Impact Control Running Shoes for Rigid Feet

Style, color, and “looks” can play a role in deciding which brand and model running shoe to buy without compromising injury protection, but only if you – the running shoe consumer – understand what foot type you have and which model running shoe you need to fit your particular foot type.

“Rigid” feet tend to stay straight and rigid at the moment of impact with the ground. They do not conform to the shape of the ground on impact. They leave a high-arch impression in wet sand. Stress fractures are more likely than with any other foot type. Rigid feet need impact control or cushioned running shoes.

Rigid Foot Running Shoe Wear PatternRigid, high arch, feet cause extreme wear on the outside of the shoe sole. The foot tends to roll out under weight.
When viewed from the back of the shoe the heels wear excessively on the outside edges of conventional running shoes.

Typical injuries from not wearing cushioned impact control running shoes for rigid feet.

• Stress fractures
• Shin splints
• Hip Pain
• Ankle sprains

To prevent running injury you want to select an impact control running shoe with these features:

• Maximum shock absorption and cushioning
• Curved last
• Flexible sole
• Elevated heel
• Avoid flared heel