, this article should give you a headstart. It’s a guide to shoes for runners with the four most common ‘minority’ biomechanically-based problems (forefoot striking, heel striking, underpronation and orthoses-wearing), as well as runners with the problem of very

Weight 351gEvaluation Like the Stability KM3, the Veritas gained a positive test report for the women-only Ryka brand. Our weartesters appreciated the fit (roomy in the forefoot, but amply snug enough in the midfoot and heel to prevent the foot from

this function by using column-like pods in the heel to act as individual shock absorbers. Since 80 per cent of runners land on their heels first, decoupled heels have become a popular way to enhance a shoe's cushioning.   FootbridgeA reinforced platform under

stable too, with a two-thirds-length medial post, a good heel counter and a decent midfoot shank. The lightest, most efficient runners would find it a good half-marathon or even marathon shoe, but it’s also an ideal first racing shoe for short distances

them to hold the two ECS plates in place. The upper plate cradles the heel to aid stability and cushioning, while the bottom one helps absorb shock.The Teem is Avia’s stability model, and as such has a second density in the EVA midsole and a firmer

of making the long medial post two-density.The firmness of the posting increases gradually from the centre of the heel to the medial side. Brooks calls this “progressive posting,” and it does a good job of improving rearfoot stability by gradually

Normal feet have a normal-sized arch and will leave a wet footprint that has a flare, but shows the forefoot and heel connected by a broad band. A normal foot lands on the outside of the heel and rolls inwards slightly to absorb shock. It’s the foot of a

’s great in mud, and best of all, the lugs extend right to the heel of the shoe, which makes for a confident heel-strike. It’s comfortable, too: there’s a light, flexible upper that’s designed to let water in and out and dry fast, and smooth cushioning

with technology – including rear- and forefoot cushioning pads and deep flex grooves.Stability is even more of an issue for women runners than it is for men, and along with a slender-heeled fit, that’s the key to the Perpetua. The shoe has a long medial post

for maximum durability – but the medial post has been extended two-thirds of the way down the shoe, for better stability. And it still has a relatively high heel, which some runners like because it helps to ease strain on the calves.As before, a second density