How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet

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How to Choose the Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet Do your feet touch the floor instead of arching when you stand up? Well, then you have flat feet. While some individuals are born with flat feet, others develop over time as they grow up. Being flat-footed is nothing but missing arches in the feet. Arches are important because they help distribute body weight across your feet and legs which helps prevent pressure on one particular point. People with flat feet have overpronation and are unable to distribute body weight evenly across their feet and thus often suffer from back pains. Therefore, orthopedic shoes are quite popular among people with flat feet. Essentially, orthopedic shoes have hard heel counters and steel shanks which ensure hello locking, padded collars, and other features that help correct overpronation. While orthopedic shoes are a great option for everyday movement such as walking, activities such as running the call for a more specialized pair of shoes. It is important to find the right pair of running shoes because they help prevent injuries and damage while reducing any discomfort you might experience during a run. Stability shoes are one of the most popular sports shoes for flat feet in India. If you are looking to purchase a new pair of running shoes but do not know where to start, then read below for some tips to help you find the best running shoes for flat feet in India: ● Arch Support People with flat feet do not have sufficient arch support which means that while running, their feet bang on the ground which further could cause issues with the tendons. Look for shoes that have artificial arch support. Essentially the artificial arch support acts as a spring that balances and distributes any disturbance caused on the feet and thereby helps reduce the chance of tendon damage. ● Motion Control Shoes that have motion control features are highly recommended for people with flat feet. Such shoes not only provide the perfect grip during any movement like running or walking but also provide accurate arch support due to the dropped-down arches by making the heels stiff. Shoes with motion control lock the incorrect movement of the feet and thus help prevent injuries. ● Support Needless to say, one of the most important features to look for while finding sports shoes for flat feet in India is support. People with flat feet have a high probability of overpronation


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