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Shoe Test- Determining Type of Shoe for YouFor any man there are three basic foot types depending on the height of their arches. The fastest and easiest way of assessing foot type is having a shoe-test called ‘Wet Test’. How to get going on this:In this shoe-test:1) Choose a shallow pan and pour water of wafer-thin layer.2) Douse the sole of foot.3) Step onto a shopping bag or a blank piece of heavy paper.4) Step down and look downHowever, many variables like weight, weekly mileage, and biomechanics have their role to play in shoe-tests. Incidentally, finding the right shoe involves to know the foot type of a person. This is the first and the important phase in buying a shoe for you.Normal Arch A most common foot type that is considered as normal pronator is, when you find half of your arch on the piece of heavy paper in the shoe-test. You can wear any shoe as a normal pronator, but the one which provides moderate arch support is best suited. If you have normal arches, you can go for neutral-cushioned shoes with out any support or a performance-training shoe offering little bit support. This is best for light weight runners. Pronation absorbs shock, when an arch inwardly-collapses.Flat Arch Shoe test for flat footer will have an entire foot print. It is like you are an over pronator. Stability shoes that employ devices like dual-density midsoles and supportive ‘posts’ to reduce pronation are best for mild to moderate overpronators. For severe over pronators and tall, heavy runners, motion-control shoes are best. These types of shoes dodge risk of injuries and excessive foot motion for over pronators.High Arch The least common foot type is an imprint of the thin line of the outside of your foot or if you see just your heel in the shoe-test. These are under pronators or supinators. The arch of these persons doesn’t collapse enough to absorb there by resulting in too much shock traveling up your legs. Neutral-cushioned shoes are best suited for underpronators. Their shoes must not have any stability devices to reduce pronation.There is no single best shoe for anyone. Everyone has different needs. Go for this shoe-test today and buy the shoe you desire.This simple shoe-test decides and defines your arch type and the shoe-type you must be looking to buy.