#230 Why runners with high arches need cushioning running shoes - a podcast by Dr. Christopher Segler

from 2019-09-02T04:49

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Most runners wear running shoes when they run. And the type of shoes you choose can help protect you from the forces of running.

If you have high arches, in general at your feet are more stable and more rigid.

A rigid foot type generally translates to higher peak forces when you run, and particularly when you land as a heel striker.

Cushioning type running shoes can help protect your feet from the pounding forces of running, if you have high arches.

Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we're talking about why runners who have high arches need cushioning running shoes.