These shoes combine dependable shock-dampening with a variety of devices designed to reduce the debilitating effects of pronation (the natural rolling of the foot to the inside) focusing on two key features: stability and cushioning.
While cushioned-stability shoes have a wide appeal, they aren't for everyone. Here's the lowdown on some other types and what they're good for: Motion-control shoes have extreme stability features for heavier runners and those with severe over-pronation and flat feet. Cushioned trainers are for runners at the other end of the spectrum, those with perfect biomechanics who need shock absorption but no stability. These shoes are typically intended for running on pavement. Lightweight racing shoes are for serio