The need to cater for many different types of runners and their biomechanical inefficiencies has meant that running shoe technology has leapt ahead. One of the manufacturers that has embraced the need to provide a shoe that deals with the various types of runners and potential problems that can cause injury is Asics. You can buy Asics running shoes from a range of different categories depending on your needs.

The categories that Asics divides its shoes into describe the different types of stability and cushioning that the shoes offer. You can zero in on the model that you require by picking them from either the Structured Cushioning, Cushioning or Maximum Support categories and you can then be confident that if you need a shoe that provides you with something extra you will be able to find it among their range.

For everyday running the shoes in the Structured Cushioning category are the type of shoes you would use, particularly if you don’t over or under-pronate. The shoes provide good cushioning thanks to the Asics Gel inserted into the midsoles. The shoes in this category can be used as training running shoes as well as racing shoes thanks to their light construction and cushioned support.

The way in which the body absorbs the shock of the foot hitting the ground is by a process known as pronation where the foot naturally rolls upon landing. People whose feet don’t naturally pronate or does not pronate enough will require shoes from the Cushioning category. These shoes have been designed with added cushioning to compensate.

Those who over-pronate require a shoe with lot of motion control. These shoes are found in the Maximum Support and may have wider soles than the other shoes to give the runner a more stable foundation on which to land.

Running shoes are the most crucial piece of equipment a runner will own. They can mean the difference between running injury free and experiencing constant pains and niggles. Make sure you match the shoe to your running style to stay injury free for as long as possible.