Shoe terminology question
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gfd posted 2 years ago.
They are all based on the degree of arch in your foot.
Flat foot = motion control - shoe which has a post to restrict the motion of your foot to stop your foot from pronating.
Small arch = stability shoe - same idea as the motion control, but to a lesser degree, therefore allowing your foot some movement.
High arch = cushioning or nuetral shoe - no post as the foot needs to be able to move around.
A good running store will look at your foot and a pair of shoes you have run a significant amount of mile in before recommending a shoe.
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TRIPHIL posted 2 years ago.
Hi Andrew,
As Garen has explained to you the different terms, there is a little more to the terms... Garen no offense.
Starting with Posting: Posting is the amount of support a shoe gives. any STABILITY shoe will have a diferent color (usaly grey) pattern to it on the inside part. The longer the "grey/posting" the more stability.
STABILITY is used to keep your ankle in line with your foot as you roll through. Common term you hear when Stability is needed is Over Pronating. All that is, is the ankle rolling inward when you run. Stabilty shoes will correct that.
MOTION CONTROL is just that. The shoe controls the foot because a Stability shoe is not supportive enough on the ankle.
As Garen stated a good running store will evaluate all of this for you and they should try you in several different pairs. based on their evaluation they will fit you into the right shoe for yor foot type. High Arch, Low Arch, or even Flat footed they will be able to tell if you need stability or not. Hope this helps.
Phil
Hi all,
I've been running on a few pairs of shoes over the past year and my curiosity finally got to me. I have no clue what the differences or similarities are between these following terms: stability, motion control, and post (or posting?).
Any help would be appreciated to help satisfy my confusion. Thanks!
Andrew