Understanding Neutral vs. Stability Running Shoes In Less than 3 Minutes

Neutral. Stability. You’ve likely heard these terms in reference to running shoes. What do they mean, and what kind is right for you?

The support you need comes down to your feet and the flexibility (or rigidity) of your arches. Let Heather break it down.

[landersap]

I had the asics gel nimbus 25, lot of pain in my hip as soon as I was closing in on 8 km. Changed to brooks glycerin GTS, been a smooth ride ever since.

[mkscott]

I have been using barefoot shoes for walking and best decision I have made, been wearing the Hykes Flex and love how they feel, once you get used to them you will never go back to regular shoes.

[LivingTheVantasy]

i had my rectus quad muscle put into my groin. this caused severe over-pronation and inner knee pain. i tried in the top podiatrist recommended shoes from hoka, new balance, on cloud, brooks and asics. Hands down, nothing felt as comfortable and supportive as the Asics Gel Nimbus. wow.

[jamesbond-cxuh]

I have sesamoiditis in the past and have been managing it. I also have flat feet. What do you recommend?

[xnhfrer]

the only time I was injured as an athlete was after gait analysis and buying the shoe they recommended. This is a load of tosh frankly.

[creativebayo]

Which would you recommend for my foot, i tend to feel some strain in my anterior after running some kilometers?

[Icuhn]

Will this shoe help me for left foot supination and right foot overpronation?.

I just got custom orthotics but it's more helpful for my right foot overproduction as they added a higher arch on the orthotics.
They also adjusted the heel on the left foot to help bring the foot to a more neutral position.
My current hoka is worn out so I need a new one.
You seem very knowledgeable so I would appreciate a recommendation on a proper shoe. I live in hawaii and my access to professional advice from shoe experts like you is limited. Even podiatrists I've worked with differ in advice.
Currently working with a podiatrist who uses cold laser treatments and definitely decreases pain by 60-70% but unsure for how long. I also have PTTD in both feet.
Could you recommend a shoe please.

[allwynmasc]

I have a severely supinated right foot snd would like a shoe that enforces pronation. Which shoes would you recommend for that? Thanks

[thejacobvoigt]

This lady rocks! Made this video understandable and she communicates without making me feel dumb or talking down! Was she a teacher? She’s great at sharing

[Titus--Mom]

Im not sure if i have a flexible foot or a rigid foot though 🤔

[hastensavoir]

Which do I need if I walk 3 big, playful dogs??

[theoddverse]

What you would reccomend for me? Some running shoes tend to make my inner arch sore about a mile in.

[purplefurture]

I tried hooka carlif
Heel dump deep then pain i dont like it

[Dwallace-]

What do you recommend for a lot of jumping. I take BodyCombat classes by Les Mills.

[davidshumway]

400 lb man. What good running shoe(s) woild be best for me to consider. Not running. Just beed a comfortable bit safe shoe to walk in.

Most recently have had two pairs of asics gel venture 8. Cheaper but i like the fit. Thinking more expensive maybe more comfort. But can't go to super soft for safety reasons. Dont want the sole to crush unpredictably and send me into a wall or something.

[brobeckskazooremixes]

I work here lol. Just starting. Wanted to know the difference

[Myaa]

Flexible feet meaning hyper mobile, are not going to improve in a stability shoe. Wear them for comfort here and there maybe after strengthening but those with hyper mobile ankles should work on stability by wearing less “supportive” shoes where those
Muscles just weaken in their restricted movement. Just some thing to keep in mind if you believe improvement is possible for you. However Some people are in the Mind state or condition where they believe they are going to roll ankles forever nothing will help. Likely for those people a fully locked in stability shoe is for you. Ain’t no body got time for a fractured 70yr old ankle! 😥

[hawghawg]

This is ridiculous... buy a shoe and run people.

[LivingTheVantasy]

i had my rectus quad muscle put into my groin. this caused severe over-pronation and inner knee pain. i tried in the top podiatrist recommended shoes from hoka, new balance, on cloud, brooks and asics. Hands down, nothing felt as comfortable and supportive as the Asics Gel Nimbus. wow.