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FIT PROCESS

Trying to find the right pair of running shoes can be overwhelming-- that's where we come in. All of our staff is trained extensively on how to ensure each customer is fit with a shoe that best meets their needs.

Most running shoes are separated into three main categories in terms of support: neutral, stability, and motion control/stable neutral. Check out a more in-depth look in our blog post here! The type of shoe a person needs depends on their gait and biomechanics. While we prefer to conduct a gait analysis in person, we know it can be tough to make it to a store, or even downright unsafe with Covid-19. Check out our helpful tips below to see what type of shoe might be for you, and then shop our extensive selection by category!

Stability

Stability shoes are needed for overpronation. Overpronation is when your foot lands on the outside of your heel and then travels inward excessively, transferring your weight to the inner edge of your foot instead of the ball of the foot. Your arches may collapse and ankles roll inward, and your knees may also tilt inward. A stability shoe will have some type of additional support on the inside of the shoe to help with this rolling inward.

Set up your phone and record yourself walking away from and towards the phone, then stand with your legs shoulder width apart and do a few quick squats. Watch your arches, ankles, and knees for any excessive inward rolling.

SHOP WOMEN'S STABILITY

SHOP MEN'S STABILITY

Neutral

If you're a neutral runner, then when running or walking your foot lands on the outside of your heel and then rolls slightly inward before transferring your weight to the ball of your foot. This slight inward roll is normal, as this is a way for the body to better disperse shock. As long as the inward roll isn't excessive, you're neutral. Neutral runners may also notice that they land slightly on the outside of their foot with very little to no rolling in.

SHOP WOMEN'S NEUTRAL

SHOP MEN'S NEUTRAL

Stable Neutral

Those who need a stable neutral or motion control shoe are in need of a shoe with lots of support and cushion to it. A stable neutral shoe is ideal for those who excessively overpronate, or even those who do the opposite and supinate, or roll outward. Stable neutral shoes have a very wide base with lots of support in order to keep the foot from rolling unnaturally in any direction.