There are many stores out there making hundreds of thousands of dollars by telling people what kind of foot they have. Heck I even thought of working at one of them! Some of these stores do a treadmill test to watch the function of your foot. Here’s a way to test out your foot .. so you know what type you are!
“You can go a long way toward discovering what you need in a running shoe by looking at your feet. There are three basic foot types, each based on the height of your arches. The quickest and easiest way to determine your foot type is by taking the “wet test,” below.
1) Pour a thin layer of water into a shallow pan
2) Wet the sole of your foot.
3) Step onto a shopping bag or a blank piece of heavy paper.
4) Step off and look down
Observe the shape of your foot and match it with one of the foot types at the bottom of the page. Although other variables (such as your weight, bio-mechanics, weekly mileage, and fit preferences) come into play, knowing your foot type is the first step toward finding the right shoe for you.
Normal (medium) Arch ![]() |
Flat (low) Arch ![]() |
High Arch ![]() |
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If you don’t have time to do the test then try doing it when you get out of the shower. Step on something that will reveal your foot print.
When you have finished testing out your foot, you will be more aware of what kinds of shoes will work the best for you.
Visit the site tomorrow for brands that coincide with your foot type!
Adria Ali
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