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Anecdotal evidence suggests that there are certain generalizations that work well for most footwear such as matching severe overpronators and heavier individuals with motion control shoes or light, efficient individuals with neutral shoes. But according to the biomechanics research, humans do not respond in a systematic way to footwear features and since gait patterns are highly unique, it is not always possible to predict how someone will interact with a given shoe.

So instead of recommending shoes, the AAPSM advises that individuals become familiar with the structural features that work well for them and then seek out those features when replacing shoes. The process of discovering what structural features work for you can be one of trial and error Aenenan massa. Cum sociis natoque perse penatibus et magnis Some running publication websites and footwear retailing sites review and award running shoes.

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So how do the sum of the running shoe parts add up and what do they mean when put together? The midsole cushioning, stability devices, last, and even the fit all add up to determine the how much stability the shoe provides.

The most stable shoes generally use the largest, densest medial posts and straightest lasts which means they control pronation better than neutral shoes but are much heavier, stiffer and tend to feel clunky to the majority of runners. Neutral shoes generally have no medial post and curved lasts which means they do not control pronation and are lighter and more flexible than motion control shoes. Moderate stability shoes then are a hybrid of motion control and neutral.

Less stiff and heavy than motion control yet more stable than neutral shoes. The majority of running shoes sold are stability shoes because most runners benefit from shoes that are neither too firm and stiff nor too cushioned and flexible.