Three Major Types of Shoes | New Balance Shoes
Feb 25th, 2010 by admin
There are three basic types of shoes that New Balance produces. Stability, Motion Control and Neutral Cushioning. Below we will describe each shoe and what the differences between the three are.
Cushioning Shoes
Shoe that are labeled cushioning are typically for the average foot type, and body build. They can range from good cushioning to better depending on the series number. For example the 993 will have better features than the 758 etc…They have good arch support, but not enhanced. Typically these shoes are for people with normal arches, or high arches.
Stability Shoes
Stability shoes and cushioning shoes are very similar in every way except one. The stability shoe has enhanced inner foot support and arch support. The level of this support will depend on the series number. The higher the series number with in the stability category the more support they will provide. Typically these shoes are for people with low arches and flat feet. Lack of support can cause foot problems such as plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
Motion Control Shoes
A motion control shoe is for people who need maximum support on both the inner and outer sides of the foot. The motion control features such as the roll bar help correct your gait while walking or running and provide excellent enhanced arch support, and heel control. You will find that many of our walking shoes are motion control, and we highly recommend people who are walking to wear walking shoes.
