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NIKE SHOES FOR OVERPRONATION AND SUPINATION Overpronation and supination describe the motion of the foot during walking or running. To determine if you’re an overpronator or supinator, examine your current running shoes. Overpronators wear down the outer sole of shoes along the inside near the ball of the foot and tend to have flat feet. Supinators wear down shoe soles along the outer edge, and their feet tend to have high arches. Overpronation can lead to injuries or other issues. Overpronation occurs when feet roll inward too much and cause the rest of the body to compensate. Runners who overpronate usually have a flat or weak arch that allows this motion to occur. To combat the issue of overpronation, Nike offers motion control footwear that provides excellent cushioning and stability. Nike shoes in the Stability category, such as the Nike LunarGlide, can help with overpronation. Supination, or underpronation, is the opposite of pronation but also a normal motion.

A foot is in supination when the ankle appears to be tipped outside and the runner is standing on the outside border of the foot. Nike shoes from the Neutral Running category can be helpful for supinators. The Nike Air Max, Nike Air Zoom Vomero, and Nike Air Pegasus are some suggested Neutral Running shoes.Regardless of what they’re doing at the gym, most guys just work out in running shoes. Which, if you’re stuck late at the office and it’s all you have under your desk, is perfectly fine. But if you’re really serious about getting fit and staying injury-free, you probably want something a little more specific. So we asked five experts around the country to recommend the perfect shoe for your particular gym needs. Our expert: Kent Edwards, trainer at Crunch Gyms (New York) What to look for: You want a low-profile shoe, which will keep you lower to the ground and help prevent injury risks like ankle twists while you’re throwing around lead. “When you’re lifting, you don’t want that cushion because it doesn’t allow for your muscles to actually fire optimally,” Edwards says.

Very secure, without feeling barefooted. Very grounded, very rooted.” (But if you’re feeling old-school, Edwards says nothing can beat a Chuck Taylor.)
nike shoes under $50 Your sport: Spin class Our expert: Kate Lemere, Nike master trainer (Chicago) What to look for:”The most important feature of a Spinning shoe is the sole,” Lemere says. “Choose a shoe that has a very stiff sole to transfer the power produced by your leg and glute muscles directly to the pedal. This maximizes output and minimizes the amount of effort you spend on any one pedal stroke. If the sole is too soft or cushiony, the shoe absorbs power and efficiency is compromised.” As for fit, “the heel should be snug and the toes should have wiggle room.” What to buy: Shimano R088 ($120). “I prefer an adjustable ratcheting buckle for the best fit. From previous injuries, I have weak ankles, and this type of buckle makes me feel the most stable and secure.”

Your sport: Running on the treadmill Our expert: Jay Dicharry, director of REP Sports Performance Lab (Bend, Oregon) What to look for: It might seem absurd to get a different shoe for the treadmill. I’m just running, you say. “Most treadmill decks have way too much cushioning in them already, so you don’t need any extra in your shoe,” Dicharry says. “Too much cushion in the treadmill coupled with a lot of cushion underfoot equals a vague feel. This vagueness in what you feel from the foot can hamper your body’s own strategy to stabilize itself quickly. While running, the foot is in contact with the ground for a quarter-second or less. If you can’t stabilize quickly, you’ll wobble around, and this creates a whole host of issues related to injury and economy.” Something thin, lightweight, and flexible. What to buy: Saucony Kinvara ($110). “It has a responsive feel that lets my foot work as it’s designed. It also breathes well, so you can build up quite a lot of heat in your feet (and whole body!) running inside.”

Our expert: Dan McCarthy, owner of CrowHill CrossFit (Brooklyn) What to look for: “We want a shoe that has flat soles and that doesn’t have any cushioning,” McCarthy says. “We need your foot to feel like it’s on the ground, not on a cloud or a marshmallow. We always want your foot to get stronger, and this will allow your foot to act most like a foot.” Ditto for arch support. “The arch of the foot is a tremendously strong structure, and supporting an arch from underneath is a fantastic way to weaken the structure significantly," McCarthy explains. “Oh, and you should try and steer clear of any kind of traditional running shoe.” What to buy: STR/KE MVMNT Interval 2 ($69). “I look for a light and flat shoe that lets me run, lift, and jump to the best of my ability. These are that: light and flat and well-made and affordable.” Your sport: A little of everything Our expert: Rob Sulaver, personal trainer at Bandana Training (New York) What to look for: All-purpose athletic shoes.