. These can lead to osteoarthritis or torn ligaments.
If it is a brand, it should have a website (unless it is a poor brand). If it is a type, other shoe brand websites should have stock of the shoe type.
Pronation of the foot is when the sole of the foot is turned out so that they weight is more on the inner edge. This is also called eversion. Technically it is defined as when the plantar aspect of the foot is turned away from the sagittal plane, or the medial line.
yes, yes, I am 59, me too. Am doing physio and wearing arch supports first though
You can try your local Foot - Locker or sports store and purchase some great running shoes. They offer great support for your feet. Ebay also offers a good selection and are even cheaper because they are usually pre-worn.
People with low arches are more likely to overpronate which can result in injuries. the flatties so I can purchase the running shoe that's sublime for my flat feet, I think I have neutral strides when I run, what shoes do you recommend.
After doing much research on this topic, both online and by speaking with several doctors and chiropractors, I have reached the conclusion that overpronators are not supposed to wear sandals. All 4 doctors I spoke with and everything I have located on the Internet claims that it is best for overpronators to stick with athletic shoes.