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What is Pronation & stability?

How much your ankle rolls inward.

Short answer

Look at the wear pattern on your old shoes to judge.

Pronation & stability when buying a running shoes

How much your ankle rolls inward.

Why it matters: Overpronators need stability shoes; neutral runners in stability shoes get discomfort.

Look for: Look at the wear pattern on your old shoes to judge.

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