If you plan to WALK as an exercise:
Get WALKING Shoes and NOT Running Shoes!
Here’s Why:
There is a big difference in the Gait-Cycle between walking and running;
Walking: Body load -> First strike is on the Heel –> need cushioning at the heel.
Running: Body load -> First strike on the Mid-Foot -> need cushioning at the mid-foot.
Walking
1 First strike with your heel.
2 Gait cycle via the mid-foot.
3 Full feet contact.
4 Propel forward via the ball-of-foot & toes.
Running
1 First strike with ball-of-foot (or mid-foot).
2 Gait cycle via the mid-foot.
3 Full feet contact.
4 Propel forward via the ball-of-foot.
All Major Athletic Shoe Brands are aware of the foot-strike difference.
Most of them manufacture shoes accordingly:
Walking Shoes: Cushioned Heel & Flexible Mid-Foot.
Running Shoes: Cushioned Mid-Foot & Elevated Flexible Heel.
Recommended Shoes by Pronation Type:
Over-Pronation
- Overpronation is excessive inward rolling of the feet after landing instead of pushing off forward.
- Usually occurs in people with flat feet.
- This Condition can lead to knee pain, ankle pain, and plantar fasciitis.
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OverPronation Walking Shoes
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Neutral-Pronation
- Neutral Pronation is having an ideal foot-strike.
- It is characterized by a slight inward movement of the ankle-bone during the foot contact with the ground.
- Natural foot motion allows you to effectively absorb shock on impact, and evenly distribute weight on push off.
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Under-Pronation
- Underpronation is a condition when there is excessive outward rolling of the feet after landing instead of pushing off forward.
- Under-Pronation usually occurs in people with high arches.
- This condition can lead to knee pain, ankle spring, and hip pain.
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About the Author
David Alegeta
David is a long-distance hiker, a writer and an editor whose favorite topics include backpacking and trail running. He is an adventure athlete who covered over 20,000 miles. He frequently speaks to groups about the benefits of proper footwear and has written numerous articles on this subject. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his family.
