Shoes for Ankles That Roll Inward

Overpronation is the act of rolling the foot inward while running. One way to tell if a runner overpronates is by looking at his trainers, or the shoes that he runs in regularly. If the inside of the shoe is worn, it is likely that he rolls the foot inward. There are shoes that help to correct for this, reducing the tendencies for discomfort or injury.

  1. Risk Associated With Overpronation

    • Overpronation can lead to injuries such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis, plantar faciitis or patello-femoral pain syndrome (knee pain). Without the proper care, shin splints may lead to stress fractures in the shin or ankle. High amounts of repeated impact or stress on the joints puts a runner at a greater risk for such injuries, particularly when the ankle and foot do not move properly. There is no one reason why overpronation occurs, but there are shoes that can help to try to fix the running form for better functionality of the ankles and legs.

    Motion Control

    • Motion control shoes are the best for those runners who excessively overpronate and have a low arch. The unnatural shift of weight tends to lead to injuries over the course of a runner's fitness regimen or training. Motion control shoes seek to compensate by providing more support along the inseam, particularly near the arch and ball of the foot. This helps the foot roll in a more fluid front-to-back motion.

    Stability

    • A stability shoe is less supportive than the motion control shoe but is still beneficial for a person who has a tendency to overpronate. It is better suited for those with a normal or medium arch. The runner who only slightly rolls his foot, and with greater strength built up, will find that this shoe is probably a good fit for him, as it is less bulky than the motion control shoe.

    Cushioned

    • Those with high arches have a greater tendency to supinate, or roll the foot outward, because of the lack of area that touches the surface. The intent behind the creation of cushioned running shoes is to compensate for this motion, reducing the risk of injury. Rolling outward places a great amount of strain on the ankle, similar to that of rolling inward, because it is not the natural motion of the leg.