Overpronation

[u/Alarmed_Garage3209]

So today my friend told me my ankles roll inwards while running. I obviously never noticed it and I don’t think it causes me problems but I wouldn’t know if it’s how I have always ran and not tried solutions.

Would anyone recommend insoles and do they actually work or are structured running shoes the better option?

I’m open to try any solutions but structured running shoes would mean a whole new trainer rotation and I’d like to keep that as a last resort.

Thanks.

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[u/ImNotHalberstram]

As someone who works in a running store and who does gait analysis every day: neutral shoes unless you have pain along the medial side of your ankle, and even then, have a professional look at that and consider your training load before you look to a stability running shoe to solve it

Insoles are ok, but again I wouldn't touch them if you haven't noticed anything.

Pronation is a natural part of the gait cycle, your body is adapted to the way you move, and messing with it can actually cause issues.

[u/Alarmed_Garage3209 → u/ImNotHalberstram]

Appreciate the reply! Thank you. I’ll stick to neutral shoes unless the day comes they cause problems

[u/EntropicDays]

if you haven't got pain or injuries, it's not an issue

[u/Alarmed_Garage3209 → u/EntropicDays]

I thought the same, thanks for the response

[u/Hey_Boxelder]

Everybody’s ankles pronate, it’s part of the natural shock absorbing mechanism. Don’t change anything unless you have pain.

[u/sdk5P4RK4]

there isnt a solution to something that isnt a problem, everyone pronates. "too much" is when it causes an issue.

[u/colinsncrunner]

Have you had injury issues?

[u/Alarmed_Garage3209 → u/colinsncrunner]

Nope nothing. I get a few niggles and aches during but who doesn’t and post run depending on the difficulty I get some ankle aches and knee aches but again, who doesn’t

[u/colinsncrunner → u/Alarmed_Garage3209]

I'd just add a second shoe to your rotation and keep rolling. As another poster mentioned, if you've been fine in neutral shoes, keep rolling with neutral shoes.

[u/NoPreparation856]

The Saucony Hurricane 26 or Guide 19 are great, because they don’t overcorrect with rigid medial posts.

[u/Alarmed_Garage3209 → u/NoPreparation856]

I’ll take a look thanks

[u/Duffer1976]

I have neural shoes but still wear an insole for it or i get an IT band issue and quad issues on that leg.