Motion control shoe are shoes with maximum supportive features as well as substantial cushioning in high strike areas (heel and forefoot). These shoes are made for the larger-framed runner and/or the runner who has a medium to flat arch, with moderate to severe overpronation (rolling of the ankle and collapsing of the arch inward excessively).
Motion Control Shoes are divided into 2 categories:
MAXIMUM MOTION CONTROL RUNNING SHOES
Top of the line, all the bells and whistles, training motion control shoe
This shoe category is for you if you’re looking for:
Motion control shoes that can withstand HIGH mileage
You are a bigger runner and harder on shoes
You have low arches and moderate to severe overpronation
You’re looking for maximum support and adding cushioning in forefoot and heel
Can be used in all race distances with maximal support
MODERATE MOTION CONTROL RUNNING SHOES
Average mileage, lighter weight shoes
This shoe category is for you if you’re looking for:
Motion control shoes for average training mileage, and marathon distance races (can be worn for all distances)













