Motion Control Running Shoes: buying guide

TOP PICKS
Brooks Beast - Magnum/Silver/Black/Tarnish (for Men)


This is a great shoe for the heftier runners. It's designed for stability and comfort, and it delivers. It's very breathable.


New Balance WR1123 - White/Lolipop (for Women)


This shoe provides good stability for overpronation due to its built in roll bar. It looks like any regular New Balance shoe and is very comfortable.

Motion Control Running Shoes

Motion control running shoes are designed to slow down or limit extreme inward rolling of the feet and ankles, which commonly occurs with flat footed runners. Motion control running shoes are the most rigid, but they offer the greatest degree of support to reduce overpronation.

Not all running shoes are the same. Running shoes can alter your speed and can also affect your knees, your back and your joints. Selecting the right motion control running shoes is important. Here are some things to remember:

-Focus on the essence: how it fits, cushioning, stability, flexibility and weight. Price is not always an indication of quality.

-Find a good running shoe store online. Specialty shoe store are the best option.

-Make sure the shoes match your running style

-Make sure you select the right size. Shoe sizes sometimes differ among manufacturers.

-Read the description and make sure the material is to your liking.

-Invest in quality, it's a good idea to put your trust in a proven brand.

-Buy multiple pairs of your favorite motion control running shoes because you might not like the new model next year

-Purchase good running socks, too.


Most Popular Motion Control Running Shoes

Motion control running shoes for women:

Brooks Ariel - Cloud/Primer Grey/Chambray/Silver Aetrex X521 Lenex Runner - White/Periwinkle Vasque Velocity - Lichen/Ash

Motion control running shoes for men:

New Balance MR1123 - White/Navy Etonic Minado MC Aetrex X521 Lenex Runner - White/Navy