Do Your Feet Over or Under Pronate?
Learn how PowerStep® orthotic insoles can help correct, relieve and prevent pain caused by foot pronation.
Overpronation vs Underpronation
With each step, your feet absorb most of the impact the ground has on the body. Your foot arch and how your feet pronate, or roll inward, determine how those forces distribute across the foot.
When your feet roll too much (overpronation) or too little (underpronation), it can cause problems with stability, foot health, and pain.
Types of Foot Pronation
Overpronation
Feet roll more than 15% inward, putting more pressure on the inside of the foot and causing instability. Overpronation is common with flat feet or fallen arches.
Normal Pronation
Feet roll 15% inward, evenly distributing pressure across the foot for healthy stability and alignment.
Underpronation (Supination)
Feet roll less than 15% inward, placing more pressure on the outside of the foot and causing instability. Supination is common with high arches.
Why It Matters & How It Causes Pain
Many types of foot pain as well as ankle, knee, hip and back pain are caused by abnormal foot pronation. Even normal pronation can cause discomfort when you spend a lot of time on your feet.
Overpronation and underpronation put more pressure on specific areas of the feet rather than evenly distributing it, causing conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, metatarsalgia, ankle instability, shin splints, and more.
Feet that overpronate or supinate can also affect your body’s alignment, creating knee, hip and back pain. Wearing overpronation insoles or supination insoles with arch support can relieve and prevent pain and may help correct abnormal movement.
Podiatrist Recommended Insoles for Overpronation & Supination
PowerStep orthotic insoles are clinically proven to relieve and prevent pain caused by mild to moderate pronation. Our patented arch shape and deep heel cradle help stabilize and align the feet to improve motion control while shock absorbing cushioning absorbs impact at each step.
PowerStep is the trusted solution for improved foot function and pain relief, preventing foot problems at the source. Looking for the best insoles for overpronation or underpronation? Explore our collection to find the right relief for you!
Insoles for Pronation
How to Tell If Your Feet Pronate or Supinate
Getting the right amount of support and cushion from shoe insoles can prevent injuries, relieve pain, and improve stability.
Here is how you can tell if you over or under pronate:
- Shoe Wear Patterns: Inner wear on the bottom of your shoes means you likely overpronate, while wear on the outside edge suggests supination.
- Gait Analysis: Many running shoe stores will analyze your gait and where you put the most pressure on your feet to determine your pronation type.
- Visit a Podiatrist: If you have foot pain, visit a foot doctor to help identify if it's related to overpronation or supination.
- Take Our Arch Height Test: Find your arch height to better determine the kind of support you need.
FAQs About Overpronation and Underpronation
For more information on overpronation and underpronation plus how PowerStep® orthotics can help, see the following commonly asked questions.
If you are not satisfied with PowerStep, you can make a return to the point of purchase for a refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase.