Kids Orthotics Help Relieve Flat Feet
Whether you are training for track and field, speed walking, or cross country running, the use of proper, structured shoes is essential. While the right shoes will vary depending on your individual foot type, many common factors can be found within most brands of good shoes. Runners with high arches typically need help with their pronation (or being "rolled in" to). They will benefit from using stability shoes that feature a medial midsole extension (which, as you run, should push your arch away from your foot) to avoid excessive pronation. Runners with low arches typically need more flexible support and a shoe with a thicker inner frame to minimize internal pronation, while runners with medium arches typically have less stiffness in the middle and should choose a more flexible shoe. The location of the foot on the foot bed also plays a role in proper arch support. A lighter runner tends to have a flatterer arch and therefore will benefit more from running structured shoes. H...