Avoiding a common mistake: A pronating runner who wears neutral shoes
One of the most common mistakes observed daily by our specialist sales associates is the correct choice of running shoes based on who will be wearing them.
That's why in this article, we're going to talk about how to avoid a common mistake: a runner using neutral shoes.
Fortunately, it's easily remedied by knowing the runner's foot strike type.
You need to know your foot strike when running
Generally speaking, beginner runners don't pay much attention to their foot strike type or which shoes are appropriate for it.
And they end up with injuries, pain, and discomfort.
Discomfort and frustration that they made us aware of when they decided to change their shoes.
The symptoms they felt were: muscle overload, especially in the calves, and the beginning of periostitis due to the tension caused by improper support.
They also had discomfort in the lower back, as there was no good impact absorption.
For this reason, their joints were suffering, which led to unnecessary pain, wear, and suffering. Because, in principle, appropriate shoes should provide us with cushioning and stability.
Common mistakes when choosing a shoe for pronators
How does a pronator's foot strike?
The sole wear is not homogeneous. You can see it in the photo.
It is much more pronounced on the inside. This is what prevents the cushioning technologies, so necessary to enjoy the kilometers they can offer us without problems, from being used as they should be.
“The shoe will adapt to me.” Another big mistake, thinking that we can mold the footwear to our foot.
No, not at all, the shoe must function correctly at 100% from the first meter of use until the last, as long as we have been well advised.
“They caused me an injury.” One thing is clear: shoes don't cause injuries; what does cause injuries is bad advice.
It is true that they don't cure either, but they can help a lot for those discomforts that cause us undesirable consequences to disappear as soon as possible.
In short, when buying running shoes, it's not about choosing expensive or cheap ones; it's about selecting the correct shoes.
The image couldn't be more explicit. It's clear how the shoes are completely turned inward, and with the normal bulging that occurs when neutral shoes are used by a pronator without being suitable, they look enlarged.
This is the consequence of constantly rotating the ankle, and the shoe not providing the protection and stability needed for this type of foot strike.
Many people think that neutral shoes are valid for all foot strike types (thereby ensuring an "easy sale/purchase") when this is not the case.
Not everyone knows how to offer a buyer the right shoe for running, nor how to provide good advice. You need to count on specialists in selling technical running footwear, specialized professionals who care and work to offer useful advice.
