What is My Foot Type?

We typically will get many questions regarding "What is my foot type?" and "What type of sneaker should I be looking for? Motion control? Stability?" Well it can be very easy to determine what your foot 'type' is. This can range from a flat foot, high arch foot, or a normal foot. It is very important to know this, so that when it comes to buying a pair of sneakers you can determine which kind to buy.

The images that you see from left to right are pictures of a High arch foot, flat foot, and a normal foot. To find out what type of foot you are you can perform the "Wet Test"

This simple test can be done at home. Basically, pour some water in a pan. Step in the pan so that the bottom of your foot is wet. Then step onto brown paper bag, shopping bag, or heavy paper. Then take a look to see which image your foot type is similar to.

Lets start off with the High Arch foot. If you don't see much of the instep, and a thin line of the outside part of your foot then you have this type of foot. You will basically be looking for a Cushioned or Flexible shoe type

Next would be the flat foot. If you see the majority of your foot than this is your foot type. You will typically be looking for a Motion Control or Stability shoe.

Lastly would be the normal foot type. You would most likely see half of your arch area. If so than you have a normal or neutral foot type. When buying shoes you want to typically look for a Stability type shoe.

This can help out tremendously when deciding between the differences out there between cushioned, flexible, motion control, and stability

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