Motion Control Running Shoes for Floppy 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.

“Floppy” feet is not very scientific sounding but it conveys the right image of loose-jointed feet. Floppy feet create a flat foot impression in wet sand.  Floppy feet are too mobile. They give when they hit the ground. The foot tends to roll in towards the midline of the body as it bears weight. This is called pronation. Floppy feet need motion control running shoes for flat feet or stability running shoes.

Flat Foot Running Shoe Wear PatternThe excessive motion of the load bearing foot causes uneven wear on the inside and outside edges of the running shoe sole.  Shoe soles wear on inside and outside edges
When viewed from the back of the shoe the heels wear excessively on the insides.

Typical injuries from not wearing motion control running shoes with
floppy feet.

  • Knee Pain (knee cap or inside of knee)
  • Arch Pain
  • Heel Pain
  • Shin Pain

You want to select a stability control running shoe with these features:

  • Dual density midsole with the firmer, denser area on the inside
  • External heel counter
  • Good arch support
  • Straight last