#185 A Complete Guide to Stability in Running Shoes

If you know anything about Doctors of Running, you know we care a lot about stability and helping you find the best shoe for you. On this episode, Matt Klein breaks down stability, both in shoes and in biomechanics. He also breaks down different methods brand use to add stability to their shoes. Ever been told you need a stability shoe? Ever wondered what sidewalls or sole flair are? This is the episode for you.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:44 - Defining stability
• 5:25 - Defining pronation
• 9:12 - Defining supination
• 10:19 - The anatomy and mechanics of pronation
• 17:00 - Overview of stability methods
• 23:42 - Medial posts
• 25:02 - Shoe stiffness
• 26:38 - Sidewalls
• 28:28 - Sole flare
• 32:36 - Internal sole geometry
• 34:32 - Heel counters & upper stiffness
• 36:56 - How much stability do you need?
• 44:22 - Wrap-up

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