What To Look For
Look for neutral or cushioned running shoes, since the orthotic is designed with motion control and stability already built in. A shoe designed for motion control may lead to over-correction when combined with an orthotic. When choosing a shoe, make sure your orthotics fit snugly into the forefoot and heel cup and lie flat inside the shoe. Top brands such as Asics, Brooks and Nike all make removable sock liners to accommodate the use of orthotics.
Common Pitfalls
Unless replicating a running shoe you have used before, avoid ordering shoes online. When using orthotics, you should always try on new shoes before buying them to determine the proper fit. Avoid buying motion control, or other shoes that are configured for specific foot problems that your orthotics already correct.
Where To Buy
Buy from reputable, footwear specialty stores such as Foot Locker, Road Runner Sports and Finish Line. They have large inventories and wide selections of the top brands. More importantly, you will be able to try on running shoes that fit well with your orthotics. You can also get advice from knowledgeable salespeople.
Cost
The best neutral running shoes for 2010 are The Asics Gel Nimbus 12 at $125, the Brooks Glycerin 8 at $130 and the Nike Zoom Vomero+ 5 at $110 to $130. Neutral running shoes are also referred to as cushioned running shoes because with stability a non-factor, the cushioning can be more prominent.
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