Stability v motion control shoes

[Deleted User]

Can anyone explain to me what the difference is between a motion control shoe and a stability shoe - the description of both sounds the same but the motion control shoes seem heavier - there must be some other differences!

[Deleted User]

I am no expert but my belief is that motion control shoes are very rigid and are built on a very flat last with a broad sole etc etc.
Stability shoes are similar but less of everything - in other words they are also fairly flat and stable but not so heavy duty.

[Deleted User]

Thanks HH

There is a follow up question actually, which is:

Which shoe offers the best motion control, the best cushioning, at the lowest weight?

Oh Its you

Martin

I posted an answer to this very question a couple of weeks ago. Here's what I said. Martin

A stability shoe offers a good blend of cushioning, but also provides, you've guessed it, some stability. This will come in the form of a second density midsole foam, sometimes known as a medial post - more often than not a grey coloured foam on the inside of each midsole. This firmer foam helps control the inward roll (pronation) of the foot. In a stability shoe this will usually start under the heel and go to just under the arch. Stability shoes are suitable for runners who don't have huge stability problems but just want some extra support. If you check out the 'medial post' on an MC shoe you'll see that it's usually pretty hefty - from the heel maybe towards the toes. Also viewing the shoe from the bottom it'll look very straight and wide. That's because they're designed to really control the foot. Runners who pronate excessively need these.

As for a 'light' motion control shoe. Wee, these are in the minority but the Brooks Addiction (see the Autumn 2002 shoe guide in the latest issue) are lighter than many, as is the Mizuno Wave Legend, also featured..

[Deleted User]

I am a 3 - 5 mile jogger who does the odd longer run. I keep pulling calf muscles and am told I over pronate. Can anyone suggest an appropriate lightweight shoe.

Thanks

Beer and curry runner

There are many degrees of pronation, from 3
degrees (Mild) to 13 degrees (Severe).
Stabilty tend to cater for mild to moderate and motion control tend to cater for heavy to severe over pronators.


You should consult a specialist shop who will check your gait.

When you land (strike point) you will tend to roll, because of the way we are connected there is often a twisting of the lower leg.
Often causing shin splints, Plantar fasciitis (heel spurs) and many other problems.
It is very important that as a pronator you get the right type of shoe, once you know the degree of pronation you will be able to guide yourself, but specialist advice is best.
If you buy the wrong shoe, you could and very likely will cause over supination or under pronation (same thing)
very likely to cause injuries.

There simple realy!!!!!!!