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    runnerdude96
    What would a runner who has low arches but normal pronation choose for running shoes. Usually runners with low arches overpronate so they need motion control or stability. But neutral cushioned shoes are recommended for normal to high arches. Which would one choose?
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberGilly32
    • CommentTimeAug 14th 2008
     
    Gilly32
    I'm in your category.  Neutral cushioned shoes work great for me.  Insert some arch support if you need it.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberKDogg
    • CommentTimeAug 15th 2008
     
    KDogg
    how do you know you have normal pronation?
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    runnerdude96
    I got fitted by a local store but they recommend a rare shoe that is way out of my price range.
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    runnerdude96
    when you try on a shoe, should you feel the arch area of the shoe against the arch of your foot, or sould it feel smooth?
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    runningmatt1

    Hi runnerdude. I'm not the same foot-type as you, as I have a normal arch and am a moderate overpronator. But the only pair of shoes that I have ran in where I could feel the arch area of the shoes against the arch of my foot, caused me a lot of pain in the arches when running, and I ended up returning them to the store. So in my experience, you shouldn't feel the arch area of the shoe pressing into your arch.

     Hope this helps, and good luck finding a pair of shoes that suits you! 

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    runnerdude96
    Thanks for the responses everybody, I really appreciate it.

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