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Nike Air Cesium 2: This is no ordinary motion control shoe. The unique Cesium 2 offers an orthotic-like feel and continues to be the lightest motion control shoe on the market. A new upper design offers an improved midfoot fit. This shoe is designed for the runner who needs maximum motion control but doesn’t want bulk.

Saucony Grid Stabil 6: Motion control shoe with a roomier Saucony fit that feels straight on your foot. Resilient cushioning and reliable motion control with a great fit through the arch and midfoot. 13.2 ounces

Features & Benefits:
SRC Impact Zone: Provides shock absorption and a smooth transition
HRC Strobel Board: Increases cushioning and comfort
Premium sockliner: Improves step-in comfort and cushioning
Arch-Lock: Provides snug midfoot fit
Triple Density Compression Molded EVA midsole: Provides increased shock absorption, responsive cushioning, stability and durability while slowing the rate of pronation
Weight: 13.2 ounces

Brooks Beast 9: Control your excessive pronation in this show. The MoGo™ midsole delivers the prefect amount of cushioning and flexibility without losing the durability you need. Deeper flex groove gives you a high-performance feel. MoGo™midsole is softer than others. Ultimate shock absorption in heel and forefoot

Asics Gel-Foundation 7: Try this motion control shoe for a narrow heels and a low-volume, close-to-the-foot fit. Memoery foam heel collar plus heel and forefeet GEL® cushioning. Specifically designed for high-mileage over-pronators. The overwhelming stability of this great shoe is complemented by its flexibility and cushion. Features GEL® Cushioning System, a lightweight SpEVA® midsole, an open, comfortable toe box, and is available in multiple widths.

New Balance 1010: You will find this shoe’s off the charts for stability. Get firm support, a wide toebox and lost of cushion. Great for larger body frames. It’s a high mileage trainer with ABZORB® SBS and ROLLBAR® for the runner who requires maximum motion control and cushioning. With an integrated lacing and webbing system that provides optimal fit, support and security. Air Mesh combined with synthetics provide a fit that is lightweight, breathable and supportive.

Brooks Beast ‘04: The men’s Beast(tm) running shoe from Brooks(r) features MC-Pod(tm) configuration which offers maximum motion control and flexibility. The sockliner with Implus adds cushioning, durability and shock absorption in the heel, while the external heel stabilizer provides medial and lateral stability. The Beast(tm) delivers a smooth, free flowing stride for over pronators and runners with low arches

• Asics® Gel-Cumulus 9: If you love value, you’ll love this shoe packed with features like light weight construction, plush cushioning, durability and a breathable mesh upper. Get the perfect fit.

• Asics® Gel-Speedstar II: Train for your next race in these shoes that are fast and flexible. You will get plenty of durability without the extra heaviness.

• Asics® Gel-Stratus: This is the shoe for all you high-mileage runners who prefer a responsive, low-profile shoe, but don’t want to compromise cushioning. You’ll like its exceptional flexibility and soft, minimal upper.

• Asics® Gel-Nimbus 9: Get the newest model of this classic trainer. It’s lighter, more cushioned and more durable than ever. You’ll enjoy increased breath ability and superior fit.

• Asics® Gel-Landreth 3: Don’t miss this shoe that’s 20% lighter and sports a comfortable seamless forefoot. You’ll enjoy the improved slightly wider fit.

• Asics® Gel-Kinsei 2: This could be the smartest show you have ever worn. It mimics the mechanics of your foot with a springy toe-off and solid, yet comfortable heel cushioning. Asymmetric lacings gives you a more natural fit.

• Asics® Gel-Kinetic: Meet the new sibling of the distinguished GEL-Kensei. It shares the same intuitively stable and cushioned heel design to keep your legs fresh. The upper is redesigned for form-fitting comfort.

• Brooks® Glycerin 5: Celebrate this updated show that give you a secure fitting heel and midfoot of the Glycerin MoGo® cushioning technology.

• Brooks® Radius 7: If you’re a neutral runner or neutral walker with high arches looking for cushioning, you will love this new, lighter heel and forefoot soften impact.

• Saucony® Progrid Triumph 5: You’ll find the Triumph 5 refines the major updates the 4 brought to this series known for plush cushioning. You get a lighter show now that’s very responsive thanks to a more flexible outsole.

• Saucony® Grid Shadow 11: Train ’til your heart’s content in the lightest Shadow yet. The Grid system keeps your foot cushioned and stable by intuitively centering your heel with every foot-strike.

• Saucony® Progrid Trigon 5 Ride: You’ll jump up and down with joy in this she known for great cushioning, shock absorption and flexibility. You get just the right support without the shoe getting in your ay.

• Saucony® Grid Sinister: Leave ‘em all in the dust with his all new performance trainer. It’s light, fast and it performs like a track shoe, but has the cushioning and support of a trainer. No one has a chance against you in this shoe. (Source: Road Runner Sports®)

NORMAL (MEDIUM) ARCH: Third from the left. If you see about half of your arch, you have the most common foot type and are likely a normal pronator. Contary to popular belief, pronation is a good thing. When the arch collapses and the ankle rolls inward, this “pronation�? absorbs shock. As a normal pronator, you can wear just about any shoe, but may be best suited to a stability show that provides moderate arch support (or medial stability). Lightweight runners or walkers with normal arches may prefer neutral-cushioned shoes without any added support, or even a preformance-training shoe that offers some support but less heft for a faster feel.

Asics has a great line of athletic shoes for the medium arched foot man. From ones with gel in the insole to ones that offer great stability for your feet. Here are a few of the best ones.

• Asics® Gel-Kayano® 13: The GEL-Kayano® 13 continues to offer the ultimate blend of support and cushioning that the series is known for. All the fit and comfort features return as well, with the added benefit of new high tech upper materials and an expanded GEL® Cushioning System.
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• Asics® Gel-Kayano® XI: Kayano XI features a DuoMax support system to correct and slow down the rate of pronation, as well as the innovative Solyte midsole, making the NEW GEL Kayano XI lighter than ever! This ultra comfortable, innovative shoe even won the coveted Runner¿s World “Editor’s Choice” Award.
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• Asics® Gel-Empire™ II: Enjoy this stability shoe with its narrow fit in the heel and midfoot and a tapered toe box. Added cushioning on the ball of the foot controls impact and propels you through toe-off.
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• Asics® GT-2110™: More Stability, More Shock Absorption, More Durability: Runner’s World “Editor’s Choice” Winner.
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• Asics® Gel-1130™: Comfort, performance and durability all in one. Breathable mesh upper for a cool and comfortable run. GEL® Cushioning System provides unbeatable shock absorption. SpEVA® Midsole offers stable durability and shock protection.
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• Asics® Gel-DS Trainer® 12: The Asics Gel-DS Trainer is sturdy and responsive, this lightweight trainer has a bold new look for 2007. ASICS® Space Trusstic System® means more efficient foot function, a Biomorphic Fit Upper creates superior fit, and a new Solyte ® midsole makes this the lightest version of the DS series ever.
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• Asics® GT-2130™: ASICS® GT-2130™ Cushioning men’s running shoe. It’s crafted using a breathable mesh upper that lets your foot breathe throughout your run. The Solyte™ midsole is more lightweight than standard EVA and combines improved cushioning with exceptional durability. The DuoMax® support system ensures proper support in the critical phase from heel strike to toe-off.

Let the wet test show you:

You can go a long way toward discovering what you need in a shoe by looking at your feet. There are three basic foot types, each based on the height of your arches. The quickest and easiest way to determine your foot type is by taking the “wet test”. Here’s how it’s done:

1. Pour a thin payer of water into a shallow pan. An edged cookie sheet works best.

2. Wet just the sole of your foot.

3. Step onto a shopping bag or a blank piece of heavy paper.

4. Step off and look down. Observe the shape of your foot and match it with one of the foot types mentioned below. Although other variables (such as your weight, biomechanics, weekly mileage, and fit preference) come into play, knowing you foot type is the first step toward finding the best fit.

FLAT ARCH: Second one from the left. If you see almost your entire footprint, you have a flat arch, which means you are probably an overpronator. That is, a microseconf after footstrike, your arch collapse inward too much, resulting in excessive foot motion and increasing your risk of injuries. You need either stability shoes, which employ supportive midsole “posts” to reduce pronation and are best for mild to moderate overpronators, or motion-control shoes, which have firmer support devices and are best for severe overpronators, as well as tall, heavy (more than 185 pounds for men, 160 for women), or knock-kneed joggers or walkers.

NORMAL (MEDIUM) ARCH: Third from the left. If you see about half of your arch, you have the most common foot type and are likely a normal pronator. Contary to popular belief, pronation is a good thing. When the arch collapses and the ankle rolls inward, this “pronation” absorbs shock. As a normal pronator, you can wear just about any shoe, but may be best suited to a stability show that provides moderate arch support (or medial stability). Lightweight runners or walkers with normal arches may prefer neutral-cushioned shoes without any added support, or even a preformance-training shoe that offers some support but less heft for a faster feel.

HIGH ARCH: Farthest to the right. If you see just your heel, the ball of your foot, and a thin line on the outsdie of your foot, you have a high arch, the least common foot type. This means you are likely an underpronator, or supinator, which can result in too much shock traveling through you body, sinch you arch doesn’t collapse enough to absorb it. Underpronators are best suited to a neutral-cushion shoes because they need a softer midsole to encourage pronation. It’s vital that an underpronator’s shoes have no added stability devices to reduce or control pronation, the way a stability or motion control shoe would. (Source: Runner’s World 2007)

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