Who needs extra cushioning?
Your feet feel more cushioned from correcting foot mechanics than from wearing cushioned insoles. The need for exaggerated cushioning in shoes for “normal” feet is a sign that the motion control technologies (arch supports and heel cups) are not very effective. A hard heel strike is usually a function of supination when walking and running. A reduction in supination will typically soften the gait. Excessive cushioning serves to destabilize the foot (picture standing on an air mattress).
The need for exaggerated cushioning in shoes for normal feet is a sign that the motion control technologies (arch supports and heel cups) are not very effective. A hard heel strike is usually a function of supination when walking and running. A reduction in supination will typically soften the gait. Excessive cushioning serves to destabilize the foot (picture standing on an air mattress).
