Best Shoes for Flat Feet - Flat Feet Shoes

By A Mystery Man Writer

What is Flat Feet and Over-Pronation? Do you suffer with flat feet or overpronation? This article will teach you how to manage flat feet problems and show you some of the best shoes for flat feet. But before we begin, let's explain the conditions known as flat feet and overpronation. If you suffer with flat feet, your feet press flat against the ground. Flat feet can also be referred to as Fallen Arches, because you have a low or no arch. People with flat feet often find that their feet roll inwards (pronate) as they walk or stand. This is because your arches have dropped and your arches determine how you walk. This rolling inwards is known as over-pronation and can lead to the formation of bunions (hallux valgus). Overpronation is where your foot rolls inwards as you walk so that the outside edge of your heel hits the ground first and then your foot rolls inward onto the arch. People with normal pronation (i.e. people who do not overpronate) are able to properly distribute impact across the foot so that no one part is forced to absorb too much strain or pressure. However, problems with heel pronation can lead to