DR. SAXENA'S SHOE LIST (c)

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If you plan to run, jog or walk more than a mile at a time, you want to have the correct shoe.
Running shoes are designed to be foot and activity specific (hence a “running” shoe and not
another type of sport shoe). If you have flatter feet, you want a straighter shaped shoe often
with more arch support. If you have a high-arched foot, you tend to be better off with a more
curved shaped shoe with more shock absorption. People with arthritic conditions of their back, knees and ankles will find more shock absorption (cushioning) beneficial even if they have flatfeet. There is a trend to have “minimal” shoe gear recently and even run barefoot. While I am a big proponent of strengthening your feet barefoot, and running on the beach or smooth grass barefoot, it is never prudent to run on hard surfaces with thin soled shoes nor barefoot. To emulate African runners who grew up running barefoot throughout their childhood on dirt by running on modern paved surfaces with no protection is incongruous and a question of “when” not “ if “ you will get injured. It’s a question of how much risk you want to take. If you are having injury problems and need arch supports or even custom orthoses, shoes allow these to be recommended as well. It’s best to try shoes on at the end of the day with the socks you’ll use. A specialty shoe store is usually best at getting proper advice and fit. The shoe models often change yearly but similar features can be found in updated models.
 

Dr. Saxena’s Top Ten Recommended Running Shoes f (note: these shoes are not in rank-order. Most models come in widths)

For Stability (for mild to moderate over-pronation)
Adidas Supernova Sequence
Brooks Adrenaline GTS
Nike Air Structure Triax

For Motion Control (severe over-pronators & heavier individuals)
ASICS Gel Evolution
Brooks Beast/Ariel