The basic types of foot arches are high, medium and low. Most heavy runners fall into the latter category. Common to this type of foot arch is an inward roll of the ankle. Heavy runners with this type of foot structure are referred to as overpronators. Overpronators require a specific type of footwear known as motion control shoes. Standard among motion control shoes are firmer support, more heel cushioning and flatter soles.
Brooks Glycerin 8
The Brooks Glycerin 8 won the Editor's Choice Award for the spring 2010 shoe guide of Runner's World Magazine. Features include the first biodegradable midsole for running shoes, 100 percent recycled lace material and Brooks DNA, an original cushioning design well suited to heavier runners. Specifications include a weight of 12.6 oz., standard sizes as well as B, D and 2E widths and a 2010 price of $130.
Asics Gel-Evolution 5
Asics' Gel-Evolution 5 was listed as one of the Top Five Motion Control Running Shoes by Running Shoes Wizard. Features include the DuoMax Support System, light cushioning in the form of Solyte midsole material and I.G.S., an impact guidance system that directs the foot from heel to toe. Specifications include a weight of 13.1 oz., standard sizes, 2E and 4E widths and a 2010 price of $120.
Saucony ProGrid Stabil CS
The Saucony ProGrid Stabil CS won Runner's World Magazine's Best Update award. Features include a Heel ProGrid rear foot system for stability, a SRC Impact Zone designed to cushion the forefoot, pronation control through the use of a support post running from the arch to the forefoot, a spacious toe box and a dual-density cushioned midsole. Specifications include a weight of 13.8 oz., standard sizes, B widths and a 2010 price of $115.
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