Shoe Test – Finding Type of Shoe for You
Monday, June 7th, 2010For any man there are 3 basic foot types depending on the height of their arches. The fastest and easiest way of assessing foot type is having a shoe-test called Wet Test. How to get going on this:In this shoe-test:1) Choose a shallow pan and pour water of wafer-thin layer.2) Douse the sole of foot.3) Step onto a shopping bag or a blank piece of heavy paper.4) Step down and look downNevertheless, umpteen variables like weight, weekly mileage, and biomechanics have their role to play in shoe-tests. Incidentally, finding the right shoe involves to know the foot type of a person. This is the beginning and the essential phase in buying a shoe for you.Normal Arch A most popular foot type that is considered as normal pronator is, when you find half of your arch on the piece of heavy paper in the shoe-test. You can wear any shoe as a normal pronator, but the one which provides moderate arch support is best suited. If you have regular arches, you can go for neutral-cushioned shoes without any support or a performance-training shoe offering little bit support. This is best for light weight runners. Pronation absorbs shock, when an arch inwardly-collapses.Flat Arch Shoe test for flat footer will have an entire foot mark. It is like you are an over pronator. Stability shoes that use gimmicks like dual-density midsoles and supportive posts to reduce pronation are best for mild to moderate overpronators. For severe over pronators and tall, heavy runners, motion-control shoes are best. These cases of shoes dodge risk of hurts and extreme foot motion for over pronators.High ArchThe least standard foot type is an imprint of the fine line of the outside of your foot or if you see just your heel in the shoe-test. These are under pronators or supinators. The arch of these persons doesnt break enough to absorb there by resulting in too much shock traveling up your legs. Neutral-cushioned shoes are best suited for underpronators. Their shoes must not have any stability gimmicks to reduce pronation.There is no single best shoe for anyone. Everyone has other needs. Go for this shoe-test now and buy the shoe you desire.This simple shoe-test decides and specifies your arch type and the shoe-type you must be looking to buy.
