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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