Women's Running Shoes

A running shoe is designed to cradle the foot, and not just protect it from the pounding, but to optimize a runner's gait in such a way that a person can run longer and faster without worrying about injury. At its most basic, a running shoe is made up of an outsole, midsole and upper. The outsole is the bottom of the shoe, that durable slab of rubber providing traction throughout the gait cycle. The midsole rests atop the outsole, and provides cushioning and stability. The upper is generally made of mesh, synthetic fabrics or leather, and cocoons the foot.

High Arch

A high-arched foot is also known as an under-pronated foot. A runner with under-pronating feet is more likely to experience shock transmission through the lower legs, and should choose shoes from the Cushioning Category or those shoes that meet the needs of Under Pronating to Neutral runners.

Normal Arch

Runners with normal arches typically experience minimal biomechanical problems and should select those shoes from the Structured Cushioning Category or those shoes that meet the needs of the Neutral to Over Pronating runners.

Flat Foot

Flat-footed runners tend to have over-pronating feet, which generally result in poor natural shock absorption. These runners should pick shoes from the Maximum Support Category or those shoes that meet the needs of Over Pronating to Severe Over Pronating runners.