Running Shoes for Heavier Runners by Mr. Wing

Thanks for reading my article about running shoes for a larger, heavier runner . Being a heavier runner myself (I currently weigh 230 lbs), I have always found it difficult to find the correct running shoe. Some are too light and don't support my larger frame. Some don't fit how your feet land, either outside or inside. (This is called pronation). Some runners overpronate and some runners underpronate. Here is the definiton as defined by Runnersworld.

Pronation is the inward (medial) roll of the foot and in particular the heel and arch which occurs naturally at the heel strike as a cushioning mechanism.

Overpronation is when the feet roll inward too much.

Supination, also known as underpronation, is the opposite to pronation where the feet don't roll inward enough. Wearing the wrong type of shoe will lead to painful shins and joints, or even injury.

It is easy to see if you are a under or overpronator. Just look at your shoes!!! A pronator's outer soles wear down along the inside of the ball of the foot and they tend to have flat feet. The supinator's outer soles wear down along the outer edge and their feet tend to have high arches. Shoes are designed with features to control these problems. So now we have the first thing you need to know when looking for running shoes. Are you a over or under pronator.

Next, if you are a heavier runner, you want to find shoes that are motion controlled. This is best for a heavier runner. The 4 best brands of motion controlled shoes are Brooks, Saucony, Asics and New Balance running shoes. My personal favorite is the Brooks Beast. I found this shoe to be the best for my body frame. Its a heavier shoe that has cushion and very durable for a larger runner like me. Brooks Ariel is the woman's version of the Brooks Beast.

So the next time you are looking for the correct running shoe for a larger, heavier runner , make sure you know if you are a under or over pronator, and make sure the shoes are motion controlled.

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