FREE GAIT ANALYSIS
Take the Guess Work out of choosing your shoe?
Often overlooked by most recreational runners/walkers and joggers is their footwear. Unfortunately, many people are either getting around in worn out or inappropriate shoes that are not suited to their foot type; therefore creating discomfort to the individual and also leading to injury.
There are 3 core foot type groups:- Over-Pronators, Neutral Strikers and Under-Pronators
A large percentage of people fit within the Over-pronator category which actually means these people tend to have a slight inward roll with each strike.
The second largest group is the Neutral foot group, meaning the individual has very little roll of the foot and tends to strike without any problem. Thirdly, the Under-pronator group actually means these people tend to roll their feet outwards in the motion of foot strike.
With the foot types identified it will provide you with a good indication of what shoe you will actually need and what will be most effective in assisting on correcting/supporting your foot type. Over-Pronators tend to have a much larger selection to chose from as many manufacturers produce great shoes with mid-foot support to help straighten out any problematic foot roll.
A neutral striker does not need a shoe with a lot of mid-foot support and will benefit from a shoe that is fairly direct in design and contains the right support in the heel and forefoot region for a more comfortable strike.
Under-Pronators require a shoe that contains support in both the inner and outer midsole. Generally, this will offer more cushioning/support within its design.
If you are unsure of your foot type come and visit us at XOSIZE Active and receive a free foot assessment to determine what shoe is right for you.
A very recent addition to XOSIZE active’s foot analysis system is an Australian first using a foot print system called the “Foot Disc” (a German innovation not yet available / used in Australia as yet – XOSIZE active being the first!) and Templo Motion analysis software.
